The Boy in the Woods

Skagway is a tiny, remote town in Alaska. The population of living souls hovers around 1,000. And by all accounts, there may be just as many souls stuck behind, haunting the place.STORIESFrances Cori suspects she’s got a second roommate who she can’t see, and who may very well be contacting her from beyond the veil.Lydia The wait staff at the Red Onion Saloon help uncover the sad story of their notorious ghost, Lydia.Thank you to our amazing storytellers for sharing your truth with us! These stories were produced by Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and the ghostbusters at Snap Judgment. Original music by Renzo Gorrio, Leon Morimoto, and Pat Mesiti-Miller. Artwork by Sanaa Khan. 

Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South.STORIESBarbara Nichols PondEver since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end.The Cat Bone CurseTodd’s uncle was one mean son of a biscuit. But long after he’s dead and gone, his descendants worry that his meanness might rub off on them.Thank you Todd, for sharing your stories! If you want more stories from Todd, check out his books, Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men and Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones.Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

In the winter woods on a forgotten path, Lyn finds out that some snow angels are real.Thank you, Lyn Ford, for sharing your story with us! For of Lyn’s home-fried tales check out her website. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lauryn Newson, scouted by Dan Yashinsky, artwork by Teo Ducot. 

Catherine is headed to her first ever archaeological dig with her college. She’s as happy as can be, living out her dream of being a real-life Indiana Jones. But when she wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a ghostly figure standing over her, watching her sleep, she starts to wonder if her lifelong dream is actually a nightmare.Thank you, Catherine, for telling us your terrifying tale!Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. 

Twin brothers move to an abandoned schoolhouse in rural Oregon with their renegade dad. He’s wild and unpredictable, but that’s not going to stop Miss Withers from giving the boys an afterlife lesson.Thank you, Mike and Ron, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno & Anne Ford. Original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past… life.  This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform!Thanks Bob for sharing your story. Check out Bob Snow’s books.Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you’re stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out.StoriesThe GearboxWhen Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she’s just a little girl. But the ghosts don’t care.Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us!Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.Box of MarblesWhen Ryan moves into an SRO in San Francisco, he can’t imagine how his luck can get any worse. Then the knocking starts.Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff.

In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy?Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: [email protected] by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Dave and Vicki love their dad’s new house. It’s by far the nicest one he’s ever lived in. But underneath the beauty, something lurks…Thank you, Dave and Vicki, for sharing your stories with Spooked! And a big thanks to Dave’s daughter Shannon, for reaching out to us about her family’s story. Do you have a family story? Email us: [email protected] Produced by Zoë Ferrigno. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.