When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news.

Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked.

Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.

When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories.

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. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform!

Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe.

STORIES

Silver Dollar

Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit.

Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays from the University Press of Kentucky.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart.

The Banana Tree

Srilatha’s family is under a curse, but she doesn’t know it. She’s got other things to worry about–like whatever’s waiting for her in the attic.

Thank you, Srilatha, for sharing your story with Spooked! Srilatha is a comedian and storyteller in New York City.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lynx, artwork by Teo Ducot.