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    • A desert house filled with mysteriesMoving into an abandoned house in the desert can lead to strange experiences, leaving some to believe in the supernatural.

      The unknown and unusual can be found in even the most unexpected places, like a new home in the desert. Sarai's story, sent from Phoenix, Arizona, shares an experience of moving into a house that was previously abandoned by its builders. The strange occurrences in the house, including feeling an unseen presence and hearing unexplained noises, left Sarai and her family questioning whether they were sharing their home with a spirit. While some may dismiss such experiences as mere coincidences or overactive imaginations, others may find belief in the existence of the supernatural. Regardless of personal beliefs, the story serves as a reminder that the world is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. Additionally, the discussion touched on various topics such as the desert climate, listener submissions, and even a UFO sighting by a NFL quarterback. The hosts shared their personal experiences and opinions, adding to the overall intrigue and entertainment value of the podcast.

    • Unwelcome guests in abandoned housesNeglecting due diligence on abandoned properties can lead to unexpected costs and complications, such as the presence of unwanted guests like ghosts.

      Abandoning houses, even relatively new ones, can lead to significant financial losses. This was the unfortunate fate of houses built in the early 2000s that were left abandoned for 15 years. When another company bought these houses for cheap in 2017, they learned the hard way that they should have taken notes on how to properly manage and sell these properties. Sarai's mother, who bought one of these houses, discovered an unexpected and unwelcome guest - a ghost - that had been residing in the house the whole time. This ghost, which Sarai and her family had been dealing with since their purchase, added an unexpected and costly complication to their homeownership experience. The moral of the story is that proper due diligence and attention to detail are crucial when dealing with properties, especially those that have been abandoned for extended periods of time.

    • Two unexplained incidents in the haunted houseSisters heard a young girl's voice and experienced escalating paranormal activity, suggesting a potentially trapped spirit in the house.

      The first strange incident in the haunted house occurred soon after the family moved in, when both sisters heard a young girl's voice saying "Hello?" from upstairs. This incident left them shocked and curious, as they couldn't distinguish the voice from their sister's or their mother's. This experience made them realize they were potentially not alone in the house. The second incident, which took place several months later, involved the sisters hanging out in the same room and experiencing further signs of escalating paranormal activity. These incidents suggest that the haunting was a progression, and the family was dealing with a potentially trapped spirit in their home.

    • Sisters' separate ghost encounters and private coping mechanismsTeenagers often deal with unusual experiences privately, adapting through unique coping mechanisms

      People, especially teenagers, often deal with unusual experiences in unconventional ways. In the discussed scenario, two sisters, Sarai and her unnamed sister, both engrossed in their phones in the dark, experienced separate encounters with an apparition. Sarai, assuming it was her sister, communicated through text, only to learn her sister had been seeing the same ghost for months without sharing it. The sister's nonchalant response and her long-term coping mechanism, which involved ignoring the ghost and wearing a blanket over her head, illustrate how people can adapt to extraordinary circumstances and keep them private. This story highlights the common teenage tendency to handle personal issues independently, even when they are as extraordinary as encountering a ghost.

    • Sarai's Room Haunted by a SpiritA spirit attached to Sarai's room caused strange occurrences and drained energy, appearing differently based on available energy.

      Sarai's experiences involve more than just two incidents with a shadowy figure. The third occurrence indicates that a spirit has attached itself to Sarai's room, causing strange occurrences such as flickering lights and phone light outages. This spirit, or energy, seems to be draining energy from the environment, creating a "cold spot." Despite Sarai's attempts to leave the room, she may not have fully escaped its presence. The spirit's ability to manifest differently depending on the energy available suggests it may not always appear as a shadow or apparition. These experiences highlight the complex and sometimes unpredictable nature of paranormal encounters.

    • Mysterious occurrences in sister's houseStrange noises and unexplained events escalate in a sister's house, leaving the family in fear without a clear explanation or resolution.

      The unexplained events in Sarai's sister's house continue to escalate, leaving them living in fear with no clear explanation. The sister hears strange banging noises coming from the attic, where rabbits are kept. She checks and finds nothing amiss, but the banging continues. The family accepts these occurrences as part of their daily life, but Sarai's recent experience of a light bulb going out as soon as she enters a room is a new development. Sarai stays on the phone with her sister until her phone flashlight comes back on, creating a pitch-black and eerie situation for her sister. These events suggest a potential supernatural presence in the house, but the family hasn't actively sought to investigate or document the occurrences. The unexplained events continue to escalate, leaving the family living in fear with no clear explanation or resolution.

    • Paranormal Activity in Sarai's Home: A Lost Spirit Named Enidita?Sarai's family encounters a possibly mischievous spirit, potentially a lost girl from the 1900s, causing paranormal activity in their home. The family's experiences vary in clarity, with Sarai's sister seeing the entity more distinctly. Sarian doesn't perceive the spirit as harmful, but the speaker warns against any lingering entity.

      Sarai and her family are experiencing paranormal activity in their home, possibly from a lost and confused spirit named Enidita. The entity is described as a young girl from the 1900s, dressed in a nightgown, with longish dark hair. Sarai's sister is able to see the entity more clearly than the others. The family members all heard the spirit clearly, but their experiences varied in clarity. Sarai does not believe the spirit to be malicious or harmful, but rather lost and mischievous. However, the speaker believes that any spirit that lingers is not a good thing to have around. A new piece of information was shared about a phone feature that allows users to double tap the back of their phone to make something happen. The discussion also touched on the theory that children may be more sensitive to spirits due to their developing brains. The conversation ended with the speaker sharing two theories about the nature of the entity: it could be a lost spirit or it could be demonic. The speaker admitted to not knowing much about the subject but expressed a desire to continue the discussion.

    • Young girl in newer house might not be a demonA young girl in a newer house could be a lost spirit or infestation, not necessarily a demonic entity.

      The presence of a young girl in a newer house might not necessarily indicate a demonic entity. Demons often present themselves as weaker or sympathetic beings to manipulate emotions. However, if the attachment seems to be to the property rather than a person, and there are no negative effects on the residents, it might be an infestation or a spirit lost in the modern world. An alternative theory suggests that these houses could have been built on old burial grounds, disturbing the spirits and causing them to linger in the new structures. Regardless, it's important to consider various factors before jumping to conclusions about demonic activity.

    • Ghosts' attachment to placesGhosts may have stronger connections to locations than people, potentially being settlers from the past, wearing nightgowns, and trapped for unknown reasons. Their presence can evoke fear and comfort, intensifying when they disappear or change unexpectedly.

      The ghost's attachment to a particular place might be stronger than its connection to the people who lived there. The discussion also hints at the possibility of the ghost being a settler from the 19th century, presenting herself in a nightgown, and potentially being trapped due to an unknown reason. The fear of the unknown and the comfort of familiarity were also mentioned as potential factors in the ghostly encounters. The ghost's appearance and behavior might be a source of both comfort and fear for the residents, with the fear intensifying when the ghosts' presence disappears or changes unexpectedly.

    • Believability of ghost stories doesn't depend on evidence aloneThe clarity and consistency of experiences reported by witnesses can make a ghost story believable, regardless of whether or not evidence is captured

      The lack of attempts to capture evidence in a haunting experience might not necessarily diminish its believability. The witnesses in the discussed ghost story had clear and consistent experiences, and if they found the haunting to be an accepted reality, they might not feel the need to capture evidence for external validation. This belief is reinforced by the fact that some people might take pictures or record evidence with the intention of proving something to others, while those who have accepted the haunting as a part of their reality might not feel the need to do so. The believability of a ghost story lies not only in the presence or absence of evidence but also in the consistency and clarity of the experiences reported by the witnesses.

    • Exploring intriguing stories with authenticity and engagementBelieve in the Bazaar podcast values audience participation and authentic exploration of intriguing stories. Listeners can submit experiences and ask questions, and the hosts' unique format adds excitement and fun to the show. Support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.

      The Believe in the Bazaar podcast values authenticity and engagement from its audience. The hosts, Tyler and Charlie, enjoy the process of discovering new stories and exploring topics that their listeners might be curious about. They also encourage their audience to submit their experiences and ask questions, ensuring that no stone is left unturned. The podcast's unique format, where one host is unaware of the topic beforehand, adds to the excitement and fun of the show. Additionally, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts is a way for listeners to support the show and make the hosts' day. Overall, Believe in the Bizarre is a podcast that values audience participation and authentic exploration of intriguing stories.

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    Episode #415 Paranormal Activity (With the lights on)

    Episode #415 Paranormal Activity (With the lights on)

    2007's Paranormal Activity 

    After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence.

    We kick off our Cheap Scare Reviews with this found footage film.  Ebony joins us to lend her horror expertice.  Did this movie scare Shawn? Yes it did! What about the rest of the cast.  Tune in to find out. 

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    EP.153 - REAL EXORCISM STORIES, WORLD'S MOST HAUNTED DOLL, & THE AMMONS HOUSE HAUNTING

    EP.153 - REAL EXORCISM STORIES, WORLD'S MOST HAUNTED DOLL, & THE AMMONS HOUSE HAUNTING
    Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 153 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Anneliese Michel exorcism, The Ammons house haunting, Paranormal activity at Gavin's house , Let me out doll, Third man syndrome phenomenon, Philippines black spirit story , Carlos' paranormal doctor story, Exorcism movie actor injury , Atheist ghost story, Logan Paul vs Dillion Danis fight theory, Manny Pacquiao creed son, Jesus tattoo contradiction, Handling negative comments, Manifesting stuff into our apartment, Not taking life too seriously, NFL industry plant theory and much more! Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Thanks to our Sponsors: Go to https://ShipStation.com and use code JUMPERS today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. To get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm visit https://NetSuite.com/JUMPERS This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/JUMPERS and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    HELLO BOILS & GHOULS & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

    To celebrate our absolute favorite time of year we are coming at you with a classic.  It’s time to tell each other GHOST STORIES!!

    All of the stories you are about to hear are REAL!  They happened to real people just like you; some of which are listeners, just like you!! So you never know when you’ll have a spooky tale of your own to submit…

    This week we have ghosts, psychics, shared dreams, creepy polaroids, haunted dorm rooms, mysterious strangers, creepy omens and so much more.

    So, light your protection candle, sprinkle some salt around you and cozy up under those blankets— it’s time to get scared.

    WARNING: This episode features MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS that may be jarring to sensitive listeners.  We have uploaded a MUSIC & SOUND EFFECT FREE version of this episode to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast at no cost to you.  But, while you’re there, consider donating to our show!  Consider it our Halloween treat.