The House I Grew Up In: Whispers, Shadows, and the Figure in My Doorway

Some childhood homes hold more than just memories—they hold secrets that follow you long after you've moved away. This is my true story of growing up in a house where the paranormal was just part of daily life. From the age of five, I knew something was wrong with our ordinary suburban home. It started with whispers in the night—soft voices calling my name when everyone was asleep. Then came the footsteps pacing the hallway, the shadows that moved with a weight of their own, and doors that opened by themselves no matter how tightly I secured them. The scariest moment came when I was thirteen. I woke up to find a tall, dark figure standing in my doorway—not a shadow cast by anything, but something with actual presence. Something that watched me from the darkness. But the most terrifying experience happened when I was sixteen and home alone. Heavy footsteps moved from room to room upstairs, then raced toward the stairs. I waited for someone to come down, but no one did. The house was empty—or was it? This spine-chilling episode explores what happens when your childhood home becomes a paranormal nightmare. From unexplained voices to shadowy figures, this is a story about growing up with the supernatural and the relief that comes with finally escaping. If you've ever felt like something was watching you in your own home, this 10-minute episode will validate your worst fears. Because sometimes, the most terrifying hauntings happen in the most ordinary places. My parents never admitted what they experienced, but their relief when we finally moved said everything. ------------------- Beth's Spooky Story Time is your new favourite horror podcast, best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories are suggested or submitted by listeners. Have you had a spooky experience? Email your story to [e-mail] now. For ad-free content, Spooky Chat Time, and extra perks, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/bethsspookystorytime Follow us on TikTok: @beths.spooky.story.time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices