Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked

Ellie’s mom doesn’t believe her when she says the house is haunted. But when a shadow man appears in Ellie’s closet doorway one night, Ellie wonders: who can she turn to?

Thank you, Ellie, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked.

Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Sanaa Khan

Paola’s quinceañera will have sunflowers, dancing and a guest list that’s out of this world. 

Thank you, Paola González, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Erick Yañez, original score by Doug Stuart, translation by Lou Arruti, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Aimee is different from her classmates: she can see and talk to ghosts. She even invites one to come home with her and be her best friend. Part one of a two-part story.

Thank you, Aimee, for sharing your story with Spooked! Aimee makes awesome handmade paper items, check out her store.

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Jordain Wallace, artwork by Teo Ducot

Chantal’s dad insists the house is fine. Chantal’s mom says the place is haunted and gives her the creeps. Chantal doesn’t want to pick sides, but she knows her mom is onto something.

This episode contains mention of suicide and massacres, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Thank you, Chantal, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot

Octavia doesn’t let anyone near her dolls. Sure seems like the dolls want to get near to her, though.

Thanks, Octavia, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked! Octavia Sexton is an Appalachian storyteller and teaching artist in Kentucky. Learn more about Octavia at her website.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot

You know that house, the one at the end of the block? The one the kids all dare each other to break into? Well, Mary El is about to move into it. And she’s pretty sure the landlord isn’t telling her family something important about the house’s past. 

Thank you, Mary El Grammer, for sharing your story with us! 

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot

When Jayson first arrives at Camp Pendleton, he knows that the military base has quite a history. But he’s about to find out just how active history can be.

Thank you, Jayson, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot

Jessica keeps seeing her least favorite great aunt, Opal. She keeps telling her grandma, make Opal leave me alone. But Jessica’s grandma can’t do anything… because Opal’s been dead for weeks.

Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot

Amelia’s trapped in a bad marriage. Her dad has a secret to get her out.

This story contains themes of domestic abuse. Please take care while listening.

Thanks, Amelia, for sharing your story with us.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy. Special thanks to Cody Harjo and Ezra Vazquez-D'Amico. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

Everyone in Diane’s house has a different bedtime. When someone sits on the edge of her bed, waking her up, she’s not shocked. Until she looks to see who it is, and no one’s there.

Thank you, Diane, Brian, Xavier, Charlie, and Bennett for sharing your story with us here at Spooked.

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot

Ray Christian hated being a paperboy. Bad pay, hard route, rude customers. But there was one customer in particular who was different from the rest, and Ray didn’t quite know why.

Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian, for sharing your story with us. Check out more of Ray's stories on his podcast, What’s Ray Saying?

Produced by Liz Mak, original score Leon Morimoto, art by Teo Ducot

When Richard moves into an old farmhouse next to a big cornfield, he’s pretty sure that it’s haunted. And the ghosts… well, they’re not exactly friendly. He wants to know: how does he protect himself from supernatural forces?

Thank you, Richard Haynie, for sharing your story with us.

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Sarah and her dad are hearing the same noise. It’s coming from somewhere upstairs, from somewhere in the wall. It sounds like someone’s talking, whispering, murmuring.

Thank you, Sarah and Richard Benkin for sharing your story. If you want more scary stories from Sarah, check out her horror anthologies, Then It Was Dark and Built on Strange Ground.

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score Leon Morimoto

One wrong turn leads Kyan and his friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives.

This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Thanks to Kyan Bond for sharing his story! If you know what’s up with Buffer Night, drop us a line, and we’ll make sure Kyan gets it.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwartzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot