Welcome to Ghost Stories

Real hauntings. Fictional frights. Always unsettling.

We deliver a dose of the uncanny straight to your inbox every month. Each newsletter falls into one of two categories.

A Haunting We Will Go

Explore haunted locations and the restless spirits that still linger there. From mansions with memories to abandoned roadside motels, these are the stories of stuck souls, strange phenomena, and the echoes that refuse to fade.

The Antique Trading Post

Uncover the secrets of cursed, possessed, and haunted objects. From sinister mirrors to relics with teeth, these items are never quite what they seem.

Whether you're a believer, a skeptic with a curious streak, or a writer with a ghost story to share, you're invited.

Writers who subscribe can join the chat and contribute their own stories—true or fiction.

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AI Policy

This Substack is human-made, shaped by curiosity, creativity, and the messy joy of trusting the process. Sometimes, I use AI tools as part of that process—not to replace my work but to support it. (Writers were using M-dashes long before AI came on the scene).

I use AI for things like:

  • Organizing ideas and outlining

  • Exploring alternate angles

  • Clarifying structure or flow

  • Initial Research

  • Feedback

I believe writers and artists should be free to explore the tools that work for them. That includes AI. And it also includes the choice not to use it.

We don’t need to gatekeep the creative process. We need to stay curious and accountable and keep using our imaginations.

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