Jim Harold's Campfire

A dark figure in a wide-brimmed hat silently walks a hallway. A basement door creaks open on its own—again. Shadows appear after tragic events, and unseen presences seem to mimic the living. This spine-tingling collection of haunted house stories will leave you questioning what really goes bump in the night. These aren’t just flickering lights or creaky floors—these are moments that made our storytellers stop cold and wonder if they were truly alone. From eerie encounters with possible past residents to inexplicable sounds and sensations, these firsthand accounts explore the thin veil between home and haunting. Some spirits seem content to coexist—others make their presence known in unsettling ways. Tune in to this episode of Jim Harold's Campfire…if you dare. AURA FRAMES I am so excited by this new sponsor. This is the perfect gift for you or a loved one. Wirecutter called it the “best digital photo frame,” and it’s easy to see why. Aura has a great deal for Father’s Day. For a limited time, listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $30-off on their best-selling Carver Mat frame. Exclusive $30-off Carver Mat at https://AuraFrames.com – Promo Code: CAMPFIRE BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire to get 15% off Raycon’sbest-selling Everyday Earbuds! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ghostly figures in unexpected places to ominous messages from beyond, this episode is packed with tales that will keep you up at night. Shaina shares a deeply unsettling Hat Man sighting that will make you think twice about late-night drives. A childhood encounter leaves one caller questioning the nature of time. A husband recounts his wife's string of supernatural events and much more on this episode. As always, these are true stories told by the people who experienced them. Some are haunting, some are heartbreaking, and a few might just send a shiver down your spine. If you're drawn to the paranormal, this episode delivers. Pull up a chair... and stay spooky. --- STAMPS.COM Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/campfire - Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha shares the unsettling tale of a ghostly encounter in her corporate office building—an eerie experience that shook her and resonated with her coworkers. Then, Jenna returns to tell us about her son’s uncanny connection to the spirit world, including chilling moments involving a ghostly figure he calls “Mrs. Tibbety.” We also hear stories of haunted Airbnbs, glowing orbs, visits from beloved pets who’ve passed on, and a massive UFO sighting. These real-life supernatural accounts will keep you thinking long after the episode ends. Stay spooky! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. STORYWORTH With StoryWorth I am giving those I love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserving their memories and stories for years to come. Go to https://storyworth.com/campfire and save $10 on your first purchase! — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a relaxing weekend at one of America’s most haunted homes turns chillingly personal? In this episode of Jim Harold’s Campfire, a paranormal investigator recounts his terrifying stay at the infamous Myrtles Plantation — where unseen hands made contact in the dead of night. From haunted dog grooming shops to mysterious shadow figures, this week’s stories bring an eerie variety of supernatural encounters that are sure to keep you up at night. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of time slips, mimicry, ghostly voices, and unexplained physical sensations — all told by real people who swear by what they experienced. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, these stories remind us that sometimes the veil between worlds is thinner than we think. So stoke the fire, turn down the lights, and get ready for another unforgettable evening of true tales on Jim Harold’s Campfire. -- CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE PLUS CLUB Join Jim's Spooky Studio Plus Club at https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 OFF your first year (Supporting Cast Version US). Thanks for your support! — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick things off with one of the most jaw-dropping stories in recent memory — Danny shares a childhood encounter with a glowing, headless figure. It’s the kind of story that sticks with you, just like has did with him for decades. We also hear from other listeners who share touching, eerie, and unforgettable accounts involving ghostly visits, strange dreams, haunted basements, mysterious scents, and objects that vanish and return with impossible timing. If you love true paranormal stories told firsthand by real people, you won’t want to miss this one. Watch the full episode or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening, and as always — Stay Spooky! --- AURA FRAMES An Aura Digital Frame is the perfect gift for Mom this Mother's Day! Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://AuraFrames.com Promo Code: CAMPFIRE STAMPS.COM Stamps.com takes the pain out of shipping by giving you access to deeply discounted shipping options and integrating with the most popular online shopping platforms to make labeling a breeze. There’s NO risk. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/campfire BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. PAIR EYEWEAR Show off new sides of yourself this year. Go to https://paireyewear.com and use code JIM for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that Jim Harold’s Campfire sent you in your post-checkout survey. -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chilling edition, we kick things off with Carley’s terrifying encounter with a spirit that may have followed her home—and wasn’t happy about it. From a green phantom hand in a haunted house to a restless ghost in a hospital room, these real stories from real people will keep you glued to every word. You'll hear about an angry entity that wrapped its victim in a white sheet, a psychic prediction that came heartbreakingly true, and an eerie presence known only as "The Hat Man." Whether it's haunted nursing homes, unsettling sleep paralysis, or spirits that pass through generations of a family, these firsthand tales explore the shadowy edges of the paranormal. Each caller brings a unique and unnerving experience that will leave you questioning what’s truly out there. Hit play, grab a blanket, and get ready to stay spooky with us. -- LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire TODAY to get up to 15% percent off everything Raycon sitewide! STAMPS.COM Stamps.com takes the pain out of shipping by giving you access to deeply discounted shipping options and integrating with the most popular online shopping platforms to make labeling a breeze. There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, campfire, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital shipping scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the TOP of the homepage, and type in campfire. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple stories of "imaginary friends" that were far more than figments of childhood imagination. Listeners call in with deeply personal encounters involving spirits from beyond, family members long gone, and unexplainable visitors who connect through time and memory. From a toddler making a special connection to a deceased aunt she never met, to a little girl in the South befriending a ghostly child named “Jekka,” the synchronicities in this episode are uncanny. This is an instant classic Campfire episode where the stories seem to line up on their own, reminding us that the veil between worlds may be thinner than we think. STORYWORTH With StoryWorth I am giving those I love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserving their memories and stories for years to come. It's perfect for Mother's Day! Go to https://storyworth.com/campfire and save $10 on your first purchase! CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A departed loved one is PO'd and she lets her family know it in a most terrifying way. A weird light stalks a young woman and her beau. A father-son duo go ghost hunting and find one! A haunted Mickey Mouse and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Ouija stories lead off the show, a possible case of reincarnation, an intense dream of a departed loved one and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire. This is our first episode in true video! Please let us know in the comments what you think. Also, happy 16th anniversary to Jim Harold's Campfire! Thanks for your support over the years! --- BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire TODAY to get up to TWENTY percent off everything on Raycon’s website, including TWENTY percent off all headphones too! PAIR EYEWEAR Show off new sides of yourself this year. Go to paireyewear.com and use code JIM for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that Jim Harold’s Campfire sent you in your post-checkout survey. -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shadow man invades a man's home, a haunted high school and a remarkable UFO story are just a few of the tales we hear from real-life experiencers on this week's edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! --- LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. RAYCON This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to Everyday Earbuds by Raycon—because she deserves a moment to relax, recharge, and enjoy her favorite music, podcasts, and calls in crystal-clear sound. Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire TODAY to get up to TWENTY percent off sitewide! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A late night encounter with a mysterious entity, a very haunted ghost tour, a soldier's encounter with Hat Man, and much more on this edition of Campfire! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A storyteller shares an unforgettable experience that left him questioning everything he thought he knew about the paranormal. After encountering an unexplained and terrifying presence in his home, he sought guidance from a priest—only to be told that what he was dealing with wasn’t just a spirit, but something far more sinister. Was it truly something otherworldly, or could there be another explanation? Listen in and decide for yourself! This and more chilling stories on this week's edition of the Campfire! -- HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. -- BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. -- JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB Get access to the entire backcatalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Get $30 off your first year (Supporting Cast version)! Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An evil presence terrifies a young dad, a loved one texts from beyond the grave, a haunted school and many more true terrifying tales told by real people on this 700th (!) episode of Jim Harold's Campfire! CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices