Haunts and Haints: Stantonville

Episode 10: Play Stupid Games...

Some games don’t end when you walk away. In the Season One finale of Haunts and Haints, Gio sits down with Stantonville native Trey Hagwood to unpack a childhood encounter deep in the Oak Grove woods—a meeting with a mysterious girl who played games with rules that carried lifelong consequences. What begins as a local legend unfolds into something far more unsettling: a story about memory, loss, and the quiet ways identity can be taken piece by piece. This is The Lurk. And once it knows you, it doesn’t forget. Content Advisory: This episode contains themes that may be distressing for some listeners, including: * Psychological horror * Memory loss and identity erosion * Child endangerment * Familial estrangement * Emotional manipulation * Disturbing sound design and intense audio moments Listener discretion is advised. Headphones recommended for full immersion—but remove if you need grounding.

Episode 09: A Hit Dog Will Holler

In Newake, everyone knows the rules — don’t feed the strays, don’t rile the dogs, and whatever you do, don’t cross The Dog Lady. When Tian calls in to share a story about a childhood friend who vanished after an argument, Gio uncovers the unsettling truth behind a neighborhood legend. What begins as a teenage fallout unravels into a chilling reminder that sometimes, monsters aren’t born, they’re made. Disclaimer: Haunts and Haints: Stantonville is a work of fiction created by Free The Bold Studio. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The stories, characters, and locations depicted are products of imagination and are not intended to represent real individuals or places. Visual content has been sourced from stock photography sites (both free and paid), Pinterest, and personal collections; all images remain the property of their respective photographers and creators, and no copyright infringement is intended.

Episode 08: Trouble the Water

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed time of rest, relaxation and good food! When an unexpected guest claiming to be Fanuke Everstone—the long-missing boy from Stantonville’s most famous lake legend—walks into Gio’s studio, the storm outside is the least of their worries. Listener Warning: This episode contains themes of parental physical abuse and fear of drowning/water trauma. It also includes intense auditory moments such as storms, choking, and underwater soundscapes. Please listen with care. Disclaimer: Haunts and Haints: Stantonville is a work of fiction created by Free The Bold Studio. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The stories, characters, and locations depicted are products of imagination and are not intended to represent real individuals or places. Visual content has been sourced from stock photography sites (both free and paid), Pinterest, and personal collections; all images remain the property of their respective photographers and creators, and no copyright infringement is intended.

Episode 07: Tell The Truth, Shame The Devil

Every year, Stantonville gathers under the full moon to honor the life of little Mister Grannit—the boy whose death gave rise to one of the city’s oldest traditions. But this year’s celebration comes with a twist: a surprise guest, Sami Patiece, talks with us to set the record straight about what really happened the night Mister Grannit died. Listener Warning: This episode includes themes of child death, grief, and ancestral sacrifice. It also contains intense sound design elements such as ritual chanting, swamp ambiance, and unsettling laughter. Please listen with care.

Episode 06: Haint What It Seems

Tonight, I sat down with Harriet Moore—a celebrated anthropologist in Afro-folklore—who swears her family’s encounters with the dead are not stories, but history. From whispered rituals to a night that changed her lineage forever, Harriet’s tale blurs the line between faith, ancestry, and something far more dangerous. But when a voice note arrives from her old college roommate… everything we thought we knew about Harriet starts to unravel. Listener Warning: This episode contains themes of grief, loss, and emotional manipulation through mourning. Please take care while listening.