Episode 18: The Smiley Face Killers & Lake Lanier

This week on Ghoulfriends Forever, we're diving into two mysteries that continue to spark debate, fear, and countless questions.

Amanda takes a deep dive into the chilling Smiley Face Killers theory, a series of unexplained drownings, mysterious graffiti, and the investigators who believe these deaths may be connected. Is it the work of a hidden serial killer... or an urban legend fueled by coincidence?

Then Val heads to the haunted waters of Lake Lanier, Georgia's infamous lake with a dark past. From the towns buried beneath its depths to the tragic accidents and eerie paranormal stories that refuse to fade, you'll find out why so many people believe this lake is cursed.

Grab your favorite spooky drink, turn down the lights, and join us as we explore two of the most unsettling mysteries we've covered yet.

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Episode 17: The Whaley House & The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

This week on Ghoulfriends Forever, we're diving into two mysteries that continue to haunt investigators to this day.

Amanda explores the eerie history of The Whaley House in San Diego, one of America's most infamous haunted homes. From the tragic Whaley family to the ghostly footsteps of Yankee Jim and the chilling encounters reported by visitors for generations, you'll have to decide whether the spirits truly still walk its halls.

Then Val takes us down the rabbit hole of one of the most baffling missing person cases ever recorded: Brian Shaffer, the Ohio State medical student who seemingly vanished without a trace after a night out in 2006. With surveillance footage showing him entering a bar—but never leaving—the mystery has left investigators and armchair detectives searching for answers for nearly two decades.

Hauntings. Heartbreak. And one disappearance that still defies explanation.

Turn down the lights... and join us for Episode 17.

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Episode 16 is here, Ghoulfriends! 👻

This week, Amanda takes us back to the terrifying days of the Salem Witch Trials, where fear, superstition, and mass hysteria led to one of America's darkest chapters. Then Val dives into the bizarre and unsettling mystery of The Lizard Man of South Carolina, the cryptid that's been haunting the swamps and sparking eyewitness reports for decades.

From real historical horror to legendary creatures lurking in the shadows, this episode has a little something for every spooky soul.

Grab your favorite cozy drink, turn the lights down low, and join your Ghoulfriends... if you dare. 🖤

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🎉 BONUS EPISODE: Wheel of Spook 👻

We did it... thanks to YOU! 🖤 To celebrate hitting 1,000 Instagram followers, we're dropping our very first bonus episode!

This week, Amanda and Val put fate in the hands of the Wheel of Spook. Each spin landed on a different spooky challenge, and neither of us knew what was coming next! From creepy stories to paranormal fun (and maybe a little chaos), this episode is packed with laughs, chills, and everything that makes Ghoulfriends Forever... well, us.

Thank you for helping us reach this incredible milestone. We couldn't have done it without this amazing community, and we can't wait to keep growing with all of you.

Stay spooky, Ghoulfriends! 🖤👻

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Episode 15 is here... and this one is not for the faint of heart. 👻🖤

This week, Amanda heads deep into the Pine Barrens to uncover the chilling legend of the Jersey Devil. Is it just folklore, or is something still lurking in the New Jersey woods?

Then Val dives into the heartbreaking and haunting case of Dorothy Jane Scott, a young mother who vanished after being stalked for months, leaving behind one of the most disturbing unsolved cases in true crime.

One legendary monster. One very real nightmare.

Grab your favorite spooky drink, settle in, and join us for another episode of Ghoulfriends Forever. Stay spooky! 🖤👻

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If you have information about the murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, please contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department Cold Case Homicide Unit at coldcase@ocsheriff.gov or call Orange County Crime Stoppers at (714) 628-7675. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Orange County Crime Stoppers website

Episode 14: Appalachian Folklore & The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

This week on Ghoulfriends Forever Podcast, we're venturing into stories that have terrified people for generations... and one that forever changed a community.

Amanda takes us deep into the Appalachian Mountains to explore the chilling folklore that has been passed down through generations. From eerie warnings about whistling at night to mysterious creatures lurking in the woods, these legends continue to blur the line between myth and reality.

Then Val covers the heartbreaking Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre, a devastating true crime case that remains one of New Mexico's most shocking unsolved mysteries.

One story reminds us to fear what may be hiding in the darkness...

The other reminds us that sometimes the greatest horrors are all too real.

So dim the lights, get cozy, and join your Ghoulfriends...

Because not every legend is just a story. 👻🌲

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Episode 13: Zodiac Killer & Superstitions 👻

Can you believe it...

We're already on Episode 13! 😱

And honestly... if there was ever an episode number that was made for The Ghoulfriends Forever...

it's this one.

Episode 13.

The number that has sparked fear, superstition, and bad luck for centuries.

Some hotels don't have a 13th floor...

Some people refuse to fly on Friday the 13th...

And some won't even sit down with 13 people at a dinner table.

Coincidence?

Maybe.

Or maybe not...

So naturally, we couldn't let Episode 13 pass without leaning into the spooky.

This week, Amanda is exploring some of the world's creepiest and most fascinating superstitions, from unlucky numbers and haunted folklore to the strange rituals people still follow today to avoid bad luck.

Then Val dives into one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries...

The Zodiac Killer.

A case filled with cryptic letters, coded messages, and a killer who seemed to enjoy turning fear itself into a game.

One story explores the things we fear...

The other explores the person who created fear.

So dim the lights, get cozy, and join your Ghoulfriends...

Because Episode 13 just felt... destined to be a little darker. 🖤👻

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Episode 12: Hollywood's Most Cursed Horror Movies

This week on Ghoulfriends Forever Podcast, we're stepping into the eerie world of cursed movie productions.

Amanda explores the chilling legends surrounding The Exorcist, The Omen, and Rosemary's Baby — three iconic horror films linked to mysterious accidents, tragic deaths, and stories that have fueled curse rumors for decades.

Then Val dives into the dark histories behind The Crow, Pet Sematary, and Poltergeist, uncovering the strange coincidences and heartbreaking tragedies that led many to believe these productions were haunted long after filming ended.

Were these events simply unfortunate coincidences?

Or do some stories carry a darkness that follows them into the real world?

Dim the lights, get cozy, and join your Ghoulfriends...

Because maybe some stories don't like being told.