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Girls and Ghosts

2025/3/21
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An unexpected environmental disaster unfolds at Lake Merritt, revealing the devastating impact of pollution and climate change on the aquatic life.
  • Lake Merritt is a central feature in Oakland, California, where unusual occurrences began to surface.
  • A sudden change in water color and smell sparked concern among locals.
  • Mass fish deaths were observed, likely caused by pollutants, climate change, and algae bloom.
  • The event highlighted the potential for human actions to inadvertently cause ecological destruction.

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We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe.

STORIES

Silver Dollar

Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit.

Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays) from the University Press of Kentucky. 

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart.

The Banana Tree

Srilatha’s family is under a curse, but she doesn’t know it. She’s got other things to worry about–like whatever’s waiting for her in the attic.

Thank you, Srilatha, for sharing your story with Spooked! Srilatha is a comedian and storyteller in New York City. 

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lynx, artwork by Teo Ducot.