We have a story sent in by Roger Mathews of Hollywood. Roger is a singer, songwriter and actor who wants us all to know that he does not drink, do drugs or is crazy. He believes that after you hear his story you will wonder. In his own words here is his story.
I am a struggling actor and that means you can’t be choosy about the jobs you take in order to survive. A friend of mine told me about an acting company that does summer tours performing at camp grounds all through Nevada and Utah. They set up and do weekend shows and then move on to the next. I joined them late in the tour as a replacement for a guy who broke his leg. His show would not go on and I would be the new Jimmy in a scary campfire story called, The Ghost Of Swamp Park.
After our last show of the weekend we have the tradition of inviting all of the campers to a s’more and taco feast at the bonfire. We would chat with the guests, sing songs and tell more stories. It is always the hit of the weekend. I played my guitar and sang and if I am honest it was my favorite part of each week.
After each bonfire night one of us had to stay behind to tend the fire until it no longer was a threat. Sometimes we had company, but most of the time it was just one person. We drew lots to see who got the chore. It was more of a betting game than anything and was great fun, until you lost. One of our group members never got the chore all season. I ended up with it three times.
It was on that third time the perfect storm hit. The bonfire had been held in an open field and was not very close to the campground. It was a dark clear night – no moon and I was not only alone, but I felt lonely! I started out my vigil by calming the fire down as much as possible. Then I settled in with my comfy fold up chair, started my iPod and waited.
After about 30 minutes my iPod went silent. I was sure I had charged it, but it was dead. The fire was still way too hot to leave, but I decided to start shoveling dirt on it away. I hoped to speed things up. It was then I heard the voice say, “It’s too early for that. You dimwit!”
“Huh!”, I said with all the intelligence and grace of a baboon. (Not to give Baboons a bad name mind you). I looked around and there was no one there. The voice had sounded right next to me, but I was still alone.
Out of the darkness it came again, “The fire, idiot, you can’t cover it up yet it’s too big!”
Someone slipped me something, I thought. I am hallucinating …badly!
“You are not hallucinating. Can’t you see me?” It replied.
“Um, no I am looking and not seeing a thing. Are you dead?” I immediately regretted saying that. Too many ghost stories I told myself … way too many and sat down in my cozy chair again.
“I loved your songs and I aint sure if I am dead”, he replied.
I tried to cover my ears, but I still heard him just fine.
He continued “You are a good singer and you made a lot of folks very happy.”
“Thank-you, I guess”. I jumped up. “Who is this? Who is out there?” I yelled and began to run around looking for wires, speakers, people, heck I was even looking for a ghost. I found nothing.
He spoke again, “Name’s Pete, I am looking for gold around these parts. I’ll not be telling you where, so don’t ask.”
“I wouldn’t think of it, ” I stated flatly. This is crazy, I thought. I have lost it and now I am in real trouble.
“You’re not crazy and I’m not gonna hurt you. Unless you go fer my gold. I would get upset bout that.”
“I wouldn’t think of it. Where are you? I asked.
“Right here, darn yah!”
As his voice trailed off I saw a faint outline of a man against the starry backdrop. He was bent over and old. He looked like he had done hard labor his whole life.
“I am called Rodger”, I said, still staring at him.
No reply came and the form shifted to mist and floated away. I fell back into my chair and just sat for some time. To me it was very real and the more I go over it the more I believe I was visited by Pete’s ghost. – Roger Mathews
This Week’s Podcast:
On the program this week we have a creepy story about a missing actor and his wife. What happened to them? Did they fall prey to The Thing From The Sea? Also, on the show we have more of your stories. Including one from Aang about his cryptid encounter in Santa Fe. This one defies any logic. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link
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