OnRon’s Amazing Storiesthis time we return to the home of Sylvia Shults for a brand newGhost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia shares stories about the living being visited by the dead, or in some cases it is the other way around. Joe Sauer from Illinois tells us a story about a stay in his father’s house that led to an interesting conflict with a former owner. Also, we review an audiobook written by R.A. Salvatore titledThe Highwayman.
About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works includeGhost of the Illinois River,Fractured Spirits,44 Years in Darkness,Hunting Demons,The Spirits of Christmas,and her latest releaseFractured Souls.All of her books are available onAmazonand you can find out more at herWordPress Home Page.
Other Stories Include– The Fine Art Of Murder, The Highwayman, The Old Ghost And A Pillow Fight, I Don’t Want To Chat, You Look Familiar, and The Lost Marines.
Our story for this edition of TAYS has to be one of the most amazing I have heard about guardian angels to date. It originally played on episode #357 – Of Angels And Ghosts. I have told you before that I have quite a collection of these types of stories and in fact, I plan to have a full chapter dedicated to them in my upcoming book. This one comes from Agnes Oliver who resides in Manchester, England. Agne’s original email went something like this:
Hello Ron, greetings from England. I heard your request for stories and I’ve experienced quite a few. Manchester is a very old city and is full of its ghost lore. I’ve never been one who traipses about looking for ghosts, but they always seem to find me. Some might not call this a ghost story but I tend to lump all spirituality together. The spirit world is what it is and when the veil is thin it tends to spill over. This story occurred when I was around the age of 12. We were living in the northern part of Manchester at that time in a house that was nearly 200 years old. The house was actually a sub-let of the church in the area. Originally they used it for aspiring nuns. It was a place for them to decide if the nuns’ life was the life for them. I always felt at home in this place, warm, safe, and secure.
One evening my girlfriend Gretchen came over with her brand new Ouija board. She wanted to show me how it worked and so we decided to make the evening of it. We set it up in the basement thinking that this would be the one place that had ghosts if the house had ghosts. Try as we might we could not get any response from the board, absolute silence. We both thought that it was a total sham and that anyone who said different was probably just making it up.
We were about to give up when all of a sudden things started falling off the walls and shelves by themselves. Cans, lampshades, pictures, even bags of nails split out onto the floor. It was total chaos. We were amazed by what we saw, but not at all frightened. That peace and protection I spoke about earlier prevailed.
Everything went quiet and we both felt a shiver go through our bodies at the same moment. Then we both heard a woman’s voice. It was disembodied and seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere. It simply said, “I’ve protected you this round, but don’t play with what you don’t understand.”
Quickly we packed up the Ouija Board and placed it in the nearby furnace. As it burned we both heard a sickly scream that died away as quickly as it came. We never told anyone of that experience, but a few weeks later I was attending mass at our local church. Sister Martha, one of my teachers, called me over after the service. She said, “I hope you learned a valuable lesson dear.”
I told her I didn’t know what she was talking about, but then I realized that the voice I heard in our basement was that of Sister Martha. She just smiled and I could tell she knew the whole story.
I never played with an Ouija Board again, but it was not the last time I would need the protection of Sister Martha. I would hear that voice again and again in life and I still hear her today 30 years later. Sister Martha passed away peacefully in 2007.
Agnes Oliver – Manchester, England
I had chills when I read this story for the first time and it still gives me chills today. I want to thank Agnes for sharing her story with us. Agnes has had several stories on the podcast over the years and she has said that she has many more them she wants to tell us. I for one can’t wait.
This Week’s Podcast:
On the podcast this week Sylvia Shults joins us for another Ghost Stories With Sylvia. We got to talking about ghosts visiting the living. 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
OnRon’s Amazing Stories: First I want to thank everyone that sent me notes of condolences and encouragement for me and my brother. I am sad to report that on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 my brother James Allen Thompson passed away. He was a good man and will be missed. Thank you all for your support.
The podcast today is a simple one. I need time off to deal with family issues and arrangements as you could guess. So for today, we will fill the whole hour with a story that my brother would love. It comes from the OTR seriesScreen Directors Playhouseand is a classic western starring Greggory Peck. It is titledThe Gunfighterand first aired on June 7, 1951.
Featured Story – The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck. It was nominated forBest Motion Picture Storyduring the23rd Academy Awards. What we will hear is theScreen Directors Playhouseadaptation. It showcases some of the original cast and of course, Peck reprises his role as Jimmy Ringo.
A young, reckless cowboy named Eddie deliberately provokes an argument with the notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo. The fight goes badly for young Eddie. Ringo is widely known as the fastest draw in the West, which makes him the target of every gunslinger eager to become famous as;The man who shot Jimmy Ringo.
OnRon’s Amazing Storieswe have a replay of sorts. What is nice is that with the exception of a crazyFive Minute Mysteryall of our stories came from you guys. We have two from Scotland and one from India. The featured story comes from my brother Jim. He visited the show in December of 2017 to tell us the story of his visit to a mysterious chapel in Scotland. From fairies to a scary woman in red, I think you are going to like this one.
This podcast is dedicated to my brother Jim.
Featured Story – Rosslyn Chapel
On the podcast, we have a story about my brother’s unexplainable trip to Scotland in the early 1990s. Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held there today. Quick math should tell you that it is over 570 years ago. It was built by William St. Clair for his family. Rosslyn’s extraordinary architecture and carvings have inspired for generations and It is a popular destination for visitors.
Our story begins during the Civil War, around 1861 when a young Confederate soldier was captured and imprisoned at Fort Warren on George’s Island in Boston. When no one would help the man’s young wife get in touch with her husband, she decided to rescue him herself. Her name has been bandied around a lot, but most people say it was Melanie Lanier.
The legend is that she took the train up to Massachusetts, where she is said to have stayed overnight in Hull with the island fort visible from the shore. The next day she dressed in men’s clothing, caught a boat across to the harbor island, and found her way into the fort. Apparently, she was able to free her husband from his cell, but during the escape attempt, they were caught. She attempted to shoot a soldier who was trying to intercept them and instead the gun misfired and she killed her own husband. It was then discovered she was a woman, and that she would be executed as a spy. They dressed her in a black cloak before she was executed, and she was hung seven days later.
Fort Warren was owned by the U.S. federal government until 1958. In 1961, It was reopened to the public after initial restoration. Today, the state maintains and administers the property, which is the centerpiece of Boston Harbor. The fort is reachable by ferry from various locations around the harbor. Transfers are then available for those who wish to visit the actual site.
Visitors to Fort Warren say Melanie’s ghost still haunts the fortress and that she is said to be a very violent ghost. Reports are that when she’s been spotted she lashes out by pushing and people have experienced scratches and cuts.
Thomas Godwin, who is a New England history professor, visited the fort in 2009 with a few of his students. This is his story:
We were permitted to research and investigate Fort Warren on Georges Island in 2009. We were allowed full access and our investigation was not limited to daylight hours. The plan was to try to validate claims of ghost activity and find evidence of the paranormal. I selected several students to join me. Our investigation went flawlessly and we found no evidence during our stay at the fort. It was an enjoyable experience and most felt well worth the effort. We collected nearly 20 hours of video, audio, and other data which we planned to review as a group. We thanked the caretakers and left the island.
When we returned home we began the long arduous job of review. We decided to be vigilant and each piece would receive no fewer than three examinations. Everything was clear except for one recording made at the Bartlett Battery. While no one knows for sure where Melanie was hung, one of the plausible locations was at this battery. The investigators were having trouble with the recorder and talking about how poorly the interface was laid out. In the background, an angry woman’s voice clearly says, “What are you doing here anyway!” After reviewing the project logs it was determined there were only two people on that battery at that time and both were men.
I know that this is not much of a story, but I hope your listeners will find it interesting.. Thank you for your podcast. I admire the work you do.
Thomas Godwin – Boston.
This Week’s Podcast:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a collection of your stories with a Scottish slant. While none are connected they sure will have you saying, Humm? 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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