On The Ghostlorist podcast, Ursula presents weekly scripted, narrated explorations into the world of true ghosts, hauntings and encounters with the unexplained. Listen to the full narrations on The Ghostlorist YouTube feed or on the Spotify podcast platform. Subscribe today and ring the notification bell to get notified when case episodes premiere.
CASE #12: THE HORROR OF AMEROIS: In Search of the Mothers of Darkness
we take you deep into the heart of the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, where one of the world’s most enigmatic and fearsome locations resides: the Mothers of Darkness Castle, also known as the Chateau des Amerois. Shrouded in mystery and rumor, this crumbling castle has earned a dark reputation as a center for occult practices, shadowy rituals, and otherworldly encounters. Is it truly a gathering place for secret societies and ancient rituals, as some claim? Or has its eerie aura and remote location simply fueled decades of conspiracy theories and ghost stories? From ghostly apparitions that have terrified visitors to chilling legends of blood sacrifice and hidden chambers, we’ll unravel the sinister tales that surround this infamous site. We’ll also explore the castle’s history, from its origins as a royal hunting lodge to its abandonment and transformation into a place of intrigue. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or a skeptic fascinated by the darker side of history, this episode is a must-listen for anyone captivated by haunted castles, supernatural legends, and the macabre secrets of Europe’s past. Join us as we uncover the truth—or get closer to it—about this enigmatic location, and prepare to question everything you think you know about the line between myth and reality.
CASE #11: THE TREAD OF DREADFUL FEET: The Haunting of Charles Dickens
Step into the haunted history of Charles Dickens, one of the most iconic authors of all time, as we explore the supernatural influences in his life and work. From ghostly encounters to the eerie inspiration behind A Christmas Carol, Dickens was deeply fascinated by the paranormal and often wove it into his timeless stories.
Discover the true hauntings and mysterious events that shaped his writing and learn how Victorian England’s obsession with ghost stories and the supernatural played a role in his legacy. Was Dickens himself a believer in the paranormal, or was it all part of his literary genius?
Join me as we uncover the spectral secrets of one of literature’s great masters in this episode of The Ghostlorist with Ursula Bielski
CASE #10: THE SUICIDE BRIDGE: The Brief, Haunted Span of Chicago’s High Bridge
Most Chiagoans now know that some 10 to 13,000 graves remain in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, originally the City Cemetery. But another, even darker secret hides here. Between 1893 and 1919, the park hosted many deaths of its own, both accidental and willful. The great majority occured around the now-forgotten High Bridge that stood over the lagoon—a span which quickly beCame known as Suicide Bridge.
CASE No.9 | GEF: The Thing at Cashens Gap|
At the top of a steep climb from nowhere to unimaginable isolation, a horrifying entity once made its home with an unsuspecting family who never saw it coming.
CASE No.8| THE DEVIL ON 63rd STREET: The Haunting Residue of H.H. Holmes
H H Holmes, America’s First Serial Killer, was immortalized in the pages of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City. But does the executed killer survive beyond his literary fame? Join me in search of the ghost of H Holmes and the haunting history of the Holmes Curse.
CASE No.7| THE SAG : Ghosts of a Vanished World
Down one of the most haunted roads in the world lie the only physical reminders of the lost village of Sag Bridge, where only the ghosts remain to tell its tale.
CASE No.6| THE PRINCE OF HELL: The Moffitt Family Horror
In the late 1980s, in the pristine hills of suburban California, an ancient evil set its sights on an unsuspecting family, literally leaving its diabolical mark on everything in its ruthless path. This is one of the most shocking and terrifying stories of the supernatural ever told: the story of the demon called “Mr. Entity.” It’s a story nearly impossible to comprehend—and impossible to forget.
CASE No.5| THE RENDERING OF GENERAL WAYNE & Other True Ghost Stories of the American Revolution
The American Revolution remains one of the most pivotal events in history. Unsurprisingly, its annals are filled with ghosts.
CASE No.4| DEMONS OF LOCH NESS: The Divine and Diabolical in the Scottish Highlands
The mythical beast said to dwell in the dark depths of a Scottish lake has drawn scientists of the modern era for a century. But is this ancient creature really a demon summoned by the other monster of Loch Ness: a demon banished by a saint centuries before?
CASE No.3| A THOUSAND WORDS: The Brown Lady Ghost Photograph & the OTHER Haunted Raynham Hall
On a remote country staircase in 1936, a photographer snapped on of the most infamous and controversial ghost photographs of all time. But what’s the real story behind that “innocent” photo shoot—and does the famed Brown Lady of Raynham Hall haunt another Raynham Hall on a father shore?
Case No.2| SWEETS TO THE SWEET: The Haunting True Tales Behind the Candyman legend
Candyman—and the horror stories he reigned over at Chicago’s now mythical Cabrini-Green—aren’t real. They’re just stories made up by Hollywood screenwriters. But what if that’s not quite true? Click image to listen to the podcast, or …
CASE No.1 |THE CARVER EFFECT: The Haunting of Summerwind
In the most remote corner of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the ruins still stand of one of the world’s most haunted houses. Click image above to listen to the podcast, or …