Monsters Among Us: Season 19, Episode 23 Summary

Host: Derek Hayes
Release Date: July 1, 2025
Platform: Audioboom Studios

Introduction

In this gripping episode of Monsters Among Us, host Derek Hayes delves deep into a myriad of paranormal phenomena, including cursed objects, enigmatic black triangle UFOs, and spectral visitations. The episode features first-hand accounts from listeners who have encountered the unexplained, offering listeners a spine-tingling journey through real-life supernatural experiences.

1. Sabrina’s Haunting at a California Restaurant [02:44]

Sabrina from California recounts her unsettling experiences while working and living above a restaurant in 2021. She describes the establishment, built in 1907, as "ridiculously haunted" with numerous paranormal activities reported by both staff and residents.

• Locked Out Mysteries: Sabrina frequently found herself locked out of her apartment multiple times a day through three different entry points. “Whenever I'd get off work really late and go on my porch to smoke, I would take my house keys with me because it was likely that I was just going to get locked out there” (02:50).

• Imprints and Apparitions: She observed a mysterious imprint of a child’s face and hands on a dusty back door window. “It looked like it had to have belonged to a child... way too small to be mine” (03:30). Additionally, the restaurant owner reported seeing a young girl peering through a kitchen window, amplifying the eerie atmosphere.

• Unexplained Movements: Sabrina describes incidents such as bar stools moving inexplicably and doors locking during service without reason. “And the restaurant doors themselves would lock regularly during service. The door leading from the little utility closet to the bar would lock in the middle of service for no reason” (07:15).

• Spectral Encounters: One chilling moment was when Sabrina and friends witnessed a door swinging open slowly with no one present. “We all stood there in silence for a moment. Like, do we all just see that” (09:10).

• Haunting Visions: Sabrina shares a terrifying vision of a translucent blue girl staring through her bedroom window. “I just woke up and I see this girl... she had this like translucent blue hue” (12:45).

Notable Quote:
“I saw the imprint of a child's face and hands on my back door... but no one ever played in the parking lot” (07:30) – Sabrina

2. Exploring Haunted Restaurants in California [10:45]

Derek transitions to discussing other reportedly haunted eateries across California, referencing CaliforniaHauntedHouses.com. He lists locations such as:

• The Bordello in Oakland
• The Santa Clara House
• Carlo Hahn House in Ventura
• Moss Beach Distillery in Moss Beach
• RMS Queen Mary docked in Long Beach
• Cosmic Cafe in Placerville
• Clayton City Saloon in Clayton
• Herringbone in La Jolla
• Depot Cafe and Restaurant in Magalia
• Sierra Nevada House in Coloma
• Casa de Mexicano in Los Angeles

Notable Quote:
“Now, if you like ghosts and food, I have a few vacation recommendations for you” (10:55) – Derek Hayes

3. David’s Late-Night Pounding Mystery [13:24]

David from Massachusetts shares a frightening experience from May 2020. While binge-watching a paranormal TV show, he was awakened by loud pounding at his front door around 2:30 AM.

• Initial Reaction: “I jumped out of my chair totally startled... It sounded very real” (13:40).

• Attempt to Investigate: David opened the door, only to find no one, and the light bulb had blown out. “The pounding sounded like it came from a monster” (14:10).

• Aftermath: Although nothing else occurred, David remains unsettled by the incident, pondering whether it was a supernatural entity or a trick of perception.

Notable Quote:
“Whenever someone's shaking a handle or something on a door, you can usually perceive something on the other side of that door. And I didn't” (23:00) – David

4. John’s Ghostly Encounter with His Deceased Father [33:13]

John shares an emotional story about his grandfather, Frank, who appeared in his home shortly after Frank’s funeral in the early 1950s on a secluded island in western Kentucky.

• The Apparition: After the funeral, Frank walked into the house, and his children were ecstatic. John’s grandmother urgently told Frank, “you have to leave. You’re dead” (34:00).

• Family Consensus: While multiple family members, including his grandmother and aunts, confirmed the event, John’s uncle denies it, claiming John fabricated the story.

• Physical Interaction: Unlike typical apparitions, Frank appeared solid and interacted with his environment without passing through walls. “He physically looked like a human being” (35:30).

Notable Quote:
“He never said any words. I just thought that might be interesting for some people to know” (36:00) – John

Derek’s Reflection:
Derek relates this to a similar family experience involving Ouija board communication where a great grandfather knocked on the front door.

5. James’s Black Triangle UFO Sighting and Its Synchronicity [27:05]

James from Kentucky describes his encounter with a black triangle UFO approximately 13 years ago, which later aligned with another caller’s similar sighting.

• The Sighting: James observed a large black triangle with distinctive white and orange lights, hovering low above treetops. “It was blocking out a large patch of those many, many stars” (28:30).

• Immediate Reaction: Realizing something was amiss, James tried to rationalize the sighting as an experimental aircraft. “I ran inside and no one was inside. I run back outside and of course, it's gone” (29:45).

• Synchronicity: Years later, while working near an airport, another individual reported seeing the same black triangle. This uncanny coincidence deepened James's curiosity about the phenomenon.

Notable Quote:
“I'm pretty sure the military is behind these sightings” (32:00) – Derek Hayes

6. James’s Haunted Dime and Its Aftermath [39:43]

In a poignant account, James shares how a seemingly ordinary dime became a vessel for negative energy following a friend's troubled visit.

• Initial Incident: After a friend with a history of substance abuse and suicide attempts helped him move, James began experiencing eerie occurrences: footsteps, whispers, and doors opening by themselves.

• The Haunted Object: One night, James felt an intense force leading him to a specific closet where he found a dime. “I knew something was attached to that dime” (40:50).

• Exorcism: Driven by faith, James prayed and threw the dime out the front door, immediately feeling the oppressive energy lift. “The intensity stopped. The air cleared out” (44:10).

• Continued Impact: Shortly after discarding the dime, James's neighbor committed suicide, intertwining the object with further tragedy.

Notable Quote:
“Whatever's attached to this dime, you're not welcome here. You must follow this dime” (42:00) – James

7. Amanda’s Experiences in a Haunted Washington Home [53:42]

Amanda from Washington recounts her family's paranormal experiences in a house built in the 1940s.

• Early Encounters: Upon moving in, Amanda saw a tall shadow near her bedroom entrance and heard noises from a hidden room. “There was a tall shadow just kind of standing there and staring at me” (54:00).

• Physical Manifestations: She experienced objects moving on their own, such as a coffee cup crashing to the floor. “I heard a crash. And I turned around, my coffee cups on the ground broken” (56:15).

• Group Séance: During a séance with her boyfriend, brother, and others, the group’s attempts to communicate with spirits resulted in the room growing intensely cold. “The room got cold. We had goosebumps and you could see our breath” (57:30).

• Final Departure: The escalating paranormal activities led the family to move out after six years, seeking peace away from the lingering spirits.

Notable Quote:
“If anybody's out there going through all kinds of crap... You cannot say anything except it was a paranormal situation” (53:50) – James

Conclusion

Derek Hayes masterfully weaves together these chilling narratives, offering listeners a comprehensive exploration of the unexplained. From haunted establishments and spectral apparitions to mysterious UFO sightings and cursed objects, this episode of Monsters Among Us underscores the pervasive presence of the paranormal in our everyday lives.

Notable Quote:
“What an amazing story... what's being reported does put things into perspective” (37:30) – Derek Hayes

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