Welcome to the Season Five Premiere of The West London Witch! Today we are journeying to the austere coast of Northern Ireland, to the high turret of Ballygally Castle, for a startling confrontation between fact and fable. Although this ancient castle is certainly haunted, the legend and lore surrounding are a lot less certain. Join us as Ashlie takes us down a historical rabbit hole full of myth, mystery, murder, and mistaken identities.

Welcome to the Season Four Finale! In the great tradition of "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" we will be sharing a collection of urban legends and hometown horror stories. Prepare to be scared!

Thank you to all of our Storytellers who have graciously shared their time and stories with us this season. Thank you to you, our lovely listeners, for your constant love and support. And most of all thank you to our amazing Patrons who dedicate not only their endless enthusiasm but money to continue to make this show is accessible and available to all. Your generosity means the world to me.

Although this is our Season Finale we will continue to post content on our Patreon page all throughout the summer break. Join me here at Cobweb Cottage as I read, discuss and review the cult classic: Michelle Remembers. You can find us at: https://www.patreon.com/thewestlondonwitch

The phenomenon of poltergeist activity is a puzzling one. The term poltergeist literally translates to "knocking spirit". In German folklore poltergeists are mischievous, naughty, and destructive entities. But what brings forth this type of activity? Are they ghosts? Echoes from the past? Or perhaps, a metaphysical response to a very natural part of growing up? Regardless of what causes this activity, being in the midst of it is nothing short of terrifying. Today our storyteller Rory takes us back to his seriously spirited childhood home. A place where the activity was equal parts horrifying and confounding.