The Shawn Ryan Show #249 MrBallen - Ouija Boards, Aliens Hijacking an Aircraft and Real-Life Horror Stories
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Oct 30, 2025 
Join John Allen, aka MrBallen, a former U.S. Navy SEAL turned master storyteller, as he unravels spine-chilling tales. He recounts a creepy Ouija board experience involving mysterious tapping and a chilling encounter with a costumed intruder. They discuss Danny LaPlante's unforgettable story of living in walls, and a haunting pilot case featuring eerie radio messages and unexplained events. With his unique narrative style, John brings victims' perspectives to life, sparking deep empathy and intrigue.
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Delay The Antagonist Reveal
- If you want to keep storytelling suspense, delay revealing the antagonist until the emotional stakes are set.
- Focus on relatable characters first so the eventual horror hits the audience harder.
Misinformation Hides Deeper Truths
- John Allen highlights how misinformation and repetitive narratives make discovering truth harder.
- He framed an upcoming series on psyops to explore who manipulates narratives and why.
Ouija Session Turns Into Hidden Stalker
- MrBallen recounts the Bowen sisters using a Ouija board after their mother's death and hearing tapping responses.
- The tapping escalated into messages, writing on walls, and an intruder hiding in their walls, later identified as Danny LaPlante.