In this episode of Morbid, the hosts share spooky listener tales about undetected bullet wounds, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nannies. They also discuss the joys of traveling, their love for Halloween, meal planning with Hello Fresh, and connecting with professionals using Angie. The episode ends with reflections on personal experiences with the paranormal and a discussion on ad-free listening options.
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Quick takeaways
Roxy's journey highlights the power of family connections and resilience in navigating through tragedy and loss.
The mysterious circumstances surrounding May's death raise questions and leave lingering doubts about the true cause.
The presence of the protective ghost named Ma'am brought comfort, peace, and gratefulness to the family.
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Tragic Loss: Grandma's Death in an Elevator Shaft
In the 90s, Roxy, a 12-year-old girl, decides to meet her biological father after he contacts her out of the blue. As she gets to know her new family, she learns about her long-lost grandmother, May, who desperately wanted to meet her. They make plans to meet, but tragedy strikes when May falls down an elevator shaft and passes away. Roxy shares her surreal and confusing experience of attending May's funeral and bonding with her newfound family. Despite the dark circumstances, Roxy finds solace in her relationship with her aunt Sam and the memories they create together.
A Dark and Surreal Road Trip
To celebrate her 13th birthday, Roxy decides to meet her new family and attend her grandmother May's funeral. She flies to Washington and spends time with her dad, aunts, and other relatives. The trip takes a bizarre turn when Roxy's father drives her from Washington to San Diego with May's ashes in the car. Roxy reflects on the strange and morbid moments she experiences throughout the journey, which ultimately brings her closer to her family.
An Unsolved Mystery Surrounding May's Death
Years pass, and Roxy stays connected with her new family. However, details about May's death remain mysterious and are rarely discussed. From what Roxy gathers, May lived on the fifth floor of an apartment building and had to use a manual service elevator due to the main elevator being out of service. After having dinner with her daughter Sam, May returned home to her apartment, where her boyfriend, Dave, was waiting. Later, May fell down the service elevator shaft, and the circumstances surrounding her death raise questions and leave lingering doubts.
Finding Healing and Connection
Despite the pain and unanswered questions surrounding her grandmother's death, Roxy finds solace in her relationship with her aunt Sam, who becomes her best friend and soul sister. They support each other through the grieving process and maintain a strong bond. Roxy's journey highlights the power of family connections and the resilience needed to navigate through tragedy and loss.
The Protective Presence of Ma'am in a Haunted House
In a small city north of San Francisco, a family lived in an old house that had a comforting presence named Ma'am. Ma'am would often make her presence known, like rattling dishes on the first night the family moved in. However, her love and protection were especially evident towards the youngest daughter. One incident involved Ma'am urging the mother to move the baby's stroller, moments before a heavy palm frond fell where the stroller was initially placed. On another occasion, Ma'am touched the father's shoulder to wake him up, leading him to discover that the toddler was making her way towards a busy street. Ma'am even turned on the lights in the living room to alert the mother that the young daughter had a high fever. Despite these instances, Ma'am's presence gradually faded over time as the attic of the house was renovated. The house's history revealed that it was built for a woman with tuberculosis, and it is believed that this woman, Ma'am, returned to her home to watch over the family, as she may never have had children of her own. Today, the family remains grateful for Ma'am's care and protection.
The Heartwarming Ghost Nanny: Ma'am
In a cozy little house in California, a family encountered a friendly and protective ghost known as Ma'am. From the moment they moved in, Ma'am made her presence known, from rattling dishes to intervening in potentially dangerous situations. She especially had a deep affection for the youngest daughter, whom she seemed to consider her own. Ma'am's protective nature was evident when she urged the mother to move the baby's stroller just before a heavy palm frond came crashing down. She even woke up the father when the toddler wandered towards a busy street. Ma'am's presence brought comfort and peace to the family, and her attachment to the house was explained by its history. It was built for a woman with tuberculosis, and after losing it during the Great Depression, she returned to watch over the family as their guardian spirit. Today, the family remains grateful for Ma'am's loving care and protection.
It's Listener Tales 77 AND it's August so you know what that means.... It is obviously time for Halloween tales! This week we have a spook-a-dook installment filled with tales of bullet wounds that go undetected, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nanny's. If you have a listener tale you’d like to send in please send it to Morbidpodcast@gmail.com
