Otherworld Episode 138: ZAZA
Oct 13, 2025
In a gripping tale from 1996, Kendra and friends attempt to contact John Lennon using a Ouija board. Initially thrilling, the experience quickly turns dark as the spirit spells out threats and the chilling phrase 'Z-A-Z-A.' The haunting escalates with eerie occurrences, predictive messages, and disturbing interruptions. As the group's obsession grows, they face real-life consequences and emotional turmoil. In a desperate bid for closure, they unearth their past and attempt to rid themselves of the board's lingering presence.
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First Ouija Session And Strange Proof
- Kendra and friends bought a Ouija at Kmart and tried to contact John Lennon, then experienced the board moving and messages coming through.
- A John Lennon photo fell off Kendra's wall right after they asked for proof, which convinced them the board worked.
Violent Session: Z-A-Z-A And Backwards Threats
- During a sleepover in a shack the planchette began moving forcefully and spelled repetitive Z-A-Z-A while candles blew out and the planchette flew across the room.
- The girls read later that it had spelled threats backwards, including "You two are dead".
Physical Effects And Distinct Zaza Behavior
- The group kept a journal and observed physical phenomena like radio dials changing and the board predicting real events such as TV content or projector failures.
- The board's interruptions by "Zaza" were distinct: faster movement, circular hovering, and backward spelling.
