Closet Dolls

Cheryl and her kids move into a new home, and notice a mysterious presence. First they pretend it doesn’t exist. Then, they try to befriend it. And finally, they run from it.Thanks Cheryl for sharing your story with us! Cheryl’s memoir is Hot Dog Wars, Family Skeletons, and a Gho ...  Show more

In the middle of Lake Titicaca, Perú, there’s a beautiful island called Amantaní: a place known for its lush hills and friendly locals. But you should never stay out late… unless you want to meet the spirits of the island.Thank you, Ladoyska, for sharing your story with Spooked!P ...  Show more

About a doll story 

Dolls play a huge part in our childhoods. Whether it was your best friend, or it gave you the creeps, your doll probably had some role in making you who you are today. This week, Getting Curious is getting all dolled up! Freyja Hartzell joins Jonathan to talk about disability rep ...  Show more

Author Karen Joy Fowler thinks John Wilkes Booth craved attention – and that gotten his fair share of it. So her new novel, Booth, instead focuses on his family. Their history might surprise you, given how John turned out. His grandfather was a part of the Underground Railroad. F ...  Show more

What lies between the walls of a house, inside the eyes of a toy, or beneath someone’s skin can often be more than we bargained for. If we’re not careful, we can fall victim to other presences that watch and wait to strike when we’re most vulnerable. Always be wary of what lurks ...  Show more