Nightmare House

Nightmare House

From The Strange Thing About... by Bang Zoom! Studios

April 17, 2026 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 4

About this episode

This episode explores the haunting experiences of Tamathea and her daughter in their seemingly perfect home in Elkton, Maryland.

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Strange Thing About: Ghost Stories . In 1997, Tamathea thought she had found the perfect home for her and her children in Elkton, Maryland. It was a beautiful three-bedroom house at a price that seemed like a steal. But the neighbors' shocked reactions and a sudden string of bad luck were the first signs that something was wrong. While Tamathea dealt with the heavy footsteps of an unseen presence in the attic, her young daughter Krystal began experiencing a recurring, paralyzed nightmare of a red-eyed skull in a floating orb. In this episode: The "Too Good to Be True" House: How low real estate prices can sometimes signal a dark history. The Haunted Attic: The psychological toll of hearing footsteps above your head. Childhood Visitations: Why children are often the first to see the "shadows" in a new home. The Connection Between Stress and Activity: Did the haunting cause the job loss, or did the stress feed the spirit? Connect with us: Watch the visual experience on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrangethingabout Submit your true story: GhostStories@thestrangethingabout.com Follow on Instagram: @strangeabout Join us...forever…

Topics covered

  • haunted house
  • ghost stories
  • psychological effects of hauntings
  • real estate
  • childhood nightmares
  • stress and paranormal activity

Keywords

  • haunting
  • nightmare
  • real estate
  • ghost stories
  • psychological toll
  • child visitations
  • stress
  • paranormal activity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Elkton, Maryland

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