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Ghosts can’t hurt you, can they? That’s what your parents always told you. Even when they acknowledged the ghosts weren’t just in your head, they tried to soothe your fears by telling you that ghosts, ultimately, were harmless. Well, that may not be true. Or perhaps what our guest, Ashley, experienced as a young child wasn’t exactly a ghost. You see, whatever was going on in Ashley’s house most definitely was out to cause harm, and it almost cost him his life. Let’s hear his best terrifying true tales, and the reason why he has dedicated his career to ghost tours and stories.

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About the Guest: Ashley Stinnett from WV

A black and white photo of Ashley Stinnett, who shares his terrifying true ghost story about how he learned that ghosts can hurt you when he was just a child.

Ashely, is an actor, author, and promoter. He’s also an Appalachian from West Virginia, which means he likely grew up hearing ghost stories, much like Becky. But he wasn’t even grown up yet when he learned that ghosts can hurt you. His family home in West Virginia was overcome by an unseen, evil force.

When he’s not acting, Ashely works with US Ghost Adventures, prolific provider of some of the best ghost tours in the country. Even working in the ghost storytelling business wasn’t quite enough to satisfy his curiosity. So he recently wrote a whole book of Haunted Tales from Appalachia: Ghosts, Spirits and Other Strange Happenings From the Hills and Hollows.

Check out Ashley’s latest film credits on IMDB.

Here are some of the best tours that US Ghost Adventures offers:

Ashley recommended some of his favorite places to take a ghost tour on this episode. Have you visited any of these?

And this best-of list just barely scratches the surface of all the ghost tours they offer. For the best deal, book your tour directly through U.S. Ghost Adventures at usghostadventures.com.

Can Ghosts Hurt You?

Well, Hainted Loves, are you convinced ghosts can hurt you after this episode? Have you had a paranormal experience that corroborates (or contradicts) this? Leave a comment on the YouTube video to let us know your opinion! Or, if you’re brave enough, submit your story for a chance to be a guest on a future episode of Homespun Haints!

Speaking of opinions, Becky needs your advice! Her neighbors have teamed up on her giant lawn skeleton—which is in no way a Halloween decoration—and she needs strength to carry on the fight. Head over to Patreon to take the survey: What should Becky do with Dana Skelly? You don’t have to be a paid member to vote, so we can all vote whether or not Becky’s neighbors will continue to have a spooky day!