Love stories with a strange twist. In this Valentine’s edition of Campfire, our experiencers share moments where relationships seemed guided by more than timing or luck. A prediction that didn’t make sense until years later, a dream that mirrored reality a little too perfectly, and encounters that kept happening in ways that felt...arranged by someone or something. What makes these stories linger is how ordinary they begin. A random invitation, a change of plans, a person you almost didn’t call. Then later you realize if even one small choice had gone differently, everything would have changed. Whether you believe in fate, intuition, or just a universe with a sense of humor, these experiences make you wonder how many relationships start long before we think they do. NEWSLETTER Get Jim’s weekly free newsletter and a free Campfire ebook at the same time. Go here: https://jim-harold.kit.com/campfire-ebookVIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUP Join our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠ EVENTS Hope to see you soon at one of Jim’s live events: https://jimharold.com/events

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A family gathers after a funeral and a child reacts to someone no one else can see. A frequent flyer keeps running into bizarre strangers who seem to know him across different places and years. A quiet house carries a lullaby in the dark, and it may not be meant for the living. Familiar moments slowly shift into something off balance as comfort and unease sit side by side.

You will also hear about a call that arrives long after someone is gone, warnings that come as a simple feeling not to go, and a childhood sighting in the sky that never found an explanation. Some encounters feel protective, others deeply unsettling, but all leave lingering questions about what lies beyond the Campfire.

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An incredible encounter in New York’s Central Park and terrifying experiences in the Philippines.

You’ll also hear haunting accounts tied to the moment of death, strange figures that appear and vanish without a trace, and classic Campfire head scratchers.

Real people telling real stories on Jim Harold’s Campfire.

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A man looks back on a childhood encounter with a family he still can’t make sense of, a moment so strange it’s followed him for decades. Another story takes us into a quiet house where a girl suddenly realizes she’s standing right next to a shadowy figure that shouldn’t be there.

Elsewhere, the lines blur in more subtle ways. A mother describes an eerie moment where a dream seems to be shared with her young son, leaving her questioning whether they were really asleep at all.

You’ll hear stories that feel uncomfortably real and will keep you thinking after the Campfire is out.

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A Ouija board session comes back a year later in a way that feels anything but random, another story involves and encounter with something tall, pale, and deeply unsettling. That's just the start of the spooky stories on this week's edition of Jim Harold's Campfire!

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A late-night drive turns deeply unsettling at first, then terrifying.

You’ll also hear chilling teases of ghostly children, a haunted Victorian mansion, an eerie Ouija board experience, and encounters tied to old homes, and objects with a past. Real people telling real stories. It's a new year but still the same great Campfire experience to kick off 2026!

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We take a look back at some of the spookiest Campfire stories from 2025!

Happy New Year everyone! Enjoy and Stay Spooky!

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This Christmas Campfire special is full of brand new strange, unsettling, and moving stories tied to the holiday season.

Plus, there’s one classic story, my favorite Christmas Campfire story of all time, and it never fails to give me chills.

Relax, grab some eggnog, and join us for this special Christmas Campfire.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

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A summer camp filled with unseen laughter. A hospital where night shifts bring encounters no one can chart. A family home that feels heavier the higher you climb. This Campfire episode moves through places where something lingers after lights go out, footsteps echo without a source, and ordinary locations take on an unsettling second life.

From playful disturbances to moments that stop people cold in their tracks, these stories blur the line between comforting and deeply unnerving. These stories will stay with you long after the fire burns low. SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB Get access to the entire backcatalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,700 episodes. Join today here: ⁠https://jimharold.com/plus⁠ BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to ⁠https://policygenius.com⁠ to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

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A late-night challenge in an empty bar leads to a moment that feels frozen in time, raising the kind of question that sticks with you. It’s the perfect gateway into an episode where ordinary nights and familiar places quietly give way to something far stranger.

As the stories unfold, listeners will hear about homes that seem to react to change, unsettling activity that builds over time, and deeply personal signs from loved ones that arrive when they’re needed most. There are moments that feel comforting, others that are deeply unnerving, and a few that blur the line between coincidence and something more. Join us for this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire!

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A longtime homeowner starts noticing small things that don’t add up, the kind of quiet disturbances that make you wonder what changed after years of normal life. That moment sets the tone for a run of stories that move between the unsettling and the strangely comforting, from unexpected visitors during medical emergencies to eerie late–night moments in the wilderness.

You’ll also hear about shared dreams that line up a little too well, old houses that seem to hold on to more than memories, and people who find themselves face to face with something they can’t quite explain. Settle in as callers try to make sense of the moments that stayed with them long after the lights came back on. It's all on this episode of Jim Harold's Campfire!

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