Before you get ready to leave for that long overdue beach vacation you've been dreaming about for months,

there are some important steps you've got to take before you set off for your getaway.

Step number one, you're going to be out in the sun, so make sure to pack your swimsuits and sunscreen.

Step number two, prepare your house for your absence.

Program that thermostat, unplug appliances, and don't

forget to water your plants. Step number 3. Confirm all your reservations, your flights,

restaurants, your hotel or rental? In step number 4, make sure said hotel or rental

isn't haunted by a dark, vengeful spirit, because this

will easily turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. In today's story, Tom, Sophia, and their two

daughters set out for a much-needed vacation by the sea. They choose an adorable little house by the beach, but find out after

arriving, this house is much more than they bargained for. Welcome back to Avery After Dark. I am your host

Avery Ross. I'm glad you're here with me today. As always, if you're enjoying Avery After Dark,

leave a rating in a review on Apple Podcasts.

And if you listen on Spotify, you can leave a rating on that too.

And be sure to share Avery After Dark with your friends, family, co-workers.

It all helps so much in growing the show, so thank you.

Today, I have a very spooky ghost story for you. So sit back, relax, and let me tell you a

story. This is, please keep out of the attic. The days are long, but the years are short. It seems the

older you get, the quicker time passes you by. As I said at work one day, I had a

realization. It had been so long since my family had gotten away together. We hadn't taken a trip

just the four of us in years. Something always got in the way. School or too busy with work.

There's always a reason not to do something, isn't there? I hopped online one evening at home

...