Hello, my dark darlings. I'm Marquia, and this is the Something Scary podcast. To our veteran listeners and those that are voyaging into the dark with us for the first time, welcome.

This week, we return with one of our first ever themes, the ghosts of war.

These stories follow those who've encountered horrifying apparitions and paranormal experiences while on the battlefield.

Some while on duty and others long after the fight has ended.

First, I'll recount a shocking encounter on a naval warship.

Next, we'll work at a Hawaiian motel and learn about a group of deadly ancient warriors.

And finally, we'll camp out on a battlefield in Russia and encounter some violent memories.

Today's episode was recorded live at L.A. Comic-Con.

Be sure to follow us on social media to find out where we pop up next, and maybe you too can experience the horrors of something scary in person.

We receive hundreds of creepy story submissions every single week, and as always, the first story you hear is one that we've chosen to animate over at YouTube.com slash snarled.

Then I read a few more stories for the podcast.

If you have a tale you're dying to share, send me an email at something scary at snarl.com.

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So, want to hear something scary?

The Haunting of the USS Forestal.

Ships are always a place where spirits have roamed,

especially those that have seen bloody battles.

Today's story, inspired by Laura S., is a tale whose ghosts remain.

When I was little, my dad loved telling me unbelievable stories, but there was one that he waited to tell me until I was ready, whatever that meant.

As always, I was skeptical.

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