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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Waltz of the Forgotten Hearts

from Spooky Story Time · host Mercury

My grandmother always said the Winter Gardens weren’t haunted - they were remembered. And the day she told me about the waltz she danced with someone who wasn’t there, I stopped believing ghosts were meant to be frightening. This story has shaped the way I understand the unseen. My Grandma Rose was elegant, dramatic, and full of stories, but none stayed with me like the one about the abandoned Victorian Winter Gardens she and her friend Agnes snuck in as teenagers, expecting dust and silence. This isn’t a tale of terror, but a reminder that some memories refuse to fade, and some hearts never stop waltzing. If you’re drawn to gentle hauntings, bittersweet echoes of the past, or stories where love lingers long after the dancers are gone, press play. Not for kids - listener discretion advised. ------------ Beth's Spooky Story Time is your new favourite horror podcast, best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories are suggested or submitted by listeners. Have you had a spooky experience? Email your story to [email protected] now. For ad-free content, Spooky Chat Time, and extra perks, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/bethsspookystorytime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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