Episode 10: Play Stupid Games...

Some games don’t end when you walk away.In the Season One finale of Haunts and Haints, Gio sits down with Stantonville native Trey Hagwood to unpack a childhood encounter deep in the Oak Grove woods—a meeting with a mysterious girl who played games with rules that carried lifelong consequences.What begins as a local legend unfolds into something far more unsettling: a story about memory, loss, and the quiet ways identity can be taken piece by piece. This is The Lurk. And once it knows you, it doesn’t forget.Content Advisory: This episode contains themes that may be distressing for some listeners, including:Psychological horrorMemory loss and identity erosionChild endangermentFamilial estrangementEmotional manipulationDisturbing sound design and intense audio momentsListener discretion is advised. Headphones recommended for full immersion—but remove if you need grounding.