Against The Odds Against The Odds

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Oct 12, 2026 · 9m

Summary

This episode recounts the host's childhood experiences with paranormal activity in a London Victorian home, which resurface when a neighbor shares a story about a "faceless woman" haunting the top floor. The narrative takes a dark turn when the host discovers that his girlfriend's great-grandmother was murdered by two gunshots to the face in the adjacent house, creating a chilling coincidence between the ghost stories and the family history.

Topics discussed

Introduction to the Ghost Story series Tristan's childhood paranormal experiences The connection to the great-grandmother's murder Accusing an in-law and family secrets Narrator introduction and the three intertwined stories Moving into the Victorian house on Queen's Road Specific hauntings: moving vase and lights Tristan's career and initial dismissal of ghosts Contact from old neighbor Charles Pennelli Charles's visit and the current residents' story The American man's inquiry about the ghost Confirmation of the ghost by the current family The daughter's account of the faceless woman Connecting the ghost to Tristan's old room Reflection on three families sharing the experience Kate's visit to the house during early dating Grandfather reveals the murder in the next house Realizing the coincidence of the locations Details of the great-grandmother's murder Audible subscription promotion
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