Hayley Stevens
@theghostgeek.com
🎓 Open Uni MSc Psychology student.
👨💻 I write an award-winning science blog about spooky things and solve mysteries for a hobby theghostgeek.com
👨💻 I write an award-winning science blog about spooky things and solve mysteries for a hobby theghostgeek.com
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Hayley Stevens
@theghostgeek.com
· Nov 10
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Ghost Geek (n.) one who writes rational commentary on the spooky parts of life, culture, and the media. Click to read The Ghost Geek, by Hayley Stevens, a Substack publication. Launched 23 days ago.
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I've no way to prove it's true but I genuinely cannot shake the feeling that companies used Brexit as an excuse to whack up their product prices. I'm sure there was an increase in costs, but I'm deeply suspicious of by how much.
December 31, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I've no way to prove it's true but I genuinely cannot shake the feeling that companies used Brexit as an excuse to whack up their product prices. I'm sure there was an increase in costs, but I'm deeply suspicious of by how much.
Haha remember that time this year when I wrote all those scientific essays about paranormal phenomena and ghost and folklore cultural aspects, and it was a rant about the Muppets having souls that got the most attention? Haha. I remember...
December 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Haha remember that time this year when I wrote all those scientific essays about paranormal phenomena and ghost and folklore cultural aspects, and it was a rant about the Muppets having souls that got the most attention? Haha. I remember...
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'We’re not told of what society did wrong to the man who sought shelter in a tomb of all places, but of what he is alleged to have done to poor old dead George MacKenzie...'
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
Night At The Mausoleum: Taking on The MacKenzie Poltergeist
My investigation into the reality of Europe's most infamous poltergeist...
www.theghostgeek.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
'We’re not told of what society did wrong to the man who sought shelter in a tomb of all places, but of what he is alleged to have done to poor old dead George MacKenzie...'
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
2.5 weeks of whatever hellish virus I've got. It's easing up but fuuuuuu-
December 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
2.5 weeks of whatever hellish virus I've got. It's easing up but fuuuuuu-
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I absolutely adore this Pied Wagtail roost in #Bath. It’s mesmerising watching them. And seeing people’s reaction when they realise that they aren’t Christmas decorations 🎄🐦⬛
December 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I absolutely adore this Pied Wagtail roost in #Bath. It’s mesmerising watching them. And seeing people’s reaction when they realise that they aren’t Christmas decorations 🎄🐦⬛
'We’re not told of what society did wrong to the man who sought shelter in a tomb of all places, but of what he is alleged to have done to poor old dead George MacKenzie...'
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
Night At The Mausoleum: Taking on The MacKenzie Poltergeist
My investigation into the reality of Europe's most infamous poltergeist...
www.theghostgeek.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
'We’re not told of what society did wrong to the man who sought shelter in a tomb of all places, but of what he is alleged to have done to poor old dead George MacKenzie...'
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/night-at-t...
I've written often about AI and paranormal "evidence" in the context of scientific research. I'm updating the article on my blog and thought I'd best regenerate the AI image example I use.
The first is from under a year ago, the second is from today. This is how fast gen AI is improving 🫨
The first is from under a year ago, the second is from today. This is how fast gen AI is improving 🫨
December 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I've written often about AI and paranormal "evidence" in the context of scientific research. I'm updating the article on my blog and thought I'd best regenerate the AI image example I use.
The first is from under a year ago, the second is from today. This is how fast gen AI is improving 🫨
The first is from under a year ago, the second is from today. This is how fast gen AI is improving 🫨
woah
Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.
December 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
woah
As a kid, when we drove through Warminster after sunset, I'd sit in the back of the family car with my face pressed up against the window, straining to see alien spaceships in the night sky.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Warminster Thing: 60 years since town's UFO fascination began
In 1965, mysterious sounds and sightings captivated a rural town and 'The Thing' was born.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As a kid, when we drove through Warminster after sunset, I'd sit in the back of the family car with my face pressed up against the window, straining to see alien spaceships in the night sky.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I fear that the Open University have lost the plot. What is this influencer nonsense? I don’t know if I’m just being grumpy but as a current MSc student and alumni, I’m close to writing into them about how weird and unproductive this is
December 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I fear that the Open University have lost the plot. What is this influencer nonsense? I don’t know if I’m just being grumpy but as a current MSc student and alumni, I’m close to writing into them about how weird and unproductive this is
I thought the flu was easing. I didn't have to use a nebuliser for 2 days. Today, it's kicking my ass again. I'm getting bored of it now.
December 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I thought the flu was easing. I didn't have to use a nebuliser for 2 days. Today, it's kicking my ass again. I'm getting bored of it now.
I followed 2 starter packs for people who are experts in raptors/birds of prey, birders, and wildlife photographers. My feed has become 100% more awesome wildlife and birds, and also extremely more anti-fascist as a surprise added bonus. Hell yes!
December 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I followed 2 starter packs for people who are experts in raptors/birds of prey, birders, and wildlife photographers. My feed has become 100% more awesome wildlife and birds, and also extremely more anti-fascist as a surprise added bonus. Hell yes!
"You don't get to hide behind scripture while fascism crawls through the front door".
I think that's one of the most powerful sentences I've heard in 2025. Gosh damn!
I think that's one of the most powerful sentences I've heard in 2025. Gosh damn!
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"You don't get to hide behind scripture while fascism crawls through the front door".
I think that's one of the most powerful sentences I've heard in 2025. Gosh damn!
I think that's one of the most powerful sentences I've heard in 2025. Gosh damn!
Reposted by Hayley Stevens
Hell, yes! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👇
December 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Hell, yes! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👇
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Walking into a field with erected stones – whether menhir, circle or portal tomb – is to cross into a territory of wonder. Archaeologist, ley-hunter, stone botherer or pagan pilgrim, we all feel a sense of marvel rippling across our psychic skin. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday
December 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Walking into a field with erected stones – whether menhir, circle or portal tomb – is to cross into a territory of wonder. Archaeologist, ley-hunter, stone botherer or pagan pilgrim, we all feel a sense of marvel rippling across our psychic skin. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday
I think this is possibly one of my favourite pieces to have written for The Ghost Geek this year:
www.theghostgeek.com/p/the-popcor...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/the-popcor...
The Popcorn Phantom
Or how “a possible explanation” becomes a tidy solve on a paranormal podcast
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December 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I think this is possibly one of my favourite pieces to have written for The Ghost Geek this year:
www.theghostgeek.com/p/the-popcor...
www.theghostgeek.com/p/the-popcor...
I recently sorted out my bookcase and donated/sold a number of the books I just won't read again (I have to be wise about space) and found a lot of old horror books I forgot I had, and I cannot wait to get stuck back in. Some of them I inherited, most bought 2nd hand when I worked in a charity shop.
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I recently sorted out my bookcase and donated/sold a number of the books I just won't read again (I have to be wise about space) and found a lot of old horror books I forgot I had, and I cannot wait to get stuck back in. Some of them I inherited, most bought 2nd hand when I worked in a charity shop.
Watching ‘The Room In The Tower’ - the BBCs Ghost Story For Christmas. Didn’t watch it on Christmas Eve as I really wasn’t well enough. I’ve heard mixed reviews…
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Watching ‘The Room In The Tower’ - the BBCs Ghost Story For Christmas. Didn’t watch it on Christmas Eve as I really wasn’t well enough. I’ve heard mixed reviews…
I’m off to brew some mulled cider
December 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m off to brew some mulled cider
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The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water getting desperate in his methods...
December 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water getting desperate in his methods...
I grew up in the countryside, I live in the countryside. The countryside alliance can politely piss off.
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I grew up in the countryside, I live in the countryside. The countryside alliance can politely piss off.
A friend joked at self-checkout "don't you need to check my ID?" while buying a bottle of wine, when the assistant came across to approve the sale. This teenager looked my friend dead in the face, thought for a second or two, then said "no" as she hit the 'visibly over 25' button. My friend was 27 😭
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A friend joked at self-checkout "don't you need to check my ID?" while buying a bottle of wine, when the assistant came across to approve the sale. This teenager looked my friend dead in the face, thought for a second or two, then said "no" as she hit the 'visibly over 25' button. My friend was 27 😭
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12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
I'm not laughing at the roasting "fitness influencers" get in this piece for being under-prepared on mountain climbs and needing to be rescued.
The whole influencer ecosystem is ridiculous.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The whole influencer ecosystem is ridiculous.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Overconfident' young men prompt multiple rescues from Yr Wyddfa
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team say winter weather can turn a manageable day extremely dangerous.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I'm not laughing at the roasting "fitness influencers" get in this piece for being under-prepared on mountain climbs and needing to be rescued.
The whole influencer ecosystem is ridiculous.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The whole influencer ecosystem is ridiculous.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
So you know how, like, you want fascists to fail and people to stop suffering in war zones? And how you want racists to crawl back into whatever cesspit they emerged from?
The majority of people want that but the media make you feel like you’re in the minority.
You’re not.
The majority of people want that but the media make you feel like you’re in the minority.
You’re not.
December 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
So you know how, like, you want fascists to fail and people to stop suffering in war zones? And how you want racists to crawl back into whatever cesspit they emerged from?
The majority of people want that but the media make you feel like you’re in the minority.
You’re not.
The majority of people want that but the media make you feel like you’re in the minority.
You’re not.