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Haunted Halls
Kayla and Betty
Haunted Halls is an immersive horror podcast hosted by Betty and Kayla. Your one-stop shop for short TTRPG campaigns featuring rotating casts and creators; we aim to bring you short, collaborative tales, all themed after a designated tarot card. Spooky, terrifying, and whimsical, welcome to Haunted Halls!
- 20 episodes
- Avg 1 hr 32 min
- English
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July 28 · 1 hr 8 minCobweb Corner: Girl with the Green Ribbon, Bloody Mary, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Grab your safety blanket, a cup of tea, and your bravery as we dive into the spookiest stories that freaked us out as children. From the Girl with the Green Ribbon and its ominous, unsettling history in a ghost story from the French Revolution, to the Daring Guide for Girls and step-by-step instructions on how to summon Bloody Mary, to the random Toe tale from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this episode of Cobweb Corner is sure to keep you up all night… Welcome back to Cobweb Corner, where Betty (@bettythebeholder) reads scary stories from the internet and Kayla (@courtofkayla) & Lydia (@LydiaKoryn) react! TW: conversations of state violence from the French Revolution, body horror, beheading, horror sfx, car crashes, witchcraft, and audio jump scares.
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July 10 · 42 minCobweb Corner: Night of the Burning Men and Persephone Syndrome
Welcome back to Cobweb Corner, where Betty (@bettythebeholder) reads scary stories from the internet and Kayla (@courtofkayla) & Lydia (@LydiaKoryn) react! From Cosmic Horror to the Patriarchy getting scorched (literally), this grand return to the series is... quite terrifying. Settle in with a cup of tea and a safety blanket, and try not to get too scared. Story One: The Persephone Syndrome by JusticeFool (creepypasta.com) Story Two: Night of the Burning Men by MourningOwl (creepypasta.com) TW: Cosmic horror, mass death, obsession, spousal death, burning alive, fire sfx, guns, violence, survivor's guilt.
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S4 · E3July 7 · 2 hr 12 minWhat Waits Finale: Bones at the Bottom
Avaline, Haven, and Teja fight against an ancient and horrifying being that holds their village in a perpetual winter. Let the finale begin… Trigger Warnings: Religion, Religious prayers, Character death, Occult magick, PTSD, Descriptions of blood and war, guns, and claustrophobia. Cast: Game Master/Storyteller: Lydia @lydiakoryn Haven (The Priest): Lex @smolbirdlex Teja (The Occultist): Icarus @ii_carys Avaline (The Hunter) & Haunted Halls Matron: Kayla @courtofkayla Opening Trigger Warnings: Betty @Bettythebeholder Editing: Kayla @courtofkayla The TTRPG system we are using in this story is Vaesen, a Nordic roleplaying game.
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S4 · E2February 21 · 1 hr 14 minWhat Waits: Lucky Rabbit
Avaline, Haven, and Teja find themselves being haunted by masked spirits of the woods. Braving the growing storm they venture deep into the forest to investigate what they want… or who… Trigger Warnings: Religion, Religious prayers, Occult magick, Pendulum/Divination, PTSD, Descriptions of blood and death, Extreme Weather (Cold/Winter), and isolation. Cast: Game Master/Storyteller: Lydia @lydiakoryn Haven (The Priest): Lex @smolbirdlex Teja (The Occultist): Icarus @ii_carys Avaline (The Hunter) & Haunted Halls Matron: Kayla @courtofkayla Opening Trigger Warnings: Betty @Bettythebeholder Editing: Kayla @courtofkayla The TTRPG system we are using in this story is Vaesen, a Nordic roleplaying game.
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S4 · E1January 24 · 1 hr 1 minWhat Waits Episode One: Winters Prey (A Vaesen RPG Horror Campaign)
Step into the village of Hallowell and the sinister forest that creeps around it. Vaesen, or supernatural creatures of death and folklore, are very real to Haven, Avaline, and Teja. And after receiving a mysterious message and visions of blood and bones, they must unite to investigate what is stalking them in the woods and threatening the village they call home. Trigger Warnings: Religion, Religious prayers, Occult magick, Pendulum/Divination, PTSD, Sleepwalking, Descriptions of blood, Extreme Weather (Cold/Winter), and Desperation. Cast: Game Master/Storyteller: Lydia @lydiakoryn Haven (The Priest): Lex @smolbirdlex Teja (The Occultist): Icarus @ii_carys Avaline (The Hunter) & Haunted Halls Matron: Kayla @courtofkayla Opening Trigger Warnings: Betty @Bettythebeholder Editing: Kayla @courtofkayla The TTRPG system we are using in this story is Vaesen, a Nordic roleplaying game.
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Oct 31, 2025 · 2 hr 18 minHaunted Halls Halloween Special: Meet the Ghosts
Welcome to the Haunted Halls Halloween Special... we've summoned some haunting spirits to tell some tales. Learn about some of the resident ghosts at the haunted halls with three short stories! TW: Murder, demons/devils, emotional distress, manipulation, bad marriage, gore, transformation, storm sfx/loud weather, religious persecution of tarot. Starring: -Anna (@mistymountainlegends) -Luke (@tumidlynx) -Saff (@safficient) -Jose (@dmjoseg) Matrons: -Kayla (@courtofkayla) -Betty (@bettythebeholder) Editor and Sound Design: -Kayla (@courtofkayla) Concept and project lead: -Betty (@bettythebeholder)
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Oct 18, 2025 · 1 hr 47 minCobweb Corner: Creepy Pasta Deep Dive
Welcome back to Cobweb corner, where Betty has weaved some frightening tales for Lydia and Kayla to listen to! Tonights episode features discussions revolving two classic creepy pastas and Betty reading two additional stories that shaped her childhood and understanding of analogue horror. TW: loud sound effects, brief mentioning of real life violence caused by creepy pasta, body horror, second story contains child death and implied unaliving. Betty (@betty.the.beholder) Kayla (@courtofkayla) Lydia (@lydiakoryn)
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Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minCobweb Corner Returns: Camping Horror and Remember to Lock your door... or else
Welcome back to Cobweb corner! This fall, the Haunted Halls has decided to bring back this mini-series. Now, every other week Betty will tell Kayla, Lydia, and friends some terrifying stories! Stories narrated by Betty: - I Saw Something Wearing my Friends Face (samacorner04) -Lock Your Room Carefully Before Going to Bed (Glittering_Yak9816) Betty (@betty.the.beholder) Kayla (@courtofkayla) Lydia (@lydiakoryn)
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S3 · E7Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 36 minGlory of Blood Ep 6 pt 2: merry meet, merry part, merry tear each other apart
Follow the champions as they step into the arena for a final time and prepare to battle each other to the death. The day of the ascension has arrived, and there will be blood. TW: loud sound effects, emotional distress/manipulation, grief, death, betrayal, player v player combat, loss of agency, blood, gore. Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Dimitri played by Hannah (hannahplaysdnd) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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Oct 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minCobweb Corner Returns: Camping Horror and Remember to Lock your door... or else
Welcome back to Cobweb corner! This fall, the Haunted Halls has decided to bring back this mini-series. Now, every other week Betty will tell Kayla, Lydia, and friends some terrifying stories! Stories narrated by Betty: - I Saw Something Wearing my Friends Face (samacorner04) -Lock Your Room Carefully Before Going to Bed (Glittering_Yak9816) Betty (@betty.the.beholder) Kayla (@courtofkayla) Lydia (@lydiakoryn)
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S3 · E6Sep 20, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minGlory of Blood Episode 6 pt 1: Mournful Goodbyes
The Champions final day awaits them as they are led through a ceremony to say goodbye to their loved ones. Follow Ilyana, Cassara, Dimitri, and Pim as they attempt to solidify last minute plans and recon with what awaits them in the arena. The time of the deadly ascension draws nearer… and the champions are racing against the clock to try to survive. TW: loud sound effects, doors slamming, emotional distress/manipulation, grief, siblings being separated, implied death/violence. Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Dimitri played by Hannah (hannahplaysdnd) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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S3 · E5Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 40 minGlory of Blood Episode Five: The Fates Intervene
Follow Veritas and Faustina as they attempt to reckon with the cracks in the ascension as their research takes on a sinister turn. fate shows their unforgiving hand and the siblings are tasked with a mission, one that might be just what the champions need to survive what comes next. TW: blood, gore sound effects, body horror, bones, visions, death, being in tight spaces or unable to move, and fear. Players: -Veritas played by Hannah (hannahmarieartwork) -Faustina played by Lydia (lydiakoryn)
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S3 · E4Aug 23, 2025 · 1 hr 56 minGlory of Blood Ep 4: A taste of blood
Step into the gladiatorial arena as the champions are tasked with their next test. Working together against a common foe, join the champions as they battle to show off their abilities and gain the favor of Aurelia’s citizens. lines are drawn, tension arises, and a plan to survive begins to form... oh, and there’s some magic horses too! TW: blood, gore sound effects, body horror, monstrous transformation, undead/spirits, violence, player betrayal and emotional distress, Godly gaslighting, player conflict, and grief. Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Dimitri played by Hannah (hannahplaysdnd) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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S3 · E3Jul 27, 2025 · 2 hr 35 minThe Glory of Blood Episode 3: Gala of Gluttony
The Crimson Ascension has officially begun, and the Gala of Gluttony is near. Step into the temple and experience a... show of sorts. The champions must grapple with their precarious situation, and realizations dawn as the looming battles grow nearer. Two siblings find an unexpected face from a past they thought was gone, dead, and buried. Sinister intentions, entertainment, and grisly displays await you as you dive into this episode of the glory of blood. TW: blood, gore, body horror, monstrous transformation, ghosts, feelings of being trapped, grief Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Dimitri played by Hannah (hannahplaysdnd) -Veritas played by Hannah (hannahmarieartwork) -Faustina played by Lydia (lydiakoryn) -High Priestess Hyacinth played by Betty (betty.the.beholder) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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S3 · E2Jul 13, 2025 · 1 hr 52 minThe Glory of Blood Episode Two: Judgement
Follow the chosen champions as they are introduced into the first trail for the crimson ascension. First meetings, strange hauntings, and emotionally devastating tests await them as they venture into a catacomb of traps and Hespera’s unrelenting gaze. TW: scenes of war/battle, teleportation, gaslighting, cults, blood, gore, feelings of being trapped, limb loss, gore, cave/creature sound effects Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Dimitri played by Hannah (hannahplaysdnd) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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S3 · E1Jul 7, 2025 · 1 hr 54 minGlory of Blood Episode 1: The Crimson Ascension
Welcome to the Crimson Ascension, a ritual full of sacrifice, betrayal, and four unlikely champions chosen by fate to compete for the honor of becoming Hespera's Chosen One. In tonight's episode, we meet the champions, the powers that be, and two siblings sparking a heretical investigation. This is the first episode of Haunted Halls newest anthology story, the Glory of Blood. Part one, the Ascension, will be airing this summer with Part two, the Reckoning this fall. TW: blood, blood rain, gore, cutting hand for ritual, death, emotional distress and manipulation, moths, sacrifice, grief, religion, cult-like religious descriptions, time warping. Cast List: -Cassara played by Rachel (@rachelkordell) -Ilyana played by Hailie (hailierosie) -Pim played by Brooke (_brookesmart_) -Veritas played by Hannah (hannahmarieartwork) -Faustina played by Lydia (lydiakoryn) Guest-Starring: -High Priestess Hyacinth played by Betty (betty.the.beholder) -Dante played by Alec (Aleclachmangm) Narrated, written, and edited by Kayla (courtofkayla)
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Mar 25, 2025 · 42 minCobweb Corner Episode 3: Our PaxU Experience
Welcome back to Cobweb Corner as we discuss our experience at Pax Unplugged this past December. Grab a cup of tea and a cozy blanket because this one's an adventure! Follow Haunted Halls on Social Media! Instagram - @hauntedhallspodcast Like what you heard? Be sure to leave us a review and share it with your friends. There's always more room in the library… Kayla (@courtofkayla) Betty (@bettythebeholder) Thanks for listening!
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S2 · E3Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 37 minWhite Christmas Episode 3: You Better Not Pout, You Better Not Cry…
He sees you when your sleeping… Back to the pole for the penultimate episode of our winter series, we follow our brave little elves again through the mysteries and mayhem swirling around them like snow. Minty learns of Santa’s fate, Pip pieces the puzzle together, and we meet the neighbors who just…aren't right. Will our pointy eared protagonists uncover the truth behind the holly jolly holiday? And, come to think of it, where is The List? Trigger Warnings - Horror themes, Blood and Gore, Loud Ringing, Visions/Out of Body Experiences, Body Horror, Harm to Animals, Drowning/Submersion Follow Haunted Halls on Social Media! Instagram - @hauntedhallspodcast Like what you heard? Be sure to leave us a review and share wit ith your friends. There's always more room in the library… Cast: Pip - Sabrina (@bbegbrina) Peppermint - Kayla (@courtofkayla) Game Master - Betty (@bettythebeholder) Thanks for listening!
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S2 · E2Jan 11, 2025 · 2 hr 5 minWhite Christmas Episode 2: Won't You Guide my Sleigh Tonight?
Happy New Year, one and all! Your Haunted Matrons hope you had a safe and celebratory transition into 2025 <3 It may be the new year, but it's never too late for some Christmas, is it? Join us back at the North Pole, where things begin to unravel for our dear elven friends. Iconic holiday figures we once held dear now seem more and more suspect; something is ŵrøñğ with the reindeer, and the fate of Christmas is - for the first time in 1,000 years - unknown. Join us next week for Episode 3. Trigger Warnings - Horror themes, Blood and Gore, Loud Ringing, Visions/Out of Body Experiences, Body Horror, Harm to Animals, Drowning/Submersion Follow Haunted Halls on Social Media! Instagram - @hauntedhallspodcast Like what you heard? Be sure to leave us a review and share wit ith your friends. There's always more room in the library… Cast: Pip - Sabrina (@bbegbrina) Peppermint - Kayla (@courtofkayla) Game Master - Betty (@bettythebeholder) Thanks for listening!