We asked readers to send us their scariest ghost encounters, here are the 13 spookiest

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if you don’t think this is the best time of the year, your opinion is wrong.

Perfect weather, Buckeye football, apple picking, corn mazes, and, by far most importantly, ghost stories galore.

And with the 31st less than a month away, we’ve done you all a very special—and a very spooky—favor.

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The October issue of (614) Magazine has compiled 13 of the scariest stories of local hauntings we could find, each one submitted by Columbus residents. This includes a harrowing tale about growing up in the home of Westerville’s only unsolved murder, a campus-area apparition, a child’s imaginary friend from beyond the grave and many more.

Additionally, our October issue offers food and drink concept featuring a serial killer-themed eatery in Ohio, a popular Pennsylvania-based craft brewery opening its first local haunt and much more.

We’ve also got a special spotlight on Columbus-area homes featured on the hit real estate blog Zillow Gone Wild, a deep dive into the ghostly history of the Greater Columbus Antique Mall and much more.

You can check out the entire issue—and all 13 ghost stories—below.

Want to read more? Check out our print publications, (614) Magazine and Stock & Barrel. Learn where you can find free copies of our newest issues here!

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