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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So let me get this straight. A bar with inadequate fire escape safety routes put sparklers in champagne bottles, which caught fire to the ceiling and killed dozens of people who couldn't escape. And we're calling this a tragedy like it was unavoidable?
Nah bro, sounds like manslaughter to me.
Nah bro, sounds like manslaughter to me.
January 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
So let me get this straight. A bar with inadequate fire escape safety routes put sparklers in champagne bottles, which caught fire to the ceiling and killed dozens of people who couldn't escape. And we're calling this a tragedy like it was unavoidable?
Nah bro, sounds like manslaughter to me.
Nah bro, sounds like manslaughter to me.
The idea if being stuck in a building on fire is truly one of my greatest fears and I can't believe the horror of the news coming out of Switzerland. It makes me feel physically sick to think about it.
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The idea if being stuck in a building on fire is truly one of my greatest fears and I can't believe the horror of the news coming out of Switzerland. It makes me feel physically sick to think about it.
Can someone look at the replies to this and tell me wtf is going on?
Has someone added me to a list or starter pack? I'm getting a lot of new follows suddenly. Which is great, but I'm curious as to why.
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Can someone look at the replies to this and tell me wtf is going on?
Reposted by Hayley Stevens
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
because life is cruel, when I got up from typing this post, I stubbed my big toe so hard that I've split the nail right down the middle. Touché, universe...
Well, thank goodness THAT is over.
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
because life is cruel, when I got up from typing this post, I stubbed my big toe so hard that I've split the nail right down the middle. Touché, universe...
Well, thank goodness THAT is over.
January 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Well, thank goodness THAT is over.
Has someone added me to a list or starter pack? I'm getting a lot of new follows suddenly. Which is great, but I'm curious as to why.
December 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Has someone added me to a list or starter pack? I'm getting a lot of new follows suddenly. Which is great, but I'm curious as to why.
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...
Reposted by Hayley Stevens
'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-
Reposted by Hayley Stevens
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! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👇
Reposted by Hayley Stevens
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
www.theghostgeek.com
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…