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Ouija Board Nightmares: Terrifying True Tales
Think the Ouija board is just a game?Think again.For more than a century, the Ouija board has attracted the attention of a wide variety of paranormal thrill-seekers, adventurous adolescents, temperamental teens, tipsy party guests, and even curious skeptics. Most of the time, those who dabble with the Ouija or other spirit boards experience nothing out of the ordinary. But many times that's not the case. And many times that extraordinary experience isn't just strange, but downright terrifying.
Ouija Board Nightmares takes a look at some of those terrifying experiences, which range from nightmarish manifestations to actual physical assaults and demonic possession. While part of the author’s intention is to inform and engage with these scary accounts, the main objective is to warn. While the Ouija board may be marketed as a harmless game, it is indeed neither. If the accounts in this book don't convince you of that, then nothing will.
Ouija Board Nightmares takes a look at some of those terrifying experiences, which range from nightmarish manifestations to actual physical assaults and demonic possession. While part of the author’s intention is to inform and engage with these scary accounts, the main objective is to warn. While the Ouija board may be marketed as a harmless game, it is indeed neither. If the accounts in this book don't convince you of that, then nothing will.
105 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2015
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October 21, 2016
Moral of the story with this book: Do Not Play With Ouija Boards!
Within this book there are fascinating true stories of people that played with them and then "bad" things happened to them. This is a short book under a 100 pages, but all the stories are creepy!
The author, John Harker, goes into great detail with this book! Five "spooky" stars!
Within this book there are fascinating true stories of people that played with them and then "bad" things happened to them. This is a short book under a 100 pages, but all the stories are creepy!
The author, John Harker, goes into great detail with this book! Five "spooky" stars!
December 18, 2016
Not what I was expecting, but a delight anyways! This 'book' of 96 pages contains about 40 or 50 short, SHORT stories of Ouija games gone wrong- they are really quick reads, and highly entertaining, and yes, some are scary. A great read for a sleepover!
September 11, 2015
More like short stories gathered from YouTube and Reddit
This book was rather disappointing comparing it to John Harker's book on paranormal dolls. The book reads out as a bunch of short stories and takes you see submitted on YouTube and Reddit, which can be entertaining, but for any skeptic looking to be proven wrong or perhaps do their own fact checking, it's extremely disappointing. There are no last names, locations, dates, or sources on the stories, so for all you know it's just fiction. There's nothing concrete to really bring the stories into the realm of possibility, except the excerpt on the case which inspired The Exorcist.
This book was rather disappointing comparing it to John Harker's book on paranormal dolls. The book reads out as a bunch of short stories and takes you see submitted on YouTube and Reddit, which can be entertaining, but for any skeptic looking to be proven wrong or perhaps do their own fact checking, it's extremely disappointing. There are no last names, locations, dates, or sources on the stories, so for all you know it's just fiction. There's nothing concrete to really bring the stories into the realm of possibility, except the excerpt on the case which inspired The Exorcist.
June 13, 2021
This book is so creepy that freaks me out and I don't usually get scary. The stories are short but creepy. This will give you nightmares for sure!
Moral of the story, don't mess with things we don't know about.
Moral of the story, don't mess with things we don't know about.
November 18, 2018
A nice, entertaining little book to read for Halloween. Nothing gory, gross, or terrifying, just neutral spirit entertainment. It will certainly be a great book to let your children read to discourage them from experimenting with the occult!
June 20, 2017
This was fun. A collection of "true" tales that have no possible way of being verified. But well told. I don't mess around with Ouija boards, though I am skeptical. It was an entertaining read.
January 8, 2023
Fun, creepy read. Some interesting history and personal accounts
August 14, 2015
Fascinating and Believable!
Thinking about trying a Ouija board some evening for the "fun" of it? You might want to read "Ouija Board Nightmares..." first, and then decide. Personally, I am somewhere between more interested than ever and terrified to even be in the same room with a board!
As a fellow believer of the paranormal, this was a very interesting read. Really, even if you are not a believer, read this book (it may just change your mind!). None of the stories are far fetched nor so far out there that they just couldn't possibly be true. All-in-all the book was well written and the tales were fascinating.
My only warning...this is not a book for children. It could easily give them nightmares!
Thinking about trying a Ouija board some evening for the "fun" of it? You might want to read "Ouija Board Nightmares..." first, and then decide. Personally, I am somewhere between more interested than ever and terrified to even be in the same room with a board!
As a fellow believer of the paranormal, this was a very interesting read. Really, even if you are not a believer, read this book (it may just change your mind!). None of the stories are far fetched nor so far out there that they just couldn't possibly be true. All-in-all the book was well written and the tales were fascinating.
My only warning...this is not a book for children. It could easily give them nightmares!
October 4, 2015
Okay, this book of short stories gave me chills. Apparently true stories, they are told in a very simple way with no embellishments attempted. That made it even more of a chill read!
August 17, 2016
Fake stories, ripped off of the internet.
January 29, 2019
Fav TV Series in Book Form
My guilty pleasure TV series are always the live reenactments of the most haunted houses. This gave me all the stories without the jump scares. I only wish that the author had dug more into each individual story instead of only sharing a paragraph worth.
My guilty pleasure TV series are always the live reenactments of the most haunted houses. This gave me all the stories without the jump scares. I only wish that the author had dug more into each individual story instead of only sharing a paragraph worth.
June 4, 2019
Heed the warnings
There are demons in the spirit realm. Many people do not believe they exist. The people in this book found out just how real they were. God is the only cure to these attacks. Just don’t use these spirit boards or you will be asking God for help.
There are demons in the spirit realm. Many people do not believe they exist. The people in this book found out just how real they were. God is the only cure to these attacks. Just don’t use these spirit boards or you will be asking God for help.
July 27, 2017
This book absolutely terrified me. Short and scary read.
February 9, 2019
Great book,i had Chills down my spine,I wish it was longer,that’s why I only gave it 4 stars,I expected a longer book for my money,but it was very well written .
March 25, 2019
Review
This book provides many stories of why messing with Ouija boards is bad for all involved. A good read and informational.
This book provides many stories of why messing with Ouija boards is bad for all involved. A good read and informational.
August 31, 2019
A Warning
Great book,informative author has a great writing style have read both 1 and 2 of the series.Great Read 5 Stars
Great book,informative author has a great writing style have read both 1 and 2 of the series.Great Read 5 Stars
May 5, 2020
Nice, straightforward little collection.
May 8, 2020
Very interesting, this book gets you thinking and wondering while giving you a little bit of fright.
December 7, 2022
This book was mind blowing!! Such fascinating information on the spirit realm. If you want to play with a ouija board, JUST DONT!
December 29, 2022
Some of the stories were interesting but others were not. None of them can be proven it is just stories told by others who make claims of things that happened during or after using a ouija board.
June 24, 2025
Pretty good.
Fast read now on to the third book. Last night it took me a while to get to sleep after reading this.
Fast read now on to the third book. Last night it took me a while to get to sleep after reading this.
February 22, 2017
Terrifying and True
I have never and will never dabble with anything related to the occult. Common sense. if that's not enough people should read this book
I have never and will never dabble with anything related to the occult. Common sense. if that's not enough people should read this book
August 11, 2015
It's a tool
I agree that the Ouija Boards are dangerous, that is without question. However it is a tool, just as any other. Before you use a chainsaw you make damn sure you know how it's used and make sure you are protected. The same goes for a Ouija, a digital recorder, a spirit box etc.... Taking the proper steps to ensure your safety, knowing the risks and acting with faith. Do I think that they should be sold and marketed as a game ? Absolutely not. But that is how evil works, on unsuspecting people.
This book, is a good lesson to those who aren't versed in the paranormal. I would suggest that people educate themselves as much as possible before hand and there would be less clean up for others.
I agree that the Ouija Boards are dangerous, that is without question. However it is a tool, just as any other. Before you use a chainsaw you make damn sure you know how it's used and make sure you are protected. The same goes for a Ouija, a digital recorder, a spirit box etc.... Taking the proper steps to ensure your safety, knowing the risks and acting with faith. Do I think that they should be sold and marketed as a game ? Absolutely not. But that is how evil works, on unsuspecting people.
This book, is a good lesson to those who aren't versed in the paranormal. I would suggest that people educate themselves as much as possible before hand and there would be less clean up for others.
July 4, 2015
EVERY TEEN SHOULD READ IN SCHOOL.
Ouija boards are definitely NOT A TOY! And shame on Parker Bros for continuing to produce them and the stores whom sell them! Wal-Mart won't!
They are a portal to help and the dangers are phenomenal. Please, unless you want your LIFE to be a living true nightmare, do not even allow yourself to be in the same room. If you have one, throw it away, DON'T BURN. BURNING releases demons quickly.
Cover in black cloth and busty...deeply or toss in a garbage bin not to be found.....ever!
Ouija boards are definitely NOT A TOY! And shame on Parker Bros for continuing to produce them and the stores whom sell them! Wal-Mart won't!
They are a portal to help and the dangers are phenomenal. Please, unless you want your LIFE to be a living true nightmare, do not even allow yourself to be in the same room. If you have one, throw it away, DON'T BURN. BURNING releases demons quickly.
Cover in black cloth and busty...deeply or toss in a garbage bin not to be found.....ever!
August 9, 2015
Must read for anyone who thinks this board is a toy.
I have always heard stories about the Ouija board but many seemed like tall tales that were really questionable. The stories shared by Mr Harker aren't overblown instead they are just real stories that happened to people who used the board. I wouldn't really classify them as terrifying, unless your the person whom the stories happened to, instead I would call them eye opening. Anyone thinking about using this "game" should read this book first.
I have always heard stories about the Ouija board but many seemed like tall tales that were really questionable. The stories shared by Mr Harker aren't overblown instead they are just real stories that happened to people who used the board. I wouldn't really classify them as terrifying, unless your the person whom the stories happened to, instead I would call them eye opening. Anyone thinking about using this "game" should read this book first.
May 3, 2016
Cautionary Tales
Have heard one or two similar tales over the years as related by the author. Have used a Ouija board in my younger years and only ever managed to contact spirits that couldn't spell ! However, friends swear they have had frightening experiences and have been sworn off these boards for life. I am a sceptic but leaving stuff well alone is probably the wisest option.
Have heard one or two similar tales over the years as related by the author. Have used a Ouija board in my younger years and only ever managed to contact spirits that couldn't spell ! However, friends swear they have had frightening experiences and have been sworn off these boards for life. I am a sceptic but leaving stuff well alone is probably the wisest option.
July 5, 2015
Ouija board horrors
These people are telling the truth about evil entities that come in through the board.
Children are the most common victims. This book was very informative and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going out to buy a Ouija board. Read this book first.
These people are telling the truth about evil entities that come in through the board.
Children are the most common victims. This book was very informative and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going out to buy a Ouija board. Read this book first.
October 13, 2015
Quija Board
I found this book interesting and I'm impressed with the history of the board and the experiences of those people in the book. I always heard "Never use the board" and I don't.
I found this book interesting and I'm impressed with the history of the board and the experiences of those people in the book. I always heard "Never use the board" and I don't.
January 13, 2016
I liked this book in a weird way. It was interesting and scary at the same time; so I finished it quickly. It's not very long. I was afraid of going to bed in the dark, though. No, I don't ever want to play with a ouija board.
June 15, 2015
Silly fun.
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