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Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects

By: Mark Houston
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Step into a world where history and horror collide. Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects is a podcast that digs into the chilling legends and haunted histories of the world’s most infamous artifacts. From the Dybbuk Box and Robert the Doll to the Hope Diamond and the Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall, each episode uncovers the strange tales of objects said to bring misfortune, tragedy, or even death.


Hosted by Mark Houston, Hexed blends eerie storytelling with cultural history and a dose of skepticism. Are these objects truly cursed, or do fear, folklore, and psychology explain the mysteries? Either way, their stories continue to fascinate, frighten, and captivate.


Enter at your own risk, and remember to keep your curiosity alive, and your caution close.

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Episodes
  • Hexed: The Hands Resist Him

    Hexed: The Hands Resist Him
    Oct 27 2025
    In 1972, artist Bill Stoneham painted The Hands Resist Him, a haunting image of a boy, a doll, and countless ghostly hands pressing against a glass door. Years later, the painting resurfaced on eBay with claims that its figures moved at night and even escaped the frame. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston explores how one work of art became known as the most haunted painting in the world, blurring the line between creation and curse.

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    7 mins
  • Hexed: Robert the Doll

    Hexed: Robert the Doll
    Oct 27 2025
    In Key West, Florida, a sailor-suited doll named Robert sits behind glass, and some say behind every misfortune of those who cross him. Visitors claim he moves, laughs, and curses anyone who disrespects him. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston unravels the eerie history of Robert the Doll, from his mysterious 1904 origins to his modern legend as one of the most haunted artifacts in America.

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    6 mins
  • Hexed: The Myrtles Plantation Mirror

    Hexed: The Myrtles Plantation Mirror
    Oct 27 2025
    At the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, a grand gold-framed mirror is said to hold more than reflections. Visitors report ghostly faces and handprints that never fade. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston explores the legend of the Myrtles Plantation Mirror, a relic tied to slavery, betrayal, and restless spirits. From the story of Chloe to modern ghost hunts, discover how one mirror became a haunting symbol of the South’s past.

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    5 mins
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