Historic Mackay Mansion exterior in Virginia City, Nevada, surrounded by trees

Virginia City Named America’s Most Haunted Town in 2026 — What the History Really Shows

Virginia City, Nevada, has just been named America’s spookiest town for 2026. For anyone who has spent a night investigating its nineteenth-century hotels, abandoned mining sites, and historic buildings, the result may not come as a surprise. I’ve investigated the Comstock for years, including the Silver Queen Hotel, the Washoe Club, Gold Hill’s Miner’s Cabin, and Mackay Mansion. I’ve listened to recordings from rooms where witnesses report apparitions, stood inside places built during the silver […]

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Basement ghost hunt setup with Ouija board, chairs and investigation equipment photographed during a LiveSciFi investigation

Who Is ZoZo? The Ouija Board Demon, Origins & Evidence

Who is ZoZo, the Ouija board demon? ZoZo is a name reported during some Ouija board sessions, often with repeated Z-O-Z-O letters and unusual planchette movements. Some witnesses interpret the experience as contact with a demon, but no verified evidence establishes that a supernatural entity causes these responses. I am Tim Wood, founder of LiveSciFi, and I have investigated ZoZo-related claims since a 2007 ghost hunt at the Stanley Hotel. People call ZoZo a demon, […]

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