“Something Followed Us”: A Terrifying Firsthand Account of What Happened After Using a Ouija Board at Home

Disclaimer: Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. This account is based on a real interview.

When 26-year-old “Emily” and her partner “Josh” sat down with a Ouija board in their living room one Friday night, they never expected to open a door they wouldn’t know how to close. What started as a harmless curiosity quickly turned into a nightmare that shook them to their core — and left them terrified of ever using a Ouija board again.

We spoke to Emily about the chilling experiences that unfolded in her suburban Melbourne home, and the dark presence that still lingers to this day.

“It Was Just for Fun… At First.”

Emily explains that the idea came from a casual conversation.

“We were just bored. I’d seen people using Ouija boards online, and I honestly didn’t believe in any of it. So we printed a board from the internet, cut out a makeshift planchette, and lit a few candles. It was supposed to be a joke.”

They began asking questions — simple ones.

“Is anyone here with us?”
“Can you give us a sign?”

At first, nothing happened. But then the planchette began to move.

The First Sign Something Was Wrong

“At first I thought Josh was pushing it, but he swore he wasn’t. It spelled out a name — ‘M-A-L-E-K’. We asked who it was and the board spelled ‘F-R-I-E-N-D’. That’s when the air in the room changed. It felt… thick. Like walking into a room after a fight. I thought I was just psyching myself out.”

But then the knocks started.

“It was late — maybe after midnight — and we heard three loud knocks from the hallway. No one else was home. The dog started barking at the wall. I felt like something was watching us.”

The couple quickly said goodbye on the board and packed it away — but it was too late.

The Haunting Escalates

The next few nights were anything but normal.

“Lights flickered, doors opened and slammed on their own. I kept waking up at exactly 3:03 AM. One night, I woke up and Josh was standing over me, staring. He had no memory of it the next morning.”

But the worst moment came two weeks later.

“I was in the shower and saw something move behind me in the steam. A tall shadow. When I turned around, no one was there — but the word ‘FRIEND’ was written in the fogged-up mirror.”

They brought in a local spiritual advisor, who told them what they had already suspected:

“You didn’t just open a door… you invited something in.”

“We Never Really Closed the Session”

When asked if they ever used the board again, Emily’s voice lowers.

“No. Never. We burned it. But I still feel it sometimes. That cold heaviness. We saged the house, had it blessed, but it’s like… it left a footprint. We made contact with something, and I’m not sure it ever really left.”

She hesitates before adding:

“If you think it’s just a game — think again.”

Final Warning

Ouija boards have fascinated and terrified people for over a century. While many dismiss them as harmless fun, stories like Emily’s suggest otherwise. Whether it’s the subconscious mind at play or something far darker, there’s one rule you should never forget:

Never use a Ouija board if you’re not prepared for what might answer.

Would you dare try one? Or has this story made you think twice?