There is no conclusive database of hauntings to reference, of course (though perhaps there should be). But browse through lists of haunted places and famous ghosts, and you’ll notice a distinct bias. “It does really seem that the numbers are skewed more towards female ghosts,” says Leanna Renee Hieber, a writer and co-author of A Haunted … Continue reading Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?
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St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter
The exploration of old inns, especially those with a history of haunting, has always fascinated me. I made the three-hour drive from Tampa to St. Augustine on a chilly morning in January. Visiting the “oldest” city in America was something I had wanted to do for some time but life kept getting in the way. … Continue reading St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter
Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost?
To many of us an animal is a best friend. A pet can be a valued companion and quite often they are just like a member of the family. So it is not surprising at all that we wonder what happens to our faithful friend upon their death. Do animals (other than human beings) have … Continue reading Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost?
Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses
Think "paranormal houses", and the address 112 Ocean Drive probably springs to mind. This was the address for the property which became the focus of Jay Anson's bestselling book "The Amityville Horror", about a house seemingly affected by the murder of six members of his family by Ronald DeFeo, Jnr. The experiences of the Lutz … Continue reading Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses
Haunted Mason House Inn
Do you like haunted hotels? Do you like trains? I know, they don't really go together logically, do they? Well, they do if you're at the Mason House Inn, Bentonsport, Iowa. The Mason House Inn is a cool old haunted hotel with tons of ghostly activity. And if you're just a bit weary of the … Continue reading Haunted Mason House Inn
6 Ghostly Tips
How to know when your house is haunted Does your home have cold spots…areas where there is no evidence of a draft, but you can feel one anyway? Often, spiritual activity is accompanied by cold wisps of air and chilling puffs against your skin. They can be a barely noticeable occurrence, or very strong. Goosebumps … Continue reading 6 Ghostly Tips
Ghosts 101
The one question I'm consistently asked is about the different kinds of hauntings. People want to know if ghosts are all the same, or if their haunting "styles" are the same, etc. Well, let's go back to basics and take a look at the different kinds of ghosts and hauntings. Location There is no type … Continue reading Ghosts 101
How Many Spirits Are You Living With?
How Many Spirits Are You Living With?I first became aware that I was sharing room and board with a spiritual being when she made herself visible to me one night. This encounter happened after I had climbed into bed and, as I tried to settle to sleep, felt as though I were being watched. I … Continue reading How Many Spirits Are You Living With?
Paranormal Ghost
A ghost can be defined in several ways depending on different situations. One of the definitions refers ghost to a person's spirit or soul who has died. This definition is used commonly among all! There have been several doubts regarding the existence of the ghost and disputes too whether ghosts are just imaginations or part … Continue reading Paranormal Ghost
The Night My Sister Died
My sister and I have never been close. We always fought and hurt each other. We grew up estranged. Dad was always upset by that and when he died in 1991, it was with regret that he never saw Julia and I as friends. I did try to mend the fences over the years but … Continue reading The Night My Sister Died