Never doubting the existence of ghosts ever again

[Merci]

I'm a really strange guy, a whole lot stranger than you probably think. I don't tell you guys half the things that happen in my life because if I did, nobody would believe me anymore. One of those things is that I live in a haunted house.

 

I've been trying to forget it over the past several hours, but after a bit of thought and reminiscing, it's the only logical conclusion. I repeat; logical conclusion. Ghosts...well, I have no idea what sort of paranormal pseudo-science is behind them nor would I care to share about my own theories, but they definitely do exist.

 

I've actually known this for a while now, but I've been acting under the logic that 'if I ignore it, it will go away', for a long time already. But in all honesty, that ghost just overstepped its boundaries today.

 

My house is constantly subject to power outages that other houses don't have. Not because of any electrical reason, but because something keeps flipping the electrical power switch downstairs. Even when there's nobody home but me, or when everyone's in places where they couldn't possibly have flipped it. Of course, my family and I have gotten used to it and learned to rationalize it as 'the switch switches itself off'. Only we have this problem, none of the neighbors seem to.

 

Okay, to be honest, my hands are shaking right now. But I'll continue.

 

During this period of no electricity, one of us always goes to flip the switch. Flip. Done! Power's back, hip hip hurray. There are four different switches, but only the two on the left ever seem to be switched off, and never at the same time (both are targeted to the lights upstairs). During this period, strange things also happen that don't normally happen when it's on. A dark shadow either retreating out of the corner of the eye, or [i]lying right there on the sofa.[/i] However, it only lies on the sofa at late night, so I never get to see it clearly when I go down. I can swear it's there, I feel its presence every time, and when I look away, there's this WHOOSH sound and it's gone (a bit like the Superman sound effect, only fainter and without the wind to add).

 

Twice I've seen it in broad daylight. Apparently it's some figure with black hair, wearing a dress, and just like the shadow, instantly retreats seconds after I see it.

 

And it's not just me. My mother knows about it, my brother knows about it, even the maid knows about it.

 

We've lived in this house for what? Four years, I think? And in all that time, the ghost has been pretty subtle to such an extent that I could dismiss it as my imagination. During the five months I had Deso (my kitten) before he was kidnapped, not once did the power ever die.

 

But in the past week...it has been a lot more active.

 

It started when my mother told me about a dream she had; apparently the same ghost I'd been seeing visited her dreams, and asked 'can I sleep with you?'. In the dream, my mother freaked out and screamed 'NO! NO!', and because of that, the ghost began crying. Later on, she told me about the dream, and also told me about how her door sometimes slammed even when there was no wind, and I can confirm it since I sometimes hear it slam. My door's always closed (I don't like open doors), so I never get the same thing.

 

And since she told me about the dream...the power outages have been a lot more common. Like, every few hours or so. And it culminated several hours ago at around 5-6 AM when it died again, forcing me to go downstairs and turn it back on. During that time, it's still dark but not completely dark, as I can still make everything out.

 

So I held out my hand to flip the switch.

 

And something...I don't know. 'Grab' isn't the right word, but paralyzed my wrist where it was, while feeling a presence behind me. Ignoring the feeling as fright, I forced myself to flip the switch. Every time I flip the switch and the lights come back on, I always feel this sense of power, as if all the darkness is destroyed. But right then, it didn't come. The electricity didn't come back, and the switch flipped right back. I think I glanced behind my shoulder and saw the ghost lying there on the couch, clearer than before, but it might've just been my imagination since it didn't disappear as usual.

 

After a couple of seconds, I did the only thing I thought was logical at the time. I ran out of the house, and stayed near outside. Out of curiosity, I glanced into the windows, but by then it was too dark for me to see much.

 

An hour later, just a few minutes before my little bro returned from playing with his friend, my mother woke up (afternoon nap) and went downstairs, flipping the switch herself, and the electricity came back on. Once I saw the lights, I re-entered the house and asked her if anything out of the ordinary happened, but she replied no, same as always.

 

...

 

I've spent the next several hours, up to right now, organizing my Legend Moon RP while I contemplated about the events.

 

I just remembered now, but twoyear ago, after watching some Youtube video, I tried to 'face my fears' and went downstairs even though there was no need to, and the presence at that time was heavier than ever. I felt like if I stayed a second longer, something would choke me, and every time I forced myself to stay another second longer and stared into the darkness, it didn't help. It's like jumping off a building and actually falling.

 

I am a human being of logic and reason, but maybe I am paranoid. I don't know. I've played the Bloody Mary game all by myself once, at midnight, in the toilet, and there was absolutely no problem. I've watched tons of horror films without problem, since I've always understood the boundary between reality and fiction (AKA the fourth wall).

 

But whenever I'm in this house, that line blurs. It doesn't happen in hotels, or in the rare occasion I'm sleeping elsewhere, so it's definitely this place alone. In fact, it's a specific location. Not in any of the rooms, but in the downstairs living room area (connected directly to the door), where both the couch and the electrical switches are.

 

I'd say that 'this is a haunted house' is the only logical conclusion after four years. I don't know. What do you think?

 

...I'm glad to have it all written down. I feel much better now. Now I can dismiss once again that it's all just my hyperactive imagination, and I can laugh about it~ If you're curious, both me and my mother think it's a kuntilanak based on what we've already seen about the ghost (Indonesian ghost of a pregnant woman who died).

 

And to make this a topic of conversation, anything like this ever happen to you guys? Or maybe neighbors, relatives, etc...?

[RogueZero]

One time, when I'm still a kid, I see a ghost, I mean real ghost. And it even grab my shirt ... and began to shout "Die you!" ... I was really scared, the only thing that I can think is praying to God, and hope that God will banish that ghost, well I prayed and "ZOOM" that ghost disappeared without trace. My family didn't believe me and say that it was just my imagination, but God know, that thing grabbed my shirt! Ever since that event, I never doubted the existence of ghost again ...

[Astolfo]

Try recording it. I trust you not to intentionally lie, but things might happen which could make involuntary conclusions occur. Seems reasonable, but solid proof would help. As in like a video (perhaps from a hidden camera if the 'ghost' doesn't want to be seen), pictures, stuff of the sort.

[Sora1499]

Maybe try talking to her? She seems sad and lonely, and maybe a bit angry.

[Merci]

[quote]Ever since that event, I never doubted the existence of ghost again ...[/quote]

Well, that was really.....direct? That ghost must've hated you a lot to have picked you of all people to die. I do have to wonder what people would've thought had you been killed by that ghost. Freak suicide? >.<

 

 

Try recording it. I trust you not to intentionally lie, but things might happen which could make involuntary conclusions occur. Seems reasonable, but solid proof would help. As in like a video (perhaps from a hidden camera if the 'ghost' doesn't want to be seen), pictures, stuff of the sort.

I understand. I'll ask my mother to see if it can be done, though to be honesty, I'm terrified about the prospect. If I obtain concrete proof of a phenomenon we've been dismissing for a long time, honestly I don't think I'll be able to bare living in this house much longer.

Maybe try talking to her? She seems sad and lonely, and maybe a bit angry.

I'd rather talk to a starfish alien. At least I can understand starfish aliens for simply being extraterrestrial alternativebiological lifeforms which may or may not be carbon-based. Ghosts? No idea. I can't trust it. My brain specifically tells me to avoid me.

 

*sighs* I don't know what I'm gonna do.

[RogueZero]

Well, that was really.....direct? That ghost must've hated you a lot to have picked you of all people to die. I do have to wonder what people would've thought had you been killed by that ghost. Freak suicide? >.<

 

Heck, Why did I hated by ghost, as long as I remember, I never make anyone mad, or disturbing any graveyard ...

 

Well, It's face is too ugly to be recognized ...

 

But those eyes ... are shining green like a neon lamp ...

[MagnetBomb]

Me and my family were once in our house. We had just moved in, and we were all sleeping downstairs. Around 2 A.M., my mom started hearing running upstairs. She thought it was me (4 years old) and my brother (7 years old). She went upstairs, and right as she reached the top stair of the third floor, (the stairway curves, so you can't see anything till you reach the top), the sounds stopped. Sometimes, we see little kids out of the corner of out eye running around. Sometimes I heard little kids laughing and having fun. They never caused us problems past that extent, so it was all fine. We are in the house of out dreams now, and sometimes my car stairs at things, looks scared, and bolts out of my room. When I go out, I see a figure of a tall, suited man step into a room down the hall. When I go to the room, I see nothing.

[The Hounds Of Anubis]

Use a fucking torch.

[Jord200]

If it was crying, it could be the ghost of a small child. Maybe its just scared and was looking for your mother to comfort it. When she refused, the ghost got sad. Unless it has ACTUALLY attacked or done something vicous, I don't think it means any harm. It sounds more like it may just be scared. The fact its on the couch only at night points towards  a resiudal type haunting. Or the Stone Tape Theory as some call it. The ghost is like a broken record. It doesn't know its dead, and just endlessly repeats something is did in life. Objects and furniture can and usually are what absorbs the energy that creates a residual haunting, in theory. Now the fact it spoke with your mom via dreams points towards an inteligent haunting. It KNOWS its dead. It is either there to get help or make your life miserable. I don't think you have to be afraid. Try doing some research. See who lived in the house before you, if anyone that fits the description you gave died somewhere around there. Maybe then you can figure out who they are, and why they are there. 

 

 

 

As for personal stuff, I saw a ghost long ago. I was doing Martial Arts with my instructor. I looked and saw a blue orb floating around. It then vanished into the wall. We looked at eachother like "Did you just see that too?". We both know what we saw. 

[Merci]

Heck, Why did I hated by ghost, as long as I remember, I never make anyone mad, or disturbing any graveyard ...

 

Well, It's face is too ugly to be recognized ...

 

But those eyes ... are shining green like a neon lamp ...

Maybe it wasn't a ghost. Maybe it was a malevolent demon. I don't think ghosts are supposed to have glowing eyes.

 

@MagnetBomb: That's...interesting. And also kind of sad, if you think about it. The souls of children, still playing about, unaware of their own death.

 

@Borderline: That would only increase the terror factor, Borderline. If you're correct and all this takes place in my mind, then it'll only make everything worse, wouldn't it?

 

@Jord200: I'm not so sure about the 'little' part, but I admit you're probably right about the 'scared' and 'comfort' parts. If it's there, it has never been of any harm to us in the past four years apart from switching off the electricity all the time. It's only today that it overstepped its boundaries by actively STOPPING me from turning the electricity back on. Shouldn't one be specially afraid of intelligent hauntings, since these beings can actually think, unlike a broken record. I'll see what I can do about research, though I doubt I'll find anything. This isn't a western country, it doesn't keep track of everything.

 

Oh, I know that! That's a wisp, isn't it? One of my friends has seen something like that once too as well.

[The Hounds Of Anubis]

If everything is in your mind, you may as well explore it as much as possible. Maybe the light will help you "see" what this shadow is.

After that, I recommend therapy.

[Βyakuya]

Ghosts are a paranormal phenomenon that with many eye-witness accounts, media evidence, and shows on TV, it's hard to believe ghosts are not real, but then what are they and where did they come from in the first place? I am saying this because I guess I'm going to give advice based on episodes of Paranormal Activity, due to the fact I have never heard or experienced anything like this before. If you ever doubt yours or your mother's sanity, try and work these fears out as a family. If the ghost continues to roam about, try having some quiet moments after you come to switch the light on and give a brief conversation as if no one is there. No need for hostility, but convince it that he/she is being uncomfortable with you or the rest of your family. Otherwise therapy or even an excorcism is the way to go. But what's important is that you should make sure the ghost is comforted and can leave you guys alone so it can rest in peace.

[Alice Moonflowyr]

I never belived in supernatural creatures such as dragons or chimeras, but spirits, ghosts, and poltergeists, hell yes.

 

Only try to get rid of it if it starts hurting you. Otherwise, try talking to it. Find out what its doing, why its doing it. Most ghosts haunt becuase of somthing that happened in life.

[Shradow]

Many unexplaining things in world, ghosts always possibility, seeming likely in this case.

 

Gregor never have dealing with ghosties, but this reminding of time Gregor once meet Santa in Wal-Mart. Over by power tools, fat jolly man in red suspenders and long johns with big white beard. He say hello and know Gregor's  name without Gregor telling, so must be Santa.

 

Santa not quite same as ghost, but people find it hard believing either, yes?

[Jord200]

Ghosts are a paranormal phenomenon that with many eye-witness accounts, media evidence, and shows on TV, it's hard to believe ghosts are not real, but then what are they and where did they come from in the first place? I am saying this because I guess I'm going to give advice based on episodes of Paranormal Activity, due to the fact I have never heard or experienced anything like this before. If you ever doubt yours or your mother's sanity, try and work these fears out as a family. If the ghost continues to roam about, try having some quiet moments after you come to switch the light on and give a brief conversation as if no one is there. No need for hostility, but convince it that he/she is being uncomfortable with you or the rest of your family. Otherwise therapy or even an excorcism is the way to go. But what's important is that you should make sure the ghost is comforted and can leave you guys alone so it can rest in peace.

 

Indeed. That is the best thing to do. She's probably just as afraid of you as you are of her. I'm sure she's just trying to pass on. If it's a child, leave a toy or something out, to show you don't mean harm, and you want to help her. You could also use a recording device. Sometimes they can pick up stuff that us humans can't.

[RogueZero]

I wonder if the event at Shin Megami Tensei : Devil Survivor will come true ...

[Headmaster Monokuma]

Ghosts are real.

 

We have one that hurts people who hurts us, not often, but it happens from time to time. Another who likes to take out stuff and hide it, and one who... Is calming.

 

Usually, lights turning off is a way for them to let you know they're there. They're ghosts, but intelligent ones can still have emotions, which I'm sure you found out from the fact that it never did anything to stop you before, but is more aggressive now. They want people to know they're there, so they do things that others can't have done at that time.

 

I would suggest taking some pictures / recording some footage down in that room the next time the lights go out. If there IS something there, it would help to get some pictures / footage just for confirmation. If it gets caught in a video or picture, it might be willing to talk.

 

If you do want to attempt to talk to it, get a good tape recorder. Digital is preferred. While you are talking to the ghost, leave the recorder on and recording. Set it down on a stable surface and don't move around or make any noise except to ask questions. You want to ask questions which will have short answers. Even talking into a recorder is difficult for most ghosts. While you are recording, you will need to tag any sounds you hear and can explain...like..."that's a car going by" or "I just scratched my arm". That way, you don't hear a sound on playback and automatically assume it's your ghost making noise.

 

Edit: Here's something you can do that I never thought of.

 

[quote]

Get a couple of flashlights with fresh batteries. Unscrew the tops so that the lights go out, but that a light touch will turn them back on. Set the flashlights on a stable surface and again talk to your ghosts. Ask them to turn the lights on for you in answer to your questions. You will have to ask yes/no questions for this to work, obviously. You could ask them to turn one on for yes, the other for no. I've seen this done several times, and the results can be very interesting. Again, while you are doing this, be sure not to move around or touch the surface that the flashlights are on. You could accidentally activate them yourself. [/quote]

[Kyng's Old Account]

[spoiler=Long Version of my opinion]No offense, at all, but I couldn't believe this account. Namely, some of the examples have occured to me during my time in Spain.

A house we rented was subjected to, like you described, flickering switch turning itself off. No-one else on the street had the problem. It was nothing, at all, peculiar, because a number of my friends had a similar thing occurring to them.

I cannot tell you how many times I've seen shadows in the corner of my eyes and, then looking to them, to have them disappear. Recently, I have been wearing glasses. Problem solved right there and then.

I've heard sounds at night, like slamming doors.

The paralysis on your wrist was probably what I assume is paranoia. We're psychophysical wholes, our minds alone can affect our bodies.[/spoiler][spoiler=tldr version of my opinion]You're paranoid.[/spoiler]I see one solution to your problem: stand by the electrical switch and 'stake-out' for God knows how long you're willing to be committed to it.

In sum: I think you expose yourself to too much stimuli which could prompt paranoia. Avoid the stimuli. I highly doubt the existence of your ghost, and I apologize if it upsets you that I do so.

[Merci]

@Borderline: I'll consider it, but I will never take therapy. To me, it's like cheating your way out of problems you must fight by yourself.

 

@Darth Yagami: I guess I could try to talk to it while the lights are on, but I never feel its presence. Still, maybe it does listen. I'll try that. Exorcism as a last resort.

 

@White Kitsune/Jord200: :& Must I...? I'll consider it, I guess?

 

@Judge Frollo: That's actually a smart idea, and the use of an electrical appliance with nothing more than a switch for communication is effective enough to confirm whether or not I really do have a ghost. But it's also a scary prospect.

 

@Kyng: It's perfectly okay. To be honest, I think the wrist-paralysis thing was just me, but it did prompt me to think about the past four years. But while I'd love to agree with you, if I have paranoia, then why do my mother, my brother, and my maids (different one every year or so for various reasons including thievery and pregnancy) have the exact kind of paranoia? That's the only flaw. And I've already been by the switch multiple times when it turned off. I witnessed that it's just flicked by an invisible force. Maybe it's just some automatic-mechanic action to preserve electricity that's malfunctioning, I wouldn't know.

 

I think you have the wrong impression of me. I absolutely abhor the unknown, and whether this ghost is in my head or in the house, I would rather it disappear. I'm not some pumped up ghost hunter on an adventure. I'm just a lazy philosophical writer who...well, attracts the strangest attention... sees the strangest things.... accepts the strangest dares....discovers the strangest things....

 

Fine fine fine. I'll do it. Let's see if this ghost exists or not. Okay? OKAY?! Let's see if this kuntilanak exists or not. I'm personally hoping it doesn't. This is just like my philosophical question of dual consciousnesses and cloning.

[Tourmaline]

Pride shouldn't get in the way of a problem that needs therapy, whether or not one thinks they should face it alone or not. Actually, pride as a whole is a stupid concept.

I personally don't believe in ghosts and such, myself, but I'm also not stubborn enough to ignore empirical evidence if I see it and investigate a bit more. Regardless of if people think it's a psychological problem on your part or real, I wonder what the limitations of physical harm it can cause on you are.

[Billy Batson]

Living in New Orleans, hearing someone had an encounter of the paranormal kind isn't anything new. Couldn't say if I believe in them but back in 2006 when me and some of my friends went on a walk around the riverside, I thought I saw a lady in white holding a candle which match a description of a young lady who was murdered there during the 80's. Told my friends who then told me that it was a ghost because he hear it from a tour but I myself just thought it was some random lady in white holding a candle. 

[Cin]

I did work experience at a museum that is said to be haunted, it was a former hospital. It was on most haunted.

 

I believe alot of ghosts hauntings are manifestations of people meerly believing in ghosts or a story.

I remember seeing it in cartoons commonly. I remember a Spongebob episode. Squidward tells Spongebob a scary story to ruin his view of it being great to work at night, but when the signs show up Squidward starts to believe the story, even though every sign actually has a logical explanation.

[Aix]

When you see something, or perhaps a blur, your mind automatically connects it to something familiar, such as a human figure. While, I'd love to explore the concept of ghosts, and, being an atheist, I'd love to know if I would still exist after I die, I cannot help but think that it was a trick of your mind. Thousands of times have I looked at someone and thought it was someone I knew because of my brain's interpretation/my brain making connections, but when I look closer, I realize its someone else.

 

However, I still recommend doing what others have said, because I'd love to know what happens. It is best to face and/or dispel your fears. If you manage to document it, it would be worth something. I am also very curious and willing to explore if there is conclusive evidence.

[Lt. Colonel Remo]

Bro

 

Just be as friendly as possible, and before you know it, you've got a ghost sidekick =D

 

note: I'm not trying to make light of situation. I'm entirely serious.

[Smear]

Ehhh, I don't really believe in ghosts or spirits or any other stuff like that. My mind has me thinking that if you see something strange, it's probably not what you think it is.
But that's probably just me. .-.

sorry ;-;