One of my best Halloween experiences happened early on in my childhood, probably around seven or eight years old.

I went trick-or-treating as most children did, dressed as a black cat, which was not terribly creative, but definitely appropriate.

My evening started out with the same wonder and electric excitement as all of those early Halloween nights, when just before dark you set out with your parents (so you felt pretty safe) but all of the unusual sights made the night extremely special and even a trifle scary.

There was a very large house that gave out whole candy bars and another (though I never did find out which) that slipped a twenty dollar bill into my decorated candy bag – that as a nice surprise later on!

The most memorable house however wasn’t because of the treats they gave, or even the decorations they used, which were both lovely but mild compared to some other places. The house was one I remember well because it was absolutely packed with ghost animals.

I remember approaching the door and seeing a black cat, noticing particularly because of the way I was dressed, and feeling delighted. Then I spotted another feline and another and another. Then I noticed a few large dogs sleeping a little ways from the front porch under a tree.

Eventually I saw other animals too, some that had no business hanging about outside of a residential home. One in particular was a flamingo…not something you’re apt to forget seeing unexpectedly!

It took me a few minutes, but eventually I understood that the animal menagerie wasn’t a living one. My parents were back on the street and the trees surrounding the place gave me enough cover to gawk without drawing any attention to myself.

As I slowly approached the porch I took my time watching as one animal would slip through a tree and another would leap in a way I doubt it ever could have in life. If any of them noticed me they gave no real sign of it and though I had been seeing such paranormal beings for some time, because they were keeping to themselves (and there were so many of them) I began to feel a little nervous.

At one point I remember stepping on a twig; the snapping sound it made under my foot scared the dickens out of me and caused me to pause in alarm. None of the animals seemed to notice or care however and I continued on towards the steps to the porch.

The door opened just as I reach the last step and an older woman came out festively dressed as a witch. She had a wonderful, black cane that matched her outfit perfectly, though she relied on it so much I’m not sure it was a prop.

The woman smiled at me and held out a bowl of candy. I took my piece still very aware of the animals behind me (and a few on the porch as well,) and looked to the woman for any sign that she could detect what was all around her. She simply smiled as I thanked her and wished me “Happy All Hallow’s.”

The woman made her way back inside and was shutting the door when one of the dogs let out a loud, deep bark. This set off several of the other animals (including the flamingo) and with in just a few seconds we were surrounded by a chorus of animal voices.

As this happened I watched the woman pause, still holding the door part way open. She looked back at me and I knew my face gave away what my ears (or some other sense) could not ignore. I almost spoke, to say what I’m not sure, but before I could the woman gave me another of her warm smiles. She then raised a finger to her lips and breathed. Though I could not hear the noise she made over the din, I knew the action as well as anyone might: Shhh.

I grinned back at her and suddenly felt no fear at all. She did not seem upset by her visitors or even surprised and this gave me a great deal of comfort.

I skipped back to my parents, only glancing at the surrounding beasts and continued on my hunt for more candy.

The following year I returned to that house, but a man answered the door along with his daughter who was very small. The house looked different, newer and fixed up. I assume now that it was sold between holidays and a new family moved in.

There were no animals, ghost or otherwise and no old lady with a warm smile. The wonder of the place was gone, but I still smiled at it and wished it well, for in those few moments I had learned that though there were many things I did not understand, I was not alone in them.

Happy Halloween to all of you out there and may your night be filled with wonders, perhaps some that even allow you just a glimpse of the other beings and worlds that we share our own with.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

How long I have waited for this night

Each year it seems a longer stretch

Harvest moon I see you well

Shadows over faces

Mixing worlds this night

Candlelit thoughts

Halloween

Welcome

Home.

-Seline

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0001 – As today was my birthday I did notice several paranormal beings about, but have not yet had much time to devote as I have been rather busy celebrating. My “paranormal” birthday guests will actually be accounted for tomorrow, so for now we will just set the tracker at 0001.

Oct 7^th 6:15 a.m. – 0002, 0003 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual/ Some Audio – Loc: I pass by several larger pieces of property on my morning walk and on one is a rather large and picturesque pond. This place seems to attract a great deal of paranormal activity.  These two were not near each other, but clearly present at the same time. Neither one seemed to be aware/interested in my presence.

Oct. 7^th 9:02 a.m. – 0004 – Para Being Type: Ghost/Male – Presence: Audio/Physical Interaction with object – Loc: My home office where the desk lamp continued to be physically turned on/off. I spoke with the ghost and was impressed by his ability to turn the device on and off at my request. Continued to do this for sometime before moving into another room and eventually departing.

Oct. 7^th 9: 45 a.m. – 0005 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Physical Interaction with object – Loc: In my home office another ghost seemed to think the desk lamp game was fun. I had work to do so my time was limited with this one. I suspect he/she was present for the first round of on/off and wanted to play as well.

Oct. 7^th 11:00 a.m. – 0006 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Café where I met a friend for lunch. This location is usually attractive to the paranormal for some reason which still baffles me because food often seems to be of little consequence to most of them. This being knocked over a napkin dispenser before yelling at a server (no indication that the server heard this,) before heading into the kitchen.

Oct. 7^th 1:32 p.m. – More desk lamp activity back in the home office, but little interaction. Can’t confirm presence, will not add to tracker.

Oct. 7^th 4:00 p.m. – 0007 – Para Being Type: Ghost/Female Name Given: Rosa N. (Could not understand pronunciation of last name) – Presence: Audio/ Visual/ Strong Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Outside on my own back porch making a work related call, I saw her coming up the steps and sit down in one of the chairs, which visibly moved as she descended into it. I finished my call and we spoke for a while. This female ghost was trying to get to MI, but was finding travel difficult. She explained that it was very little like traveling as a living person, but that she needed to see her son before leaving this world/dimension. I asked her to return later in the evening when a regular para-friend of mine often visits who might be able to help her. Very friendly and warm.

Oct 7^th 8:24 p.m. – 0008 – Para Being Type: Unknown (Regular visitor/ friend) Name: Z – Presence: ALL – Loc: Front sitting room as usual. Visit was short this evening as Rosa did return, she and Z left as he was going to try to help her reach her destination and help her to understand her new non-living world. I admit I felt a little sad as I wished I could have understood more about what they might be doing and how it could be accomplished. I suppose one day I will!

Oct. 8^th 6:02 a.m. – 0009 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Outside for a moment first thing in the morning where I observed something I could not see opening and closing the screen door. Being was able to push on handle to release the door and would then slam it shut. After about 10 minutes this event ended.

Oct: 8^th 8-10 a.m. – 0010, 0011, 0012 – Para Being Type: 2 unknown and 1 ghost – Presence: Physical interaction with objects/audio/visual – Loc: Out and about running errands spotted the 2 unknowns downtown in front of an office building where one of them opened the front door before letting it slam, this greatly confused a person passing by at the time. I rolled down my window and could hear them speaking, language unknown. The ghost I heard while at the post office and was even able to inquire about it with one of the postal workers who said that the ghost was a regular visitor.

Oct. 8^th 12:15 a.m. – 0013, 0014, 0015 – Para Being Type: 2 Unknown and 1 animal ghost – Presence: Audio/ Physical interaction – Loc: The two unknown were discussing travel at some length in my car, more than half of what was spoken I could not interpret, but after entering the conversation myself they seemed to try to speak so that I could understand. I felt, in essence, that I was essentially giving them a ride, though I don’t think they physically needed one. It was rather amusing. The ghost animal was a bird that flew through my car at a stoplight. After coming though my closed window and landing on the dash, where I was able to reach out and get a quick pet (not quite the same as feathers, but close enough lol) the bird flew through the closed passenger side window and into the air. I saw a living cat observe this with intense curiosity.

Oct. 8^th 8:30 p.m. – 0016 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Audio – Loc: Stopped in to drop off a b-day gift to a friend and as soon as I shut my engine off felt something in the car. I did not have a great deal of time as I was sitting in this friend’s driveway (a friend that is not aware of my para interactions) and needed to head inside. I spoke briefly with this ghost, could not confirm male/female that was very sad indeed. I invited her/him to return with me later so that we might speak further, but presence was gone when I returned to my car and I have had no sense of them since. I did get EVP while in the car, though brief, but still cannot decipher sex or cause of the spirit’s unhappy state.

Oct. 9^th 5:35 a.m. – 0017 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Visual/Physical Interaction with objects – Loc: Heard a crash in my master bath and jumped out of bed to see what the cause might be, honestly expecting a very guilty looking cat, but instead saw a ghost fleeing the scene. All my shampoo and conditioner bottles were knocked down. I laughed and yelled after it but received no reply. (Honestly, if I could just teach one of them to make coffee I’d be set!)

Oct. 9^th 8:30 a.m. – 0018 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual – Loc: Coming back from my morning walk I spotted a being near one of the larger oaks that border the drive. The being was almost entirely outside, but NOT entirely, of the tree and fled immediately when I called out to it…into the tree. I will keep my eye out for that one as I do detest scaring things off.

Oct. 9^th 10:30 p.m. – 0019, 0020 – Para Being Type: Ghosts – Presence: Visual/Audio/ Intense Feeling – Loc: About an hour or so away from house I visited a “haunted house” with some friends. It was the type that feels more like a carnival than anything and it certainly had no real “haunts” that I was aware of. However, across the street from the building I did manage to observe two ghosts who were deep in conversation with one another and didn’t seem to be aware at all of any of the living people about.

Oct. 10^th 12:00 p.m. – 0021 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual – Loc: On my way back from a rather late morning walk I saw a being plunge through traffic, through a moving vehicle and scurry off into a patch of woods. It never ceased to dazzle the senses, even after all of these years.

Oct. 10^th 9:38 p.m. – 0022, 0023, 0024 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Strong feelings/Visual/Audio/EVP – Loc: Tonight you will be visited by three ghosts…(ha, ha I had to)…these three found me working on my back porch in the still not too chilly evening air. It appeared that they were a family, or had adopted the roles of mother, father and child. Whether this was true of their living selves I cannot say for certain. It was the “father” that I spoke with most. He seemed concerned about the presence of another being that they had crossed paths with and because I could communicate with him, wanted to know if I knew anything of this feared being. After a while we seemed to get to the bottom of it and I wished him and his family well. I recorded his description of this other being for my own records and was delighted to find that he came through almost entirely. The “father” said they would not be about much longer, that they were all waiting on another person who was close to death.

Oct. 11^th 8:50 a.m. – 0025, 0026 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Strong feeling/Audio – Loc: Passed two ghosts at different points during my walk. Nothing particularly eventful as neither seemed interested in communicating. Perhaps it was my fault, I left in a hurried attempt to get some fresh air in before work and set out before having my coffee and was a bit foggy headed.

Oct. 11^th 1:52 p.m. – 0027, 0028, 0029, 0030, 0031 – Para Being Type: 2 Ghosts 3 Unknown – Presence: All – Loc: What an afternoon! On antique hunts through old buildings and sales and finding more encounters than I seem to be able to keep track of. There were actually about ten separate instances, but I could only really narrow it down to five confirmed separate presences. To keep it brief, the first two were a ghost and another being who seemed charged with anger at the house of a deceased man. I don’t believe the man who had passed on was either of these two. The next few houses gave me a shout, a look and some interesting although somewhat confusing EVP (isn’t it always? lol) while the last house allowed me to see a being so clearly I almost began speaking to him in front of other living people! Though this last being looked like a person, I sensed that it was one of those others that really isn’t at all and then confirmed that it wasn’t just me getting the creeps when another shopper walked right through him. I found a few moments to speak with him when we were alone, but he spoke as if he were just another person looking for bargains and interesting items.

Oct. 11^th 4:33 p.m. – 0032 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Visual – Loc: Last house of the day I watched as a female ghost intently followed an antique ring that another customer had. Her face seemed almost resentful every time the person and consequently the ring moved.

Oct: 11^th 8:47 p.m. – 0033, 0034 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Visual/Audio/Heavy presence (sad and panicked) – Loc: I spotted two ghosts in the back field of my home. I had been feeling them for some time so I went out to confirm (always need to confirm you’re not nuts) and found them lingering in some of the wild brush that hasn’t been cleared yet. They were both girls who had been I would guess about nine or ten before they died. Only one of them spoke though both were visual. It seems they were in a car crash and died almost a month ago. They were ready to leave this place but one of the girl’s was desperate to get a message to her mother. I told her I could help with that and we worked it out. She seemed much less upset by the time they left.

Oct 12^th 12:22 a.m. – 0035 – Para Being Type: Unknown Friend – Presence: All – Loc: My friend Z showed up in the middle of the earlier crisis and lent a hand in communications. I was grateful for his help as always.

Oct. 12^th 8:45 a.m. – 0036 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Nearing the large pond I often pass during my normal route I began picking up static in my head phones. It grew louder and louder until I had no music at all and removed them. Then I heard speaking and watched as a stone first levitated and dropped several times. The words were mushy and unclear and after a few moments it passed.

Oct 12^th 2:30 p.m. – Helping a friend prep a house for show: felt a strong presence but could not confirm anything. No sounds or visual, just a general feelings. I will keep track of it and see if anything more occurs while setting up over the next couple of weeks.

Oct 12^th 6:00 pm. – 0037 – Para Being Type: Unconfirmed – Presence: Loud Audio/Visual – Loc: Out with friend for dinner after a hard day of work. After dinner on our way back to our cars I spotted a presence in the alley behind the restaurant. Once spotted the being screeched at not only me, but my friend as well. It was truly fascinating because I don’t think she saw it until it made the noise and it didn’t make noise until it became aware that I had noticed it. Unfortunately this event shook my friend up quite a bit and I had to hurry her out of there, giving her a ride home and staying for a bit to calm her down. Up far too late!

Oct 13^th 3:00 a.m. – 0038, 0039 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual/ Physical Interaction with objects – Loc: I had only been asleep for about an hour when I awoke to a loud crash in my kitchen. Once again I suspected a cat until I rounded the corner to see two being toying with some crockery I had set in the drain board. One of the pieces had broken. They did not speak, even after I did, but as I started cleaning up I did get a hand as one of them seemed to gather all of the pieces into the same spot on the floor. No dust pan skills unfortunately, no magic fingers to put the broken piece back together, but at least after that I was able to sleep the rest of the night without disturbance.

Oct 13^th 10:30 a.m. – 0040, 0041, 0042 – Para Being Type: 1 Ghost 2 Unknown – Presence: Visual/Audio – Loc: After almost no sleep I left for an early business lunch to find a ghost already in my car. His name was Walter and he rode with me to my meeting, he was very polite. Once at the meeting I noticed two beings speaking to one another on a mock balcony inside of the restaurant. They were very interesting looking, not at all human and I wished that I had more time to investigate, but I could not draw any attention to the situation as I was there on business. I had another appointment directly after so I could not linger, but I plan to head back there on my own and see if I can stir up anything more solid.

Oct 14^th 12:54 a.m. – 0043 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: All – Loc: Up far too late talking with Z about the fall and how much more with both seem to sense the presence of others. It is always interesting to hear about how other paranormal beings interact, it seems they share our confusions on certain things, I guess we all learn together?

Oct 14^th 8:30 p.m. – 0044 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual – Loc: Heading up my driveway (it’s a long one) after an evening stroll. Saw just a flash of something that had no head. Is this perhaps a joke from their side, being that a certain headless rider should be making his run soon? I’d like to think so, but did not see enough to confirm.

Oct 15^th 1:35 p.m. – 0045 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Audio/Visual/Strong Feeling – Loc: Out to lunch at a rather fancy establishment; while waiting for friends in the lounge I spotted a ghost who was mimicking the maitre d’ and being quite funny in the process.  Rarely dine at this place, however I will have to remember to get video, if it will take, on that one should I return.

Oct 15^th 11:45 p.m. – 0046, 0047 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: All – Loc: At home out of the cold tonight Z brought a friend. This new unknown we will call O and he is in need of some human acquainting.  Will be working with him for the time being as his knowledge of the living world is minimal.

Oct 16^th 7:55 a.m. – 0048 – Para Being Type: Believe Ghost – Presence: Audio/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: In the shower this morning the whistling ghost is back. Knocked down my towel again. The things we put up with I tell you!

Oct 16^th 10:25 a.m. – 0049, 0050, 0051 – Para Being Type: 2 Ghosts 1 Unknown – Presence: Physical Interaction with object/ Visual – Loc: On my morning walk I spotted two ghosts by that large pond I pass. Not certain if I have seen them before but it seems to be quite the spot for ghosts. Have inquired about doing more research but the owner is quite steadfast against it. Just before turning back on my own road home I encountered a dust cloud, small and low to the ground. When I tried to go around it, it laughed at me and tossed leaved in my direction. I yelled at it and in return heard laughter but it did zoom away and over a fence…very un dust cloud like…but I can’t confirm being responsible.

Oct 17^th 10:02 a.m. – 0052, 0053 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual/Strong Feeling – Loc: My work took me to an old school house today, (how perfect right?) where I found two beings in separate locations. One seemed to be trying to interact with a blackboard but was having no success. The other kept coming in and out of a vent in one of the classrooms I was picking out pieces in. I did try to make contact, but with no success.

Oct 17^th 5:23 p.m. – 0054, 0055 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Visual/Audio/ Physical Interaction with object/ Cold Spots – Loc: Working with a friend on a house for show and had two rather interesting incidences in the basement. One resulted in a tipped paint can that did not spill, should have all over, but didn’t, and then righted itself. The other was the opening and closing of windows all afternoon…seemingly by themselves, but we know better. Lots of noises and voices and three distinct cold spots. All in all hard to get work done, kept getting distracted. I believe one said her name was Gloria, nothing certain though.

Oct 18^th 7:20 a.m. – 0056 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Technical? – Loc: Woke today to find a message on my PC. It popped up right when I sat down, in a word document and was not written by me or any other living person who had access to my PC (yes I’m certain.) I have been trying for some time to make the computer a focal point for communication, but have so far had very limited success. Though this breakthrough was only mimicking something already on the PC I was very happy to see some progress. Perhaps eventually I can find a paranormal being who enjoys secretarial work? Yes, I thought not. Lol

Oct 19^th 3:00 p.m. – 0057 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Audio/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Stopped by one of the last small bookshops I know of today and encountered a friend of the store. For years now the place has been haunted, though by who or what no one seems to be able to determine. I was in the biographical section, but I seriously doubt that the being who was pushing and pulling at books while making odd little whispers was Lincoln (the book I was then browsing through.)

Oct 20^th 12:45 a.m. – 0058-0066 – Para Being Type: 7 Ghosts 1 Unknown – Presence: Visual/Strong Feeling/Audio (EVP) – Loc: With a friend who is very gifted in paranormal communication. Together we managed to get a group of 10 beings together, though two I will leave off for private purposes. The other eight we have invited to work with us over the coming months in a real effort to bring together some steady forms of communication. Should this begin to truly take shape I may start a new section where you can follow along with the progress. Will be leaving town for a while after this, sorry about the delay.

Lots of encounters in between these dates- sorry but I hadn’t the time to get notes so I cannot add them to the tracker.

Oct 24^th 6:32 p.m. – 0067 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio – Loc: So sorry about the long delay, out of town and then sick to boot! Freezing on my back porch trying to fight off the cold with a mug of cider, but simply can’t resist the fall sunset. Encounter with my newest regular, O, who I will be working with for the rest of the evening. More on that later!  UPDATE: Just got an interesting EVP from O…hopefully getting stronger ones soon.

Oct 25^th 8:36 a.m. – 0068, 0069 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/Physical Interaction with object – Loc: My notes for this unfortunately got drowned in a spilled glass of juice, so I can only read part. However it was only a few days ago so I think I can tell it accurately enough. I was taking my walk in the morning as I often do when I was accosted by a swarm of falling leaves. This didn’t seem too abnormal at first because it is fall, after all…that was until I noticed there was no breeze. I stopped in my tracks, waiting to see if I could make anything of it, when I really looked at the way the leaves had fallen. There on the ground they had formed a sort of two dimensional, double silhouette of a man and a woman. When I moved to touch one of the leaves they all picked up off of the ground and swirl away, again in their own little breeze and I heard the mingled laughter of two (or so it seemed) beings; male and female. I laughed a little myself and moved on. Another day in the life as they say!

Oct 25^th 2:45 p.m. – 0070 – Para Being Type: Ghost – Presence: Visual/Audio/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Driving back from a late lunch with a friend I turned to find someone in the passenger side of my car. I had little time to truly be alarmed as the person sort of faded out towards the knee and had no feet to speak of…so not a LIVING person I believe I thought to myself. The figure said his name was Don and funny enough that he was hitching a ride; he even asked if I minded, which I explained I did not. He excused himself for appearing as such, but informed me that most people have no idea he is there so he hasn’t gotten in the habit of asking permission. We had a light and pleasant chat before he literally jumped out through the door. Before he left, he started my windshield wipers for me; it had just started to rain. I thought it very kind of him.

Oct 25^th 9:50 p.m. – 0071, 0072, 0073, 0074 – Para Being Type: 1 Unknown 3 Ghosts (Possibly 2^nd unknown, but could not confirm.) – Presence: Visual\ Physical Interaction with object (including me!) – Loc: In my sitting room getting a rather early visit from my regular friend Z who treated me to a rather bright visual display (photos do not come out well in any medium here, all blasted by light.) He informed that there were 3 others with him and we all spoke in turn. I suspected that O was also close by, but was having little luck in connecting. It was during this time trying to get O down on record that I felt something fall on my head. Not just the normal touch and play that feels like a breeze, but so often is not, this was much stronger as if a piece of clothing had fallen on me. This happened again and again, but alas still no voice on record…yet!

Oct 26^th 3:54 a.m. – 0075 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/Physical – Loc: Far too early in the morning I woke to something bothering my leg, high up on my thigh. At first I thought I might be getting bit, more of an itch than pain, but when I looked I saw nothing there. As I yawned and searched I heard something yell in the air above me, right above me, and the itching, pin prick sensation returned. As I watched I saw a bruise form in the very spot. It got me up and out of bed, though I am uncertain as to why this was necessary. I did not encounter any beings in need of attention or help after this, so I found it a bit odd.

Oct 26^th 4:50ish p.m. – 0076 – Para Being Type: Believed Ghost – Presence: Physical Interaction with object / Audio – Loc: The reason for my early waking now at least might have a theory behind it. Because I was going on so little sleep I found myself lingering over details that I might not normally have while working at house today with a friend. We had several paintings to choose from to show as part of the display, but one in particular got me. It was a classic seaside cottage, with rolling waved and two children on the beach playing in the sand. As I took it in I noticed one of the children turn toward me. Yes I know, classic horror right? But it isn’t the first time so I didn’t get too startled. The child waved and said hello, though it was distant and difficult to hear. Luckily I had been recording just in case and caught the hello on EVP. My cell rang at that moment and after taking the call, all appeared back to normal. I kept an eye on the painting, but couldn’t be sure of anything else as I was simply becoming too tired to trust my judgment.

Oct 27^th 12:22 p.m. – 0077, 0078 – Para Being Type: 1 Ghost 1 Unknown – Presence: visual/Audio – Loc: Last of the gardening as it is simply too cold to do much else, certainly not enough for daily fun. While out this afternoon I was draining a fountain that can’t stay out in the winter when two being approached me from the field in back. The first was Glen who died over 100 years ago, so he said and told me that he once lived in my area of town, though naturally it had changed much over time. The other was not a ghost, but another unidentifiable being, who was fairly quiet but did manage a little speech. I noticed that when we were talking the sun came out and it got warm, this reversed when we said our farewells…coincidence?

Oct 31^st All Day – 0079, 0080, 0081 – Para Being Type: 1 Unknown 2 Ghosts – Presence: Visual (Pictures)/Audio – Loc: For Halloween me and a dear friend of mine hit the graveyard and historical circuit. We had some great luck with EVP and some wonderful pictures with blue orbs (and I mean BLUE) that came out absolutely brilliant. Later on we grouped up and had a pleasant evening chatting with friends, both living and not. Nothing too out of the ordinary for the holiday, but great fun.

Nov 1^st 9:45 a.m. – 0082, 0083 – Para Being Type: Ghosts – Presence: Visual/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: Morning constitutional reveals one ghost playing by…you guessed it, the pond. Wonderful watching the way some of them seem to be able to so easily manipulate water, I must remember to do more experimenting with that if I can find willing helpers. The other ghost came at me right out of a tree in an almost comical- Hollywood sort of way. It blasted me with icy air as it passed through me and I must say, I didn’t appreciate the cold lol.

Nov 1^st 5:12 p.m. – 0084 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: In my kitchen trying to whip up dinner for myself and friend I had a very playful being who insisted on flickering lights, turning on appliances and finally knocking down a bowl I had been mixing in. Spilled all over the floor, at which point I became a little angry and yelled. At this point all the lights came on, the radio came on, low and then everything returned to normal. I had an overwhelming sense that the being was sorry and I tried to let it know that on some level it was funny…just don’t toss the food! I ended up ordering a pizza and watched as the poor delivery guy was hassled both in and out of his car by something he couldn’t see. Is this my Halloween show slightly delayed? Who knows.

Nov 2^nd 10:30 p.m. – Nov 3^rd 3:00 a.m. – 0085, 0086, 0087 – Para Being Type: 2 Ghosts and 1 Unknown – Presence: Audio/Visual/Cold Spots/ Physical Interaction with object – Loc: My friend and I managed to get some wonderful EVP last night using magnets…we’ll explore that in another post perhaps…it was a night chalked full of sightings, sounds and far too many cold blasts, though fun…it’s just getting too chilly all the way around! An old friend of mine who gets to communicate seldom was in good form last night and it was good to be in contact with him as he finds it more and more straining to keep in touch with me in the living world.

Nov 3^rd 7:55 a.m. – 0088, 0089 – Para Being Type: Unknown – Presence: Audio/ Visual/ Nature Interactions – Loc: Just before I set out for an early walk I was stopped on my drive by two fascinating beings. I couldn’t quite call them ghosts, but they were very different from others I have encountered as well. It sounds a little odd, even to me, but it was like they were more a part of the natural surroundings than apart from it. Their way of speaking was also strange. Their ability to manipulate the air, temperature, surrounding flora…it was all pretty amazing. I asked them to return later as I had to get a move on and get my day started, I don’ think they will tonight…just a hunch, but I hope to come across them again.

Nov 3rd – 18th – 0090-0112 - Over the last few weeks I have had many encounters with paranormal beings, bringing the tracker to a total of 112 encounters over this period of tracking. The encounters have ranged from large groups invited to work with objects and other devices, to random occurrences in passing while running errands. The point of the tracker was to estimate how many I might be dealing with on a regular basis and to share that discovery with you, dear reader. At this time I feel as though the project has reached a close and will be ending the tracking period early. Thank you, to those of you who followed along, especially on Twitter where I find it most difficult to keep up. I apologize for ending this early, but when a thing is done it is simply that.

In the future I hope to do another project in which I keep track more specifically of one particular entity. Those of you who have been following along would know him as O or Osh and I believe that in the weeks to come he may be willing to work on this project with me. Please keep an eye out for the Osh Tracker, where we will learn about him and how he finds our world as a complete outsider. Until then, keep reading and thank you for giving me just a bit of your time.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

For those of you who followed along last time welcome back to a new season of tracking and for those who are new, you may want to take a few moments to read about what the purpose of the tracker is and how it came about in Tracking Begins.

The autumn months seem to stir up paranormal activity all over the world and my experiences are no exception.  Whether it’s simply following ghost activity or making good use of current paranormal equipment this time of year presents more results than any other.

Follow along as I post new ghost and other paranormal being sightings from now until Nov. 30^th and find out just how many times one might cross paths with the unknown if they’re looking out for it!

I will also be starting a discussion on facebook to open up a dialog for those who to share their own experiences or feelings about paranormal activity during this time of year. Come join the fun or perhaps even find out something new by joining the discussion!

You can also keep track by following along on twitter to get regular updates about real haunting and paranormal experiences over the autumn months.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

Just a few words on fogging mirrors for the purposes of communication during ghost activity. This method can be used as a piece of paranormal equipment and it is certainly fun to watch letters, symbols or numbers form in a foggy mirror. It is also important to remember that the mirror , while useful, seems to confuse or disorient certain beings and for this and perhaps many more reasons some of the messages can come out a bit “foggy.”

There are many paranormal stories that include an inexplicable message written on a foggy mirror and what precisely draws so many beings to do this is an interesting, if yet inexplicable, question. I have had some beings tell me that dealing with what is essentially water vapor is much easier to work with. I have had others tell me that it is the mirror itself that is the draw. In all probability both and many more explanations are accurate.

I can admit that every once in a while, stepping out of the shower to find a message awaiting me is a bit unnerving, possibly because we feel so vulnerable bathing. However this method of communication can be very effective often allowing paranormal beings the ability to express thoughts even when you’re not necessarily picking up on their presence.

So the next time you find yourself trying to communicate and quite without the tools, you might just try taking a nice hot shower and watching for any mirror messages…at the very least, you’ll be squeaky clean.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

Such an advantage you have over me.
The ability to come and go as you please.
Gravestones and moonlight and dark midnight skies.
Appear on a whim and vanish before my eyes.

Were you that whisper, that soft subtle sound?
Perhaps the glowing orb floating over ground?
Can I call it haunted when I can only suppose?
Where is it you go in your state of repose?

I’d follow you back if I knew how.
For all I know, you could be with me now!
Such mystery in the silence awaiting your call.
Is it any wonder, that I wonder if you were there at all?

-Seline

The leaves have started to turn and I find myself thinking that once again one of the greatest tools of the paranormal world is available: the season of autumn itself.

Many people have all sorts of different theories, often because of their own experiences with paranormal events, about which time of year or day is the best for rousing up contact with that other world(s).

Personally I find that the fall brings about more activity than any other time of year and not just because Halloween is close by (though certainly that does put one in the mood!)

Over the years I have learned to save intricate conversations in which more in depth communication is necessary for this time of year. I also tend to ask for grander displays from the beings present because so many of them seem to have a larger reserve of energy during this time.

I have asked about why and the answers at the very least are numerous and sometimes very confusing. For one thing, many of the beings I come in contact with do not seem to actually be in our world, so much as connecting to it. It would almost seem that because of this a season would have no effect on their ability to communicate or perform tasks.

Another idea is that our world might in essence “open up” more during this time of year and allow a better flow between living people and those who have passed on, or are simply not and never were a part of our world.

Some beings have even suggested that it has to do more with how living people perceive the time of year. This very idea makes one wonder how much influence our state of mind has when it comes to paranormal experiences and whether or not we have untapped resources that we haven’t even begun the imagine about.

Whatever the reason, I look forward to this time of year and the many experiences that so often come with it. I highly recommend that those looking to have experiences of their own take advantage of the autumn season and the boost in energy it seems to bring. As always, be safe, have fun and keep an open mind.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

During one of our longer stays in one place (they were few and far in between I assure you,) I often visited a park that was a short walk from the back of the property we lived on. The park had been designed by a brilliant landscape artist who had a passion for water and had thus created a walking area filled with the music of falls and slow moving streams.

My first visit to this place was with my parents, we often took strolls around the neighborhoods of our new homes before they would each disappear into their busy lives. I suppose you could say it had become a ritual, a way of blessing and enjoying our temporary residence while taking in the new sights around us.

On that first day we arrived at the park at just about twilight and I ran ahead as I so often did to admire one of the streams that cleverly fell into a small pond below. The sound of it will to this day be one of my favorites in the world and I think I might have stayed there mesmerized forever had I not heard someone humming close by.

I stood up, for I had been kneeling close to the bank, and looked about expecting to see my parents approaching. I did spot them, but they were far off on the other side of the park. As I continued to look around me I finally noticed a woman, very slight and unearthly looking, tracing the water in the pond with her bare feet. She was across the way from where I was and fairly well hidden by the taller grasses that ran wild back from the paths.

I had not expected to encounter any ghost activity that day, but I suppose in a way I was always ready for it. After enough paranormal experiences it takes a great deal to truly surprise you, although I’m not sure you ever completely get over the slightly startled feeling.

I waved at her, still not certain that she wasn’t a living person…but knowing that she didn’t look quite right.

The woman smiled and waved back at me without breaking her soft humming. She then drew a water lily from the pocket of her dress and set it a float on the water. It moved right to me and I plucked it out before it reached the bank.

It was a beautiful flower, not crushed at all from its previous owner, but full and bright and soft to the touch.

When I looked up again the woman was surrounded by them and had moved into the water. She was only about calf deep when she suddenly laughed and sank all the way under. The fading light made it difficult to see, but the floor of the pond beneath was clearly visible…she was gone.

I waited for a few moments watching the lilies, but she did not return.

A few days later I went back to that spot, on my own this time. There were few people about the park and after a short time even they left leaving me to myself.

I waited for some time, enjoying the sounds and feeling of the cool rushing water, but nothing happened that day. Or the next, or the next.

It was a friend of my father’s that gave me the help I needed. I overheard them discussing that my parents might want to warn me against swimming in any of the shallow pools for a woman had drowned there and she quite the swimmer.

It was the flora at the bottom that had grabbed her, tangled her up and prevented her from otherwise easily finding her breath.

The event had taken place sometime ago and rumors of her haunting the park that had once been well known were by then all but forgotten, but my father’s friend did mention that people spoke of it when he was young and especially of the tune she would hum during these encounters..

Once I had the name of the song I asked my mother for a copy. She purchased the album for me and I learned it by heart. I even learned to play it on the piano, though not terribly well, as always.

Armed with my knowledge of her favorite song and a name, Anne, I returned to the park and the very spot where I had first seen her. I hummed my heart out and sang and whistled hoping to gain the interest of the musical ghost and perhaps even speak with her.

After a little while of this I noticed a lily in the water, then two and then many. Again, the light was fading, but was still plentiful enough to see that the small pond had been filled with them. I hummed louder.

Eventually my ears picked up on not one voice but two, humming in unison. It lasted for maybe twenty minutes or so and then I was alone, with a dry throat that begged for relief from my unusual new practice.

I returned to that park many times over years, even after we had moved away. The woman’s descendants still live in the nearby town, but they were reluctant to discuss the connection or the subject at all. I have found that this is often more true than not and though I can’t completely understand it I try to respect the wishes of those who would rather not know.

I never saw the woman again, but even visiting a couple of decades later I would still see the water lilies and be able to enjoy a chorus of humming. I have even brought along a few choice friends to witness it, adoring the expressions on their faces when they begin to see and hear the stories I’ve told them come to life.

I have heard people speak of ghosts who continue to haunt as if something were wrong with them and in some cases that might be true. As for Anne, I never felt that she was unhappy or lost, simply acting on an impulse that I had myself on that first visit: to stay forever near the sound of the tiny falls.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

Though the styles may vary greatly, almost every (if not all) culture throughout history has had some fascination with music. Many animals, likewise have a song they will sing, though it may not seem so to us, in order to convey a specific message, or perhaps just because they feel like it.

Is it any wonder then that some haunted locations seem to have triggers like music or that during a paranormal event one might hear it playing though there is nothing to play it?

The relationship that so many living things have with the musical side of life is astounding in its similarity and whether we’re speaking of ghosts or other beings, they too seem to take great interest.

I myself have recorded many events in which singing or music could be heard. In cases of actual ghosts this can sometime be used to pinpoint their origins in life, or at least lead one to believe they might be on the right track.

Though my only real skill (and not much of that) in music lies in playing the piano (not exactly something can often lug around with you) I have gotten in the habit of humming during some of my experiences and I find that this can often initiate a response. In several cases I was actually able to record a being (who I did not always hear with my own ears,) singing along with me or mimicking the notes. This proved to be an excellent ice breaker on many occasions and though a song or instrument isn’t a typical part of a paranormal equipment list, I strongly recommend trying it out the next time you feel something in the air.

For more on the relationship our musical world and paranormal beings share I recommend Rock and Roll Ghost Stories for a great read on the subject and some very interesting tales. This book can be pre-ordered now at Barnes and Noble and was written by a friend of mine who has shared many amazing experiences with me.

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Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline

It has come to my attention recently that many of the popular shows today promote using antagonism as a paranormal tool and I thought it worth noting that I have specifically asked a few ghosts about this way of getting a reaction: their response, none too pleased.

Going into haunted homes or other areas known as excellent locations to see spirits is a wonderful way to engage in some contact, but if you should happen to arrive and find that all is quiet there may be some very good reasons for this. Making the assumption that just because a place is haunted that there are ghosts who want to interact with you is just plain foolish. If a person showed up on your doorstep and incessantly rang your bell until they got a reaction would you pleased about this?

Spirits aren’t puppets, or dolls or any other play toy simply plopped down for the amusement of the living and not only is it rude, it can also be dangerous to provoke a being that in all honesty, we really don’t fully understand.

If a spirit is capable of picking up an object and moving it, what makes people think that they can’t use that same force to harm people? It honestly shocks me that so many people would be willing to chance angering something that might be capable of harm so great that physical damage could be the least of your concerns.

I spoke with one of my regular visitors about this recently, I asked him to watch one of these ghost shows and let me know what he thought of it. Afterward when we spoke he told me that he understood why the living continue to be so fascinated with death, after all we are all headed there eventually. What seemed to disturb him more than anything is the desperate tactics some are willing to use in order to get a reaction as simple as verbal response or flash of an image.

He went on to explain that while certain ghosts may very well be confused and trying to live out portions of their old lives, many are otherwise occupied and simply don’t interact with our side of things on a regular basis. Furthermore, he also explained that sometimes these encounters are complete accidents and the spirits really have no interest in communicating at all, but are actually looking to accomplish other goals that simply happened to cross paths with the world we know.

The truth is that these reasons are only the tip of the iceberg. In some cases the “haunting” people perceive aren’t even ghosts at all. Some are caused by living people, though the subjects are often unaware of their abilities. Other events are caused by supernatural beings, but these have had little or nothing to do with living humans at all.

The bottom line is that when people set out to make contact it is important that their only focus should not just be to do that at any cost. Now I’m not exactly campaigning here for “ghost rights” or anything like that, but I will say that those who cross that line may be unwise to do so. It has often struck me as funny that those who go out into the world to seek ghosts assume that once they have experienced an event at a haunted location they are free to return to their normal lives where they feel safe. I can confirm that once you have made something aware of your presence, finding you is not all that difficult for many of them and the safety of your home may present no more an obstacle than butter to a steak knife.

Fellow paranormal seekers, I urge you to consider this when looking to have your experiences, it may be the very key to eliminating some of the barriers so many find frustrating and allowing for a more advanced level of communication between living people and what lies beyond.

Goodbye for now, another end.
Until a time we meet again.

-Seline