tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353681782024-03-12T23:01:12.516-04:00Encounters With The Unexplained<p></p>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.comBlogger909125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-81169252525635514612020-04-18T21:51:00.001-04:002020-04-19T11:49:39.603-04:00It's been a while! Nearly 6 years have passed since my last post. I think it is time that I dust off this blog and get it up and running again! It's been a while!<br />
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Hope you all are safe and healthy! Big hugs and much love.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-46559481848464271312014-06-04T13:08:00.002-04:002014-06-04T13:08:54.475-04:00Missing 411: "The Devil's In The Detail"A must read!! An excellent write up by Dustin Naef
about David Paulides' latest book <a href="http://www.messagetoeagle.com/missing411book.php#.U49PwobY7UL">Missing 411: The Devil's In The Detail </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-19086969035614961322014-06-02T13:24:00.002-04:002014-06-02T13:32:05.976-04:00Gloucester Cemetery InvestigationIn these two videos investigators from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CanAmParanormal" target="_blank">Can Am Paranormal</a> met up in Gloucester, Massachusetts to conduct a cemetery investigation. Many thanks to Dominic Bouchard for sending me the videos and to Mike Galante for the background info.<br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".15.$mid=11401559272837=24945f8a71bb8dd5011.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null">"Gloucester, Massachusetts was founded in 1623 on an expedition by the Dorchester Company from
England. They arrived at Half Moon Beach and set up a fishing settlement
at Stage Fort Park. The first settlements were harsh and short lived
and the settlers moved to what is now Salem MA. In 1643 it became an
official town and named after Gloucester, England a strong hold in the
British empire. The cemetery in which we investigated was the 1st
Universalist burial ground in America in 1806 as well as underground
forts for our fight against Great Britain for our freedom." (Mike Galante, Investigator, <a href="http://www.mghparanormal.com/" target="_blank">Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society</a>)</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-22707727084638332682014-05-27T22:27:00.001-04:002014-10-09T10:45:01.529-04:00Intro to 'The Limestone City' - Canada's Most Haunted City<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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When it comes to haunted places, there are few cities in Canada that can compare to Kingston, Ontario. The city's heritage, geographic location and construction combined play a key role in the amount of paranormal activity that has occurred there.<br />
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Centuries ago when European explorers came to North America, the
waterways surrounding Kingston were vital routes for fur trappers and
traders.
This made the area highly sought after by the different nations seeking
an alliance with natives and
control over the trade. <br />
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Soon after an important military influence became
established. The strategic placement of its many garrisons were
monumental in their protection of Upper Canada in times of conflict. Kingston is situated at the point where these three main waterways (Lake Ontario, The Rideau Canal and the St. Lawrence River) converge. One popular theory in the paranormal field is that water acts a conduit for paranormal activity. Energy is drawn to energy. Water has and will always be a powerful and vital element, perhaps these waterways provide the necessary "charge" needed for manifestations. Kingston is nicknamed 'The Limestone City' for its many
beautiful, historic buildings constructed entirely out of this rock.
Limestone is abundant in the region, and the buildings in Kingston were
literally built from the ground up. Limestone is believed to both absorb energy and amplify paranormal activity. The '<a href="http://terrifyingtales.blogspot.ca/2008/02/stone-tape-theory.html" target="_blank">Stone Tape Theory</a>'
hypothesizes that human energy can imprint in natural materials made up
from the elements of Earth; playing over and over like a recording when
released. <br />
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Recently I was fortunate to spend a weekend here - wandering the city while being taken in by the charm of this historical gem. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-27680106092170926502014-04-23T10:09:00.000-04:002014-04-23T10:23:52.686-04:00Pennhurst State School and Hospital <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3eejQeNdzbQYoKnIMHncn47jw0uAkfGXFbXc6yf9rKoVJHCAcQWaQSjeq5RaT7Q5dn257lY18WolHVRPET4FN3UY2knFugitgtZrO7HKA3us5WLdEQxrwMB9mjUEff3J4Hj3mA/s1600/pennhurst.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3eejQeNdzbQYoKnIMHncn47jw0uAkfGXFbXc6yf9rKoVJHCAcQWaQSjeq5RaT7Q5dn257lY18WolHVRPET4FN3UY2knFugitgtZrO7HKA3us5WLdEQxrwMB9mjUEff3J4Hj3mA/s1600/pennhurst.jpg" height="206" width="320" /></a>Opened in 1908, Pennhurst State School and Hospital was a place where the disabled and mentally challenged were brought with the intent for proper treatment and care. Unfortunately, society cast them into a place of miserable hell, where all were stripped of any dignity and respect. Home to thousands, many whom were children, Pennhurst was a place of tremendous suffering and unnecessary loss of life. In 1968, a young reporter named Bill Baldini brought cameras into the facility exposing the dangerous conditions at Pennhurst. The result was the televised report: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG33HvIKOgQ" target="_blank">Suffer the Little Children</a>. After numerous reports of abuse and a lawsuit, Pennhurst finally closed in 1987. <br />
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To this day, it is difficult to grasp the horrors and atrocities that took place within its 120 acres. Patients were crammed into rooms, tied down to their beds and left unattended for hours - where they eventually perished from neglect. Those that were deemed "disobedient" were punished and put into seclusion rooms with no regard for their safety. Inhumane experimental therapies and surgeries were also conducted, where more than 75% of the people died on the table. The result: innocent, trapped spirits, unable to crossover and leave the confines of the place that took their souls.<br />
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There are multiple paranormal reports from this facility which is now abandoned and left to decay with time. Witness have seen shadows and full bodied apparitions, heard screams, loud bangs and have had the overwhelming feeling as if they were being watched. A number of paranormal investigators have been though this massive compound. An investigation for the television show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOOsOkpOdw" target="_blank">Ghost Adventures</a> was also conducted here.<br />
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Paranormal evidence:<br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-21295448958658040472014-04-18T13:40:00.000-04:002014-04-22T16:40:56.518-04:00Nashville's Haunted History: Union Station Hotel<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a hidden haunted gem called the Union Station Hotel. This beautifully restored 19th-Century railroad station was built to bring the city's numerous railroad companies under the same roof. Rich in history, it is the tragic train collision of 1918 that many associate with the numerous hauntings reported at this site. <br />
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On a fateful morning in 1918, a train travelling from the station collided head on with another train at a section of track called Dutchman's Curve, tragically killing 101 people. Spectators came in droves to see the aftermath of the accident. Witnesses described seeing badly burned bodies scattered amongst the wreckage and those whose remains were completely torn apart from the impact. The injured and dead were brought back to the station where a makeshift morgue and hospital were made.<br />
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The ghost of a young man wearing a WWII uniform has been spotted as well as the apparition of a woman wearing bloody torn clothes. Hotel guests who stay on the 5th floor have reported hearing banging sounds late at night and hearing the sounds of disembodied voices. Lamps, televisions and other electronics will turn on and off for no apparent reason. Also, objects tend to move and go missing with no explanation.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nashvillewebreview.com/automat/nashville/events/trainwreck/Disaster_Nashville.htm" target="_blank">Great Train Wreck of 1918 </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-17307795349823451402014-04-07T12:39:00.000-04:002014-04-07T12:39:39.343-04:00Ghost Soldiers of Old Fort Niagara <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With more than 300 years of history, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600310095?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1600310095&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">Old Fort Niagara</a> is believed by many to be haunted with the ghosts of soldiers from its past. With a history soaked in violence, death and misery, it is no wonder there are so many claims of paranormal activity at this location. Once occupied by three nations - France, Great Britain and the United States, today Fort Niagara sits along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario perfectly preserved as it appeared in the 1700's. <br />
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Recently, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Old Fort Niagara, and attend the <a href="http://www.beyondghosts.com/paracon.shtml" target="_blank">Para-History Festival</a> taking place on site. A number of paranormal investigators were in attendance, along side members of the TAPS family and former Haunted Collector, Brian Cano. After saying hello to a few friends, I excitedly headed out to explore the grounds and take a step back in time. <br />
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A short distance from the building where the festival was being held, is a small fenced in cemetery with numerous headstones, many of which are unreadable. Two monuments to honor the fallen soldiers from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 are also in the cemetery. Beyond the cemetery, near the gated entrance to the fort, stands a historic, inactive lighthouse that served a great importance during its operational years. <br />
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Filled with excitement, like a kid in a candy store, I made my way over to the fort. My eyes were immediately drawn to the magnificent sight of the French Castle. It is within these impressive stone walls, where sightings and stories of paranormal activity are a plenty. As I stepped inside my eyes were drawn to a stone well. A longtime local legend tells a story of a decapitated French soldiers' body being thrown down the well and his head tossed in the nearby lake. According to this legend, a bitter feud erupted between two French soldiers over their love for the same woman, ending in the horrific murder. It is said that the spectre of this headless soldier has been seen wandering the parade grounds and within the buildings on moonlit nights. * I have found no historical records to validate this story.*<br />
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I continued my exploration of the building and grounds, taking numerous photographs; allowing my senses to guide me. I didn't capture any anomalies on film, and I felt very comfortable throughout my exploration of the fort. At times I thought I heard a few odd sounds, but the winds were fierce coming off the nearby lake and I dismissed the sounds as mother nature being the cause. When I returned to the location of the event, I spoke to a number of paranormal teams who have investigated the site before. They told me that they captured a number of clear EVPs in the French Castle. Also, the sound of heavy boots coming from the upstairs level was heard and numerous shadow figures have been seen. Later that evening, a public investigation was being held at the fort. I did not participate and am waiting to hear from those that did as to what, if any, evidence was captured. I look forward to returning to this beautiful historic location in the nearby future. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-59957545598545549382014-04-02T21:31:00.001-04:002014-04-02T21:32:34.798-04:00A Paranormal Card Game<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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"<a href="http://www.neverstopsearching.com/#!about/c2227" target="_blank">THE THREE PILLARS™</a> is a fast-paced, witty game of checks and balances that
celebrates the paranormal community while gently satirizing the drama
that is often encountered within it. Assemble your team, visit haunted
locations and submit evidence to close the cases - but be warned - not
only must you deal with Murphy's Law, but with other paranormal teams
investigating the same places as you - and chances are, they won't be
helpful. Never before has Paranormal Division been so fun." <span class="userContent"> </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">This game looks like a lot of fun and will be the perfect add to my paranormal collection. I especially like the chosen design for the Evidence Cards - a very nice touch! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">***The Three Pillars is now available for <a href="http://www.neverstopsearching.com/#!store/clic" target="_blank">pre-order in the </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">SCARED! store</a>. (Release date: 4/10/2014) </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-26710602691532772014-03-30T10:35:00.001-04:002014-10-09T10:47:34.002-04:00Fort Pulaski: The History and the Haunts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haunted <a href="http://www.nps.gov/fopu/planyourvisit/hours.htm" target="_blank">Fort Pulaski</a>: Located on Cockspur Island, Georgia, near the mouth of the Savannah River, stands a battered "monument of military ingenuity". This massive fortification, shaped like a truncated hexagon, played a critical role in the American Civil War. Named in honor of the "Soldier of Liberty", <a href="http://www.nps.gov/fopu/historyculture/casimir-pulaski.htm" target="_blank">Casimir Pulaski</a>, the fort took nearly twenty years to complete construction and consisted of a moat, parade ground and two powder magazines. Fort Pulaski also served as the southern most destination along the many vast and intricate safe havens for slaves known as the Underground Railroad. <br />
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On April 10, 1862, under the command of Colonel
Charles H. Olmstead, Confederate militia occupying the fort came under Union attack. After a 30 hour bombardment by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Pulaski" target="_blank">Union's innovative </a><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Parrott Rifle">Parrott Rifle</a> cannon and percussion shells, Colonel Charles H. Olmstead surrendered.<br />
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Today Fort Pulaski stands as a vivid reminder of these past events, including the story of The Immortal 600.<br />
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"To the dead and living comrades of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091A9K6A?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0091A9K6A&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">Immortal Six Hundred</a>, Confederate
officers, prisoners of war, who were confined in the stockade on Morris
Island, South Carolina, under fire of our own guns shelling that
island; and who were subsequently starved on rations of rotten corn meal
and onion pickle at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, and Hilton Head, South
Carolina, 1864-65, by order of Edwin M. Stanton, United States Secretary
of War to all who remained true unto the end, under the terrible ordeal
of fire and starvation, this history is affectionately inscribed with a
comrades love. J. OGDEN MURRAY. "</blockquote>
These unimaginable events have imprinted the fabric of time, leaving energy to remain on the grounds. <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-2425869497426800542014-03-28T13:16:00.002-04:002014-03-28T13:45:58.817-04:00Creepy Balloon Carrying Clown Goes Viral<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I've sat back and watched the "terror" unfold as sightings of a creepy, balloon carrying clown goes viral and terrorizes Staten Island residents long enough! I think that most of us would agree, thanks to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670813028?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0670813028&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">Stephen King</a>, clowns scare the shit out of the majority of us! However, not wanting to leave your home because of a man wandering around dressed in a clown suit - is just ridiculous! I'm going with '<a href="http://nypost.com/2014/03/24/creepy-viral-si-clown-may-be-linked-to-production-company/">Creepy viral clown may be linked to film company</a>'. Think publicity stunt first people and Pennywise the crazy, killer clown second. LOL. <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-8466163321922656802014-03-25T12:29:00.000-04:002014-03-25T12:36:45.979-04:00Haunted Niagara<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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One of my all time favorite places to wander and immerse myself in haunted history is Niagara-on-the-Lake. As I wander the streets of this quaint town, I am surrounded by
buildings and homes that date back 200 years- each with their own story
to tell. This charming Canadian town played a key role in the War of 1812, and is considered to be "<a href="http://www.ghostwalks.com/niagaraonthelake-article.htm" target="_blank">Canada's most haunted town</a>".<br />
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Walking along Queen Street, my mind takes me to the story of "Sobbing Sophia". Sophia Shaw was the love of <span class="st">Major General Isaac Brock. Brock was tragically killed in the battle at <a href="http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/queenston-heights.html" target="_blank">Queenston Heights</a> before the two lovers could wed. Sophia was devastated by the news of Brock's death and never recovered from the loss of her love. She died young - from what many say was a broken heart. To this day locals say that her sobs can be heard reverberating throughout Queen Street. </span><br />
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<span class="st">Another popular place where I stopped to enjoy a cold pint and the friendly atmosphere of one of Ontario's oldest inns was at <a href="http://www.angel-inn.com/" target="_blank">The Olde Angel Inn</a>. One step through its doors and you are immediately taken back in time. This small, cozy inn is the site of </span><span class="st">Captain Colin Swayze's murder. With hopes for one last rendezvous with his lover, Captain Colin Swayze retreated to the Inn where he found himself surprised by American troops sent to search the place. The Captain hid inside an empty barrel in the basement to escape detection. Tragically, the invaders used bayonets to stab and slash at everything in sight -including the barrel - leaving Captain Colin Swayze fatally wounded. Visitors and employees have seen shadows and heard strange sounds coming from the </span>Colonel Room. Place settings in the dining area have been eerily moved around, and the sound of footfall across the wooden floors have been heard often.<br />
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Stay tuned! I will be heading back to Niagara-on-the-Lake soon and bringing back more ghostly tales from Canada's most haunted town. <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-16352387977628180722014-03-20T16:07:00.000-04:002014-10-09T10:49:17.933-04:00Savannah's Haunted Brewery <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Established in 1999, <a href="http://www.moonriverbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Moon River Brewing Company</a> is considered to be the most haunted location in Savannah, Georgia. Built by Elazer Early in 1821, the building was once the City Hotel, and also served as a post office as well as bank. Often times hotel patrons clashed and violence brought on by booze and pride erupted. In 1932 a feud broke out between Dr. Philip Minis and James Stark, which ended in Minis killing Stark with a pistol shot to the chest. Minis was later acquitted of the crime and went on to become a prominent surgeon. The hotel came to a close in 1864 just prior to the city's invasion by Union troops. The building managed to remain unscathed during the Civil War, and was used over the years for a number of businesses. <br />
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There have been many reports of paranormal activity at this location; capturing the interests of paranormal television shows and investigators in recent years. The building consists of three floors, each having their own hot spots of ghostly activity. Employees have seen shadow figures and objects move, heard voices and have had the feeling of being pushed when on the stairs. <br />
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On March 14th, the UFO community lost an important figure. Dr. Roger Leir was a devoted Ufologist known for his physical research on alien implants. Author of "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585091065?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1585091065&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">The Aliens and the Scalpel</a>", Dr. Leir and his surgical team performed a number of removals of mysterious foreign objects from alleged abductees; baffling the scientific community and causing much controversy. <br />
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<a href="http://www.openminds.tv/film-documents-research-alien-implant-doctor-roger-leir/26587" target="_blank"><span itemprop="name">Film documents research of alien implant doctor Roger Leir</span></a><br />
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Rest in peace Dr. Roger Leir, thank you for your passion and dedication. The UFO community praises you for your contributions.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-55720062100536899692014-03-18T16:31:00.001-04:002014-03-18T16:33:33.924-04:00Strange Lights in the Night Sky <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This night will forever be engrained in my memory. Fourteen years later, I continue to try and make sense of what I saw. It was a stormy summer night, the rain was heavy and the lightning blinding. This was no ordinary storm though... <br />
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Earlier that night, I noticed the atmosphere was ripe for a wicked storm; I could sense one was about to erupt at any moment as I exited my university building. Everyone had the same idea as me, to get home fast!<br />
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I made it home safe, with just minutes to spare before the skies opened up and began beating on my town below. I was tired, so I decided to head up to my room and watch TV for a while. I have always loved a good storm, so like many times before I kept the vertical blinds open and all the lights off in my room- except for the glow from my small TV.<br />
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Soon, after getting comfortable in bed, my attention was drawn from the TV to my bedroom window. I noticed what appeared to be a craft of some kind descending rapidly and coming straight towards the back of our house. It was difficult to make out at first from the large, old tree dividing ours and the neighbors' backyard property. I was convinced that a small plane was in trouble due to the pounding rain. Just as I was about to run for cover, the object stopped nearby a small branch of the tree. I could see a cone shaped light emanating from the base of the object and a light beam of some sorts coming off the nose. It was there for a minute or two - suspended in air. When lightning lit up the sky, I could see that it was some sort of solid object. Suddenly it became surrounded in a bright blueish-white light and passed effortlessly through the tree branches! This ball of light was now in our backyard, hovering just 20 feet from my 2nd floor bedroom window. It was approximately the size of a lid from a round garbage can. I could see green and red rotating lights directly in the center of the object; similar to a string of lights at Christmastime on the chaser setting wrapped once around a ball. That was when I ran out into the hallway and began pounding on my brothers' door to see if he was seeing what I was - as his window also faced the backyard. He responded that he was and from the sound of his voice I could tell he was completely freaked out. I then ran to get my parents and without any thought - pushed open their bedroom door to yell "ma..dad..there's a UFO in our backyard, come quick!" My father mumble a profanity at me in Serbian for waking him up on a work night but my mother quickly got out of bed and came into my room. We both stood there at my window in awe watching the blueish-white, orb-like object hover there for about 20- 30 minutes. In that time the storm let up quite a bit and my mother left to go back to bed. I got back onto my bed and continued to be hypnotized by what I was witnessing. Then, the object disappeared... or so I thought. Within 30 or so seconds, it reappeared as an amber orange colored ball of light - about the size of a Frisbee. And this is where it gets even weirder - the object then split into two amber colored balls of light and began zipping around the backyard in a pattern similar to that of the infinity symbol. Then it would move fast vertically up and down. Both stopping on a dime each time before ascending or descending again. They moved so fast, I could see the lit path left behind from the luminous objects. It would fuse together back as one and then split and do the whole "dance" again. Talk about weird! This went on for 4 hours before it disappeared completely. Now one would immediately ask - did you film it? Regretfully I did not. There was no film in my camera and our video camera at time was completely dead of batteries. <br />
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The next day I went next door to talk to our neighbor. I asked if he
noticed anything odd the night before. He said no, but he did tell me
that his outdoor dogs were freaked out , feverishly scratching his back
door and, as a result, he had to bring both inside for the remainder of
the night. He did mention that storms in the past never caused them to
panic and he found that odd. <br />
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This event was witnessed by three members of my family. To this day, we have no idea what the strange lights were. Oddly enough, my fear was suppressed the entire time by a hypnotic-like fixation on what I was seeing. It was only after that I found myself totally creeped out. <br />
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St. Patrick Church and cemetery is located in Kickapoo, Illinois. Built in 1837 this small, stone church was the first established Catholic church, and is the oldest in the state. The cemetery next to the church is the burial site for the Irish Catholic immigrants who resided in Peoria County. Back then, it was customary for the women of the town to prepare the body for burial. They would wash, dress and lay out the body on a candle lit table in preparation for the wagon transfer to St. Patrick's Church. After the mourners bid their farewells, the body was taken to to its final resting place in the cemetery. Following the burial, mourners would gather and feast on the grounds to celebrate their Irish Catholic faith. <br />
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Stories of supernatural activity have been reported here over the years. Passerby's say they have seen figures (dressed in 19th century clothing) picnicking in the cemetery and the spectre of an old man wandering the grounds holding a lantern up to the headstones at night. Legend says that a murder took place nearby, and it is the lost soul of the man, who was killed, searching for his wife. <br />
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Other notable Illinois haunts: <a href="http://www.hauntedplaces.org/state/Illinois" target="_blank">Haunted Places in Illinois </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
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Located in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1490435190?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1490435190&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">Banff National Park</a>, Alberta, Canada, nestled within the majestic <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1551051656?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1551051656&linkCode=xm2&tag=encounterswit-20" target="_blank">Rocky Mountains</a> rests the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Built in the Golden Age of the Canadian Pacific dynasty, this luxury Scottish Baronial style hotel is rich in ghostly lore. Visitors and staff have reported seeing ghostly apparitions on many occasions.<br />
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It is said, in the 1920's, a bride nicknamed "the doomed bride" tragically fell to her death when her wedding gown caught fire by the candles that lit the stone staircase. Panic overcame her and she slipped - tragically falling to her death. Employees report hearing strange sounds emanating from the bridal suite and seeing the apparition of a women in a flowing white gown on the staircase.<br />
**It has proven difficult for me to find any source of information about who this woman was, and if in fact the tragedy took place. <br />
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Another well-known resident apparition is that of a former employee, named Sam McCauley who was a Scottish immigrant and longtime bellhop at the hotel. Shortly after retiring in 1967, Sam passed away and it is said he returned after his death to continue the job he loved. Visitors who have lost their room key have been approached by a man dressed in a 1960's style bellhop uniform, who assists them - then vanishes the moment spoken to. <br />
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There are many other reports of paranormal activity throughout this castle-like hotel; from faces appearing in mirrors, to bar-stools spinning on their own and tables moving by an unseen force. With so much traffic though it's doors, who's to say that some energies have not imprinted or returned to such a magnificent place.<br />
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There are also a number of ghostly, unusual tales in and around the facility itself. "Nearby Lake Minnewanka ("<i>Lake of the Water Spirit</i>"), which was believed to hide a half-man, half-fish demon by the Native Americans in the area." (Source: <a href="http://www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&letter=f&location_id=the_fairmont_banff_springs" target="_blank">Dark Destinations</a>)<br />
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This place is in the top 10 must visits on my paranormal road trip bucket list! <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-68048450097124529242014-03-10T11:54:00.002-04:002014-03-10T11:54:55.996-04:00Out-of-Body Experiences On Demand <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"After a class on out-of-body experiences, a psychology graduate student
at the University of Ottawa came forward to researchers to say that she
could have these voluntarily, usually before sleep. "She appeared
surprised that not everyone could experience this," wrote the scientists
in a study describing the case, published in February in Frontiers in
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Source: <a href="http://www.popsci.com.au/science/the-woman-who-can-will-herself-out-of-her-body" target="_blank">Popular Science</a> <br />
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Research Article: <a href="http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00070/full" target="_blank">Voluntary Out-of-body experience</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-4165167878018796122014-03-08T18:56:00.000-05:002014-03-08T21:03:15.151-05:00Paranormal Events on the HorizonThere are many great paranormal events on the horizon! This is a great way for fans to meet their favorite paranormal celebrities while enjoying all that the event has to offer.
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<a href="http://texasparanormalunityfest-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=4&sid=871a4fa34a6611e384f812313d225df9" target="user-defined">Texas Paranormal Unity Fest 2014</a><i>: </i>March 22, 2014, Glen Rose, Texas.
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<a href="http://www.parahistoryfest.com/" target="_blank">Para-History Festival</a>: April 4th & 5th, located at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York<br />
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<a href="http://www.spiritedeventsbyjofa.com/paranormal-perspectives-event.html" target="user-defined">Paranormal Perspectives</a><i>: </i>April 4-6, 2014, Balderry Inn, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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<a href="http://phenomaconcentral.com/" target="_blank">Phenomacon</a>: April 10th-12th, located at the Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania<br />
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<a href="http://www.oregonghostconference.com/" target="user-defined">Oregon Ghost Conference</a><i><b>: </b></i>April 11-13, 2014, Oregon City, Oregon
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<a href="http://vaparaquest.com/Home_Page.html" target="user-defined">VA ParaQuest 2014</a><i>: </i>April 26, 2014, Bedford, Virginia<br />
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<a href="http://www.gloryhaunthounds.com/events" target="_blank">Para-History Con 2</a>: May 2nd-4th, located at historic Ft. William Henry in Lake George, New York<br />
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<a href="http://www.granburyparanormalexpo.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="user-defined">Granbury Paranormal Exp<i>:</i></a><i> </i>May 17, 2014, Granbury, Texas<br />
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<a href="http://www.pnwparaconseattle.com/" target="user-defined">PNW Paracon 2014</a>:<i> </i>May 23-25, 2014, Seattle, Washington.
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<a href="http://www.newjerseyparaunityexpo.com/" target="_blank">New Jersey Paraunitiy Festival</a>: May 31st, located at The Art Factory, Paterson, New Jersey<br />
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More events to be posted soon! <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-55886598215413077232014-03-03T09:44:00.000-05:002014-03-03T09:44:23.114-05:00Footage Showing Two UFOs Circling JetFootage showing two UFOs circling a jet plane before rapidly taking off. <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-51156940053217606342014-02-20T10:33:00.000-05:002014-02-20T11:06:08.896-05:00ET Isn't the Only One Who Wants to Phone Home There have been numerous accounts from people who have experienced phone calls from their deceased loved ones. Sound crazy? Most often the calls come on dates of importance or,
shortly after the person dies and in the form of a farewell message.
In the majority of the cases the connection is of poor quality, the
voice sounds far away and ends abruptly. There have even been a few
accounts of people placing calls to a person who has already passed away
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Here are some creepy cases of the dead placing calls - <a href="http://theunexplainedmysteries.com/dead-ringers.html" target="_blank">DEAD RINGERS Ghost Phone Calls from the Dead</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-30585417584606749332014-02-11T13:23:00.000-05:002014-02-11T13:23:05.764-05:00Filmmaker Fascinates Audience with Intriguing DocumentaryOn Saturday, I along with a number of eager fans gathered to watch Chad Calek's highly anticipated documentary film "<a href="http://www.abloodredsky.com/" target="_blank">A Blood Red Sky</a>". Calek did an excellent job of teasing viewers beforehand with 3 different trailers for his film. Many of us knew we were in for a thought-provoking documentary, we just had no idea to what magnitude our minds would be blown! <br />
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I don't want to give the typical film review here because I believe you should see it for yourself to get the most out of this documentary. What I will share is this: Chad along with his AGH team members - Mary Beth Wylie, Joe Ansley and Justin <span class="st">Holstein</span> undergo a first of its kind experiment (under the observation of Parapsychologist <span dir="auto">Dr. Ciarán O'Keeffe) in one of England’s most haunted locations. The result is a intriguing film that </span> reminds viewers how powerful the mind is. Furthermore, regardless of a persons beliefs, the evidence from this experiment speaks for itself and has the potential, in my opinion, to redefine the paranormal field. <br />
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<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-14833091804654345402014-01-24T16:39:00.001-05:002014-01-24T18:54:53.406-05:00Haunted Gettysburg Orphanage Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has been a mecca to Civil War history buffs and <br />
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paranormal investigators for years. Thousands of people descend upon the town each year to watch the reenactment of America's deadliest battle, and to gain knowledge about those who lived and died there during that time. There are few places in Gettysburg one can venture to that are free of <a href="http://terrifyingtales.blogspot.ca/search/label/Gettysburg" target="_blank">ghostly encounters</a>.<br />
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A place well-known for its paranormal activity is the <a href="http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/gettysburg-tours/soldiers-national-museum/" target="_blank">Soldier’s National Museum</a>. In the 1860's and 70's it housed the orphans whose fathers fought and died for the Union. Rosa Carmichael was a teacher and disciplinarian at the orphanage. She was a wicked women who despised the innocent children. Rosa would abuse and torture the orphans by shackling them to walls and by locking them in a dungeon-like room she created in the basement. In that dark, dank room she would tie their hands together and force them to stand upright in vats of water until they nearly drowned. In 1876 she was convicted, fined and run out of town for her cruelties, and the orphanage was permanently closed. <br />
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Today, the museum is one of the most haunted locations in Gettysburg. Many believe it is Rosa whose ghost lingers in the building. A number of paranormal groups, including the television shows <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0iB-QJOHi0" target="_blank">Ghost Adventures</a> and <a href="http://www.syfy.com/ghosthunters/" target="_blank">Ghost Hunters</a> have done investigations here. The tragic events that occurred here are certain to have imprinted the fabric of time; creating an atmosphere most suitable for hauntings. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-26042736848114606842014-01-20T16:58:00.000-05:002014-01-20T16:59:57.308-05:00Abandoned and Terrifying: Photographs of Poveglia's RuinsThe Island of Madness, Plague Island and Hell are all the nicknames given to <a href="http://terrifyingtales.blogspot.ca/2007/12/italys-most-haunted-island.html" target="_blank">Italy's Most Haunted Island</a>. These images capture <a href="http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/news-haunted-ruins-poveglia-island?image=0">The Decaying Ruins of the Most Haunted Island on Earth</a> (Source: <a href="http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/" target="_blank">Environmental Graffiti</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr />
<a href="http://www.terrifyingtales.blogspot.com">Encounters With The Unexplained</a></div>Marica http://www.blogger.com/profile/08407206296789576598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35368178.post-49282162941888486352014-01-16T11:04:00.001-05:002014-01-17T16:30:45.282-05:00The Ghost Inside My Child This paranormal documentary focuses on the lives of children who recall past lives with uncanny detail.<br />
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