Since I’ve
begun writing about ghosts, people who had never mentioned any interest in the
paranormal, have told me incredible stories. Friends, colleagues and students have
enlightened me on the subject by describing their own encounters with the
supernatural.
My initial
response to stories about spirits is often skepticism. I’m afraid to believe
they’re real. However, skepticism immediately morphs into acceptance. I know
ghosts, spirits, or specters are real because I experienced the phenomenon in my
own home. We had a wandering ghost who liked to walk down the stairs and open
the door to the living room. I only experienced the activity once, but my
mother heard him often. I say him because a friend of mine, who I discovered is
a medium, said she saw a little old man. I also witnessed my dog standing at
the door to an empty room, fur straight up on his back, as he furiously barked at
nothing.
Later, during
my short career in Real Estate, I realized that some homes, even rooms, have a distinctly
negative aura. When I’d show one of these houses, I’d find myself holding my
breath and looking over my shoulder until I was able to leave. I don’t know why
I felt that way. Perhaps it had nothing to do with evil or the supernatural but
I didn’t want to stick around to find out. I was very glad to leave.
Stories
about the occult fascinate me and give me great ideas for my work. If you’ve had a
strange or scary experience with the spirit world, I’d love to hear about it.
Leave me a comment or email me at novatrek2@gmail.com.
Margo
