Living with Spirits: Historic Houses and the Unseen Residents
Have you ever lived in a haunted house and been haunted by... who? Discover the eerie experiences and mysterious spirits residing in a historic rental built in the 1870s. We explore the story of Bobby, an restless child who claimed the house, a mysterious woman in the bedroom, and a terrifying black shadow figure. We also uncover the surprising supernatural cat.
Ghostly Encounters in an 1870s Historic Rental
My two-story historic rental on Main Street, built back in the 1870s, was home to three spirits. The first, a child named Bobby, was quite the mischievous presence. I only learned of his tragic end months after I began experiencing strange occurrences there. My neighbor informed me that Bobby had died as a child while jumping on the bed, somehow getting his neck caught in the cord to the window blinds. The local newspaper held the story, and later, I even found an article about him.
Bobby loved playing pranks. He would open my husband's guitar's case or slide the closet door open when I was alone in the house. On a few occasions, I found all the burners on the stove turned off while I was cooking. He appeared to only haunt the downstairs area. I eventually realized that he was the one responsible for these antics when my sister-in-law and her friend saw him run across just outside the living room window, which was about eight feet off the ground. They described him exactly as he was in the newspaper photograph. I later discovered a bunch of Bobby's old toys were still in the attic.
A Visit from a Ghostly Woman and the Horrifying Shadow
The bedroom upstairs seemed to be a hotspot for otherworldly activity. My husband, who has the uncanny ability to see and communicate with ghosts, claimed there was a woman there. She was described as an ethereal figure with “old-timey” attire, a reminder of an era long past. This presence left an indelible mark on my husband, once a big, tattooed man who would have no qualms about admitting fear, but the woman left him terrified in a way he had never been before. It made him recount instances where her presence was accompanied by physical pain and even a scream as she grabbed him inappropriately, leaving welts on his skin.
The Terrifying Black Shadow and the Decision to Move
The last spirit was one we decided to move because of. It was a fearsome black shadow figure that would appear out of nowhere and hurt my husband. Witnessing the welts on his arm and hearing his screams, it became clear that we needed to leave. The shadow was more than a ghost; it was a harbinger of danger.
Newfound Residents and a Miraculous Cat
But the story didn't end there. After we moved out, my husband started to see a different kind of ghostly presence in the living room. Some nights, my cats would engage in play with an unseen entity. Despite every other spirit being malevolent or mysterious, there was a ghost cat that brought a sense of whimsy to life. It was a small ray of light in the otherwise dark mansion.
Conclusion
Living in a house haunted by spirits can be a fascinating, if slightly terrifying, experience. We uncovered stories of mischievous children, terrifying shadows, and even a ghostly cat inside our historic rental. If you're ever contemplating living in a house with a rich history, remember, it might come with unexpected guests.