No story fascinated me more when I was a boy than that of Ahasuerus, the Wandering Jew
No story fascinated me more when I was a boy than that of Ahasuerus, the Wandering Jew
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At are antagonistic to man's spiritual progress, whose function it is to lead us into all sorts of mental,…
at are antagonistic to man's spiritual progress, whose function it is to lead us into all sorts of mental, moral, and spiritual evil, and also to bring about our path some bodily harm
Read record →Some say their attachment to a family is due to some crime perpetrated by a member of that family in the far…
Some say their attachment to a family is due to some crime perpetrated by a member of that family in the far dim past, whilst others attribute it to the fact that certain classes and races in bygone times dabbled in sorcery, thus attracting the elementals, whi
Read record →The Airlie family, whose headquarters are at Cortachy Castle, is haunted by the phantasm of a drummer that…
The Airlie family, whose headquarters are at Cortachy Castle, is haunted by the phantasm of a drummer that beats a tattoo before the death of one of the members of the clan
Read record →In addition to corpse-candles and blue lights, the Welsh, according to Mr Wirt Sykes, in his work, British…
In addition to corpse-candles and blue lights, the Welsh, according to Mr Wirt Sykes, in his work, British Goblins, pp
Read record →Indeed, the latter is far from rare, and there are instances of women having filled other women with the…
Indeed, the latter is far from rare, and there are instances of women having filled other women with the blindest infatuation for them--an infatuation surpassing that of the most doting lovers, and, without doubt, generated by undue influence, or, in other wor
Read record →I do not base this statement on any experience I have ever had, for it is a rather singular fact that, although…
I do not base this statement on any experience I have ever had, for it is a rather singular fact that, although I have seen many spontaneous phenomena in haunted houses, I have never seen anything resembling, in the slightest degree, a genuine spirit form, at
Read record →Ld scarcely make out anything owing to a blaze of light, but as soon as his eyes grew accustomed to the…
ld scarcely make out anything owing to a blaze of light, but as soon as his eyes grew accustomed to the illumination, he perceived that he was standing near a huge faggot fire, around which squatted a score or so of the most hideous hags he had ever conceived
Read record →I have, as I have previously stated in my work, The Haunted Houses of London, succeeded, on one occasion, in…
I have, as I have previously stated in my work, The Haunted Houses of London, succeeded, on one occasion, in separating at will, my immaterial from my material body
Read record →Though telepathy between two very wakeful minds is an established fact, I do not think it is generally known…
Though telepathy between two very wakeful minds is an established fact, I do not think it is generally known that it can also take place between two minds when asleep, or between one person awake and another asleep, and yet I have proved this to be the case
Read record →There is still a belief in certain parts of the Hebrides that second sight was once obtained there through a…
There is still a belief in certain parts of the Hebrides that second sight was once obtained there through a practice called "The Taigheirm." This rite, which is said to have been last performed about the middle of the seventeenth century, consisted in roastin
Read record →I am of the opinion that all this is due to animal magnetism, and to the unconscious efforts of the audience,…
I am of the opinion that all this is due to animal magnetism, and to the unconscious efforts of the audience, who are ever anxious for the ghost to come and something startling to happen
Read record →But since ghosts can and do show themselves spontaneously in haunted houses, why the necessity of musical…
But since ghosts can and do show themselves spontaneously in haunted houses, why the necessity of musical instruments, professional medium, and sitting round a table with fingers linked?
Read record →Rather than otherwise, because the custom is innate in me, and is, perhaps, with various other customs, the…
rather than otherwise, because the custom is innate in me, and is, perhaps, with various other customs, the heritage of all my race from ages past; but I cannot say it always or even often answers, for ghosts frequently manifest themselves to me in spite of it
Read record →Again according to Mr Dyer, when a spot was haunted by the spirit of a murderer or suicide who lay buried…
Again according to Mr Dyer, when a spot was haunted by the spirit of a murderer or suicide who lay buried there, a magic circle was made just over the grave, and he who was daring enough to venture there, at midnight, preferably when the elements were at their
Read record →In China the method of expelling ghosts from haunted houses has been described as follows:--An altar containing…
In China the method of expelling ghosts from haunted houses has been described as follows:--An altar containing tapers and incense sticks is erected in the spot where the manifestations are most frequent
Read record →From time to time, one still hears of a phantom ship being seen, in various parts of the world
From time to time, one still hears of a phantom ship being seen, in various parts of the world
Read record →A fisherman of the same town--the town to which the lifeboat that had gone to the rescue of the phantom ship…
A fisherman of the same town--the town to which the lifeboat that had gone to the rescue of the phantom ship belonged--told me, when I was out with him one evening in his boat, that one of the oldest inhabitants of the place had on one occasion, when the phant
Read record →I very often sound sailors as to whether they have ever come across this ominous vessel, and sometimes hear…
I very often sound sailors as to whether they have ever come across this ominous vessel, and sometimes hear very enthralling accounts of it
Read record →Never shall I forget the horror of those grins
Never shall I forget the horror of those grins
Read record →"For some seconds no one stirred; and then, as if under the influence of some hypnotic spell, one by one, each…
"For some seconds no one stirred; and then, as if under the influence of some hypnotic spell, one by one, each of the crew, with the exception of the cabin-boy, got up, and, marching in Indian file to the spot where the apparition had vanished, flung themselve
Read record →Along the coast of Brittany are many haunted spots, none more so than the "Bay of the Departed," where, in the…
Along the coast of Brittany are many haunted spots, none more so than the "Bay of the Departed," where, in the dead of night, wails and cries, presumably uttered by the phantasms of drowned sailors, are distinctly heard by the terrified peasantry on shore
Read record →In China there is a strong belief that spots in rivers, creeks, and ponds where people have been drowned are…
In China there is a strong belief that spots in rivers, creeks, and ponds where people have been drowned are haunted by devils that, concealing themselves either in the water itself or on the banks, spring out upon the unwary and drown them
Read record →T girls, I could not help being struck with this one, whilst Hans, who was several years older than I, was…
t girls, I could not help being struck with this one, whilst Hans, who was several years older than I, was simply spellbound
Read record →"To my immeasurable relief, however, this did not happen
"To my immeasurable relief, however, this did not happen
Read record →Being naturally greatly astonished and perturbed, I made careful inquiries, and, at length--for the North…
Being naturally greatly astonished and perturbed, I made careful inquiries, and, at length--for the North Country rustic is most reticent and difficult to "draw"--succeeded in extracting from three of them the reason for the general exodus
Read record →The stones of the circle opposite were ghoulish, hump-backed things that crouched and squatted in all kinds of…
The stones of the circle opposite were ghoulish, hump-backed things that crouched and squatted in all kinds of fantastic attitudes and tried to read my thoughts
Read record →I had wanted to see him; I had wanted to meet the Kirlbys; but a ghost--no!
I had wanted to see him; I had wanted to meet the Kirlbys; but a ghost--no!
Read record →"One o'clock struck, and ere the hollow-sounding vibrations had ceased, the vague form once again appeared…
"One o'clock struck, and ere the hollow-sounding vibrations had ceased, the vague form once again appeared behind the chair, and the malignant, evil eyes met mine in a diabolical stare; whilst, as before, on trying to speak or move, I found myself tongue-tied
Read record →"I did not tell Achrow what I had experienced, but expressed, instead, the greatest astonishment that anyone…
"I did not tell Achrow what I had experienced, but expressed, instead, the greatest astonishment that anyone should have thought the room was haunted
Read record →I hesitated whether to speak to the figure, or arouse the family
I hesitated whether to speak to the figure, or arouse the family
Read record →No; I do believe that, for certain purposes, and on certain and all-wise occasions, such things are, and have…
No; I do believe that, for certain purposes, and on certain and all-wise occasions, such things are, and have been permitted by the Almighty; but by no means do I believe they are suffered to appear half so frequently as our modern ghost-mongers manufacture th
Read record →Hence it is, that so many grown-up people still keep the ridiculous fears of their infancy
Hence it is, that so many grown-up people still keep the ridiculous fears of their infancy
Read record →In the country, there are generally allowed to be two sorts of ghosts;--the vulgar ghost, and the ghost of…
In the country, there are generally allowed to be two sorts of ghosts;--the vulgar ghost, and the ghost of dignity
Read record →The ghost keeps up to the character of a good old grave gentleman, who is heartily sorry to think his son will…
The ghost keeps up to the character of a good old grave gentleman, who is heartily sorry to think his son will not live upon his estate, but rambles up to London, and runs it out, perhaps, in extravagance
Read record →Ely a little town in all England, but has an old female spirit appertaining to it, who, in her high-crown hat,…
ely a little town in all England, but has an old female spirit appertaining to it, who, in her high-crown hat, nicely clean linen, and red petticoat, has been viewed by half the parish
Read record →As for the vulgar ghost, it seldom appears in its own bodily likeness, unless it be with a throat cut from ear…
As for the vulgar ghost, it seldom appears in its own bodily likeness, unless it be with a throat cut from ear to ear, or a winding-sheet; but humbly contents itself with the body of a white horse, that gallops over the meadows without legs, and grazes without
Read record →Were I a father, I should take particular care to preserve my children from those little horrors of…
Were I a father, I should take particular care to preserve my children from those little horrors of imagination, which they are apt to contract when they are young, and are not able to shake off when they are in years
Read record →L in a flame; he saw many crosses, and inscriptions enjoining silence and a passive acquiescence in whatever…
l in a flame; he saw many crosses, and inscriptions enjoining silence and a passive acquiescence in whatever should happen; he saw also, in the middle of the room, something of a human appearance, very tall, and very luminous
Read record →He therefore told the young gentleman, that he was very glad to see him, and that he was very welcome to him:…
He therefore told the young gentleman, that he was very glad to see him, and that he was very welcome to him: "But," said he, "I know not how I shall do for a lodging for you; for my cousin's marriage has not left a room free, save one, and that is haunted; bu
Read record →Ns possessed of no ordinary degree of courage; yet such was the bravery and resolution of the Reverend Doctor,…
ns possessed of no ordinary degree of courage; yet such was the bravery and resolution of the Reverend Doctor, that he even ventured to accost the nocturnal disturber of their repose: when, on lifting up the mort-cloth, to his inexpressible surprise, he discov
Read record →Cornutus, who was a good sort of a man, yet loth to part with his money, told Brabantius that he would advise…
Cornutus, who was a good sort of a man, yet loth to part with his money, told Brabantius that he would advise upon it; and desired he would meet him in the same place the next day
Read record →On searching the criminals, two cords, a razor, and a pistol, were found in St
On searching the criminals, two cords, a razor, and a pistol, were found in St
Read record →The same tone of voice, to describe several particulars relative to his family, and in what manner many things…
the same tone of voice, to describe several particulars relative to his family, and in what manner many things were placed in the drawers belonging to his deceased wife, which none but himself and the departed knew of
Read record →Sist from his melancholy intentions of remaining a widower, and prevail on him to marry her--for although he…
sist from his melancholy intentions of remaining a widower, and prevail on him to marry her--for although he refused her request personally, yet she imagined the scheme must be successful, when played off under the appearance of a spirit of his deceased wife;
Read record →A gentlewoman in that parish, having lain for some days in a trance, was at length laid out and buried for…
A gentlewoman in that parish, having lain for some days in a trance, was at length laid out and buried for dead, with a gold ring on her finger
Read record →But while the Abbe was pointing to the house from which the voice had appeared to him to proceed, his surprise…
But while the Abbe was pointing to the house from which the voice had appeared to him to proceed, his surprise was augmented on hearing himself answered, "It was not from that quarter," apparently in the same kind of voice as before, but which now seemed to is
Read record →Gille, who wished to carry on the deception still farther, dissuaded them from taking this step; telling them,…
Gille, who wished to carry on the deception still farther, dissuaded them from taking this step; telling them, that they will be treated by their absent brethren as a set of fools and visionaries
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