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Ghost Month: The Poltergeist

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This could be the most famous type of ghost because of the movie.  At least it’s a name that people recognize.  So, what is a poltergeist in terms of folklore? With the name originating in Germany, poltergeists are spirits found … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Apparitions

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a weird one because it feels like apparitions is nothing more than another word for ghosts.  Yet, there is a difference that turns up on occasion.  So, what is an apparition and why is it really different than … Continue reading →

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Ghosts Month: Demonic Entities

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I can hear the arguments already and I agree.  Demonic entities aren’t really the same thing as ghosts, but they get connected at times.  This could be why certain ghost categories get moved to demons depending on your definition.  So, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Shadow People

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

These are pretty self-explanatory.  A shadow person is a type of ghost that is nothing more than a dark silhouette or blob.  They are typically seen through peripheral vision, but people have claimed to spot them from a distance.  They … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Orphan’s Shadow

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“I still don’t see why you’re needed on this job,” Kia Pulzer says, the guard captain easily matching Ichabod’s long strides. Not wanting to be disturbed, the bald half-elf waves for her men to hang back with the slow-moving wagons. … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Phantom Archer

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

After a long journey down a road that he is sure had more bumps than a wart-covered toad, Ichabod Brooks is happy to pull himself out of the carriage. The dark-skinned man pauses in the doorway to enjoy the warm … Continue reading →

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