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Questions 3: Ghosts and Hauntings

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming to the end of the ghost month, I think I’ll open the floor to people.  If you don’t believe in ghosts then don’t feel obligated to answer or give a long comment about why they don’t exist.  I’ve walked … Continue reading →

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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: Ghost Animals

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Another one that is self-explanatory, which makes one wonder if the people who hunt ghosts aren’t that original.  Anyway, this can be broken down into two categories: Ghost of Deceased Animals It’s the spirit of an animal that died such … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Ectoplasm

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, this isn’t a type of ghost, but it is connected to them.  We think of ectoplasm as ooze left behind when a ghost interacts with the physical world.  It’s almost like mucus with it being clear or white-hued.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Funnel Ghost and Ghost Orb

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re going to look at two similar ghosts.  Both of them don’t have a humanoid form and are known for being composed of light. The above is a Funnel Ghost, which is seen as a swirling funnel of light.  One … 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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Ghost Month: Doppelganger

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve used a fantasy version of this in my stories.  For fantasy, these tend to be shapeshifters who copy a person and try to replace them.  At the very least, they take the form while occasionally copying all memories as … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Shrieking Skull of Necrotalis Plains

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A creepy tale that I can’t remember the inspiration for.  Given the time period, it could have been a nightmare.) An open plain Never crossed by man Home to ghosts And every form of ghoul Slavering for flesh   One … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Banshees, Wraiths, and Revenants

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Time for a triple because these three are all ghosts that I feel are similar.  Can’t put my finger on why I feel that way, but I’m going with it in order to include more types of ghosts this month. … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: The Ladies

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I started from THIS SITE and went hunting from there. First, the lady ghosts all get their colors from the dresses that they wear: White Ladies These are the most common type of lady ghosts.  They are typically associated with women … Continue reading →

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