paraᐧholic
noun
: An individual who obsessively seeks out anomalous and unexplained phenomena, resulting in them no longer being considered normal ⎯ but instead, paranormal. Often unfit for social settings, likely listens to broken radios and prone to bringing up Bigfoot at parties.
See also: ghosts, cryptozoology, weirdo, high strangness, aliens
Video Recently my friends Adam and Ella granted me permission to shoot some video footage of The Candlelight House for an unrelated project I’m working on. I wanted some scenes featuring my Afterlight Edition GEOBOX. Almost immediately upon turning on, it became very chatty. Adam happened to be on the property camping with friends, and […]
On location with The Search: Existence Unknown, myself and James Clarida had an opportunity to go off to the Potter’s Field Cemetery behind the Floyd County Asylum for a quick ITC experiment with devices he makes (Research Investigators of Paranormal), and my GEOBOX. Did we make contact with whomever is buried in the Potter’s Field? […]
Video As I sit here upon finishing this video, I’m still shaking my head trying to make sense of all the different thoughts and feelings I have about it. So I’ll just stream it all out here. • First off, of all my trips to Waverly, this was the most intense. I’ve always walked away […]
I recently received my GEOBOX from spirit box builder, George Brown. First off, I gotta say, George is one heck of a nice guy. Secondly, his product is extremely attractive. The current run/style he’s making is called the Afterlight Edition inspired by Britain’s own Anthony Mark of Afterlight Paranormal (another great guy). My box is […]
Reports of Activity Click here to read about our previous investigation. Our Investigation 04/23/2016 Investigators: Evel Ogilville, Mike Culwell, Gene Caswell, Bobby Rice We conducted multiple ITC experiments ranging from traditional EVP work, spirit boxes, ITC apps, & video ITC. Video Summary Notes • We began our investigation in the same area where on our previous […]
REPORTS OF ACTIVITY • Although the location has been vacant since the late 1940s, a recent visitor to the property reported a closet door shutting on its own accord. OUR INVESTIGATION April 10th, 2016 Activity: • Bangs, footsteps, the sound of dragging, and doors moving. VIDEO HISTORICAL NOTES • Obituary references: Matthew Pfeiffer, pulmonary […]
Reported Anomalous Activity: Owner Adam Eichhorn wrote in to the paranormal podcast Kinda Makes You Think. We share his story on Episode #4. Our Investigation: March 17, 2016 Activity: • Shadow people • Footsteps & knocking • Disembodied voices • ITC responses, including EVPs & spirit box replies Video: Media www.indychannel.com (Circa 1868 Greek Revival/Italianate […]
So you may have noticed on social media that I’ve been asked to be a co-host of the paranormal-based podcast “Kinda Makes You Think” by my friend and cohort, comedian Jeff Bodart. So far, we’ve been a red hot mess, but in a good way. Through the glitches, the million “uhhs,” the incessant use of […]
HAWPATCH LIBERTY CEMETERY More commonly referred to as Liberty Cemetery; also Old Liberty Cemetery or Liberty Cemetery (in the Hawpatch), referring to the area it lies in, north of Columbus, between the Flat Rock River and Hawcreek, commonly called the Haw Patch. 500 North and 100 East, near Clifford Bartholomew County, Indiana Reports of Haunted […]
Historic Timeline • Three-story, 3,700-square-foot Victorian home built between 1894 and 1897 (*discrepancy noted; 1894 most often cited.) Original owners Dr. George and Sarah White. (*Discrepancy noted; Whites often omitted from histories as original owners.) • Purchased between 1899 and 1901 (*discrepancy noted; 1899 most often cited) by Dr. John and Jessie Gibbons. • Doctor […]
JD Phillips is a writer of dark fiction as well as the creator/owner of BonesnStitches. She is both self-published and published through presses such as WTF Books and Angelic Knight Press. This is the first time she’s worked on a novel with a ghost. Evel: JD, what can you tell us about yourself? JD: […]
History* Few early records can be found that detail the beginnings of the community poorhouse. But almost since its inception, the county, through its residents, had set aside money to be used to help the indigent. The farm began in 1838 as a lone log cabin. In 1875, a bigger structure was constructed with additions […]
Congratulations! You’ve decided to investigate Waverly Hills Sanatorium. This is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate one of the most iconic haunted locations in North America. Everything you’ll need to know — recommended gear, how many Red Bulls to pack, the power outlet and restroom locations, and where all the spirits hangout (their names, […]
Sedamsville Rectory, as it is now known, was, in fact, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rectory. It was the residence of the many pastors who served that parish for over 100 years. Those priests have ranged from Fr. Donald MacLeod, a world-renowned author, to Fr. John Berning, an admitted child molester. Between these two extremes […]
On Halloween I attended a séance along with Evel Ogilville. The séance was the main event for Troy Taylor’s Spookapalooza, held in the old and reported-to-be-haunted Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur, Illinois. The séance was conducted by April Slaughter, a well known and respected medium. Myself and the PARAHOLICS motley crew were invited by her to […]