Here’s another interesting photo that could be an illusion or something more. The story behind the pic, taken in Arton, MN, is that the ghostly figure above is that of a groundskeeper killed by a drunk driver a year before. What do you think?
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A domovoi or domovoy is a spirit in Slavic folklore dedicated to keeping peace and order in a household. Every home traditionally has a domovoi which may help out with chores or protect family members.
Descriptions vary, but the standard domovoi is a small, masculine creature covered in hair and sporting a beard. Domovye (plural of domovoi) might also take on the appearance of cat or dog or even the homeowner himself.
Though often friendly, a domovoi is not something to anger. When displeased, domovye behave much like poltergeists, rattling objects, banging on walls, and leaving muddy footprints in the home. Poor housekeeping and profane language draw the ire of these household spirits (well, my family is screwed) said to live under stoves or thresholds.
Dancing with the Stars’ Karina Smirnoff believes she was once attacked by a domovoi. The Ukraine-born dancer shared her creepy experience on a 2010 episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories. Sightings of domovye continue today with some Russians and Ukrainians claiming to have caught the creatures on tape.
See also: “Shubin: The Ghost of Ukraine’s Mines“
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Perched on a hill in Louisville, KY, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium is known for its history of illness, death, and of course, ghosts. The photo above, taken in 2006, reportedly shows the wandering spirit of Mary Lee, a former patient at the facility. What do you think of the startling image?
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“To start off, my friend Amanda and I always have weird things happening around us whether we are together or not; more so when we’re together. We do try to find logical reasons for the things that happen, but we don’t always succeed. The latest incident was yesterday afternoon, and I’m sharing this to get other opinions on what happened in hopes that someone can find something we didn’t.
Does this photo, taken at Fort Harker near Stevenson, AL, show a ghostly head floating up from the ground? Or is it merely a trick of shadow and light?
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“I was shore fishing on the beach in Orange Beach City , AL near the State Park Pier the first week of August 2013. I started early in the morning, and it was about 10 a.m. when I landed a small sting ray. Being from Michigan, I was unfamiliar with the little guy – about 10-12″ diameter – and was concerned about being stung. He was hooked pretty good, and I thought ‘If I can’t easily dislodge it, I’ll rip it out.’
As this was unfolding, out of the corner of my eye I noticed people strolling by on the sand. I was standing in the swash. A family of five stopped: a mother, a father, a daughter about 12-15, another girl about 5-6, and a much younger boy near the sand. I remember the mother and older daughter were smiling. The father, who was very tall and thin, came very close and bent over my right shoulder as I tried to unhook the ray. I thought, ‘I can’t rip this out in front of others. It might freak them out.’ So I put very careful effort into it and succeeded. Just as I released the fish and turned to speak to the man, I found I was totally alone on the beach. There was NO ONE anywhere near me. Not for at least a 1/4 mile.
I wasn’t shocked or frightened, but actually chuckled. Later, I felt it was a message to be mindful that I am an ethical fisherman and respect the animals. As time has passed, I find it harder to believe it really was real and it is beginning to feel disturbing to me.”
See also “Real Anglers Share Fishing Ghost Stories“
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“On May 3rd, 2003, I was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Scottsboro, AL at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon taking photos.
The sky was a dark grey and I could hear thunder rumbling not too far away. I knew it was time to wrap it up. I started to make my way back to my car when I noticed a grave I had never seen before.
It looked like a concrete slab with four-inch walls all the way around, and inside there was approximately three inches of water which reflected the name and date of the individual buried there. It was very unusual, so I took one last picture and just made it to my car in time when the skies opened up.
Later that evening, I downloaded my pictures to my computer. As I studied the unusual “water grave,” I noticed something very bright in the background of the photo. I blew up the photo and to my amazement, there was a small child (a girl I believe) looking back at me.
