Things That Go Bump in the Dark

The Setting: A Haunted Basement

In a dimly lit basement in Scarborough, Ontario, a group of about 20 mediumship students gathered to probe the unknown. The session was equipped with various ghost-detecting gadgets including Angela's Ghost Radar app, Alice's KII Meter for electromagnetic fields, and digital recorders and cameras. The group, led by a seasoned medium, aimed to communicate with spirits and capture paranormal activity on film. Fritz, a filmmaker from the National Film and TV School in England, documented the eerie exploration for a documentary.

The Investigation Begins

The session started with a prayer for protection and guidance. As the students settled into the darkness, Angela activated her Ghost Radar app, which soon signaled the presence of a spirit. The group's anticipation grew as Alice's KII Meter lit up, indicating fluctuations in electromagnetic fields, a common sign of paranormal presence.

Key Events of the Night:

• Initial Contact: A yellow bead of light appeared on the Ghost Radar, and Alice's KII Meter responded with changing lights.
• Physical Sensations: Participants reported feeling unusual sensations, such as a prickly feeling on the neck and a general sense of unease.
• Visual Anomalies: Mists and orbs were seen, with some captured in photographs as jagged yellow lines and small white orbs dancing near the ceiling.
• Auditory Attempts: Despite using a spirit box to facilitate communication, direct verbal responses were elusive.

Paranormal Phenomena Captured

Throughout the night, various devices captured unexplained phenomena:

• Photographic Evidence: Brenda's photographs showed unusual squiggles, interpreted as spirit energy. Other students captured images of orbs.
• Physical Reactions: Some participants felt sudden illnesses, a common occurrence reported in haunted locations which some believe could be a reaction to spiritual energy.
• Mysterious Mist: A mist was seen moving across participants' faces, a phenomenon often associated with spirit manifestations.

Reflections and Conclusions

As the session concluded with a closing prayer, the group felt a shift in the atmosphere, suggesting that the spirit presence had diminished. The students expressed a positive response to the experience, eager to explore further.

Participant Feedback:

• The majority found the session enlightening and expressed interest in future ghost-hunting expeditions.
• The experience provided valuable practical exposure for the students, many of whom were documenting paranormal phenomena for the first time.

The Science and Skepticism of Ghost Hunting

While ghost hunting is often viewed with skepticism, it intersects with various scientific fields including physics (electromagnetic fields) and psychology (perception of unexplained phenomena). Critics argue that many experiences can be attributed to psychological effects like pareidolia (seeing patterns in random data) or the ideomotor effect (subconscious movement, e.g., during ouija board sessions). However, for enthusiasts and researchers in the paranormal field, these explorations provide invaluable insights into the unknown.

Exploring Further:

• Understanding Electromagnetic Fields and Ghost Hunting
• Psychological Perspectives on Paranormal Experiences

This chilling exploration in Scarborough not only provided a hands-on experience for budding mediums but also contributed to the ongoing debate between science and the supernatural. Whether believer or skeptic, the phenomena of "things that go bump in the dark" continues to fascinate and terrify in equal measure.