Greetings, darklings, We have strayed, ever so slightly, from the familiar shadows of nursery rhymes and fairy tales to venture into a realm of ghostly tales. This spectral journey into the world’s oldest ghost stories was the very tale you chose in our Halloween poll, and I trust you shall find it both enchanting and chilling. Tell me, have you ever encountered a ghostly spectre of your own? Yours, in darkness and discovery, L x
Mmmm yes.. I haven't counted.. Some good, some annoying experiences 🙄. All up its a fascinating topic worthy of expansion.. You are The One to do it we'd all agree *counts hands** Oh yes, motion carried 👏 👌
Yes. An elderly man who died in an auto accident near his house, the house that my ex and I just bought. He made his presence known to me by slamming doors shut and immediately opening them again. For some reason he didn't frighten me. I was up a ladder, painting, when this happened, and I quipped: "Do something useful if you plan on sticking around." He did. He protected me by scaring my abusive ex and his interfering cousin by locking them into a bathroom, at different times. In both cases I wasn't home when these incidents happened, and responded to their terrified yells to let them out when I returned. I easily opened the door to find each of them ashen. They were locked in for hours. They said that every time they turned the doorknob to open the door, someone would turn it in the opposite direction. Both thought I was responsible. My grocery shopping bags proved I was not. The cousin stopped "dropping in" to check on me. When I separated from my ex, the old man appeared for a moment, gazing at me through the kitchen window. I thanked him for scaring two people who posed a danger to me.
What an incredible story! It sounds like the old man took his role as protector quite seriously, especially in those moments when you needed it most. The way he kept your ex and his cousin at bay is both eerie and oddly reassuring-it’s as if he was making sure you knew he was on your side. Thank you so much for sharing such a powerful experience! 🖤
Beautifully crafted as usual ! Being a non believer and totally accepting that death is natural, terminal process , with neither longing nor need for the concept of an after life, totally frees you from such deluded, anxiety inducing tales. There is so much peace of mind to be gained by just accepting such a natural process, like all other living things around us.
@@IRSA1 Agreed! In fact I find the notion of non-existence rather restful. If nothing else one will be beyond all pain, all trouble, and all strife, which are the hallmarks of our earthly lives. I think it was for this reason that religions felt obliged to concoct such fairy-tales as heaven and hell in order to both frighten and simultaneously cajole the gullible into believing their nonsense! In about 40 minutes it will be Hallowe'en here in the Wonderful Land of Oz... I hope you have a wonderful day! Best wishes from Down Unda!
In 2004, I graduated from college, and our class attended graduation ceremonies in the Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Dome. We donned our robes behind the stage and prepared to troop out to receive our diplomas. None of my family (I thought) was attending this event. As we walked in a line before the instructors. I happened to look upward to my right to the seats. I saw my mother standing there, in a pose that I had photographed many years ago. What was a shock was the realization that my mother had passed away a few years before, so logically, she could not be standing there! Yet there was not a doubt in my mind that she stood in the balconies above me. Believe in ghosts & spirits? Oh yes, I do.
What an extraordinary and moving experience! Seeing your mother watching over you at such an important moment sounds like a powerful, protective presence. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful encounter! 🖤
Did anyone else find it hilarious that Athenadorus basically told the ghost to chill out and that he was on his way but needed to finish what he was doing first and the ghost not having it AT ALL, got impatient and basically said "Now! I won't ask again!" I love this channel! Always such rich and amazing content!😊 💙❤💜
Yes! Athenadorus definitely had an amusingly bold approach to dealing with that ghost-taking his time while the spirit practically stamped its spectral foot! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel and the stories we uncover here. Thank you for the kind words! 😊🖤
And the man just sighed at the ghost's impatience. How phlegmatic is that, man. "Alright, alright. I will indulge you if only for you to let me work in peace afterwards." And the ghost didn't even introduce himself by name. The nerve.
I have a bit of a ghost story myself. It doesn’t involve me but my first wife. One night I was having a really hard time breathing and she had to take me to the emergency room (severe asthma attack), anyway on the way there she said she had a dream about my aunt. This aunt had died two years before I met my wife. She described her perfectly even right down to her physical stature and the apron she always wore. There’s absolutely no way she could’ve known those things unless she actually met her personally. Another instance was the night my mom died. She popped up out of bed about 1:30 and told me mom‘s dead. She said she got a cold shiver and she knew she was gone. A few minutes later, my sister called me and told me that she had passed. I think she was very sensitive to the world around her and could pick up on things that most people could not.
Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like your wife had a remarkable sensitivity to the world beyond-a gift that few possess. Moments like these, when the line between the living and the departed seems to blur, remind us of the mysteries we may never fully grasp. I truly appreciate you sharing this story with us 🖤:) And thank you for watching!
@@The-Resurrectionists you are very welcome. I still get shivers when I think about it. I mean, I will tell you there is absolutely no way she could’ve described her to me the way she did without actually knowing her.
Many years ago (1950's), our next door neibour had an experience one night. Her son kept waking up and screaming about something at the bottom of his bed. One night, she had got so fed up with this that she went into the bedroom, opened the window, and shouted at whatever it was to leave. She swore that something moved, and from that night on, her son slept alright. The estate, Mincherry Farm, Oxford, was built on an old Priory, and there were other rumours of ghost sightings. Thank you for another interesting video. Samhein blessings.
I have to say that I love these uploads and the images that accompany them. I am also impressed by the amount of research that must go into each video. The reading is also perfect for the the content.
There was an old ghost story passed down through my family, dating to the days of the Civil War. My third great grandmother (who I’ll refer to as grandmother for simplicity’s sake) had two older brothers who enlisted to fight the Confederates. Because they were marching and fighting, it wasn’t unusual for letters to take weeks or even months to reach the people back home. By the time the story takes place, their parents and sister (who was 15) hadn’t gotten word for at least three months. One night, there was a fierce summer storm. The kind that results in shingles being ripped off the roof and tree limbs being torn off. As my grandmother tried to sleep, she listened to the sounds of the storm. She was just about to doze off when she heard one of her brothers whispering her name. Thinking it was her imagination running wild, she tried to ignore it. Then the covers were yanked off her (something her brothers used to do whenever she slept in). She sat up and as the lightning flashed, she saw her brothers standing before her, dressed in their Union blue uniforms and covered in wounds. She screamed. Her parents ran in, carrying a lit candle and wondering what happened. The brothers had vanished. As Grandmother tried to explain why she screamed, there was a loud crash of thunder and a resounding crash from the parents’ room. There was a large dead tree outside the parents’ bedroom. Lightning had struck one of the limbs and it had fallen onto the roof, causing it to collapse. The branch and roof had landed right on the spot where their bed was. The bed was completely destroyed. If they hadn’t woken up, they most likely would’ve been killed. Sadly, some weeks later, the family did receive word that both brothers had been killed in the line of duty two months before. Grandmother and her parents believed (as do I and most of my family) that the brothers had returned to save their parents.
What an incredible family story! The timing, the storm, and your grandmother’s vision of her brothers-so deeply moving, especially with their presence saving your great-great-great grandparents. Thank you for sharing such a powerful tale with us all. 🖤
I was a kid when I saw my first ghost story on TV. Excited, I went to my father with questions and he sat me down. He said, very quietly and firmly, there is no such thing as a ghost or goblin. He also explained why humans enjoy making up these stories (means of control) and that I would be smart to understand this. Bottomline, he did such a great job that I never had an interest in ghosts after that talk. As an adult, I sometimes think about all the fun I missed by being so grounded. Halloween is just another day for me.
A friend of mine had encounter long time ago. Paul was working late at Dairy Queen, and they were closing up for the night. He had just gotten himself a milkshake, when someone at the window got his attentions. He saw a man with busy eyebrows and told the man that they were close. The man beacon Paul to follow him, but Paul refuse. Then the man turn away and start walking upward in the night sky. They found Paul standing with his cup crush in hands.
What a spine-chilling story! The image of Paul standing there, milkshake cup crushed, is so vivid-no wonder it left a lasting impression. Thank you for sharing that remarkable encounter! 🖤
Athenodorus’ story is unforgettable, isn’t it? I loved bringing these early ghost tales back into the light-it’s amazing how they stay with us through the years. Thank you for watching! 🖤
That was an absolutely brilliant presentation. Thank you for sharing. You research this very thoroughly and did an outstanding job. I take it. This is a little Halloween present to all of your humble subscribers and fellow Darklings?
Thank you so much, James! Yes, consider this a little 'Spooky Season' treat for all my darklings. So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the lovely words! 🖤
I recommend watching ALL of the previous works...you'll be hooked! As I am. Great presentations very well researched and "L" has such a lovely warming voice and tells the stories impeccably! I have recommended this channel to many and will continue to do so. Thank you Darkling 😊❤
@@paulchambers3142 Thank you so much for the kind words, Paul! It means the world that you’re sharing my videos with others. Your support is really appreciated! 🖤:)
My first encounter with a ghost was as a three year old girl. I heard someone call my name, going into the living room I saw a woman I was so scared I ran back to bed and I wouldn’t leave my bedroom until morning. When I told my dad and described what I saw I was told that it was my biological mother I’ve been a believer ever since it happened .
That’s such a poignant first encounter with the spirit world, especially at such a young age. It must have been both comforting and mysterious to learn that the woman you saw was your mother. Thank you for sharing your story with us-it’s truly touching. 🖤
The story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu could also be cited as the first story to contain reference to a Bigfoot or Sasquatch - a hairy anthropoid - as Enkidu is described as a wild man who lives out on the steppe, part man, part beast, covered in hair and stronger than any human. He lives with the wild animals, drinking alongside them from water holes and streams, until in desperation to stop the inconvenience he is causing trappers a temple prostitute is sent from the city to seduce him, after which he is shunned by his former friends, the wild animals. Forced to live among civilized people he is given the job of looking after sheep, protecting them from wolves and lions, a task that his great strength, being part animal himself, make him well suited. Later he goes on to encounter the King, Gilgamesh, and after their initial combative hostility they become friends setting off on adventures. Enkidu's name would appear to mean the creation of Enki, the Sumerian god of freshwater, who presided over the Abzu, a supposed subterranean aquifer from which wells, springs and rivers emanated. It's interesting how, like ghosts, similar characters have appeared in cultures and legends down throughout the ages.
How intriguing! Enkidu as the ancient precursor to the wild, otherworldly figures we see across cultures…That's a great observation! Thank you for sharing 🖤 :)
@Anonymous-km5pj I've looked into this and so far I can find no definitive evidence to corroborate this, and there's lots of fake news around about it. One question is how would you know the tomb of some important mesopotamian ruler was that of Gilga (mesh simply means hero)? It would have to bear some kind of inscription to make it conclusive. Also there's the fact of Gilga himself. Was the tale based on a real Gilga, king of Uruk (in modern day Iraq)? The evidence is contrary as while a Gilga appears in a list of kings dating to perhaps 1000 years before the Epic began being written down indicating he did exist on the other hand his rule was said to have lasted an implausible long time, hundreds of years, so is the whole list, including Gilga, fabricated, or was he a real historical ruler whose reign became heavily fictionalised but with a kernel of reality?
@@KeithPrince-cp3me wow... I can't compete ! I'm not worthy 🙏! Just a tidbit from my they'reuptonogood mental file folder which could do w a spring cleaning cough cough... shout out to those duped vets tho aaaaand it's Hallows eve 🎃🎃🎃 ! Hava good one.... 🍂👻🍂
“Ghost stories are more than just stories…”. What a great statement. Great video. Just fascinating how so many cultures have been (and some still) believe in ghost and share these “stories”. I remember we use to go camping when I was little child. My friends and I would tell stories that would really scare you. It was great fun. Thank you for another dark video full of great information. Have a great weekend. 👻
Thank you, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! That sounds like great fun - nothing like a ghost story around a campfire to stir the imagination! :) Indeed, it’s fascinating how ghostly tales are shared across cultures-an enduring thread in the fabric of human history. Thank you, and may your weekend be suitably spooky! 🖤
When I was young, about 10 or so, my Great grandad died. About 5 or 6 months later, I was in town . It was a Saturday so the street was quite crowded. I was just outside of the cinema when I heard my name being called. I turned around, thinking it might be a friend of mine, but didn't see anyone I recognised; what I did see was an old man on an old pushbike, and, as I turned back to the original direction, I thought, " That was Grandad!". I turned back again, but the cyclist had vanished without a trace.
Hmmm in all honesty I hadn't heard of any of the people you spoke about but you have absolutely piqued my interest in this type of thing - well done!!! A New Zealand darkling
Great video. Loved your original take on this subject Refreshing and interesting. I just typed up a long family ghost tale from my grandad but its sadly not got shown. im in bed with pneumonia right now so can't find the strength to write it all again. Maybe I will when I feel better. This is a great channel.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! And thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry to hear you’re unwell-please take care and rest. I’d love to hear your grandad’s ghost story when you’re feeling better. Wishing you a swift recovery! 🖤
I used to be a janitor for the school district I used to work for. The school I worked in might have been haunted. Classic symptoms, lights, weird noises, and a possible sighting. So, we called him Bill. But, I say, old building (by American standards), faulty plumbing and electrical, and I worked there late at night.
Yeah most ghost sightings can be explained. Most apparitions or ghost sightings happened in the damp buildings . Or in the forest area in night . These are mainly refraction of light, when light coming from different direction get scattered by moisture in the damp air which creates an illusion of ghost.
I worked in a hospital back in the 80's and one day I was taking stock of what was in Operating Room 3 and what it needed in case there was an emergency during the night. As I busied myself with the list, I became aware that I was being watched. So I turned my head and a middle-aged woman with grey and blonde hair and blue gray eyes was standing by the door and where the code blue alarm was located. The woman said, "can you help me?" I turned towards the figure and said, "Excuse me?" No sooner were the words out of my mouth the figure vanished. Some weeks later I was hanging out with the OR Nurses and one of them started telling the tale of the Code Blue light and alarm started going off in OR-3 at 3: am. I shared my encounter, and most didn't believe me, but that changed when I described the woman I saw. The nurses got uneasy and changed the subject. No idea if my description told them who the ghost was, or if they had seen the same spirit. This was the first ghost I've seen. but it wasn't the last. Thanks for reading my Novella.
My encounters with ghosts are too numorous to tell.... beginning at a young age and continuing to the present (I'm now 61). Poltergeists and spirits alike, some simply shades others speaking and one who physically moved me to get her point made ..... complete honesty.
True story. I stayed one summer as a kid at a haunted campground. I got to know the son of the owners, and he swore the place was under a curse, being built on top of a Native American graveyard. I didn't believe him at first, I've seen that movie before, but during a hike in the woods I came across a chain link fence which I used to haul myself up a steep incline. I got to the top, looked around, saw nothing or nobody, and started walking back. There, on top of the fence, was an animal skull, maybe a rabbit. Noone was around, and I had touched every inch of the fencetop on the way up so couldn't have missed it. Never solved that mystery. The rest of the summer was fine, but you can bet I didn't go back in those woods.
I was just a kid when this happened. No older than 5. I was upstairs using the bathroom but the bulb was out so I left the door open. While I was finishing up, a deep and eerie male voice called my name. I turned around and found no one there and when I told my mom she told me to stop making up stories. Jumping ahead to 2010, when I was in college. My class was in the main hall but we weren't alone. We were seeing flashes of light on the stage at the top of the hall and horrifying spectres walk to the centre of the stage and vanish. One student was floored upon entry by a force he couldn't explain. He just felt weak and then collapsed. We used the hall many times before but that day must have been the anniversary of a death to make ghosts haunt us
Great video. I don't believe in ghosts but everyone loves a good ghost story. I think ghosts are not horrific but tell us the story of human vulnerability and sufferings. Ghosts are actually victims and came to us seek justice. most ghost sightings can be explained. Most apparitions or ghost sightings happened in the damp buildings . Or in the forest area in night . These are mainly refraction of light, when light coming from different direction get scattered by moisture in the damp air which creates an illusion of ghost.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s so interesting to think of ghosts not as terrifying entities but as reflections of human vulnerability and longing. I agree that many ghost stories reveal tales of past suffering, whether real or imagined. The science behind ghostly illusions is fascinating as well-thanks for adding this thoughtful insight! 🖤
One nursery rhyme that always makes me think of ghosts is: As I was going down the stair, I met a man who wasn't there. He wasn't there again today, I wish, I wish he'd stay/go away. If you ever find out where that came from (other than my ghoulish playground friends) I'd love to know!
That’s a wonderfully eerie rhyme! It actually comes from a poem called 'Antigonish' by Hughes Mearns. Originally written as part of a play, it has certainly taken on a ghostly charm over time, hasn’t it? Perfect for that ‘man who wasn’t there’ feeling! 🖤
I can't say I have ever experienced any supernatural happenings though I have met people who say they have seen ghosts and I have no reason to doubt them. I guess I am simply insensitive to such things. But I have learned a lot from this, and your other videos so thank you!
It’s very fitting at this time of year to give some thought of the possibilities of an afterlife and how on occasion the veil between them may be lifted. The Roman ghost story or the oldest ghost story still survives and thrives in movies.
Hello Lady Darkling. Yes. I have several ghostly encounters. One of them was in the Black Hills of Custer, South Dakota, USA. My roommate and I had a dresser move across her bedroom, while she and I were sitting in the living room. That was over 36 years ago. 😊
I grew up in two haunted houses. The first one everyone agreed that unexplained things happened even the former owers agreed it was haunted. However, the second house is the one that only my mother and I had experiences in and we had to be careful not to talk about it in front of my father cause it was his family house. Dad's grandparents built it and it was in the family for a little over ninty years, so we're talking about family members that were paying us a visit from time to time. My dad wouldn't have been open to that at all if you know what I mean.
Growing up in haunted houses must have been both thrilling and a little unsettling! It sounds like family members from your past found a way to stay connected-how wonderful, yet complex, especially in a family home. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
Wonderful. And yes. I do have a tale of a sort-of encounter with the spectral realm. Both of my siblings passed away a few years ago. My brother in 2019, and my sister in 2020. They were both cremated and I have their ashes in very nice urns. The thing is in life, they both smoked, and every once in a while I get the distinct smell of cigarette smoke in my apartment. And none of my immediate neighbors smoke, so it isn't drifting in through cracks on outside doors. And, it's not throughout the apartment, but usually only in the room I'm in. Another encounter I've had doesn't involve me directly, but rather the dogs in my life. My boon companion pug passed in 2021 and I have his ashes here as well. I started fostering for a local pug rescue in 2022, and quite literally at least one of the pugs I've kept will at least once or twice stare at the little "shrine" I've made for him. And it's never barking, but an intense stare at his ashes. I even had one quite recently suddenly stand up in the bed and he started barking at the open door to the bedroom, but wouldn't go chase off whatever he was barking at. Another time, my now fosterfailed pug, was sitting over by my sibling's ashes and suddenly snapped her head in the direction of the urns, her whole body tensed, and she started intensely staring at them. After a couple of minutes of this she suddenly relaxed, and came over to my recliner wanting up in my lap. She's never exhibited that behavior since, nor has she ever paid the slightest attention to my last pugs ashes.
That’s a deeply moving story. The subtle signs from your siblings and your beloved pug make it seem as though their presence is still with you, offering little reminders of the bond you share. The way animals react to these moments can feel like they’re sensing something beyond our own perception. Thank you for sharing such a personal and poignant encounter. 🖤
I haven't felt any ghostly presence so far. But if ever I am to be graced with this kind of opportunity, I would very much desire to speak with those of my grandparents who passed away, or with a more remote ancestor, or both. Or even to have a conversation with a fallen soldier, who would guide my to his earthly remains in a quest to have him get a properly, fully marked and named headstone over his bones, with a proper military burial.
My drakness, These ghost stories are very well done. I love Irish stories about Banshees and other Irish ghost stories. Then there's American ghost stories. The Appalachian mountains are full of old ghost stories. How about the tell of Three men in a tub, or Jack be nimble. Little boy blue. Anyway, my darkness, have a great Sawhan night. I know I spelled that wrong, sorry.
Thank you, dear darkling! Banshees and Appalachian ghost stories certainly make for haunting tales! And as for ‘Three Men in a Tub’, 'Little Boy Blue' or ‘Jack be Nimble,’ they're on my list! :) Hope you had a wonderfully eerie Samhain night as well, and no worries on the spelling-it’s the spirit that counts! 🖤
Loved this episode, watched while carving Halloween pumpkins 🎃 I have had several ghost experiences from shadow people to a ghost dog. Have a spooky Samhain all fellow Darklings 👻🎃🧟♂️
I've had many enounters, from shapeless masses to partial apparitions to full color. I spent quite a few years in a very haunted town in Colorado. Some of the apparitions were so lifelike, I thought they were living people, until they did thongs like vanishing or going through a door without opening it. I've been spoken to, and even touched a few times.
Jewish culture has some very old ghost stories as well. The Hebrew Bible describes a kind of seance where the spirit of a dead prophet is brought back so the king can ask for his advice (he wasn't pleased at all about being summoned). The Talmud also has ghost stories. The original story that Corpse Bride is based on is an old Yiddish folktale.
What a lovely haunting. Exquisite as usual. As it happens I do have a ghost tale, but it's quite long. In the early 1980's I lived in a haunted mansion in the Leeds section of Northampton, Massachusetts. (USA) The brick mansion had three stories and sat upon a small hill. It was built in the mid 19th Century by a local industrialist. At Halloween the parties at the haunted mansion were famous far and wide. Many claimed to see the ghost of a young woman sitting in the window seat at the top of the oak paneled stairwell. All the rooms were wood lined from floor to ceiling and each had a fireplace. I had positioned my bed upon the floor in front of my fireplace below a triptych window where the full moon would cast it's light.There were many nights when my room would suddenly grow cold and I could sense a heavy presence. I would crawl into bed , pulling the covers over my head and say "Just let me sleep". I would feel a cold energy move across my bed but it did no harm. One Halloween, after many guests had left, one women began telling of her connection to the spirit world as a medium. I asked her to come up to my room and tell me what she felt. I placed a candle in a glass cup in my fireplace. This woman knelt in front of the fireplace and within minutes began swaying and rocking and moaning "it's cold, so cold". Then she began to cry out "My baby ! My Baby! My baby, after which she let out a blood curdling scream and collapsed. At that very moment the glass holder shattered and the candle went out. When she came to she had no memory of what happened, but said someone was taking her newborn child. Later we researched the history of the Mansion and discovered that 1888 there was a famous blizzard that dumped eight feet of snow. The roadways were impassable. We theorized that the ghostly women in the window seat had given birth during that blizzard and had died due to lack of medical attention. The ghost that haunted my bedroom some nights was of an older man who we believed was the Industrialist and father of the child. There's more but I'll leave it there.
I so wish I decided to watch this video in the morning and not right before I went to bed. I’m absolutely terrified right now 😱 My imagination is playing terrible tricks on me right now. I’m going to have to sleep with the lights on 😮
Oh dear! It seems my ghostly tales have done their job a bit too well. Ghost stories before bed can be a risky venture-especially when the imagination decides to run wild! Here’s hoping the morning light brings a bit more comfort… and fewer shadows! 🖤😱
Yes! Pliny’s story is often credited as the first recorded haunted house tale, complete with those ominous rattling chains. It’s amazing to think how much of our ghostly lore traces back to that ancient tale. Thank you for sharing this! 🖤
Ok I’m really keen to learn more about the occult and folk lore of ancient Britain can anyone recommend a good book? Loved hearing about the origins of Halloween also it’s really interesting
As usual, OUTSTANDING! And well-researched. I thought that you might "fall" after Pliny, but you didn't,. When will we get to tell our OWN experiences of historical repetitions, I wonder? No hurry, though! I love what you do, darklette. Halloween?
Thank you so much! Perhaps one day we’ll indeed share tales of our own spectral encounters… As for Halloween, I’m working on something, though it might have to arrive fashionably late! 🖤;)
The word poltergeist translates literally from German as "knocking spirit." The German verb poltern means "to knock," and Geist is the German word for "spirit.”
@@sumis8096 The name of the fairytale character Rumpelstiltskin has a similar meaning, literally, little one (kin) who makes a noise (cf English rumpus) on the upright supports (stilts) of houses.
Haha! Saying it three times might be the trick to keeping them away! 👻Though even the most sceptical minds can find a thrill in a good ghost story, can’t they? 🖤
Another I retesting video. So belief in ghosts was a part of every day life in Mesopotamia. Yet today, everything gets labeled. Very interesting tales. So ancient.
Exactly! In ancient Mesopotamia, ghosts were woven into the fabric of daily life, as commonplace as the living. Quite a contrast to today’s explanations and sceptics, isn’t it? Thank you for watching, and I’m so glad you enjoyed these ancient tales! 🖤
That’s interesting to hear! It seems ghost stories are deeply woven into some cultures, but not others. Thanks for sharing a bit of the Australian perspective! 🖤
I live in a haunted home. I’ve lived in this house for over 40 years and several people have had encounters with different kinds of ghosts, some naive, some not so much. The most comforting one is my son that passed when he was a baby (he died of SIDS). On the anniversary of his death,you can hear a baby either laughing or crying in what was his room
What a touching and powerful experience. It sounds as though your son’s presence is there, offering comfort on those meaningful days. Thank you for sharing such a personal story, and hoping you had a peaceful Samhain. 🖤
That’s a fantastic idea! Creating original dark tales would be a fun challenge... Thank you for the suggestion-I may just have to weave some original ghostly stories in the future! 🖤 Actually, I’ve been writing my own novel set in Victorian London, though it’s been on the back burner since starting the channel. I’ll be picking it back up at some point! :)
Yes, we do! I think our chilly, grey, and often damp British weather is to blame. It makes the perfect backdrop for ghost stories-something about those misty mornings and long, dark nights! I can’t quite imagine the same effect in blazing sunshine! 🖤
Right after I married my wife, we were staying at my in-laws, and for some reason, we were sleeping in the "master" bedroom. During the night, I woke up hearing someone shuffling drawers and clothes around in the dresser at the foot of the bed. I looked and saw a woman in a long gown bent over looking into a drawer. I just thought it was my in-law, so I went back to sleep. The next morning, I asked my in-law if she found what she was looking for. She had no idea what I was talking about. I described what happened and what I saw. She then told me they had a ghost that was attached to them and followed them from house to house, and I must have seen her.
What an encounter! Imagine discovering you have a traveling ghost in tow.....she must have felt right at home in the master bedroom! Thank you for sharing such a chilling (and memorable) experience. 🖤
@@The-Resurrectionists I was told about the ghost shortly after meeting my ex. This was at another house. They told me the ghost followed them from house to house. I never saw anything before that nor anything after.
Pretty crappy of that girls parents to burn her remains when she just wanted to come back and 'snuggle' with some random dude. Wonder what they'd have done is it was their son who had miraculously returned 'by the will of the gods'?
Sounds to me that they had buried the poor girl alive, and she came back to the house, but died properly the third night, after which they burned the body.
Yes, accounts like that are indeed found in Roman, Greek, and even medieval texts! Stories of soldiers encountering the spirits of those they’d fought with is incredibly chilling, isn't it? Thank you for pointing this out! 🖤:)
Fascinating observation! While A Christmas Carol has its own original flair, the idea of a ghost rattling chains and guiding people toward change does stem from Pliny’s tale. But Dickens certainly knew how to breathe new life into the concept! 🖤
My house has creaky floors. When I first bought it, I would be in the basement doing the laundry, and I could hear the floors creak above me like someone was walking through the house. I had been told that the man who owned the house had died at the kitchen table. So I called out his name and told him if he was looking for his wife that he should look for her elsewhere as she had passed away. My floors still creak when I walk on them but I have never heard that again while in the basement. Don't know that I believe in ghosts, but I would like to believe that they do exist.
What an intriguing experience! It’s almost as if your words gave the spirit permission to move on. Old houses do have their mysteries, and it’s fascinating how little moments like this can make us wonder. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
Ah, Doctor Foster-a classic rhyme with a bit of mystery! There are theories, but like many nursery rhymes, the origins remain foggy. A perfect topic to dig into one day! 🖤
Yes! The parallels between The Epic of Gilgamesh and the story of Noah are fascinating. It’s incredible to see how stories evolve and travel through time and cultures. Thank you for mentioning it! 🖤
A ghost cat! How fascinating-and a little heart-warming, I think. It’s as though it never fully left its home. Thank you for sharing your ghostly feline visitor! 🖤
Hello Darkling Queen. Hope all is well. Please put a notification bell so we can know of your presence, or perhaps that is the reason not to. Perfect timing I was bored looking for excellence to listen too. Thank you! Now to listen. 🫂
Hello, my Darkling! Hope you've been well :) Delighted to know you’re keen for updates! If you’d like a little alert whenever new videos emerge from the crypt, there’s a bell icon next to the subscribe button that you can click-it will make sure you’re the first to know when something new arrives! But of course, a bit of mystery can be part of the fun too. 🖤 Hope you enjoyed the video! :)
Another really good video, I love the visuals and the fact nothing is ever repeated, that's good script writing and production. I think you can go much further back. Its interesting that the cultures of Asia, who migrated South to Australia and Polynesia 50k years ago and North to Siberia and across the bearing land bridge to North America, all the way down to South America; All share a similar belief in the omnipresence of ancestors, always watching the living and occasionally returning to their family homes. Thats why many indigenous nations believe in the spirit world. This goes right back to before we left Africa. Although there is not much evidence of shamanism that's survived in African rock art, there are to this day, many practices performed for the ancestral spirits that such as leaving favourite food or gifts for the dead. I was told by an old African man "don't cut down the big old trees or the spirits of your ancestors won't be able to find their way home"
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! Ghosts do seem to be an intrinsic part of us, as though they’ve always been woven into our human history. For this video, I focused on the very first recorded ghost stories-naturally starting with those from the earliest civilizations that developed writing. But, as you pointed out, these ideas of ancestors and spirits likely go back much further, passed down orally across countless generations and cultures. It’s remarkable to think that the ‘oldest’ ghost story is just the oldest recorded one; who knows what tales echoed through the ages long before that? Thank you for helping bring this broader perspective! 🖤
Greetings, darklings,
We have strayed, ever so slightly, from the familiar shadows of nursery rhymes and fairy tales to venture into a realm of ghostly tales. This spectral journey into the world’s oldest ghost stories was the very tale you chose in our Halloween poll, and I trust you shall find it both enchanting and chilling. Tell me, have you ever encountered a ghostly spectre of your own?
Yours, in darkness and discovery,
L x
You are ten thousand shades of cool.....
Thank you....more content please "nom-nom-nom"...😋 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍
Mmmm yes.. I haven't counted.. Some good, some annoying experiences 🙄. All up its a fascinating topic worthy of expansion.. You are The One to do it we'd all agree *counts hands**
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Yes. An elderly man who died in an auto accident near his house, the house that my ex and I just bought. He made his presence known to me by slamming doors shut and immediately opening them again. For some reason he didn't frighten me. I was up a ladder, painting, when this happened, and I quipped: "Do something useful if you plan on sticking around." He did. He protected me by scaring my abusive ex and his interfering cousin by locking them into a bathroom, at different times. In both cases I wasn't home when these incidents happened, and responded to their terrified yells to let them out when I returned. I easily opened the door to find each of them ashen. They were locked in for hours. They said that every time they turned the doorknob to open the door, someone would turn it in the opposite direction. Both thought I was responsible. My grocery shopping bags proved I was not. The cousin stopped "dropping in" to check on me. When I separated from my ex, the old man appeared for a moment, gazing at me through the kitchen window. I thanked him for scaring two people who posed a danger to me.
What an incredible story! It sounds like the old man took his role as protector quite seriously, especially in those moments when you needed it most. The way he kept your ex and his cousin at bay is both eerie and oddly reassuring-it’s as if he was making sure you knew he was on your side. Thank you so much for sharing such a powerful experience! 🖤
Guardian angel maybe
Wow thanks for sharing. Even in dearh we still might make a difference.
You have the perfect reading voice for your subject.
Totally agree with you
Thank you so much for your kind words :)🖤
Man.....
I would listen to her read a phone book 😳🫣😶🌫️🫠🫠🫠
Beautifully crafted as usual !
Being a non believer and totally accepting that death is natural, terminal process , with neither longing nor need for the concept of an after life, totally frees you from such deluded, anxiety inducing tales. There is so much peace of mind to be gained by just accepting such a natural process, like all other living things around us.
@@IRSA1 Agreed! In fact I find the notion of non-existence rather restful. If nothing else one will be beyond all pain, all trouble, and all strife, which are the hallmarks of our earthly lives.
I think it was for this reason that religions felt obliged to concoct such fairy-tales as heaven and hell in order to both frighten and simultaneously cajole the gullible into believing their nonsense!
In about 40 minutes it will be Hallowe'en here in the Wonderful Land of Oz... I hope you have a wonderful day! Best wishes from Down Unda!
In 2004, I graduated from college, and our class attended graduation ceremonies in the Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Dome. We donned our robes behind the stage and prepared to troop out to receive our diplomas. None of my family (I thought) was attending this event. As we walked in a line before the instructors. I happened to look upward to my right to the seats. I saw my mother standing there, in a pose that I had photographed many years ago. What was a shock was the realization that my mother had passed away a few years before, so logically, she could not be standing there! Yet there was not a doubt in my mind that she stood in the balconies above me. Believe in ghosts & spirits? Oh yes, I do.
What an extraordinary and moving experience! Seeing your mother watching over you at such an important moment sounds like a powerful, protective presence. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful encounter! 🖤
Did anyone else find it hilarious that Athenadorus basically told the ghost to chill out and that he was on his way but needed to finish what he was doing first and the ghost not having it AT ALL, got impatient and basically said "Now! I won't ask again!"
I love this channel! Always such rich and amazing content!😊
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@@missmiagi2147 Athenadorus was a Stoic so his response would have been typical of someone of the stoic persuasion
Yes! Athenadorus definitely had an amusingly bold approach to dealing with that ghost-taking his time while the spirit practically stamped its spectral foot! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel and the stories we uncover here. Thank you for the kind words! 😊🖤
I personally have told more than one ghost, "Not now. Bother me tomorrow. "
Must be an ancestor of Bill Murray 😂
And the man just sighed at the ghost's impatience. How phlegmatic is that, man. "Alright, alright. I will indulge you if only for you to let me work in peace afterwards."
And the ghost didn't even introduce himself by name. The nerve.
I have a bit of a ghost story myself. It doesn’t involve me but my first wife. One night I was having a really hard time breathing and she had to take me to the emergency room (severe asthma attack), anyway on the way there she said she had a dream about my aunt. This aunt had died two years before I met my wife. She described her perfectly even right down to her physical stature and the apron she always wore. There’s absolutely no way she could’ve known those things unless she actually met her personally.
Another instance was the night my mom died. She popped up out of bed about 1:30 and told me mom‘s dead. She said she got a cold shiver and she knew she was gone. A few minutes later, my sister called me and told me that she had passed. I think she was very sensitive to the world around her and could pick up on things that most people could not.
Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like your wife had a remarkable sensitivity to the world beyond-a gift that few possess. Moments like these, when the line between the living and the departed seems to blur, remind us of the mysteries we may never fully grasp. I truly appreciate you sharing this story with us 🖤:) And thank you for watching!
@@The-Resurrectionists you are very welcome. I still get shivers when I think about it. I mean, I will tell you there is absolutely no way she could’ve described her to me the way she did without actually knowing her.
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Thank you for your kindness! Your support means everything to me, thank you! 🖤 :)
Perfect video to accompany a morning coffee on a cold autumn day. 😊
I love that! A ghost story with a morning coffee on a chilly autumn day-sounds like the perfect start. Thank you for watching! 😊🖤
Many years ago (1950's), our next door neibour had an experience one night. Her son kept waking up and screaming about something at the bottom of his bed. One night, she had got so fed up with this that she went into the bedroom, opened the window, and shouted at whatever it was to leave. She swore that something moved, and from that night on, her son slept alright. The estate, Mincherry Farm, Oxford, was built on an old Priory, and there were other rumours of ghost sightings.
Thank you for another interesting video. Samhein blessings.
An eerie tale indeed! It seems the old Priory may still hold a few spirits of its own. Thank you for sharing, and Samhain blessings to you too! 🖤
I have to say that I love these uploads and the images that accompany them. I am also impressed by the amount of research that must go into each video. The reading is also perfect for the the content.
Thank you so much! Your support makes all the hard work worth it :) 🖤
I love this channel
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to have you here and so glad you’re enjoying the channel! 🖤
There was an old ghost story passed down through my family, dating to the days of the Civil War.
My third great grandmother (who I’ll refer to as grandmother for simplicity’s sake) had two older brothers who enlisted to fight the Confederates. Because they were marching and fighting, it wasn’t unusual for letters to take weeks or even months to reach the people back home. By the time the story takes place, their parents and sister (who was 15) hadn’t gotten word for at least three months.
One night, there was a fierce summer storm. The kind that results in shingles being ripped off the roof and tree limbs being torn off.
As my grandmother tried to sleep, she listened to the sounds of the storm. She was just about to doze off when she heard one of her brothers whispering her name. Thinking it was her imagination running wild, she tried to ignore it.
Then the covers were yanked off her (something her brothers used to do whenever she slept in). She sat up and as the lightning flashed, she saw her brothers standing before her, dressed in their Union blue uniforms and covered in wounds.
She screamed. Her parents ran in, carrying a lit candle and wondering what happened. The brothers had vanished.
As Grandmother tried to explain why she screamed, there was a loud crash of thunder and a resounding crash from the parents’ room.
There was a large dead tree outside the parents’ bedroom. Lightning had struck one of the limbs and it had fallen onto the roof, causing it to collapse. The branch and roof had landed right on the spot where their bed was. The bed was completely destroyed. If they hadn’t woken up, they most likely would’ve been killed.
Sadly, some weeks later, the family did receive word that both brothers had been killed in the line of duty two months before.
Grandmother and her parents believed (as do I and most of my family) that the brothers had returned to save their parents.
That’s the kind of story that SHOULD be passed down in the family. Have you ever considered it writing down so others may read it?
@ I am turning it into a short story for an anthology
@ Yes! Let us know when it comes out.
Classic story, wonderful xx
What an incredible family story! The timing, the storm, and your grandmother’s vision of her brothers-so deeply moving, especially with their presence saving your great-great-great grandparents. Thank you for sharing such a powerful tale with us all. 🖤
I was a kid when I saw my first ghost story on TV. Excited, I went to my father with questions and he sat me down. He said, very quietly and firmly, there is no such thing as a ghost or goblin. He also explained why humans enjoy making up these stories (means of control) and that I would be smart to understand this. Bottomline, he did such a great job that I never had an interest in ghosts after that talk. As an adult, I sometimes think about all the fun I missed by being so grounded. Halloween is just another day for me.
A friend of mine had encounter long time ago. Paul was working late at Dairy Queen, and they were closing up for the night. He had just gotten himself a milkshake, when someone at the window got his attentions. He saw a man with busy eyebrows and told the man that they were close. The man beacon Paul to follow him, but Paul refuse. Then the man turn away and start walking upward in the night sky. They found Paul standing with his cup crush in hands.
What a spine-chilling story! The image of Paul standing there, milkshake cup crushed, is so vivid-no wonder it left a lasting impression. Thank you for sharing that remarkable encounter! 🖤
I read the story of Athenodorous in a ghost story anthology when I was a kid and I've never forgotten it. I love hearing all the really early ones!
Athenodorus’ story is unforgettable, isn’t it? I loved bringing these early ghost tales back into the light-it’s amazing how they stay with us through the years. Thank you for watching! 🖤
That was an absolutely brilliant presentation. Thank you for sharing. You research this very thoroughly and did an outstanding job. I take it. This is a little Halloween present to all of your humble subscribers and fellow Darklings?
Thank you so much, James! Yes, consider this a little 'Spooky Season' treat for all my darklings. So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the lovely words! 🖤
@@The-Resurrectionistsand a delightful gift it was thank you!
Darklings? Like the cutest way to call a group of people 🥺🥺 I only just found your channel but now I'm definitely here :)
I recommend watching ALL of the previous works...you'll be hooked! As I am.
Great presentations very well researched and "L" has such a lovely warming voice and tells the stories impeccably!
I have recommended this channel to many and will continue to do so.
Thank you Darkling
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@paulchambers3142 yayy I'm adding them to a playlist now :)
Welcome, darkling! So glad to have you here, and thrilled you’re enjoying the name! :) 🖤
@@paulchambers3142 Thank you so much for the kind words, Paul! It means the world that you’re sharing my videos with others. Your support is really appreciated! 🖤:)
You are very articulate, knowledgeable and have a lovely voice for what you are good at. Entertaining your followers 😊😊😊😊
Thank you for such kind words! It’s truly a pleasure to share these stories with you! 🖤😊
Yet another great video. Glad to see your channel is growing👍❤
Thank you so much! It’s wonderful to see the channel growing, and I’m so glad you’re here to enjoy the journey with me! 🖤
My first encounter with a ghost was as a three year old girl. I heard someone call my name, going into the living room I saw a woman I was so scared I ran back to bed and I wouldn’t leave my bedroom until morning. When I told my dad and described what I saw I was told that it was my biological mother I’ve been a believer ever since it happened .
That’s such a poignant first encounter with the spirit world, especially at such a young age. It must have been both comforting and mysterious to learn that the woman you saw was your mother. Thank you for sharing your story with us-it’s truly touching. 🖤
I just love to listen to you. Best bedtime stories told in a great way!
Thank you! I’m so glad you find these stories perfect for bedtime-nothing like a good ghostly tale to end the day! 🖤
EXACTLY what I was looking for tonight. Thank you!
I’m so glad this video was exactly what you were looking for! Thank you for watching! 🖤
The story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu could also be cited as the first story to contain reference to a Bigfoot or Sasquatch - a hairy anthropoid - as Enkidu is described as a wild man who lives out on the steppe, part man, part beast, covered in hair and stronger than any human. He lives with the wild animals, drinking alongside them from water holes and streams, until in desperation to stop the inconvenience he is causing trappers a temple prostitute is sent from the city to seduce him, after which he is shunned by his former friends, the wild animals. Forced to live among civilized people he is given the job of looking after sheep, protecting them from wolves and lions, a task that his great strength, being part animal himself, make him well suited. Later he goes on to encounter the King, Gilgamesh, and after their initial combative hostility they become friends setting off on adventures. Enkidu's name would appear to mean the creation of Enki, the Sumerian god of freshwater, who presided over the Abzu, a supposed subterranean aquifer from which wells, springs and rivers emanated. It's interesting how, like ghosts, similar characters have appeared in cultures and legends down throughout the ages.
How intriguing! Enkidu as the ancient precursor to the wild, otherworldly figures we see across cultures…That's a great observation! Thank you for sharing 🖤 :)
someone posted the tomb of Gilgamesh was found in Iraq and shortly afterwards, the U.S invaded...
@Anonymous-km5pj I've looked into this and so far I can find no definitive evidence to corroborate this, and there's lots of fake news around about it. One question is how would you know the tomb of some important mesopotamian ruler was that of Gilga (mesh simply means hero)? It would have to bear some kind of inscription to make it conclusive. Also there's the fact of Gilga himself. Was the tale based on a real Gilga, king of Uruk (in modern day Iraq)? The evidence is contrary as while a Gilga appears in a list of kings dating to perhaps 1000 years before the Epic began being written down indicating he did exist on the other hand his rule was said to have lasted an implausible long time, hundreds of years, so is the whole list, including Gilga, fabricated, or was he a real historical ruler whose reign became heavily fictionalised but with a kernel of reality?
@@KeithPrince-cp3me wow... I can't compete ! I'm not worthy 🙏! Just a tidbit from my they'reuptonogood mental file folder which could do w a spring cleaning cough cough... shout out to those duped vets tho aaaaand it's Hallows eve 🎃🎃🎃 ! Hava good one.... 🍂👻🍂
As always, you are the Mary Poppins of UA-cam......Practically Perfect in Everyway. And as always a wonderful video.🖤🖤
My dear darkling, you flatter me! Thank you ever so much! 🖤🖤🖤 :)
Perfectly narrated, thank you.
Thank you! I’m delighted you enjoyed my narration-it means a lot to me! 🖤
This channel is great and provides interesting and good content
“Ghost stories are more than just stories…”. What a great statement. Great video. Just fascinating how so many cultures have been (and some still) believe in ghost and share these “stories”. I remember we use to go camping when I was little child. My friends and I would tell stories that would really scare you. It was great fun. Thank you for another dark video full of great information. Have a great weekend. 👻
Thank you, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! That sounds like great fun - nothing like a ghost story around a campfire to stir the imagination! :) Indeed, it’s fascinating how ghostly tales are shared across cultures-an enduring thread in the fabric of human history. Thank you, and may your weekend be suitably spooky! 🖤
When I was young, about 10 or so, my Great grandad died. About 5 or 6 months later, I was in town . It was a Saturday so the street was quite crowded. I was just outside of the cinema when I heard my name being called. I turned around, thinking it might be a friend of mine, but didn't see anyone I recognised; what I did see was an old man on an old pushbike, and, as I turned back to the original direction, I thought, " That was Grandad!". I turned back again, but the cyclist had vanished without a trace.
Hmmm in all honesty I hadn't heard of any of the people you spoke about but you have absolutely piqued my interest in this type of thing - well done!!! A New Zealand darkling
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it and that it sparked your interest! There’s a whole world of fascinating stories like these to explore! 🖤
Great video. Loved your original take on this subject
Refreshing and interesting. I just typed up a long family ghost tale from my grandad but its sadly not got shown. im in bed with pneumonia right now so can't find the strength to write it all again. Maybe I will when I feel better. This is a great channel.
Get well soon!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! And thank you for your kind words. I’m sorry to hear you’re unwell-please take care and rest. I’d love to hear your grandad’s ghost story when you’re feeling better. Wishing you a swift recovery! 🖤
@The-Resurrectionists thank you.
Magnificent
Thank you so much! I’m delighted you enjoyed it-wishing you a hauntingly good day! 🖤
It seems 2 me that ancient ghost stories were early ads 4 funeral homes.
Yes, possibly. I just commented on the Little Miss Buffet episode that it felt like commercialism. Fascinating!
I used to be a janitor for the school district I used to work for. The school I worked in might have been haunted. Classic symptoms, lights, weird noises, and a possible sighting. So, we called him Bill. But, I say, old building (by American standards), faulty plumbing and electrical, and I worked there late at night.
Yeah most ghost sightings can be explained. Most apparitions or ghost sightings happened in the damp buildings . Or in the forest area in night . These are mainly refraction of light, when light coming from different direction get scattered by moisture in the damp air which creates an illusion of ghost.
Thanks for sharing your experience! 🖤 I can imagine working late at night with all those disturbances was rather unnerving!
Fabulous episode!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 🖤
I worked in a hospital back in the 80's and one day I was taking stock of what was in Operating Room 3 and what it needed in case there was an emergency during the night. As I busied myself with the list, I became aware that I was being watched. So I turned my head and a middle-aged woman with grey and blonde hair and blue gray eyes was standing by the door and where the code blue alarm was located. The woman said, "can you help me?" I turned towards the figure and said, "Excuse me?" No sooner were the words out of my mouth the figure vanished. Some weeks later I was hanging out with the OR Nurses and one of them started telling the tale of the Code Blue light and alarm started going off in OR-3 at 3: am. I shared my encounter, and most didn't believe me, but that changed when I described the woman I saw. The nurses got uneasy and changed the subject. No idea if my description told them who the ghost was, or if they had seen the same spirit. This was the first ghost I've seen. but it wasn't the last. Thanks for reading my Novella.
This is so rad ive had encounters myself but wont get into but ur channel is awesome
My encounters with ghosts are too numorous to tell.... beginning at a young age and continuing to the present (I'm now 61). Poltergeists and spirits alike, some simply shades others speaking and one who physically moved me to get her point made ..... complete honesty.
Fascinating! Thanks.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it fascinating-thanks for watching! 🖤
Drinking Sprecher Orange Dream...while watching this video!
Sprecher is a boutique soda from Wisconsin.
Thank you for watching, and enjoy your Sprecher Orange Dream! 🖤
True story. I stayed one summer as a kid at a haunted campground. I got to know the son of the owners, and he swore the place was under a curse, being built on top of a Native American graveyard. I didn't believe him at first, I've seen that movie before, but during a hike in the woods I came across a chain link fence which I used to haul myself up a steep incline. I got to the top, looked around, saw nothing or nobody, and started walking back. There, on top of the fence, was an animal skull, maybe a rabbit. Noone was around, and I had touched every inch of the fencetop on the way up so couldn't have missed it. Never solved that mystery. The rest of the summer was fine, but you can bet I didn't go back in those woods.
Wow, that sounds chilling! Thanks for sharing that eerie experience! 🖤
I really enjoyed this one! All the others as well… 😊
I was just a kid when this happened. No older than 5. I was upstairs using the bathroom but the bulb was out so I left the door open. While I was finishing up, a deep and eerie male voice called my name. I turned around and found no one there and when I told my mom she told me to stop making up stories.
Jumping ahead to 2010, when I was in college. My class was in the main hall but we weren't alone. We were seeing flashes of light on the stage at the top of the hall and horrifying spectres walk to the centre of the stage and vanish. One student was floored upon entry by a force he couldn't explain. He just felt weak and then collapsed. We used the hall many times before but that day must have been the anniversary of a death to make ghosts haunt us
Those are demons.
Great video. I don't believe in ghosts but everyone loves a good ghost story. I think ghosts are not horrific but tell us the story of human vulnerability and sufferings. Ghosts are actually victims and came to us seek justice. most ghost sightings can be explained. Most apparitions or ghost sightings happened in the damp buildings . Or in the forest area in night . These are mainly refraction of light, when light coming from different direction get scattered by moisture in the damp air which creates an illusion of ghost.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s so interesting to think of ghosts not as terrifying entities but as reflections of human vulnerability and longing. I agree that many ghost stories reveal tales of past suffering, whether real or imagined. The science behind ghostly illusions is fascinating as well-thanks for adding this thoughtful insight! 🖤
@The-Resurrectionists thanks
One nursery rhyme that always makes me think of ghosts is:
As I was going down the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today,
I wish, I wish he'd stay/go away.
If you ever find out where that came from (other than my ghoulish playground friends) I'd love to know!
That’s a wonderfully eerie rhyme! It actually comes from a poem called 'Antigonish' by Hughes Mearns. Originally written as part of a play, it has certainly taken on a ghostly charm over time, hasn’t it? Perfect for that ‘man who wasn’t there’ feeling! 🖤
I can't say I have ever experienced any supernatural happenings though I have met people who say they have seen ghosts and I have no reason to doubt them. I guess I am simply insensitive to such things. But I have learned a lot from this, and your other videos so thank you!
It’s very fitting at this time of year to give some thought of the possibilities of an afterlife and how on occasion the veil between them may be lifted. The Roman ghost story or the oldest ghost story still survives and thrives in movies.
Absolutely! Halloween and the fall season invite us to reflect on the mystery of the afterlife...Thank you for watching :) 🖤
Hello Lady Darkling.
Yes. I have several ghostly encounters. One of them was in the Black Hills of Custer, South Dakota, USA. My roommate and I had a dresser move across her bedroom, while she and I were sitting in the living room. That was over 36 years ago. 😊
I grew up in two haunted houses. The first one everyone agreed that unexplained things happened even the former owers agreed it was haunted. However, the second house is the one that only my mother and I had experiences in and we had to be careful not to talk about it in front of my father cause it was his family house. Dad's grandparents built it and it was in the family for a little over ninty years, so we're talking about family members that were paying us a visit from time to time. My dad wouldn't have been open to that at all if you know what I mean.
Growing up in haunted houses must have been both thrilling and a little unsettling! It sounds like family members from your past found a way to stay connected-how wonderful, yet complex, especially in a family home. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
A+ video!
LOVE IT! What an incredible ghost story history! Incredible images too!
Thank you! I’m thrilled you loved the ghostly history and visuals. Putting these videos together is such a joy-so glad you’re enjoying them! 🖤
I love your dark tails my fellow darkling, love your story telling ❤
Thank you, darkling! I’m so glad you enjoyed the stories-it’s truly a pleasure to share them with kindred spirits like you! 🖤
@@The-Resurrectionists love your stories my fellow darkling and the way you tell them and love your voice ❤
🤔 Interesting Thanks 👍🏼
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it interesting-thanks for watching! 🖤:)
Sadly I have no ghost stories. But this video was extremely interesting and well done. 😻
Thank you so much for watching! Even without a ghost story of your own, I’m glad the video sparked your interest 🖤
Wonderful. And yes. I do have a tale of a sort-of encounter with the spectral realm.
Both of my siblings passed away a few years ago. My brother in 2019, and my sister in 2020. They were both cremated and I have their ashes in very nice urns. The thing is in life, they both smoked, and every once in a while I get the distinct smell of cigarette smoke in my apartment. And none of my immediate neighbors smoke, so it isn't drifting in through cracks on outside doors. And, it's not throughout the apartment, but usually only in the room I'm in.
Another encounter I've had doesn't involve me directly, but rather the dogs in my life. My boon companion pug passed in 2021 and I have his ashes here as well. I started fostering for a local pug rescue in 2022, and quite literally at least one of the pugs I've kept will at least once or twice stare at the little "shrine" I've made for him. And it's never barking, but an intense stare at his ashes. I even had one quite recently suddenly stand up in the bed and he started barking at the open door to the bedroom, but wouldn't go chase off whatever he was barking at.
Another time, my now fosterfailed pug, was sitting over by my sibling's ashes and suddenly snapped her head in the direction of the urns, her whole body tensed, and she started intensely staring at them. After a couple of minutes of this she suddenly relaxed, and came over to my recliner wanting up in my lap.
She's never exhibited that behavior since, nor has she ever paid the slightest attention to my last pugs ashes.
That’s a deeply moving story. The subtle signs from your siblings and your beloved pug make it seem as though their presence is still with you, offering little reminders of the bond you share. The way animals react to these moments can feel like they’re sensing something beyond our own perception. Thank you for sharing such a personal and poignant encounter. 🖤
I love this channel very inspiring
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you find the channel inspiring-it means a lot to me. 🖤
Excellent video for Halloween!
Thank you! So pleased you enjoyed it 🖤 :)
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you.
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) 🖤
I haven't felt any ghostly presence so far. But if ever I am to be graced with this kind of opportunity, I would very much desire to speak with those of my grandparents who passed away, or with a more remote ancestor, or both.
Or even to have a conversation with a fallen soldier, who would guide my to his earthly remains in a quest to have him get a properly, fully marked and named headstone over his bones, with a proper military burial.
The origin of the 'ghost story'... How deliciously appropriate for Hallowe'en'. 😄👻💀👀
Indeed! Thank you for watching, and I hope you had a very happy Halloween! 🖤👻
Perfect and just in time for Halloween! Thank you. 🧡🎱🎃🕷️
Thank you for watching, I hope it added a touch of spookiness to your festivities! 🖤🎃
My drakness, These ghost stories are very well done.
I love Irish stories about Banshees and other Irish ghost stories.
Then there's American ghost stories.
The Appalachian mountains are full of old ghost stories.
How about the tell of Three men in a tub, or Jack be nimble.
Little boy blue.
Anyway, my darkness, have a great Sawhan night.
I know I spelled that wrong, sorry.
Thank you, dear darkling! Banshees and Appalachian ghost stories certainly make for haunting tales! And as for ‘Three Men in a Tub’, 'Little Boy Blue' or ‘Jack be Nimble,’ they're on my list! :) Hope you had a wonderfully eerie Samhain night as well, and no worries on the spelling-it’s the spirit that counts! 🖤
Loved this episode, watched while carving Halloween pumpkins 🎃 I have had several ghost experiences from shadow people to a ghost dog. Have a spooky Samhain all fellow Darklings 👻🎃🧟♂️
Watching while carving pumpkins-how perfect! Hope you enjoyed a spooky Samhain as well! 🎃🖤
I've had many enounters, from shapeless masses to partial apparitions to full color. I spent quite a few years in a very haunted town in Colorado. Some of the apparitions were so lifelike, I thought they were living people, until they did thongs like vanishing or going through a door without opening it. I've been spoken to, and even touched a few times.
Jewish culture has some very old ghost stories as well. The Hebrew Bible describes a kind of seance where the spirit of a dead prophet is brought back so the king can ask for his advice (he wasn't pleased at all about being summoned). The Talmud also has ghost stories. The original story that Corpse Bride is based on is an old Yiddish folktale.
Thank you so much I look forward to your vidios
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to know you look forward to the videos-it means the world to me 🖤
What a lovely haunting. Exquisite as usual. As it happens I do have a ghost tale, but it's quite long. In the early 1980's I lived in a haunted mansion in the Leeds section of Northampton, Massachusetts. (USA) The brick mansion had three stories and sat upon a small hill. It was built in the mid 19th Century by a local industrialist. At Halloween the parties at the haunted mansion were famous far and wide. Many claimed to see the ghost of a young woman sitting in the window seat at the top of the oak paneled stairwell. All the rooms were wood lined from floor to ceiling and each had a fireplace. I had positioned my bed upon the floor in front of my fireplace below a triptych window where the full moon would cast it's light.There were many nights when my room would suddenly grow cold and I could sense a heavy presence. I would crawl into bed , pulling the covers over my head and say "Just let me sleep". I would feel a cold energy move across my bed but it did no harm. One Halloween, after many guests had left, one women began telling of her connection to the spirit world as a medium. I asked her to come up to my room and tell me what she felt. I placed a candle in a glass cup in my fireplace. This woman knelt in front of the fireplace and within minutes began swaying and rocking and moaning "it's cold, so cold". Then she began to cry out "My baby ! My Baby! My baby, after which she let out a blood curdling scream and collapsed. At that very moment the glass holder shattered and the candle went out. When she came to she had no memory of what happened, but said someone was taking her newborn child. Later we researched the history of the Mansion and discovered that 1888 there was a famous blizzard that dumped eight feet of snow. The roadways were impassable. We theorized that the ghostly women in the window seat had given birth during that blizzard and had died due to lack of medical attention. The ghost that haunted my bedroom some nights was of an older man who we believed was the Industrialist and father of the child. There's more but I'll leave it there.
What a truly haunting story! I can imagine that was terrifying! Thank you for sharing such an unforgettable experience! 🖤
I enjoy the story and, as an American, I love your accent.
👍 to 👂 the actual beginning of them all✍️👍🙂👋
I’m glad you enjoyed exploring the origins! There’s something thrilling about tracing these tales back to their beginnings. Thank you for watching! 🖤
I so wish I decided to watch this video in the morning and not right before I went to bed.
I’m absolutely terrified right now 😱
My imagination is playing terrible tricks on me right now.
I’m going to have to sleep with the lights on 😮
Oh dear! It seems my ghostly tales have done their job a bit too well. Ghost stories before bed can be a risky venture-especially when the imagination decides to run wild! Here’s hoping the morning light brings a bit more comfort… and fewer shadows! 🖤😱
pliny's story is thought to be the first
haunted house and is credited with the idea of ghosts rattling chains
Yes! Pliny’s story is often credited as the first recorded haunted house tale, complete with those ominous rattling chains. It’s amazing to think how much of our ghostly lore traces back to that ancient tale. Thank you for sharing this! 🖤
Ok I’m really keen to learn more about the occult and folk lore of ancient Britain can anyone recommend a good book? Loved hearing about the origins of Halloween also it’s really interesting
As usual, OUTSTANDING! And well-researched. I thought that you might "fall" after Pliny, but you didn't,. When will we get to tell our OWN experiences of historical repetitions, I wonder? No hurry, though! I love what you do, darklette. Halloween?
Thank you so much! Perhaps one day we’ll indeed share tales of our own spectral encounters… As for Halloween, I’m working on something, though it might have to arrive fashionably late! 🖤;)
6:42 the ghost looks like Charles Darwin
The word poltergeist translates literally from German as "knocking spirit." The German verb poltern means "to knock," and Geist is the German word for "spirit.”
@@sumis8096 The name of the fairytale character Rumpelstiltskin has a similar meaning, literally, little one (kin) who makes a noise (cf English rumpus) on the upright supports (stilts) of houses.
I don't believe in ghosts! I don't believe in ghosts! I don't believe in ghosts!
.....until you see one!
Haha! Saying it three times might be the trick to keeping them away! 👻Though even the most sceptical minds can find a thrill in a good ghost story, can’t they? 🖤
Another I retesting video. So belief in ghosts was a part of every day life in Mesopotamia. Yet today, everything gets labeled.
Very interesting tales. So ancient.
Exactly! In ancient Mesopotamia, ghosts were woven into the fabric of daily life, as commonplace as the living. Quite a contrast to today’s explanations and sceptics, isn’t it? Thank you for watching, and I’m so glad you enjoyed these ancient tales! 🖤
In Australia we don’t do gost stories
And we do not have all's hallow eve
@@JoanChild-yv4se Lots of my neighbours have Halloween decorations outside.
@margare clearly watch too much TV
That’s interesting to hear! It seems ghost stories are deeply woven into some cultures, but not others. Thanks for sharing a bit of the Australian perspective! 🖤
I haven't had any ghostly encounters, and hope to never have to go through that.
Understandable! Thanks for watching, and may your days (and nights!) remain peaceful 🖤
I live in a haunted home. I’ve lived in this house for over 40 years and several people have had encounters with different kinds of ghosts, some naive, some not so much. The most comforting one is my son that passed when he was a baby (he died of SIDS). On the anniversary of his death,you can hear a baby either laughing or crying in what was his room
What a touching and powerful experience. It sounds as though your son’s presence is there, offering comfort on those meaningful days. Thank you for sharing such a personal story, and hoping you had a peaceful Samhain. 🖤
Wednesday morning made
Glad I could make your Wednesday morning! Hope it was a hauntingly good one! 🖤
I think you should make up your own ‘ dark ‘ stories & make videos about them!
That’s a fantastic idea! Creating original dark tales would be a fun challenge... Thank you for the suggestion-I may just have to weave some original ghostly stories in the future! 🖤 Actually, I’ve been writing my own novel set in Victorian London, though it’s been on the back burner since starting the channel. I’ll be picking it back up at some point! :)
The English love gost
Yes, we do! I think our chilly, grey, and often damp British weather is to blame. It makes the perfect backdrop for ghost stories-something about those misty mornings and long, dark nights! I can’t quite imagine the same effect in blazing sunshine! 🖤
Right after I married my wife, we were staying at my in-laws, and for some reason, we were sleeping in the "master" bedroom. During the night, I woke up hearing someone shuffling drawers and clothes around in the dresser at the foot of the bed. I looked and saw a woman in a long gown bent over looking into a drawer. I just thought it was my in-law, so I went back to sleep.
The next morning, I asked my in-law if she found what she was looking for. She had no idea what I was talking about. I described what happened and what I saw. She then told me they had a ghost that was attached to them and followed them from house to house, and I must have seen her.
What an encounter! Imagine discovering you have a traveling ghost in tow.....she must have felt right at home in the master bedroom! Thank you for sharing such a chilling (and memorable) experience. 🖤
@@The-Resurrectionists I was told about the ghost shortly after meeting my ex. This was at another house. They told me the ghost followed them from house to house. I never saw anything before that nor anything after.
Pretty crappy of that girls parents to burn her remains when she just wanted to come back and 'snuggle' with some random dude.
Wonder what they'd have done is it was their son who had miraculously returned 'by the will of the gods'?
It does seem rather harsh, doesn’t it! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 🖤 :)
Sounds to me that they had buried the poor girl alive, and she came back to the house, but died properly the third night, after which they burned the body.
There are ancient medical texts where Soldiers complained about seen the ghosts of the men they have killed,.
Yes, accounts like that are indeed found in Roman, Greek, and even medieval texts! Stories of soldiers encountering the spirits of those they’d fought with is incredibly chilling, isn't it? Thank you for pointing this out! 🖤:)
The Trenches of Ypres keeps the gobbiest quiet.
The trenches of Ypres certainly have a sad and chilling history. There’s a weight to those stories that quiets even the loudest among us. 🖤
A Christmas Carol was paraphrased from Pliny? And I thought modern progressives were bad. Didn't expect Dickens to be a plagiarist.
Fascinating observation! While A Christmas Carol has its own original flair, the idea of a ghost rattling chains and guiding people toward change does stem from Pliny’s tale. But Dickens certainly knew how to breathe new life into the concept! 🖤
My house has creaky floors. When I first bought it, I would be in the basement doing the laundry, and I could hear the floors creak above me like someone was walking through the house. I had been told that the man who owned the house had died at the kitchen table. So I called out his name and told him if he was looking for his wife that he should look for her elsewhere as she had passed away. My floors still creak when I walk on them but I have never heard that again while in the basement. Don't know that I believe in ghosts, but I would like to believe that they do exist.
What an intriguing experience! It’s almost as if your words gave the spirit permission to move on. Old houses do have their mysteries, and it’s fascinating how little moments like this can make us wonder. Thank you for sharing! 🖤
Doctor Foster went to Gloucester
What's that about? ❤
Ah, Doctor Foster-a classic rhyme with a bit of mystery! There are theories, but like many nursery rhymes, the origins remain foggy. A perfect topic to dig into one day! 🖤
Where & when were the stories from? The first story doesn't say anything of its Genesis.
Ok, so subsequent stories cover this- Sorry...l said the above before l heard the whole production. Good job, btw.
@@kathdudek1673 No worries at all! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories, and thank you for watching 🖤
ghost have been around lol
👻
Indeed they have! Ghosts seem to have always had a place in human storytelling, don’t they? 🖤👻
The epic of gilgamesh is the story that Noah was plagiarized from
Gilgamesh is an exciting read!xx
Yes! The parallels between The Epic of Gilgamesh and the story of Noah are fascinating. It’s incredible to see how stories evolve and travel through time and cultures. Thank you for mentioning it! 🖤
In homeric stories, the living walked among the dead.
"c.e" 👍🏼
Humans are Spirit who live in a body, and have a soul.
A beautiful thought-our spirit, body, and soul all intertwined. Thank you for sharing that reflection! 🖤
In the house that I live in we have a ghost cat. I have never seen it but I have heard it on multiple occasions. I do not own a cat.
A ghost cat! How fascinating-and a little heart-warming, I think. It’s as though it never fully left its home. Thank you for sharing your ghostly feline visitor! 🖤
I believe what God says. The dead sleep until the resurrection. Those are demons who wish us dead because we will inherit what they rejected.
According to the bible there are no ghost.but there are demon's and that's what this sounds like
Hello Darkling Queen. Hope all is well.
Please put a notification bell so we can know of your presence, or perhaps that is the reason not to.
Perfect timing I was bored looking for excellence to listen too. Thank you! Now to listen. 🫂
Hello, my Darkling! Hope you've been well :) Delighted to know you’re keen for updates! If you’d like a little alert whenever new videos emerge from the crypt, there’s a bell icon next to the subscribe button that you can click-it will make sure you’re the first to know when something new arrives! But of course, a bit of mystery can be part of the fun too. 🖤 Hope you enjoyed the video! :)
Another really good video, I love the visuals and the fact nothing is ever repeated, that's good script writing and production.
I think you can go much further back. Its interesting that the cultures of Asia, who migrated South to Australia and Polynesia 50k years ago and North to Siberia and across the bearing land bridge to North America, all the way down to South America; All share a similar belief in the omnipresence of ancestors, always watching the living and occasionally returning to their family homes. Thats why many indigenous nations believe in the spirit world. This goes right back to before we left Africa. Although there is not much evidence of shamanism that's survived in African rock art, there are to this day, many practices performed for the ancestral spirits that such as leaving favourite food or gifts for the dead.
I was told by an old African man "don't cut down the big old trees or the spirits of your ancestors won't be able to find their way home"
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! Ghosts do seem to be an intrinsic part of us, as though they’ve always been woven into our human history. For this video, I focused on the very first recorded ghost stories-naturally starting with those from the earliest civilizations that developed writing. But, as you pointed out, these ideas of ancestors and spirits likely go back much further, passed down orally across countless generations and cultures. It’s remarkable to think that the ‘oldest’ ghost story is just the oldest recorded one; who knows what tales echoed through the ages long before that? Thank you for helping bring this broader perspective! 🖤
The Jevili Hinbey Trinity Died in 1907 on all soul’s Day they haunt and I have seen Ghost