Paranormal Intruder: The True Story of a Family in Fear by Caroline Mitchell

Author:Caroline Mitchell [Mitchell, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781494354886
Amazon: 1494354888
Barnesnoble: 1494354888
Publisher: Caroline Mitchell
Published: 2013-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

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I spent hours in the local library in my spare time, researching the house and area. It was rich in history, from witchcraft to suicides, but nothing definite could be found. I decided to overcome my embarrassment and speak with my neighbours.

I approached a little thatched cottage across the road from our house. Judging by the structure with its low front door and tiny windows, I guessed it was one of the oldest houses in our area. Unseen dogs barked a warning as I strolled down the short paved drive. I rapped the heavy black doorknocker and heard shuffling inside. W hat on earth am I doing? I thought, glancing towards the road while tempted to run away.

A tall thin lady opened the door; she appeared in her early sixties. She was dressed in linens and had an air of calmness about her. A flicker of recognition crossed her face, which was framed with her light grey hair. I guessed she had lived in the area all her life.

I took a deep breath. ‘Hello, I’m your neighbour, and I’m wondering if you can help me,’ I said, flashing a friendly smile to show I was not completely insane. The woman smiled back. Encouraged, I continued. ‘I know this is going to sound odd…’ Odd? Odd? This is more than odd. ‘I’m having some problems with my house and I was wondering if you know anything about the land on which it is built?’ I said, pointing to my house across the road.

The lady tapped her chin with her fingers in thought. ‘Oh, right. Well, many years ago there had been lots of disagreements over the land but nothing out of the ordinary. Why do you ask?’ she gave me a curious smile.

I squirmed, feeling the heat of embarrassment rise to my face. Oh just spit it out, she thinks you’re crazy now anyway, my inner voice scolded me. ‘I know this is going to sound a bit mad, but our house seems to be haunted,’ I said, wishing the ground would swallow me up.

She looked at me with some amusement. ‘I see. Well apparently the land near the back of your house used to be a witches’ coven years ago. But that’s just rumour. You don’t believe that do you?’

‘After what I’ve seen I would believe anything,’ I replied, looking down at the ground as I shuffled my feet uncomfortably.

‘I’m afraid I don’t know any more than that.’

‘That’s OK, thanks for your help anyway,’ I said, making a hasty retreat while wondering if there was any connection.

I kicked the gravel in front of me as I walked home. Surely if you did enough digging anywhere in the UK you would come up with some unusual events. There was no point in carrying on.

I made dinner, and sat beside Neil at the kitchen table. Alice’s library books sat in front of us ready to be returned when she came home from school. Her library ticket was neatly sandwiched between the books, slightly sticking out.

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