Paranormal
Poltergeist
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Quick Definition: The word “poltergeist” is derived from the German words “poltern” meaning “to knock” and “geist” meaning “ghost”. Microsoft Designer AI generated image depicting potential poltergeist activity. Poltergeists, while sometimes referred to as a noisy ghost can be much more than auditory sounds. This noise can include mimicry, which is why mimic links here....
Residual Haunting
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Quick Definition: A residual haunting is like a recording being played back due to certain circumstances.
Ghost Lights
Last Updated: November 5, 2025The Enigmatic Phenomenon of Ghost Lights Deep within the realm of unexplainable occurrences, ghost lights emerge as enigmatic beacons of mystery. Their ethereal glow has captivated the human imagination for centuries, leaving behind a tapestry of folklore, legends, and scientific inquiries. These nocturnal apparitions, often observed in desolate landscapes or near bodies of water, defy...
Mimic
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Popularized with the game Plasmophobia, “The Mimic” is an elusive and mysterious ghost that has the ability to mirror traits and behaviors from other ghost types. It can imitate any type of ghost and inherit all of its features and abilities. Yet, whenever it mimics a specific ghost, it cannot copy the evidence of that...
Apparitions/Ghosts (General)
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Apparitions, commonly known as ghosts, refer to the visible or sensory manifestations of a deceased person, animal, or even an object. These manifestations can take various forms, from translucent figures and full-bodied apparitions to less defined shapes or mists. While often associated with specific locations or events, apparitions are generally believed to be the residual...
EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena)
Last Updated: November 5, 2025Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) refers to electronically generated noises that resemble speech or messages from unknown sources. These sounds are typically found on electronic recordings when no such sound was audible at the time of the recording, leading many to believe they are voices of deceased spirits. EVP recordings can range from barely audible whispers...