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Ghost Sighting - Need Help

by T. F.
(Southwest, Ohio)

Folks, this story was submitted by an individual who truly believes he saw a ghost. He is asking questions and advice. Please read his story and give him your educated comments. He is trying to resolve his experience. --Thank you. Webmaster



The reason for my sending this is for questions, rather than entertainment. I do not know how much info you have on the unexplained. I apologize for the rather anonymous information I have given you, but due to my job I do not want to risk my job and reputation.

This obviously being the Halloween season I can understand how you probably get a lot of these, so I won't be surprised if you yourself are a little skeptical, but anyway here's my story.

I am a police officer for a major University in the southwest Ohio area. In the spring of 2002 I was working third shift, and it was a slow night. I responded to our large library to check my e-mail. The library I speak of has a very large and open main floor, with floors above it that are more sectioned off. The main floor is the fourth floor. (The floors below them are actually the floors of the parking garage that is all part of the building.) Years ago, the library was completely shut down, and most of the lights would be turned off. (There are now housekeepers cleaning overnight 5 days a week and the
lights are now on almost 24 hours.)

When I was the floor above the main floor, (Fifth level), I had that feeling of being watched. The lights were completely out on the fifth floor with only the light of the computer screen, and an exit sign in the distance illuminated the area of where I was. As I was sitting down on the computer, I turned around in my seat to see a white male wearing a white shirt, and dark short hair standing at a door way approximately 20 feet away.

I turned around back to the computer and quickly grabbed my flashlight, then spun around quick to shine the light on the subject. When I shined my light he was gone. I thought it was a fellow officer on my shift trying to be funny, because the subject resembled him, (remember it was dark), and at the time our uniform shirts were white. I sprang up from my chair and walked over to the area where I saw him and said something like "Ha ha a**hole very funny!" I was assuming I would see the officer come from behind something and either say "BOO", or start laughing, but there was no one around. At this point I now ruled out a fellow officer, and now suspected that someone was in the library after hours that shouldn't be there. (It was about 3:30 AM.) I announced that I saw them and that they better show them or go to jail.

Still no answer.

I was now taking the situation a little more seriously, and drew my weapon, holding my flashlight also performing a search. I announced a few more times for the subject to show themselves, and then called for additional officers to respond to assist in performing a building search. Three other officers responded, including the officer I thought was playing a joke on me. We preformed the building search for about 20 minutes or so, (there are A LOT of small areas to hide in), and cleared the entire area finding nothing. After we cleared the building I told the officers who or what I saw, and questioned the officer I thought I saw in the library. He insisted he wasn't there, and another officer verified him, stating that he was with him on the other side of
campus. After that incident, I endured years of teasing. I know what I saw, and was confident that I saw someone. After the incident, I completely analyzed the area and came to the conclusion that it was humanly impossible to be able to vanish from sight that quickly. Even if a person was to dive from the doorway, they would have made some kind of noise and could not vanish from sight that quickly.

This past August, an officer came up to me and told me to talk to another officer about the “ghost” I saw in the library. He advised me that the person she saw fit the same description as the one I saw that night years ago. The next night I talked to the officer that had the sighting, and she stated that she was on the fourth level of the same library on the computer at about 2 AM, when she looked over and saw a male white, slim build, wearing a white shirt, short dark hair, and dark pants. When she saw him, she sprang up from the chair, walked over to him asking him to come over to her. When she got up, the subject walked over to the corner of the building, walked around a bookcase, then vanished. She became quite startled, and left immediately. When I asked her about the situation, she had some relief that I saw the same thing, but it was obvious that talking about it made her upset. She also said that second to her seeing him she felt the feeling that she was being watch. She stated that it was not possible for someone to just vanish from the general area she was in. At the time she was going to call for additional officers, but chose not to for the fear of being ridiculed.

She and I are the only two officers that have actually seen someone. Two other officers have said that when in the library by themselves they had that “Hair on the back on the neck standing up feeling”, and that they thought they were being watched. All four of us admitted that we do not like going into the library after hours by ourselves, which is pretty impressive considering that cops don't like to admit that they're scared of anything. I have also heard of students, faculty, and staff make comments that they get “creepy” feelings when in the library.

I did do a little research Googling the university and hauntings. There is a known ghost story that a library is haunted by a long dead professor. The only problems are that the stories are in a completely different library. The library the stories come from is a small library that holds extremely old and rare books, some dating from the 1600's. I've been in that library many times, and even though the building is very old, I have never felt anything creepy about the area.

The subject the two of us saw was not transparent, didn't float, or anything of “ghostly” nature. The person we saw looked very real. When it comes to the paranormal, I personally think that about 95% of the stories are complete BS. I consider the rest of the 5% is simply unexplainable. I will admit, that what I saw was certainly in that 5%.

I don't know if any of you have any knowledge on this that I speak of, but would appreciate any knowledge or opinions.



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Jul 29, 2011
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Stories change
by: Anonymous

It can be that stories have been changed, since old books are more valuable and sound better etc.

Jul 29, 2011
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Names are Powerful
by: Anonymous

For Ghosts identity searching, names are maybe most important bit, but I think you as a officer most probably already know. And yes, people doesn't like telling see of their own, not while someone is knowing him. But in the internet people are anonymous. If someone tells story from the perspective of somebody else, it contains ghost girl with dark hair and white dress (yes. heard too many of those), and too much apparitions in short time, it's probably fake. Most of the cases I have viewed, ghosts with normal colored or white apparition do not mean any harm. Those who are black, can't mean violent death and possibly even aggressive movement of objects. And from what I have heard, ghosts of someone who has been doing religious acts, magick etc. while living (like witches etc.) seem to sometimes even can't possible hurt living.

Dec 18, 2009
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Library in Cincinnati being haunted
by: Jeff

I enjoyed reading your story. I've read many others like it. There are other types of locations like military bases, air ports, US Navy bases and ships, aircraft, submarines, sometimes police stations. The people that work in these kinds of occupations while on duty or not are no nonsense, logical, analytical people. What happens when these kind of people start seeing what appears to be fellow personnel that go around corners, or other dead-end aisles and simply vanish? After enough people have reluctantly reported seeing these things, they are in some fashion recognized as residents of a supernatural sort. One case I recall involved a commercial airline. Due to a pilot error, all aboard the aircraft died when it crashed into a swamp. Some parts of the wreck were salvaged and put into service in other aircraft. Two of the pilots, and an engineer (all dead) started appearing on these other aircraft routinely and even interacted with other personnel..., scared some people pretty good! All of this was documented. The salvaged parts were taken out of service and the hauntings stopped. I like the stories that are documented.


Jul 22, 2009
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it's real
by: ivy von teeze

i believe in ghost,all the supernatural things was true...i believe it when spirit of someone who dies asking for help....all we need to do is just listen to they,who knew someday we may experience the same things too....

Feb 10, 2009
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My True Ghost Story
by: Anonymous

I believe you saw a ghost. Last night, I was asleep in my boyfriend's bed. I woke up suddenly from a bad dream. It was pitch dark in the room. I looked to my right and felt next to me to see if my boyfriend was by my side. He was not there, because it was around 5:30 in the morning, and he has already left for work. By his closet door, I saw a person, and a lot of blue. I could not make out the face clearly because I did not have my contacts in. However, I was very confident that I saw a girl wearing what looked like blue pajamas and was about 7 feet from the bedroom door. I said in a loud voice "Ryan, Ryan" (My boyfriend's name, knowing that the girl ghost looked nothing like anyone who lived in the house. The ghost then halfway turned and looked at me, as if she was startled by my voice. I looked for about 10 more seconds, to make sure it wasn't just my imagination...Then I ran out of the bedroom door scared to death. I know what I saw was real and this was the first time this has happened to me. Therefore, I now can definitely relate to people who had experiences with seeing ghosts.

Jan 26, 2009
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connection
by: maggie

I'm sure you have thought of many things but have you tried to find the connection between you and the other person who saw this ghost. It hasn't shown itself to many people from what I,ve read so maybe there is something directly related to you or her that that it felt the need to show itself. Have you both tried to go there together and see what comes about? There are alot of questions that you need to ask yourself {which I'm sure you have but then again it could be that you were just at the right place at the right time. Many people look for this everyday and if it's not a bad thing for you {in the sense that you feel threatened]then maybe there is something special about you that it felt the need to show itself. As said before, try to talk with it the next time, maybe you can help. Good luck.

Aug 01, 2008
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DON'T BE SCARED
by: Black Cat

The ghost you have seen might be someone realated to that library,and maybe,just maybe,he is not the only one.But don't be scared, ghost usually won't harm people,but if i were you,i wouidn't go near it because you will NOT feel well,trust me.But anyway,he meens no harm.

Jul 31, 2008
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Believe in Yourself
by: RhapSody

My suggestion is that you believe in yourself and try not to write it off as something you can explain as normal. Having experienced similiar experiences, I tried finding logical reasons for things I thought I saw or explain away things I heard. It's only fooling yourself because of the fear of others not believing you. You can't look to others for approval in matters like this because there are too many varied opinions. Some think and agree others, disagree. Do not allow the negative few outweigh the positive many. Trust your own gut feelings and if at all possible, set about to see if there is some way to cap an event on film or EVP. Bottom line, you can't please everyone's opinion in matters of the paranormal so you just have to believe in yourself and what you think you saw.....most likely, you did see it or hear it. Accept the fact that there is some things that can't be explained and then consider yourself as a bit lucky for being fortunate to have had such an exciting, if frightening, experience. Not everyone has that opportunity.

RhapSody

Jul 31, 2008
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maybe
by: Anonymous

was there a building before the library or it could of been a builder that died there or someone could of died near there because i have heard of people dying near places and going into buildings near the area that they have ufortunatlly died in

Jul 31, 2008
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maybe
by: Anonymous

was there a building before the library or it could of been a builder that died there or someone could of died near there because i have heard of people dying near places and going into buildings near the area that they have ufortunatlly died in

Jul 29, 2008
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Thanks You Guys!
by: Anonymous

Thanks Rhapsody, Lisa and Everybody-

For stepping in and helping to keep this place friendly by handling rude visitors. I'm doing some clean up on the posts today, so as to keep this story on track. I'm deleting the rude post and cleaning up the evidence. --Brenda, Webmaster

Jul 29, 2008
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by: Anonymous

I totally agree with Danni. Your sixth sense gets more sensetive when your alone. I also have a very sensetive sixth sense. It sometimes comes in very handy. By the way, ghosts do exist. Theres no denying it. They're all around us. Whether they're good or bad, we have to learn to live with them and accept them.

Jul 29, 2008
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evp
by: Anonymous

If I were you I'd go back and check it out. Maybe try to get an EVP. Carry a recorder next time you go there. I myself have picked up a few EVP's. Or maybe take a few pics in the area you or the other officer saw him. If you get anymore in fo please post it on this website. Good luck. You'll need it!

Jul 29, 2008
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creepy
by: Anonymous

I know what you mean. I don't live around there but I honestly beleive you. I've read some things that say some ghosts just wander aimlessly, but I don't know what it has to do with you. I've seen some ghosts around my house and I often get the feeling I'm being watched. If I were you I'd go back and check it out. I've heard a lot of ghost stories and I am a true believer. My friends also make fun of me because I believe, but some have the same feelings. I'm just aLong Island kid but I do truly believe.



Apr 24, 2008
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sixth sense
by: Danni

You saw a ghost. Notice how you and your friend saw it when you were alone. You would be suprised are your sixth sense becomes very sensetive when you are alone. All these stories that you read and hear, they all see the ghosts when they are alone or everyone else is sleeping. You cannot help it, it is part of your body's chemistry that you sixth sense is very sensetive when you are alone. I have a very sensetive sixth sense, I can hardly tell who is real and who is dead somtimes. Everyone has a sixth sense, some are just more developed or sensetive than others. If you felt calm when you saw it then you have nothing to fear, If you felt scared when you first saw it then that ghost is there to do you harm!

Apr 13, 2008
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An update on the library.
by: Anonymous

Well now where that sighting was seen it is very busy and filled with the living 24/7. The 5th level is now a computer lab and even at 3am there are always several students on computers, and staffed with a security officer.

Another officer advised me that months ago a house keeper advised him of unusual occurrences. Chairs being moved around. When the house keepers clean they put the chairs on top of the tables. This house keeper stated that a few times he found the chairs put back down on the floor knowing that he was the only one working on some of the nights it happened.

The house keeper even joked about it saying, that the occurrences save him the labor and if the ghost would be kind enough to empty trash cans and clean toilets he would consider putting it on the payroll.

All jokes aside, he was serious about the chairs being moved around.

As stated before I don't know what happens now with all the activity in the library now.

TF

Apr 10, 2008
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It could be anything...
by: Anonymous

Hi Officer. It might be a spirit.It perhaps wanted to tell you something or maybe wanted something from you.Or maybe it had some kinda relation with the library.
Now,you keep praying to God to help you and have faith in him.Keep a mini bible with you or a small crucifix with the next time you go there if you wish.And oh do take a person along with you as a witness.Please report back of what happened at this site.I promise to pray to God to help you.Good luck!

Mar 20, 2008
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Interesting
by: Northern Nevada Ghosthunters

You've written a very interesting article. Law Enforcement personnel usually make very credible witnesses.

As a paranormal investigator I believe you may have an active haunting on that floor of the library. I don't believe for even one second that it is in anyway demonic, however this spirit does indeed appear to have unfinished business. The path taken and followed by the female officer may be a clue as to what that unfinished business is. It also appears that the entity does not want to frighten you (i.e. not demonic).

I would suggest you acquire a tape recorder (digital is best) and ask the entity questions as to what his need is. It may feel weird to talk to thin air but believe me this method works.

You may also want to contact a reputable ghost hunting group in your area. Consult the TAPS people for a trustworthy source. Good luck!

Mar 18, 2008
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not good
by: Anonymous

bring more info


Feb 25, 2008
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Be careful what you believe...
by: Anonymous

You thought you saw a ghost? You have to be very careful though because what you saw (and heard) wasn't. I don't know how religious you are but clearly, this was a demon. What is very interesting about demons is that they try to scare you, they feed on fear. They love it. They'll do anything to cause you to loose all hope and peace. Demons take advantage of people and disguise themselves as (sometimes) loved ones or ghostly figures just to trick you. Now I'm a very experienced Demonoligist. You may not be religious but the best way to get rid of a demon is by the power of God. God really scares the crap out of demons. You may not want to do exorcisms or use crucifixes. It only encourages them because anything that is superstitious or related to rituals only encourages them. Next time try not to show any fear or weaknesses. If you're okay with it, pray. Or just let God handle the situation.
Believe me, it'll work. I've taken care of eighteen demons in different places only using Christ's name.

Jan 09, 2008
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Similar Cop Stories
by: Devlin

My father who had been Chief of Police in Pottsboro for 23 years had conversed with his other police officers. Three kids of his (us) had over heard them. We lived in a very small town, a lot of deaths in wrecks over the years and some even paranormally odd experiences on the one highway that runs through the small town, which seems to be the only road that leads out and in to Texoma Lake. The city board had fire a police officer because he wrapped his police car around a light pole. They asked him what he was chasing since he said he was in pursuit. He said the car just vanished into thin air when it swerved and he thought he was going to hit the car head on in the middle of the road. That happened at around 3 in the morning. My father had told his police officers that if they saw a red small Mazda racing through town, not to chase it down.

Dec 05, 2007
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Ghost in library
by: kandi

T. F. I would like for you to know that #1 you am not crazy for what you had seen in the library that evening. I have experienced many "sightings"
if you will and what you saw was definitely a ghost.

However the way in which you describe this entity is as if it has unfinished business. I say this in regard to the the fact that over the course of some years it has only really shown itself to 2 of you. This spirit may be trying to communicate something find out if there were ever any unexplained deaths on the campus or go to the area again where you and your fellow officer
saw its appearance see if there are any books that stand out or anything if you still patrol that library the next time you feel watched ask what does it want why is it still here and ask for the spirit to make it clear.

Well, hope this helps
Kandi

Nov 27, 2007
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It's still frightening to have something like this happen
by: RhapSody

You're going to find people who will not believe you, NO MATTER WHAT! It's like, saying that they believe you saw what you saw would make it a reality for them too, so, they end up telling you you're crazy or seeing things. The only way some would believe is to have it happen to them, then, I'm still not so certain they would believe it.

Nov 27, 2007
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I read this and I'm impressed. I think that the 'thing' you saw could be a ghost nervous of something and can't rest. If you were in the room with the computer then let me tell you this: ghosts are attracted to humans. NEVER EVER go in a haunted area alone. Why? Because some ghosts feed on fear. And well er. You know what happens next. Good story, and do some more research on the web or I books good luck

Nov 26, 2007
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Hmm.
by: Anonymous

Maybe this 5% of what you saw was a spirit of someone who couldn't leave this world in peace. It probably has a memory that it can't get rid of, and I'd try to respect that. If you see it again, just stay calm, ask it a couple questions as to why it is there. But say it politely. lol. If there is no answer, just ignore.

[I'd totally be too scared to do that, but since you seem to be a brave officer, I believe you can do it.]

Nov 17, 2007
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PO T. F.
by: Anonymous

I don't really care to go in there alone, but of course I do when I have to. As I have previously stated there are housekeeping employees cleaning the building Mon-Fri. If something goes on in the building that needs police, they are the first to call, hence why it really isn't necessary to patrol inside it 5 days out of the week, not to mention it is alarmed on the two days no ones inside at night.

I have mentioned in my original post that supposedly another library is haunted on campus, but I have seen or felt nothing.

If you live in the southwest Ohio area, and have read my posts, then you can't figure out where I'm talking about.

If anyone has additional questions to ask me feel free to post them here, and I'll try to answer them when I get notified via my e-mail.

Nov 14, 2007
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Anonymity
by: Brenda-Webmaster

Sorry Guys! The location of the library will not be revealed, nor will the officer's name. This is to prevent vandalism and illegal entry into the building. I have offered to let the officer know of anyone who may have information, but he has not responded. Please respect his wishes and his privacy.

Nov 14, 2007
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Very Good and Scary!
by: Anonymous

Hi

I'm from England and I read your story and I think that it is really good, and that even though you are scared, you should keep doing the night shift to try and communicate with the subject and try to find out more information about him. If you are too scared to be alone, try putting on the lights or being in the company of a fellow officer. I have a few questions of my own, I would like to know the name of the library and I would like to know a better description of the subject and I will do some research too. Very good story! My rating:

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Nov 09, 2007
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Opinion
by: Anonymous

I believe that ghosts choose certain people to show because the person may connect with it some how.

Nov 07, 2007
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WOW!!!!
by: Marie

Wow, just as I said in my title. I believe that you have seen a ghost, MR/MRS T. F. I have seen ghosts and if you read my story, Never Alone, by Marie, you may find that many ghosts are just friendly and may be there to watch over you! Maybe this was a spirit from someone who loved libraries and just wants to make sure no one is damaging them. Has this ghost been seen in any other old libraries? Just a little advice: avoid the library as much as you can, but if it is necessary to go into it, don't be scared. That may increase the chance of him coming back, and I'm not too sure you want that.

Nov 05, 2007
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Creeeeeepy
by: Anonymous

That is unusual. I have always wondered if people who have ghost sightings actually have any side effects as a way of putting it? It would be great if you could give me further input on this. My friend has had a ghost sighting and keeps thinking he is seeing this ghost. His story is somewhere on this page, something to do with laser cut or something

Nov 04, 2007
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Screw science its real!
by: Anonymous

Wow, that was spooky. I say spirits are real. The good and the bad. Like the witchcraft thing and all the evil in the world. I f there is that then there are the good spirits and a God. Believe me it is. It says a lot cause any good Christian will say spirits are real. I say they are.

Oct 31, 2007
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You're not alone
by: anonymous

After reading your story I felt that I had to comment. I attended college in ****ns, Ohio and we have many similar happenings. ****ns [name removed to protect property] is considered one of the most haunted towns in Ohio, and my college is considered the most haunted in the country. There are so many haunted buildings as so many realistic stories its hard not to believe that their true.

My encounter with one occurred a few years ago. I was in a building on campus that is probably the most known for being haunted. It is known among students that it was built on a cemetery of a local abandoned, haunted mental institution. It's rumored among students that there were many student suicides. When a friend and I were walking down the hall entering the Hall a dark, solid looking male figure brushed past her and her books dropped out of her hands so we both bent down to collect them. The figure just stood there watching us collect the books. She turned to see who knocked her and no one was there. The hallway was short and had only one large set of doors. The figure would have had to walk right in front of us to leave and the doors are old oak and make a lot of noise when they are opened or close. The figure just vanished then back of the hallway was a dead end and led no where.

Many other students have had much scarier occurrences than I, but many of the southern schools in Ohio are. I felt compelled to share with you that you're not alone.

Oct 31, 2007
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Interesting
by: Anonymous

I know you must be scared, and geez, who would blame you. It doesn't seem likely that a student would be in the buildings after hours, I'm a student at a University in Illinois and it's just not worth the risk/fine to be caught somewhere when it's closed. I also don't think it would have been an officer, I mean, that's probably not a very funny trick and definitely not worth one's job. I think what you saw may have been a spirit. I don't agree with what the media has defined a ghost as, the whole transparent thing. If a ghost wants to be solid. It's going to be, right? My advice, probably just avoid the library, for your personal sanity. You don't want to put yourself in a position where you are scared for no reason, that's just silly. I believe you, but I also think, if it was watching you. Maybe it was for a reason and you might not want to p-ss it off.

Oct 30, 2007
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Hello
by: Brenda-Webmaster

T: I appreciate and respect your anonymity. Therefore, I have removed your last name. Only your initials present now. (I'm also with you on discouraging people from breaking in or being destructive.) If/when you do take pictures, contact me or just submit them here and I will post them with your story.

Oct 30, 2007
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Some other info.
by: Anonymous

I am the one who posted the original incident. I appreciate your comments. Some things I would like to say since this is posted.

The reason I didn't give specific names of the university and library is because of various reasons. Them being reputation, (my last name is on this.) I'm trying not to lure the wrong type of people who think it is ok to break into a building, (I'm of course not saying any of you would ever do that, but I'm cautious by nature.)

Yes it is a public library, and you can't be there during regular hours, however if people are walking around the library taking pictures, I guarantee someone will call, well. Us on you. Remember we live in a post 911 time and people tend to get nervous when they see people taking pictures inside of public areas.

If you really want to see the area for yourself, it doesn'tt take a genius to know which library I'm talking about by the info that is in the incident. There really is nothing creepy about the building, (when open). It's a fairly modern setting in a large building built in the 1970's. If I have the time, I may take some pictures of the areas in the library. There are only two nights that the building is without housekeepers and the lights are off, and the alarms are on.

One thing you may find interesting, since the 9 years I've worked there we have never had homeless people trying to live of hide there to sleep, (we have had them in other building on campus). However, there was a student a few years ago that fell asleep while studying and the security guard didn't see her. She woke up to a dark empty library. She called 911 for someone to help her get out.

Oct 30, 2007
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I know how you feel.
by: RhapSody

I know exactly how you feel about having people laugh at you and yet, you know you saw what you saw. If you read my story, you will see similar things happened to me. I had never thought about ghosts one way or the other until it happened to me.

I'm no expert on the subject but we do have a forum where we discuss our own personal experiences and/or we watch the ghost cameras at the Willard Library in Evansville, IN. Please come and share your story. I know you will have many who will have opinions and someone who would possibly be able to help you find answers.

Here is our forum

We love Ghostsandstories.com and promote this website but because we have a forum we can talk or our chat and can have a more one on one talk. You need to join but it's all free or you can read posts without posting anything. I suggest you join and then share your story with our group. We have some pretty knowledgeable members there who may be able to help. I know that sharing my story helped me tremendously. It's great to talk about it with others who do not make you feel stupid because you experienced something you can't explain.

Oct 30, 2007
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Great Posts!
by: Brenda-Webmaster

Thank you Lucky13 and Shawn for your excellent responses! You both offered great practical advice. Good point on the high EMF readings and the feeling of being watched. Officer *name removed*, high EMF from electrical equipment could have caused your feeling, but that doesn't explain the actual sighting. Please keep checking back as others share their thoughts. The folks who frequent this sight are great and I believe we can't help you find your answers.

Oct 30, 2007
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Great Story
by: Lucky 13

Now that would have to be an experience of a lifetime!!!

I am not a professional ghost hunter by any means, but it is a hobby of mine, and have just spent last Sat. night at the haunted Willard Library in Evansville IN.

I agree with Shawn about trying to get some evidence by setting up equipment and trying to get EVP's, video, and pictures.(EVP's are Electronic Voice Phenomena. Recordings of voices that can't be heard by human ears, only by picking the voices up electronically.)

What you and your co worker have visually experienced is called a full bodied apparition. Some of them do appear to be very human like.

While in the presence of high EMF's (Electromagnetic Field's), which occur when a spirit is trying to take shape, the feelings of being watched, and hair standing up on the back of your neck, are very common. Some people get physically ill, light headed, nausea, headaches when this is taking place.

Also ghost do not always take on a form that is non transparent. They can't indeed form and be transparent, they can't float,and can't move around very quickly. I don't know how scientific this is, but I am a believer that a ghost will manifest itself on the power around it. Maybe the reason you saw him so clearly, is because the computer was on, and he was using energy off of that, don't know, but even Taps will say that they will feed off of, and drain camera batteries, which has indeed happened to me a few times.

I have a friend that had lived in a home that she witnessed a woman coming up her steps, while she was lying in bed. The woman floated, did not have feet and traveled very quickly. She turned into her children's bedroom, who were not home at the time, and scattered their toys everywhere, without her hearing a thing.

Spirits can't also be seen as orbs, and mists, shadow beings and be felt as a breeze. They can't make themselves know in many ways also and include, but not limited to, scents, moving/throwing objects, unexplained shadows, controlling light's, turning on faucets, opening and closing doors and windows,and can't do personal harm to a person if they feel they need to.

As for the location of this University, and there not being any information of hauntings there, but at another college, it could be the ghost is there, from before the building's existence. The ghost may have nothing what-so-ever to do with the school. It could be the man pa**ed at a location near the school. What I have been told by some very reliable people is that a ghost will be at it's haunt for one of 3 reasons. It's attracted to the location, a person, or an object. The location will not change, no matter what kind of building you put up.

Ok enough of my jibberish, it's past my bedtime. If you have any questions I am sure that I can't help find the answers for you, through some of the people I know that take ghosts pretty seriously.

Take Care!~Lucky 13

Oct 30, 2007
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by: Shawn of the Dead

I would have to say YES, You have seen a ghost!
The BS ghosts are the ones said to be blurry lights, misty-looking figures. The real ones look like people and are not transparent! There are also shadow figures that are real ghosts too.

My advice to you is have the library set up some video cameras in the computer room. There are systems you can set up cheaply $$ with hard drive video.

You officers can do some investigating of your own on your downtime in the computer room. Try using a hand-held digital audio recorder and ask the spirit questions then pause, then ask more questions then pause between questions allowing the spirit to answer. When you play the recorder back, you may get answers. If you do, call some paranormal investigators in your area like T.A.P.S.

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