Has anything genuinely creepy or unnerving ever happened to you?

dublinman1990 · 12-03-2021 07:34AM

I was playing a game on my phone called Slingo Blast last night. It's one of those games where you have a slot reel at the bottom of the bingo card. You go up against someone anywhere in the world to try & beat their score. You have to match the number from the reels with the same number in the card. There's many different versions of the game available as a PC download.

When I finished playing the game on my phone; I got a score of 777,666. I was a bit spooked out in seeing it.

Also earlier tonight; I heard a snap which was felt underneath the couch. It's an old hand me down given from my neighbours house over 10 years ago. I think it's nearing it's last legs soon. Although; I thought it was going to stab the arse off me as soon as I sat down on it.

Dusty Fogg · 12-03-2021 01:02PM

In 2010, my wife and I did one of the ghost walks in Edinburgh that took in Greyfriars Church and Graveyard. As someone who has an interest, albeit a sceptical one, in the paranormal I found it very enjoyable and entertaining.

One part of the graveyard, MacKenzie's Mausoleum, is the alleged centre of a lot of poltergeist activity.

George Mackenzie was a lawyer and the Lord Advocate during the rule of Charles II and earned a reputation as one of the most vicious persecutors of the Covenanters, the people who rose up and signed the National Covenant in 1638. Mackenzie’s brutal treatment of the protesters earned him the moniker “Bluidy Mackenzie.” He imprisoned many Covenanters in a section of Greyfriars Kirkyard, where he delighted in their torture and eventually, their heads would decorate the spiked gate.

Our guide informed us that over the years many people had fallen victim to attacks by the McKenzie poltergeist and suffered unexplained scratches, welts, bruises, bites etc. Most people have no recollection of having received these injuries at the time. In the little shop on the grounds they had a book of photographs of injuries that people had sustained and had sent back. You can also see a lot of these online.

When the tour finished we had dinner, drinks etc. When we got back to our hotel, I was getting ready for bed and noticed three long parallel scratches on my left forearm. They ran from the crook of my arm to the top of my wrist. They were an angry red but were not sore and you certainly would have remembered getting them. I was bemused more than freaked out. I have absolutely no clue as to how I got them. Was it a supernatural entity of a case of pscyhosomatic hysteria? I have no idea but I would love to revisit Greyfriars again to investigate further.

the purple tin · 12-03-2021 01:15PM

Dusty Fogg wrote: »

In 2010, my wife and I did one of the ghost walks in Edinburgh that took in Greyfriars Church and Graveyard. As someone who has an interest, albeit a sceptical one, in the paranormal I found it very enjoyable and entertaining.

One part of the graveyard, MacKenzie's Mausoleum, is the alleged centre of a lot of poltergeist activity.

George Mackenzie was a lawyer and the Lord Advocate during the rule of Charles II and earned a reputation as one of the most vicious persecutors of the Covenanters, the people who rose up and signed the National Covenant in 1638. Mackenzie’s brutal treatment of the protesters earned him the moniker “Bluidy Mackenzie.” He imprisoned many Covenanters in a section of Greyfriars Kirkyard, where he delighted in their torture and eventually, their heads would decorate the spiked gate.

Our guide informed us that over the years many people had fallen victim to attacks by the McKenzie poltergeist and suffered unexplained scratches, welts, bruises, bites etc. Most people have no recollection of having received these injuries at the time. In the little shop on the grounds they had a book of photographs of injuries that people had sustained and had sent back. You can also see a lot of these online.

When the tour finished we had dinner, drinks etc. When we got back to our hotel, I was getting ready for bed and noticed three long parallel scratches on my left forearm. They ran from the crook of my arm to the top of my wrist. They were an angry red but were not sore and you certainly would have remembered getting them. I was bemused more than freaked out. I have absolutely no clue as to how I got them. Was it a supernatural entity of a case of pscyhosomatic hysteria? I have no idea but I would love to revisit Greyfriars again to investigate further.

That happens a lot on those paranormal investigator shows. They did one in Greyfriars and the cameraman got the scratches down his back. Oddly enough it is usually always three scratchmarks like you got rather than four.

Graces7 · 12-03-2021 01:37PM

the purple tin wrote: »

That happens a lot on those paranormal investigator shows. They did one in Greyfriars and the cameraman got the scratches down his back. Oddly enough it is usually always three scratchmarks like you got rather than four.

That makes sense; if you try to scratch, only the three fingers make any impact, not the little finger, as t is a superficial wounding. I just tried scratching my arm and three fingers it was.

fitzparker · 12-03-2021 02:08PM

The Mighty Quinn wrote: »

Think I've heard the Maldron Hotel in Cork mentioned a few times, probably on this thread. Wasn't it a former convent or hospital or something.

We stayed here in the family room last August bank holiday for 4 nights, I heard from this thread it was haunted but didn't tell my wife until we were on the way home or she would have cut the trip short.

Didn't notice anything scary until this week when I checked to rebook it for the same dates and noticed the price went from €320 last year to a "discounted rate" of €780 this year, that was the biggest fright, I think they want us to pay for the ghosts aswell!

The Mighty Quinn · 12-03-2021 02:10PM

Hotel prices are absolutely frightening at the moment alright. Tried booking some places that had been reasonably priced enough, now looking for 1500 for a week what would have been 900 last year. Booked nothing in the end.

I know they're trying to make up for lost ground and capitalising on the fact that people can't go abroad, but it's sick!

Graces7 · 12-03-2021 02:36PM

The Mighty Quinn wrote: »

L'appel du Vide? "the call of the void"?

I had not heard that expression before.

There are certain places I cannot even think of for that. The worst s Downpatrick Head which I have loved and visited often. The main photos show the cliffs and the small breakaway section. And it is pulling me in my mind

When I was actually last there, a few years ago I was fine. Stood at the edge etc with no effect. But it is floating through my mind as I write this. Very real and very strong.

fryup · 12-03-2021 06:28PM

The Mighty Quinn wrote: »

Hotel prices are absolutely frightening at the moment alright. Tried booking some places that had been reasonably priced enough, now looking for 1500 for a week what would have been 900 last year. Booked nothing in the end.
!

and the fact that half them are haunted too, you'd think they'd give a discount:cool:

New Home · 12-03-2021 06:42PM

fryup wrote: »

and the fact that half them are haunted too, you'd think they'd give a discount:cool:

Exactly, a group discount or one for multiple occupancy! :pac:

saabsaab · 12-03-2021 07:20PM

A room with spirits provided is going to cost extra!

New Home · 12-03-2021 07:30PM

Not if you don't go near the mini-bar.

saabsaab · 12-03-2021 07:59PM

New Home wrote: »

Not if you don't go near the mini-bar.

Beware the evil spirits!

New Home · 12-03-2021 08:24PM

Like WicKeD?

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 09:52AM

Been mulling this over since it happened and little nearer understanding. One to just accept a wise friend who was not surprised tells me.

A couple or three weeks ago, early afternoon, I was gardening. Suddenly the church bell rang several times.

It has a very distinctive tone.

The church is very firmly locked; covid rules.

My mobility most days is insufficient to go see. And I was frankly freaked as i knew it was locked.
But of course rationally thought it was someone messing about

I called a neighbour, Who opined it was coming not from here but in a couple of other places - far too far away to be possible NB he was off island. ( only about half a mile away or less) It was our church bell. Period.

I emailed another neighbour who refused point blank to check. He of course knew the church is securely locked. Also he averred that if is were supernatural ( which had not then even occurred to me in my search for rationality and in concern for the safety of the church) then he was not going to interfere.

Slept badly and at first light ( I have a key to the side door) managed to trek there. It is certainly well locked and the side door double -locked from the inside so no entry.

So I remain at a loss. I am not given to hearing things. Waiting and watching. I did make contact with a couple of folk re the church without mentioning it eg when is it going to be open for private prayer which was my usual reason for being there before illness increased too much.

My faith is my life and very practical too. So all I can do is wait and watch. There is a reason.

It was decidedly unnerving. And it was very real.

fryup · 14-03-2021 11:03AM

strong wind through the belfry?

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 11:10AM

fryup wrote: »

strong wind through the belfry?

lol... it was flat calm, and if that were the case it would have been ringing all last week with the gales...

There is no rational explanation and I am just waiting and watching now. Fascinated.

fryup · 14-03-2021 11:12AM

Graces7 wrote: »

lol... it was flat calm,

ok it was only a suggestion:( no need to scoff at me (;))

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 11:14AM

fryup wrote: »

ok it was only a suggestion:( no need to scoff at me (;))

Hey I was not scoffing! I was wry at the suggestion as so many similar ideas occurred to me at the time and later!

Sorry if it came across that way . Laughing at myself actually for trying to rationalise it; which was why I made the phone calls.. really thought there must be a rational explanation.

Yours never occurred to me though so well done!

fryup · 14-03-2021 11:36AM

Graces7 wrote: »

Hey I was not scoffing! I was wry at the suggestion as so many similar ideas occurred to me at the time and later!

Sorry if it came across that way .

no need to apologise, did you not notice the "wink"

anyway where abouts in the country is this church? is there a history behind it? built on a battlefield or similar?

Foweva Awone · 14-03-2021 11:49AM

I wouldn't be too alarmed by this... Just because the church is currently closed to the public doesn't mean staff can't have access. Maybe they just had someone in doing maintenance/repairs to the bells or whatever!

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 12:14PM

Foweva Awone wrote: »

I wouldn't be too alarmed by this... Just because the church is currently closed to the public doesn't mean staff can't have access. Maybe they just had someone in doing maintenance/repairs to the bells or whatever!

No , There was no one there; period. Small church small island. I spoke to the keyholder/caretaker and that was affirmed.
No other " staff" etc.
Until recently I have been cleaning and taking care of it and will again when covid is over /restrictions eased enough.

A single bell.

Not alarmed; Tranquil about it now and watching and waiting. It was no human hand and no weather phenomenon. It was disconcerting at first as I thought someone was in there doing damage.

I am not alarmed; but intrigued. And fascinated. God;s House after all.

Day Lewin · 14-03-2021 01:15PM

A nice intriguing little mystery. Well told, @Graces7!

When is the Saint's Day of the church Patron? (I mean, eg, like St Brigid = 1st Feb, or anything like that)

14-03-2021 02:02PM

Could be people breaking in messing about or something. Our local church has had a good few bouts of breakages and graffiti the past while with them constantly being closed.

fryup · 14-03-2021 02:11PM

yes, local kids acting the maggot?

re: the belfry could birds fly in there? how heavy are the bells/bell? is it one bell?

saabsaab · 14-03-2021 03:27PM

Day Lewin wrote: »

A nice intriguing little mystery. Well told, @Graces7!

When is the Saint's Day of the church Patron? (I mean, eg, like St Brigid = 1st Feb, or anything like that)

Quite odd. I wonder could something have struck the bell? Is it visible from outside? Say a stone or a bearing from a slingshot?

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 04:39PM

Day Lewin wrote: »

A nice intriguing little mystery. Well told, @Graces7!

When is the Saint's Day of the church Patron? (I mean, eg, like St Brigid = 1st Feb, or anything like that)

Holy Trinity... But this IS Lent. It was clearly meant for me.

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 04:42PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Could be people breaking in messing about or something. Our local church has had a good few bouts of breakages and graffiti the past while with them constantly being closed.

Sorry that that happens. Small offshore island s small population and we all know each other.. and we always know who is here as they have to get the ferry. Then walk.. No one can come over because of covid. And the caretaker knew that. And no break in.

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 04:44PM

fryup wrote: »

yes, local kids acting the maggot?

re: the belfry could birds fly in there? how heavy are the bells/bell? is it one bell?

No kids either... One bell and well protected. Seven peals then silence!!! I can tell you I was freaked out!

Graces7 · 14-03-2021 04:53PM

What a wonderfully ingenious group we have here!

I had never thought of many of these things.

But thank you as none of the ideas apply out here.

We are covid sequestered and hardly any ferries run any more, and a small island population of mostly elderly folk. We always know exactly who is out here. As the key holder did; no one. I hoped at first it was someone fooling around but when I went there the following day. Fort Knox. No one was in or had been in.

And thank you that I remain more and more sure it was supernatural. And had meaning for me.

Easter soon!

saabsaab · 14-03-2021 04:59PM

Graces7 wrote: »

What a wonderfully ingenious group we have here!

I had never thought of many of these things.

But thank you as none of the ideas apply out here.

We are covid sequestered and hardly any ferries run any more, and a small island population of mostly elderly folk. We always know exactly who is out here. As the key holder did; no one. I hoped at first it was someone fooling around but when I went there the following day. Fort Knox. No one was in or had been in.

And thank you that I remain more and more sure it was supernatural. And had meaning for me.

Easter soon!

There is a phrase to knock 7 bells out of someone!

Has anything genuinely creepy or unnerving ever happened to you?

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