Dreams have long occupied one of psychical research’s most provocative frontiers. From precognitive dreams and retrocognition to hypnagogia, hypnopompia, and lucid dreaming, sleep seems to blur the boundaries between memory, perception, and time itself. Whether psychological or anomalous, such experiences remain deeply compelling and stubbornly difficult to dismiss.
Tag: Paranormal
An Uncanny Visit to the 30 East Drive Haunting
Danny Robins revisits the Pontefract poltergeist, but the real intrigue lies beyond the case itself. 30 East Drive has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, raising questions about whether hauntings persist, reignite through attention, or reflect expectation. Are modern experiences genuine, misinterpreted, or constructed—and do haunted locations ever truly fall silent?
The Royal Oak Investigations: Witness, Memory, and Method: The Royal Oak as a Private Case
The investigation at the Royal Oak pub revealed a complex interplay between personal experiences of local patrons and paranormal phenomena. Initially skeptical, the investigator learned to appreciate the significance of witness accounts, respecting their concerns while gathering valuable data. This journey deepened understanding of haunting cases and highlighted the importance of thorough research.
The Estes Method: Modern Ghost Hunting Tool or Just a New Twist on an Old Idea?
The Estes Method has become one of the most talked-about techniques in modern ghost hunting, often presented as a more focused and controlled alternative to the standard spirit box session. But is it genuinely a useful investigative tool, or simply a dramatic new twist on older EVP-style methods? In this post, I take a balanced look at the origins of the Estes Method, its roots in EVP and ITC, and why it has become such a popular feature of contemporary paranormal investigation.
The Case of the Two Ladies of Berry Pomeroy Castle
Set within a secluded wooded valley near Totnes, Berry Pomeroy Castle stands as a striking ruin—part fortress, part unfinished vision. Its grand yet incomplete design creates a natural sense of unease, but it is not the architecture alone that defines this place. It is the presence within.
The castle is famously associated with two apparitions: the White Lady and the Blue Lady. The White Lady is described as passive, drifting through the ruins as though repeating something long past. In contrast, the Blue Lady is said to be confined to St Margaret’s Tower—aware, reactive, and at times unsettling, with reports of visitors feeling drawn or even influenced.
Yet, the more we examine these accounts, the more uncertain the distinction becomes. What if there are not two spirits, but one—perceived differently depending on environment and light? In the dim conditions of towers and stairwells, where colour fades and vision shifts, white can appear blue. Over time, perception shapes experience, and experience becomes story.
So the question remains: does Berry Pomeroy Castle house two distinct hauntings—or a single presence, altered by the way we see and the way we believe?
The Royal Oak Investigations: A Trigger Object, a Loft, and Twenty Minutes of Impossible Time
A broken pocket watch, a silent loft, and twenty minutes that defied explanation. What began as a simple investigation became the moment everything shifted where time, memory, and the unknown blurred, setting the course for a decade-long journey into the unexplained.
Junior Paranormal Events: Guiding the Next Generation of Investigators
At the 2025 Festival of the Unexplained, I met Junior Paranormal Events — a UK-based organisation teaching 9 to 17-year-olds how to investigate the paranormal responsibly. In a field often dominated by online sensationalism, they’re proving that curiosity, research, and respect still matter. Here’s why their work could shape the future of paranormal investigation.
Shadows and Sparks: A Night at the Royal Gunpowder Mills
On a cool September night I stepped into the silent, dust-filled rooms of the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey — a place where centuries of explosions, tragedy, and innovation have left their mark. With my team beside me, I set out to uncover whether the flickering lights, shifting shadows, and strange sensations we encountered were echoes of faulty electrics and wildlife… or something far older, lingering in the Mills’ haunted history.
Ashley Knibb 