I am hosting a goddess camp weekend and i am looking for a really good ghost story book to read from fireside



so can y'all tell me of any ?

or a cd that tells a story

actually, the book/movie 'ghost story' is pretty scary. ever seen it?

or any story about the ghosts of edinburgh. scotland. they havre a powerful lot of fairly grisly history there, and reputable accounts of encounters from skeptics

There's a really cool book called The Demonologist. It's about two relatively famous ghost hunters, Ed & Lorraine Warren, and recounts several of their experiences. Actually, there's quite a few books about these two, and they're amusing reads.

Roald Dahl has some great stories Mach. He has collcctions of short stories that would be perfect for this.

ahhh great ideas everyone thanx so much

Mach said:

YEAH THANX EVERYONE.....
Thanx for helping Mach to scare the SHIT out of me!!!!!

shayblackfeather said:

who me ?

Mach said:

ALL SCAREY STORIE IN THE WOODS!!
By order of ME!!!

shayblackfeather said:

can we have a seance then ? is that how you spell that word ?

How to have a séance.

There are three important factors that must be considered when conducting a séance. They are; the purpose, the quality of the sitters and the location. Each of these must be provided for to increase the expectation for a reasonably successful outcome.

The conducting medium:
The medium should be one that has already presided over a séance before and is familiar with the importance of insuring that the basic requirements mentioned above are met. The séance may be conducted by a non-experienced person, however, the success of the outcome may be affected because of a lack of attunement. In either case, it is up to the conducting medium to assure that the conditions outlined below are met.

Purpose:
The purpose for the séance should be established prior to the meeting. Is it to contact someone’s deceased relative or friend, find spirit guides, or to conjure apparitions? Whatever the purpose it must be the only purpose for all the sitters and this must be the only thought in everyone’s mind. There cannot be divided purposes in the circle once it begins because it will weaken if not destroy the singleness of psychic energy needed in the séance. It is up to the conducting medium to query each sitter, and to make them aware of the importance of a single mind among them all. All thoughts of personal affairs, the day’s events or any other distracting thoughts must be put aside because these also interfere with maintaining a single energy.

The sitters:
Desire to be there is the primary qualification for a sitter. Without this there is a loss in the expectation that gives the séance that special feeling. If you have to drag someone into the circle, you’re doing the wrong thing. Here are the types of people you want in the circle:

Someone that really wants to be there, who is serious and not frivolous or silly and giddy. Positive and uplifting people that will add their energy.
A family member that wants to make contact with a deceased loved one. (In the case of seeking such contact) They must not be grasping and groping for the connection, but rather, subjective and patient for whatever comes. Grasping and desperate persons sometimes block the energy, so they must put their feelings in check and be neutral.
Persons that are empathetic and can inject love into the séance. Love is the vibration of communication in the spirit world. Its presence enables communication to take place.
Avoid these people:

The skeptical and cynical person will act like a sinker. Just one will drain the entire circle of its energy and the result will fulfill the skeptic’s expectations. Even if it is a family member, do not allow this person to be a part of it.
A fear filled person has almost the same effect as the skeptic, because fear is one of the great negatives that have a counter effect to the positive love vibration. Their fear may be self generated or the result of religious superstition, nevertheless, avoid this one also.
Anyone full of hate or envy against anyone in the circle or outside of it, will have the same deleterious effect as the previous two.
Location:
There are two best choices. The first is to hold it in a neutral location free from outside disturbances, noises, and interference, preferably one that has been previously used for such a purpose. Next is to hold it in a place that has a symbolic connection to the purpose. For example, hold it in the home of a deceased person you’re trying to establish contact with, because there will be objects and artifacts that still have their owner’s imprint within them. Incidentally, these personal artifacts can also be brought to a neutral meeting place.

The gathering for the séance.
Wait until everyone is present and then sit around and make small talk for about twenty minutes to give everyone time to settle down and get accustomed to the setting. Then you will be able to begin.

The séance format:

Everyone should be sitting around in a circle, either around a table or with straight back chairs. They should be close enough to hold hands, but not touching knees. The lights should be dim or have candles. You need just enough light to see everyone’s face. Do not conduct the meeting in total darkness, its not necessary.
Play some soft meditative music in the background for at least ten minutes. Then its time for the conducting medium to remind all present that the love vibration carries communication and to invoke it now. Then the purpose is said aloud to everyone. In the case of seeking spirit guides, remind everyone to remember any feelings, visions and thoughts they receive in the session so they can be shared with all present. For the case of conjuring apparitions, they are given the same injunction because most apparitions will be visions they receive when their eyes are closed, not when they are open. When the séance is to invoke a deceased person’s spirit, the same rules apply, except that they are told to send the love vibration to the spirit sought and hold the person in loving remembrance.
They should be encouraged not to accept any message or information that has silliness or frivolity associated with it. They should firmly reject it and continue waiting for something more substantial.
Allow 20 to 30 minutes for everyone to stay in this loving remembrance state and then softly request them to return their attention to the circle and open their eyes when ready.
After a few minutes they should all be alert and ready to talk. Start anywhere in the circle and encourage everyone to share their experience. What you are looking for are profound information that has evidence of a connection within it. Look for duplicate messages, visions or feelings which are confirmations of a connection with the spirit.
A recording can be made of the message part of the séance for future reference.
Don’t expect a voice to emanate from the corner of the room or from within an object. That only happens in the movies. Remember that those in spirit must try just as hard as we do in order to communicate. They are not specialists, just who they were when they were here in their physical bodies. These séances sometimes require repeat sessions to get sufficient details to piece together a coherent picture. Patience is required.

For conjuring an apparition, you have look for the number of similarities in the information of the sitters. Many times there will be a number of people who get the same message or vision or feeling during the session. These are confirmations of a single spirit’s influence during the séance.

I better get drunk next weekend or I wont make
it without pissing my pants!!!

shayblackfeather said:

Mach said:

YEAH laugh girl NOW all ya want!!!
I'll get ya back.....somehow!!!!

There is a website that has online ghost sightings and stuff for about ever state. North Carolina is full of scary stuff. The closer to home it is the better. Where is this camp going to be held? I have a few good ones from around the South Carolina area. You know horror slave stories and wandering ghost stuff.

I have this old Ghosts of the Carolinas book that I love. It has the story of the Gray Man in it....you gotta know that one. I haven't read it in years....think I might dig it up since you've mentioned it.




check it out....if you haven't already
http://sc.edu/uscpress/19.../9587.html

ShySlantedEye1 said:

yeah....southern ghost stories give me chills

ShySlantedEye1 said:

outside asheville NC ... i found a really good audio collection so we can all listen by fireside and no one is tied to the reading part

it's going to be fun

Mary loves Dick! Mary loves Dick!!!

http://media.putfile.com/...loves-dick