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RCPS dictionary for our field of study:
Residual Haunting:
A residual haunting can be linked with a number of emotions that were strongly imprinted in the surrounding atmosphere. When emotions and energy run high it is believed that the area stores that information, and that moment repeats over and over. Regardless of who is or isn't there. It can be anything from a piano playing and people dancing, to gunshots being heard and people screaming. Often at certain times or dates is when this phenomena happens.
Intelligent Haunting:
An intelligent haunting will usually tend to interact with the people involved. It will try to communicate any way it can. Whether it be noises, touch, objects being misplaced, and so forth. Most of the time people get very afraid, because they don't know what is happening. In most cases there is nothing to be afraid of, but in rare cases it "seems" like an intelligent haunt. When it is something completely different. Which brings us to our next type of haunting.
Demonic Haunting:
A demonic haunt is not human, or residual. It is said that a demonic haunting is strictly evil in nature. A spirit that has never physically walked the earth in any form. In rare instances a demonic haunt will change the entire mood of the people involved. Anger, jealousy, and sadness are the most common reports we have found. The spirit can usually control fear of the people it decides to haunt. It doesn't neccessarily mean it has to be in one location. It is said that demons pick the people they want to haunt. They are believed to feed off of negative emotions. They have been reported to do things such as making noise, changing room temperature drastically, moving objects, causing physical harm, and making the people involved uneasy in their own home. Noises reportedly associated with demons have been growls, heavy deep breathing, a screeching type sound. They have incredible strength,and may be able to levitate objects or people. Their main goal is to break the will of the individual so they are able to take control of them. These cases are very very rare and every haunt should not be assumed to be demonic. In the case that it is a demon we do have the resources to help if the client requests a blessing.
Poltergeist Haunting:
The word poltergeist actually comes from the german dialect. It is broken into two words. (Poltern:meaning to rumble or make noise), and (geist:meaning ghost or spirit). This is a paranormal phenomenon attributed to an invisible spirit or ghost that manifests itself by moving and influencing objects. Generally in a particular location such as a house or room. Poltergeist have been reported in many countries and religions including India,United Stated, UK, Japan, and Brazil being the most prominant. Poltergeist's have been traced back to as far as the first century. Since the activity is so speratic and unpredictable it is very hard to get evidence of these hauntings unless investigated constantly. In such cases an investigation team could work with the client on how to get the highest odds of catching this paranormal phenomena.
Shadow People:
Also known as shadow figures, shadow beings, shadow men, or shadow folk. These are supernatural shadow-like figures that appear as dark human-like forms or evasive spectre's seen mostly in your peripheral vision. They have no discernable mouth, nose, or facial features. Some are seen as child size figures. They appear as if a dark smoke or steam makes them up. They are also know to look at the floor. Shadow people are a phenomena in themselves, as they fall into no other category.
Phantom Spirits:
These are spirits that resemble a human so closely, that you don't notice it is a spirit until it does something paranormal (like disappearing through a wall).
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