Real ghost stories from real people. This is Into the Paranormal with Tony Bruske.

There's something about old buildings that holds onto the past, places steeped in history,

where every brick and beams seems to have absorbed the memories of what came before.

Now imagine living in such a place, a military barracks, no less,

once a Nazi prison camp where the weight of history feels as heavy as the shadows that lurk in the corners.

For one young recruit, this wasn't just a passing feeling.

What started as a fresh chapter in their life

quickly became something far darker. Strange noises, unexplainable chills in a room filled with

secrets. It's easy to dismiss the occasional bump in the night, but when the disturbances

become too frequent, too precise, and too eerie, you start to wonder, is it your mind playing tricks?

Or is something else playing with you?

Tonight we'll uncover their story, a tale of courage, curiosity, and a haunting they'll never forget.

Let's get to the letter.

They write.

Dear Tony, I never imagined I'd be writing about something like this, but after listening to your show and hearing similar stories, I felt compelled to share my own.

I'll start by saying that I've always considered myself a practical person.

Growing up in a strict household, I learned early on to rely on logic and reason, and I carried those lessons with

me when I joined the military at 18. When I arrived at the naval amphibious base on Coronado Island,

it felt like a dream come true. The barracks were close to the ocean, the air smelled of salt and

freedom, and the hum of activity on the base was energizing. It was a fresh

start, and I threw myself into the structured chaos of military life. But it didn't take long for me

to realize there was something off about the place. The barracks themselves were old, imposing

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