Real ghost stories from real people.

This is Into the Paranormal with Tony Bruske.

It starts with a glimpse, a fleeting shadow where none should be.

A tall figure cloaked in darkness watching from the edge of the familiar.

You tell yourself it's nothing, a trick of the light, a figment

of an overactive imagination. But then it happens again and again, until you're left wondering,

what if it's not all in your head? Tonight we bring you the story of Claire, a young motocross enthusiast who thought her

families moved to the rural northern territory would bring adventure and peace.

What she found instead was something altogether different, a presence that defied explanation,

stalking her across time and space, a figure she came to know as

the hat man. Was it a psychological projection born of fear and stress, or something far more

sinister, a shadowy entity with unknown motives? From unexplained deaths to spine-chilling appearances, Claire's experiences will leave you questioning the thin veil between reality and the unknown.

Let's get to the letter. Let me apologize if this seems long.

I've been holding this in for a while, trying to convince myself that it's all just my imagination.

But deep down, I don't believe that anymore.

I hope sharing my story will bring some clarity, or maybe just someone who understands.

I live in the rural parts of Darwin Northern Territory where the wet season is oppressive,

and the landscape stretches endlessly into

bushland. My family recently moved here, buying a large block of land to build a new life.

At first, everything seemed normal, if not a bit isolating. The nights were silent, save for the

hum of cicadas and the occasional distant cry of wildlife.

But there was a stillness, an eerie quality I couldn't quite put my finger on.

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