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

Some places carry an energy that words can't describe. A chill that creeps up your spine the moment you

cross the threshold. A sense that you're not alone, even when the house is empty.

Tonight we explore a story that begins with a family reunion, a simple Easter visit to Calgary,

but what was meant to be a warm gathering quickly unraveled into a series of strange and terrifying

events,

flickering lights, footsteps in the dark,

a shadow that seemed to follow them wherever they went.

But was it all in their heads,

or was something truly sinister at work in that house?

As you listen, ask yourself,

can the mind play tricks,

or does fear sometimes reveal a truth too dark to face?

Let's get to the letter.

They write,

Dear, Tony, I've been a fan of your podcast for a long time, but I never thought I'd have a story of my own to share, let alone one that still keeps me awake at night. I'm writing to you because I don't know how else to make sense of what happened during

Easter of 2006. It all started with a trip to visit my family in Calgary. My girlfriend, Jerry,

and I were living in Los Angeles at the time, and we thought the holiday

weekend would be a good opportunity to catch up.

My parents had recently moved into a new house, one that was closer to the city.

They said it was a little older, but affordable, so they didn't think much of it.

I wish they had.

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