WALKING AMONGST THE SHADOWS
Undisclosed Cemetery (Identity being protected)
Our paranormal investigation group started like many others, learning the craft in public places before venturing out onto private cases. Many years ago our team was investigating a very old cemetery. We obtained permission from the cemetery's board first.
One of the claims of activity in this cemetery was that of a young boy being seen in a certain section of the graveyard. This was a claim I was intending to investigate with our team. Upon arriving an hour before sunset, I noticed a parking lot for a commercial enterprise near the cemetery walls. I thought I had debunked a common claim. I figured that when a car pulls in or backs out of a space, the gravestones would cast quick moving shadows that could confuse other people. In fact, when the sun set, I did witness this happening in person. I was satisfied thinking that I 'debunked' a story that had been an 'urban legend' and would lure people to trespass.
However, that satisfaction was short-lived. The cemetery became very active that night, and that young boy let his presence be known. As we were walking down the main road within the cemetery, I saw a shadow figure run by at a speed that would be very difficult for a living person. Not to mention dangerous as a cemetery would have countless tripping hazards. This figure was seen easily because of nearby street lights and the fact that there was a full moon on a cloudless evening. The shadow figure looked small, like a child, and ran into the location where legend tells of a small boy. Of course, we had to explore.
I was conducting an EVP session where I had seen the shadow figure ultimately end up. I asked if there was a "Bristol" present that evening. This is a name that many people have claimed to have received. Unknown at that time, I recorded a boy's voice say "yes". Since I did not hear the response at that time, I saw many stones with another common last name. I asked "Is there a Johnson with us that night?" Again, unknown at that time, I recorded that same voice state "Bristol".
As I was standing in the cemetery, I then saw a small shadow figure emerge from behind a large gravestone about ten feet away from us. The full moon was behind my back so the area was considerably lit. If that was a living person it was bright enough that I would have seen facial features. Vanessa, who was part of our original team, was scanning the cemetery and the figure was behind her back. I was speechless as I was stunned to see a shadow figure so close to us. As I started to say something about that sight, the shadow figure then slowly ducked behind the large gravestone and disappeared.
I planned on debunking a common claim only to have witnessed what so many had witnessed themselves. Not only that, but we have recorded evidence of the boy not only confirming his presence, but also providing his name as well. We returned to that cemetery many times throughout the years. The last time we had some serious issues with the spirits (one of us was scratched, another became violently ill). I don't know if other groups have done anything to attract a darker presence in what had been a peaceful location. That is a risk when urban legends attract attention.
