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At first, the property was a boarding house, known for its rather high structure for the time, but the building had been remodeled repeatedly throughout the decades. To the unknown visitor, one would never guess the true age of the building with a quick walk in alone, but between the cracks, its age showed. With modern wallpaper and fresh coats of paint, its history was hidden instead of highlighted, aside from the exterior, a historic plaque, and a few antiques.
While many admired the well-polished, historic building, it also had the reputation of being haunted. The current owners of the Waterfront property would much rather capitalize on the stunning view than the possible ghosts that wandered its halls and units, but through many generations of owners, it was found that it was easier to remove a difficult tenant than a stubborn ghost.
There were rumors that stirred on each of the seven floors of the Waterfront, but it was unit 781 that had gotten the most bizarre reports by a long shot. There weren't any notable records regarding the unit specifically, but the apartment complex, popular enough to have a waiting list, often had to keep that one unit vacant. One that could be making the owners' money, but instead, they had to charge cheaper rent to the units around it, and could not have anyone stay there long without an unwelcome visit.
While the paranormal activity was always worse when someone was living in unit 781, but even when the unit was empty, there would be random and distorted screaming in the middle of the night. It sounded like a female voice, but the distortion also had many believing that it was a demon.
This belief grew stronger after the ghastly presence managed to scare off both priests and many paranormal investigators. While many carefully listened for mere whispers of the dead to prove they were real, the 'Screaming Maiden' delivered screams and, at times, violent poltergeist activity, especially in the kitchen, throwing heavy and sharp objects, slamming drawers, and refusing to let anyone stay while screaming like a banshee.
The energy was highly territorial.|
After our recent phone conversation, I wanted to thank you again for being willing to help us deal with our problem. After many failed attempts to remove this demon, we are hoping a new perspective could make a difference. As part of our agreement, we will allow you to stay in unit 781 for free to work. We expect monthly updates on your findings and progress. Maintenance unsealed the crawl space as requested, and while I know there aren't any deceased bodies up there, please be mindful of dust and spiders. All apartments on the 7th floor have a crawl space, so be mindful of bumping into walls and further scaring our tenants. If there is anything you need so we can better assist you, please let me know. β Beth Hall |
Unit 781 was a spacious apartment with two bedrooms, a roomy kitchen, a cozy dining room, a bathroom and a half bath, an entertainment area, and probably the biggest highlight was the balcony that had a stunning view of Cedar Lake. On a surface level, it was a bright and inviting space. Despite its elegance, according to the history of the building, it once was a boarding house for many locals in the nearby town of more humble or difficult backgrounds compared to a lot of the posh personalities it seemed to attract now.
When movers came in and out with boxes and furniture, the energy in the unit stirred. The ripples renewed a sense of awareness in the physical realm and beyond. The once dormant energy was quiet, simmering⦠watching; aware.
When movers came in and out with boxes and furniture, the energy in the unit stirred. The ripples renewed a sense of awareness in the physical realm and beyond. The once dormant energy was quiet, simmering⦠watching; aware.
Not againβ¦
Back in the crawl space I go...
For now.
Box after box filled the unit, which had been empty for over two years. One would think that the property owners would have given up and allowed the phantom to stay rent-free, but clearly, that wasn't the case.
Things would be quiet, potentially for a few days, unless he was quick to stir the pot. Honestly, too quiet for how strong and even violent the rumors were. One would probably think the place wasn't haunted, although there was always a sense that one was not alone.
Well, no one ever was truly alone in unit 781. The specter was spectating. What unfortunate soul would be next to fall victim to the startling wrath of the 'Screaming Maiden' for trying to live in her home?