Paranormal experiences by Stevie Turner
Title: ‘Whispers of the Past’ Blog Tour, by Stevie Turner
I am delighted to take part in this blog tour to promote ‘Whispers of the Past’, a paranormal anthology compiled by Kaye Lynne Booth. The anthology features eight stories by six authors, namely myself (Stevie Turner) and also Kaye Lynne Booth, Roberta Eaton Cheadle, Julie Goodswen, Lauren McHargue, and lastly Jeff Bowles, whose story ‘A Peaceful Life I’ve Never Known’, was the winner of the 2019 Wordcrafter Paranormal Short Fiction Contest.
I’ve always enjoyed ghost stories since I was a child. In fact, my favourite genre to write in is now the paranormal genre, as no research needs to be done and I can just write away from past experiences.
Yes, I’ve had several paranormal experiences as a child, as we lived in a haunted flat where some poor soul had previously committed suicide in my bedroom. There was often an imprint of a body on my freshly made-up bed, my bed would shake and lift off the ground (I would dive under the covers until the shaking stopped), and the room itself was always cold. I often saw ghosts in the flat as a young child but thought nothing of it. Thankfully when I was seven years old, we moved to a new house, and the ghostly events ceased.
I am a firm believer in the paranormal, as I have first-hand experience. Later in life I attended a spiritualist meeting with a clairvoyant, who passed on a message from my deceased uncle that absolutely convinced me that there is life after death. I had never met the clairvoyant before, and she had no idea who I was. I had been having trouble opening the front door to my flat – the key was stiff, and the lock was old. My uncle told the clairvoyant about this, and he also added that I would never have any more trouble unlocking the door. When I got home the key slotted easily in the lock, and it did forever more until I moved out.
There is definitely an ‘afterlife’. If you read ‘Whispers of the Past’, it may convince you too!
BOOK BLURB:
A paranormal anthology with nine stories from six authors, including the winning story in the 2019 WordCrafter Paranormal Short Fiction Contest, A Peaceful Life I’ve Never Known, by Jeff Bowles.
AUTHOR BIO:
Stevie Turner
Stevie Turner is a British author of suspense, paranormal, women’s fiction family dramas, and darkly humorous novels. She has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations. Most of her novels are now also available as audio books, and ‘A House Without Windows’ gained the attention of a New York media production company in December 2017. Some of Stevie’s books have been translated into German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Stevie can be contacted at the following email address: stevie@stevie-turner-author.co.uk
You can find her blog at the following link: https://steviet3.wordpress.com/
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Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Stevie-Turner/e/B00AV7YOTU
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I don’t know how you managed to sleep!!!
Thanks for stopping by, Wendy. I look forward to the answer to that question as well.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Wendy. I thought the same thing when I read this.
Oh my goodness, Stevie! I do no see how, as a child, you coped with a ghost inhabiting your space! Wow! Thank you for sharing that story and thank you, Karl for hosting!
Hi Jan, scary stuff, I have never had an encounter with a ghost. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Always a pleasure to support another writer, Jan.
I believe children are more open to spiritual entities, though some adults can also feel their presence. My mother had a spirit living in her house for a bit after she bought it. She later learned that an old man had died naturally in his sleep years before she had purchased the house. At night, while my dad was at work and when my mom would lie down to go to sleep, she would hear the tiles creak as if someone was walking on them. The tiles had become loose, so when you walked on them, they creaked.
My mom would turn on the light, check the house, double check the locks and the alarm, and when she felt satisfied that she was alone, she would go back to bed, only to hear the creaking again. One night, she was done with being afraid and she called out and said, “I know you are here. I don’t know who you are, but I want you to know that I am okay with you being here. You are welcome to stay however long you want.” After that night, she never heard the creaking again. True story. 🙂
This is a great story, Yvette, but I am glad I am reading it and not experiencing it first hand.
Hi Yvette,
Thank you for visiting us here.
I agree with Robbie. This is a great story. I’ve had many encounters with the paranormal and they come in many forms. I have encountered spirits that made their presence known through sounds or smells, as well as cold spots, or just a general feeling. I have seen objects move of their own accord, and on one occassion an ethereal form manifested and a spirit was visible. I find for the most part, they are harmless, as they may occupy the same space, but actually exist in a different realm. But, that doesn’t mean their presence can’t be frightening.
HI Karl, thank you for sharing this post and supporting our blog tour. It is most appreciated.
Wow, Yvette! That’s an amazing story too. Thanks for stopping by.