Southern Ghost: 8 (A Death on Demand Mysteries)

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Haints are restless spirits of the dead who, for whatever reason, have not moved on from their physical world,' says (Lori) Sawaya. many Southerners suggest that blue porch ceilings originated out of the fear of haints. Southerners, especially in the area of South Carolina, have a name for the ceiling paint used on porches – the soft blue-green is referred to as 'Haint Blue.' The priory housing Anglo-Catholic nuns and the nearby Old Rectory have reputations for being haunted. Spine chilling screams and the sounds of monks singing is often heard in the night. To the best of my knowledge this is all true. Tears run down my face as i tell this today some 50 years later.

Although the hotel boasts luxury and quality hospitality, guests might also experience activity of the paranormal kind during their stay. The most frequent reports are of the ‘Grey Lady’ who has been spotted walking the corridors of the hotel on several occasions, and then vanishing. She is believed to be a ghost of a maid who once worked there and upon cruel treatment by her mistress, became severely depressed and jumped out of a window on the top floor before plunging to her death in the garden below. Guests have also woken up to the banging of a kettle drum thought to by a small drummer boy. We recommend visiting The Littledean Jail to peruse the fascinating Crime Through Time Collection and the huge array of bonkers memorabilia that can be found there.

Photographs of some of the haunted places I have visited in the south

The castle’s rich history has certainly left its mark on its wearied walls, and there’s no surprise that ghostly goings-on are frequent. Guests have felt their clothes being tugged in the Oubliette room, the pitiful cries of a baby and many have felt the terrifying sensation of being strangled while in The Hanging Room. Home / News / Haints: Ghosts and evil spirits from the old south Haints: Ghosts and evil spirits from the old south

The 1941 movie King of the Zombies contains several mentions of the word “haints.” It’s not a great movie, nor is it really about ghosts, but it was interesting to hear the words “haints” and “hainted” used in the dialogue. Newark Park is nestled in an unspoilt corner of Gloucestershire countryside. Most famous for its impressive views, the Tudor Lodge and its scenic surrounding gardens also have a set of spooky tales to tell.

In her article " Pretty & Practical: The History of 'Haint Blue' Porch Ceilings," Taryn Williford advises that powder blue on the porch is a beautiful color choice for aesthetic as well as superstitious reasons, and reminds us that blue porches are popular up-and-down the east coast. We have a Deliverance Ministry that can free people from their demons. Our ministry is called Setting The Captives Free. Echoing Jonathan McMillan’s comment regarding the tradition of keeping cash on hand to “keep the haints off of you”. My grandfather (who was raised in central Georgia in the late 1800s) would also make the statement when slipping us a couple of dollars.