”Blackbirds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven
This week’s questions by @silversaver888 were as if they came out of my own thoughts and my list of possible questions I’ve brainstormed. Tattoos and piercings are a long and personal story of a lifestyle I am softening down from with my crazier days long behind me.
Her Question? 2️⃣ Do you think you’ve ever encountered a ghost?
Ghosts? Sure, as a Night Shift nurse who works most of the time alone, I’ve had a few paranormal experiences. Does it freak me out? No, because I don’t scare easily. In fact, I am somewhat proactive as a person who has an interest in spiritual things. And I’ve watched every YouTube video on ghosts and hauntings including all TV episodes of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures.
When I first transferred to this unit, I discovered that most of the staff hated working the Night shift. After 2200 hours (10 PM), some of the gals on the Evening Shift would turn up the lounge TV to cover up any unexplained noises because “if you don’t hear it, then it’s not there.” Then, keep all the regular lights on because, “you want to see what it is first before you scream and run.” Does that make any sense?
The odd time a doorknob turns or rattles as if someone wanted to enter the unit in the wee hours of the morning, leading some gals to prop up chairs, wheelchairs, and obstacles against the entrance doors. A Fire safety hazard of course. One staff brings a large Teddy bear, another always brought her dog to the unit when working the Evening shift, a shift that required working alone for the two hours until 2400 hours (Midnight) until I arrive.
Digging through old records, there have been four deaths within the history of this Residential Unit and from their profiles, neither were have known to be malicious or violent. One did have a behavioral issue but that was more a positive exuberant disposition that the staff just needs to steer his energy into productive activities. We call him, Charlie.
He had a favorite toy, a glow in the dark wand with glitter inside. He was known to wave it around for hours. The large bathroom was the darkest room, and he would charge up his wand and wave it in the dark bathroom getting as much pure joy from his favorite activity. He’s been long gone, perhaps not quite.
Sometimes I hear a voice that is neither of any of the current residents. I hear objects drop or the sound of equipment slide over in the bathroom. Of course, I investigate with my phone camera ready. One time I was heading to the main bathroom only to feel something rush past me as if it wanted to get there first.
I place his favorite toy on the bathroom counter and say, “Charlie, you can play for a little while, but you have to go to bed soon.” But it never moves. Maybe he’s shy and I am a just stranger to him.
When something happens, it’s always in another room.
One day I’ll get that photo.
A full body apparition.
Charlie and I doing a paranormal selfie, and I’ll post it here on Hive first. Until then it would be nice to have a little company working the Night shift. 👻
I will be inviting @kimavalon to this quaint #ladiesofhive Contest of the 66th Edition. The rules are in this Originating post to join into the fun.
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I work in a Health Unit. I am a Gothic Nurse. - Salutem laboro in Unit. Nonne ego sum Antiqua.
