Perhaps there were items in your house that seemed to move of their own volition, or strange sounds that lacked a rational origin, or perhaps a feeling that you were in the presence of something that falls outside of the parameters of everyday phenomena.
If so, a newly formed paranormal research team in Laurinburg is prepared to help explain your experiences.
"Our group is based on scientific research, and we may be able to ascertain whether or not what you've experienced has a paranormal origin," East Koast Illusions co-founder Scott Sessoms said. "The most common way to describe 'paranormal' is by using words like 'ghost' or 'haunting'. A lot of people believe that what they've witnessed is rooted in the so-called supernatural, and with our equipment we can tell whether or not that's true."
According to Sessoms, the team approaches an investigation from a skeptical point of view.
"A full 90 percent of investigated phenomena are explainable as non-paranormal occurrences," he said. "Whatever we learn from an investigation, we're here to help our clients understand what is happening."
Co-founder Heather Norton noted that while many people are looking for answers, they may also be afraid of being judged as strange for having had the experience.
"Both Scott and myself have had personal, paranormal experiences," Norton said. "We're here to understand, not to judge."
Sessoms explained that not all paranormal phenomena is the same; there are different reasons, characteristics, and origins for much of what the team investigates.
"If you witness a recurring event, such as an object moving of its own volition in a repetitive motion, that could be an example of what we call 'residual'. We consider that to be leftover energy, perhaps caused by a traumatic experience someone had at some point. This energy stays with them, in their mind, body and soul.
"Another case is what's known as 'intelligent' energy, which is characterized by a presence or energy force acknowledging a person and attempting to communicate with them in some way, perhaps through a sensation of being felt or touched. In that case, we feel that it may be a deceased person attempting to make their presence known."
To further refine their research capabilities, the team is now conducting a fundraiser to purchase additional equipment to be used in their investigative fieldwork.
"On Feb. 5, the team will hold a drawing for the winner of a gift basket worth more than $200 and containing many items donated by local businesses," Norton said. "Tickets are $2 each and are available from a number of area locations."
The contents of the basket include dinner for two from General McArthur's, a free massage from Bella Aqua spa, a $25 gift certificate from White's Jewelry, a gift card from the Plaid Piper, a picnic cooler from Shirt Tales, and a free haircut with five free tanning sessions from Tara's Styling Salon.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward equipment such as digital voice recorders that can pick up sounds that humans are unable to hear, night vision and infrared cameras, electromagnetic field detectors, and digital thermometers.
"The thermometers are used to read fluctuations in room temperatures," Sessoms said. "We often experience 'cold spots' when in the presence of energy, which is trying to make itself known."
Sessoms points out that the group doesn't explore other types of unexplainable phenomena, such as UFOs.
"I hear that a lot," he said. "When I tell people what I do, some people will describe having seen an unidentified flying object. It's interesting, but it's not something we investigate."
All services by the East Koast Illusions paranormal research team are free, with donations accepted to offset travel expenses.
"We don't charge anyone for our research," Norton said. "After you contact us and describe your experiences, and if we judge it to be a legitimate occurrence, we will visit the location and setup our equipment," she said. "After collecting the evidence and reviewing it at our offices, we will share with the client whether or not we believe it to be paranormal. Everything the client tells us will be kept completely confidential."
Additional team members are Marcus Norton and Amanda Sessoms.
Tickets to win the gift basket may be obtained from the following locations: the Laurinburg Exchange, the Plaid Piper, Shirt Tales, White's Jewelry, or Snead's Grove Convenient Store. There is no limit on the number of tickets that may be purchased.
To contact the group, call 910-334-0341, email them at eastkoastillusions@yahoo.com, or visit the group's page on Facebook.
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