ghostly encounters

Meetings with apparitions

Ghostly encounters are experiences in which someone believes they have perceived or interacted with a ghost or spirit.

The phrase appears in paranormal discussions, horror fiction, and accounts of the supernatural: The old hotel is famous for ghostly encounters.

Whether interpreted as genuine contact with the dead or tricks of perception, such encounters typically involve apparitions, unexplained sounds, or sudden cold spots.

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