Case File: The Mysterious Haunting of Ashwood Manor

Case File: The Mysterious Haunting of Ashwood Manor

Case Number: 457-001

Date: June 14, 2023

Investigating Team: The Paranormal Investigators of the Eastern Region (PIER)

Lead Investigator: Jessica Turner

Field Agent: Ethan Blake

Psychic Consultant: Dr. Natalie Hayes

Subject: Ashwood Manor

Location: 76 Ashwood Lane, Westbrook, MA

Claim: Paranormal Activity Reported

Description: Unexplained noises, sightings of shadow figures, objects moving without cause.

Summary of Incident

Ashwood Manor, an old Victorian-style house, was reported to be experiencing unusual paranormal activity. The owners, the Clarke family, contacted our team after several months of disturbing events. These included strange sounds like footsteps, doors opening and closing by themselves, and a cold presence that seemed to follow them through the house. There were also reports of shadowy figures seen in the corners of rooms, and furniture was mysteriously moved. The family was living in fear and requested a professional investigation.

Initial Assessment

Upon arrival at Ashwood Manor, our team conducted a preliminary walkthrough of the property. The house was large, with many creaky floors and narrow hallways. There was an eerie stillness in the air, but nothing immediately alarming stood out. The family seemed distressed, but they were willing to cooperate fully.

The Clarke family consisted of three members:

John Clarke (father, mid-40s, business owner)

Sarah Clarke (mother, early 40s, schoolteacher)

Emily Clarke (daughter, 16 years old, student)

We began by interviewing the family. John mentioned hearing footsteps at night, while Sarah described feeling cold spots in the living room. Emily, who seemed particularly disturbed, claimed to have seen a shadowy figure standing at the foot of her bed on multiple occasions.

The activity seemed centered around the upstairs hallway and the master bedroom. We decided to set up a series of infrared cameras and EVP (electronic voice phenomena) devices in these areas to monitor for any further activity.

Phase 1: Surveillance and Investigation

Our team spent the first night monitoring the property. The infrared cameras picked up no significant heat signatures, but the EVP recordings captured strange sounds. On two separate occasions, a low whisper was heard on the recordings, but no voices were audible at the time.

At 3:30 AM, our psychic consultant, Dr. Natalie Hayes, reported an overwhelming sense of dread while walking through the upstairs hallway. She felt as though something was “watching” her and that the house was “alive” with negative energy. Her hands began to tremble, and she had to step outside for a few minutes to regain her composure.

Despite this, Dr. Hayes noted that the house seemed to have a history of trauma, but was unable to pinpoint the source.

Phase 2: Disturbing Developments

As our investigation continued, the situation at Ashwood Manor began to escalate. During our second night of surveillance, strange occurrences started happening in real-time.

At approximately 2:00 AM, a loud bang came from the master bedroom. When our team rushed to investigate, the room was empty. The bed was disheveled, and the window was wide open despite no signs of wind. No physical evidence could explain the bang, and the temperature dropped drastically in the room.

As we set up additional equipment, we discovered that the front door had been left wide open—an event that was not recorded on any of our surveillance cameras. At this point, we began to suspect that something was tampering with our equipment.

Phase 3: A Dangerous Turn

Things took a darker turn the following evening. As we reviewed the footage from our cameras, we noticed a figure standing in the hallway. The shadow appeared briefly before disappearing around the corner. When we checked the area, no one was present.

Dr. Hayes became visibly distressed after this. She claimed that the entity in the house was malevolent, and that it was beginning to target our team. She also revealed that the house had a tragic past. It was once the residence of a man named Gregory Ashwood, who was rumored to have committed multiple murders in the 1920s. His violent actions, combined with the house's long history of suffering, were believed to have led to the haunting.

The turning point came when Emily, the daughter, suddenly began acting strangely. She claimed to have seen the shadow figure again—this time, it was standing at the foot of her bed, smiling at her. When she approached the figure, it vanished. This interaction left her visibly shaken and incoherent, speaking in fragmented sentences about “the dark man” and “the house not letting go.”

Conclusion and Evacuation

As the activity escalated, we realized that the situation had become too dangerous to continue. The emotional toll on the Clarke family and the psychological effects on our team were severe. Emily’s behavior grew more erratic, and she began speaking in a voice that was not her own, claiming to be “Gregory Ashwood.” This was the final sign that the entity had fully attached itself to her.

We advised the Clarke family to leave Ashwood Manor immediately for their safety. We also arranged for an exorcist to be called in to cleanse the house. After leaving the property, the paranormal activity ceased. The Clarke family later reported that they felt relief after leaving, and no further occurrences were noted.

Our team has since documented this case as a reminder of the dangers of deep-rooted paranormal disturbances. We also recommend caution when dealing with entities tied to tragic histories or violent pasts. Ashwood Manor remains abandoned to this day, and no future investigations are planned.

Final Notes:

No physical evidence was found to prove the existence of the entity, but the experiences of the Clarke family and our team were undeniable.

Psychic analysis suggested a link to the violent history of the house, but no tangible source for the haunting was discovered.

Safety Precautions: Always ensure that the safety of all involved is the top priority. The emotional and psychological impacts of such investigations can be significant.

End of Case Report.