File 12: Slim Bankshot – “The Pool Shark”

SUBJECT DESIGNATION: Slim Bankshot – “The Pool Shark”

CLASS: Type III Spectral Entity (Residual Aggression / Competition-Based Manifestation)

CONTAINMENT STATUS: Secured within Portrait Frame #014, “Endless Game”

THREAT LEVEL: Moderate (Aggressive / Competitive Manifestation)

IDENTIFICATION

Full Name (During Life): Slim Bankshot

Apparent Age: 38

Gender: Male

Post-Mortem Appearance: Tall, lean spectral figure with exaggeratedly sharp features and a perpetual sneer. Often observed holding a ghostly cue stick and hovering near an ethereal billiards table. Eyes glow faintly red when angered or in competitive mode. Spectral smoke or haze surrounds him, occasionally forming the shapes of pool balls mid-game.

BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD

Slim Bankshot was a notorious billiards player, known both for his skill and ruthless temperament. He frequented pool halls and gambling establishments, often clashing with rivals over games, bets, and debts.

Estate records and local accounts indicate that Slim’s obsession with winning and his inability to repay debts ultimately led to violent confrontation. After death, his competitive spirit remained intact, binding him to the mansion’s billiards areas, where he endlessly “plays” against unseen opponents.

Residual psychic traces suggest his spirit retains full awareness of gambling etiquette and strategy, though no living participant is present in his matches.

CAUSE OF DEATH (THEORETICAL ANALYSIS)

Several hypotheses exist regarding Slim Bankshot’s death:

Gunshot Wound: Most widely accepted; shot during a dispute over a pool game.

Poisoning: Possible rival sabotage, likely via tainted alcohol or other substances commonly used in gambling dens.

Debt-Related Homicide: The subject may have been attacked by loan sharks or other creditors after failing to settle debts.

Combined Stressors: It is possible that a combination of violent confrontation, betrayal, and high-stress gambling contributed to cardiac arrest or trauma.

His post-mortem fixation on billiards suggests a strong residual psychic imprint from the gambling environment, reinforced by rage, humiliation, and obsessive competition.

PARANORMAL CHARACTERISTICS

Behavioral Pattern: Engages in phantom billiards matches, often attempting to “bank shots” with perfect precision. Aggressive when intruders approach the table or interrupt gameplay.

Manifestation Site: Mansion Pool Hall, Ground Floor West Wing. Ghostly pool table, cue sticks, and balls manifest alongside him.

Activity Cycle: Peaks during evening and nighttime hours (historically aligned with gambling activity).

Notable Abilities:

Ectoplasmic Pool Manipulation: Can move billiard balls, cues, and tables telekinetically with high accuracy.

Residual Aggression Projection: Emits psychic stress that heightens tension or anxiety in observers.

Competitive Aura: Increases entity strength and speed when a perceived “opponent” is nearby.

Phantom Trick Shots: Can create illusions of balls moving in impossible trajectories, confusing and disorienting intruders.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE

Slim Bankshot exhibits obsessive competitive tendencies and vindictive behavior. Intelligence is focused on strategy and execution in billiards. His awareness of death is limited; he perceives the mansion’s billiards hall as an ongoing venue for high-stakes games.

Exposure to the entity may provoke stress, frustration, or compulsive desire to participate in the “game,” increasing risk of psychic fatigue or distraction.

NOTES FROM PROF. E. GADD

“Slim Bankshot… you can almost hear the clack of balls when he’s mad. Not deadly per se, but incredibly frustrating if you’re trying to work near him. Keep a safe distance from the pool hall frames unless you fancy a game you can’t win.”

— Prof. E. Gadd, Log Entry 14.03