Welcome to a candid exploration of a topic that often lurks in the shadows of an otherworldly realm—the prevalence of sexual harassment within the paranormal field. As enthusiasts and professionals dedicated to unraveling mysteries beyond the veil, it’s crucial to shed light on a disturbing reality that affects our community. In this blog, I’m going […] The post Spirits and Shadows: Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Paranormal Realm first appeared on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo. The post Spirits and Shadows: Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Paranormal Realm appeared first on The Spoo ..read more

Washington DC is one of those haunted places that many people sleep on. Why is this? Well, Washington DC is dominated by its reputation as the capital of the United States. When people visit DC, it’s usually not to see the ghosts. Instead, it’s to see the White House, the Capitol Building, a Smithsonian Museum, […] The post Haunted DC: The Haunting of the Smithsonian Castle first appeared on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo. The post Haunted DC: The Haunting of the Smithsonian Castle appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

While the house that was used for "The Exorcist" may not be haunted, the land was host to Prospect Cottage, the site of a fascinating ghost story involving one of the most famous female authors of the 19th century. The post The Ghost Who Haunted The Site of The Exorcist House first appeared on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo. The post The Ghost Who Haunted The Site of The Exorcist House appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

In the paranormal investigation world, it is inevitable that we will run into a location where there are reports of spirits of children. While this can be unsettling to think about, because a life cut short is always tragic, it is a truth we have to face at times. Nothing reminds us more of our […] The post Little Voices from Beyond: How to Speak with the Ghosts of Children first appeared on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo. The post Little Voices from Beyond: How to Speak with the Ghosts of Children appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

Publishing Note: This is a condensed version of an upcoming article that will be published in the June 2023 issue of Haunted Magazine for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Stay tuned! ****Content Warning: This piece includes graphic details of war and includes images of the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg with […] The post An Explanation for the Hauntings at Gettysburg appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

Every human you encounter has their own life story, wishes, loves, desires, dislikes, the whole bit. Every human you meet has had certain life experiences that have shaped them into who they are up to that moment you meet them. They each have their own identity. Psychology Today defines identity as “encompasses the memories, experiences, […] The post The Importance of Identity in the Paranormal appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

For decades, it has been typical to see paranormal investigators walk into a haunted location and immediately start provoking and saying things that could be extremely traumatizing to not only spirits and ghosts, but also the living. Is it really necessary to do this in order to get a response during a paranormal investigation? What […] The post How to Not Traumatize Ghosts appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

On Friday, October 21st, 2022, Netflix released their newest paranormal reality series, 28 Days Haunted. Based on a theory by the late Ed and Lorraine Warren that it takes about 28 days to pierce the veil into the other side, three teams take residence in three different haunted locations for that duration. As a paranormal […] The post A Paranormal Investigator’s Review of Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

On May 28th, 2022, I did a paranormal investigation on the property of The Cabin on 360. It consists of a log cabin built in the 80s that was a model home. Next to it sits a house that was the site of a horrifying tragedy. This house is known as the Elliott House. Located […] The post Melissa Elliott: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more

2022 marks a new year, which means it’s all about new beginnings! One of the things you might be looking to do is to up your ghost hunting game. Becoming a paranormal investigator is a big decision. It’s a choice that takes up quite a lot of time and money, not to mention management on […] The post How to Become a Better Paranormal Investigator in 2022 appeared first on The Spooky Stuff by Alex Matsuo ..read more