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No. However, one of my old bosses at a restaurant I used to work at is/was a medium and every once in a while she would pull me and others aside to tell us what she was "sensing" - when it was my turn, she told me my grandparents were in the room with us. Weird.

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No. However, one of my old bosses at a restaurant I used to work at is/was a medium and every once in a while she would pull me and others aside to tell us what she was "sensing" - when it was my turn, she told me my grandparents were in the room with us. Weird.

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Yes: One person I knew came to say goodbye and another time one that I did not know blocked me in the hallway. I thought it was my friend trying to trick me but my friend was in the living room already.  Very scary

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Yes: One person I knew came to say goodbye and another time one that I did not know blocked me in the hallway. I thought it was my friend trying to trick me but my friend was in the living room already.  Very scary

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No, but I enjoyed reading other people's stories!

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No, but I enjoyed reading other people's stories!

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Nope. Other than some kids who have ghosted. 

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Nope. Other than some kids who have ghosted. 

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When I was 18 years old I bumped into my uncle at a soccer game. Thing is he had died 8 years before that. At least that's what I was told by my parents. It turned out he actually divorced my aunt and just disappeared from our lives. My parents believed that it was easier for me to comprehend as a child that people die than that love can end.

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When I was 18 years old I bumped into my uncle at a soccer game. Thing is he had died 8 years before that. At least that's what I was told by my parents. It turned out he actually divorced my aunt and just disappeared from our lives. My parents believed that it was easier for me to comprehend as a child that people die than that love can end.

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Nope, but my grandma lives right next to a funeral home so it was always fun to hear scary stories at her house with my cousins when we were younger.

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Sorry - I don't believe in ghosts (or anything spiritual/supernatural)

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Sorry - I don't believe in ghosts (or anything spiritual/supernatural)

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But I believe in spirits

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But my sister and I used to hear footsteps in my grandfather's cousin's house every once in a while.

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If I did, I wouldn't tell you all...no one would believe me.

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If I did, I wouldn't tell you all...no one would believe me.

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My dad told us stories of ghost encounters but I haven't seen one in my life.  

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My dad told us stories of ghost encounters but I haven't seen one in my life.  

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Not a ghost... but when I was a teen,  my older brother moved out, I got his room. It was basically its own apartment in the downstairs of our home. He told me that although HE was leaving the Domovoi was not. A Domovoi is a Russian house spirit. And depending on whether you are a good person or bad person, the spirit can be harmless or it can be mischievous. My dad had recently downed a tree in our backyard... and my brother told me that the Domovoi was not happy. I didn't sleep for months. One night I woke up to a sound, and I looked out the window, and I swear I think I saw him. 

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Not a ghost... but when I was a teen,  my older brother moved out, I got his room. It was basically its own apartment in the downstairs of our home. He told me that although HE was leaving the Domovoi was not. A Domovoi is a Russian house spirit. And depending on whether you are a good person or bad person, the spirit can be harmless or it can be mischievous. My dad had recently downed a tree in our backyard... and my brother told me that the Domovoi was not happy. I didn't sleep for months. One night I woke up to a sound, and I looked out the window, and I swear I think I saw him. 

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The Domovoi is a supernatural creature found in Slavic mythology. These are household sprites that attach themselves to a family and serve as their guardian. As benevolent spirits, the Domovoi would do everything in its power to serve its family. But stay on their good side, lest they become upset and cause mischief.

Domovoi, Master of the House

The word 'Domovoi' (also spelled as Domovoy or Domovoj) is derived from the word 'dom', meaning 'house', and literally means 'master of the house'. This creature is known by slightly different names in the various Slavic languages, for instance Domovyk in Ukrainian, and Damavik in Belarusian.

The Domovoi is most commonly described as being a tiny, hairy male humanoid creature with a long grey-beard. It may take on the form of a deceased ancestor, the current master of the house, or even family pets. Sometimes, the Domovoi is depicted as having a tail, tiny horns, and horse ears, or wearing a red shirt with a blue girdle.

The Domovoi Presence Is Felt but Not Seen

The Domovoi usually stays hidden from human sight and prefers dwelling in the dark corners of a person's home, especially near the stove. Occasionally, a person may see the true form of the Domovoi. This, however, is a bad omen, as it is believed to be a warning of one's impending death.

More often, however, the inhabitants of a house would feel the presence of the Domovoi in more discreet ways, for instance, through the sounds of its footsteps or when things in the house are moved. Pets making much noise in the night are said to be playing with the Domovoi. A Domovoi may even touch a person with its hand, or a man may wake up to find that his beard has been plaited. These are regarded to be signs of good fortune and of the Domovoi's love for its family.
The Domovoi. Credit: Aleksandr Maskaev
Protection from the Domovoi

The Domovoi would protect the family they live with, especially the children and animals of the household. Additionally, these spirits are capable of protecting the house from calamities such as fires, accidents, lightning strikes, and floods. Nevertheless, the Domovoi can change from helpful to harmful spirits when angered. A home that is dirty, with lazy, disrespectful inhabitants may incur the displeasure of the Domovoi.

An upset Domovoi would cause trouble for the family, such as breaking objects, causing milk to go off, and even suffocating people in their beds. At times, a bored Domovoi may cause trouble by playing tricks on the family. For instance, things disappearing for no apparent reason may be blamed on a Domovoi.

There are a number of ways in which a Domovoi can be kept happy, the most common of which would be to place some milk and bread near the stove. The Domovoi is also believed to be quite fond of tobacco. Other ways to keep the Domovoi happy include maintaining a good standard of living in the house and not using bad language, especially during meals.
One way to keep a Domovoi happy is to give them milk. (axis-of-devil / CC BY-SA 3.0 )
Rules to Live by to Keep Your Domovoi Happy

There are a number of rules to follow with regards to the Domovoi. For example, when a family is leaving the house for a period of time, they should sit in silence for a moment before going away, as this is a respectful way of saying goodbye to the Domovoi.

When a family moved to a new house, they would also take their Domovoi with them, so that they may continue to benefit from its protection. In order to do so, the family would invite the Domovoi to leave with them. In the olden days the Domovoi would be transported using a bast shoe, though this has today been replaced with a slipper.

Does the Belief in the Domovoi Still Exist Today?

Up until the 19 th, if not the 20 th century, belief in the Domovoi was widespread in Slavic countries. This is especially true for those living in rural areas. Although Christianity fought against the folk belief in these supernatural creatures, for instance, by depicting them as diabolical creatures, it has not been entirely successful. The common people, however, have managed to allow the Domovoi and their Christian faith to co-exist. For instance, when a family moves to a new house, they would invite a priest to bless the home, while making sure to bring their Domovoi from their old home with them.
Modern representation of Domovoy, the Slavic household god, by Belarusian sculptor Anton Shipitsa. (Natalia.sk / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Top image: Illustration of a Domovoi. Credit: Vladimir Chernikov
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Domovoi: Stay on the Good Side of This Mischievous Slavic House Sprite

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The Domovoi is a supernatural creature found in Slavic mythology. These are household sprites that attach themselves to a family and serve as their guardian. As benevolent spirits, the Domovoi would do everything in its power to serve its family.

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My cousin and I used to drive around at night after we get out of work together. My cousin has like all things scary so he would search up spooky places and we'd go for a drive there. One night we drove down this road where they said people were killed and at night you could still see them hanging (again according to my cousin). I thought he was trying to scare me (like always) until I saw this shadowy figure. I could have sworn it was hanging from a tree. I made the quickest U turn of my life to get out of there. Was it real? Who knows, I'm not a ghost hunter hah

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My cousin and I used to drive around at night after we get out of work together. My cousin has like all things scary so he would search up spooky places and we'd go for a drive there. One night we drove down this road where they said people were killed and at night you could still see them hanging (again according to my cousin). I thought he was trying to scare me (like always) until I saw this shadowy figure. I could have sworn it was hanging from a tree. I made the quickest U turn of my life to get out of there. Was it real? Who knows, I'm not a ghost hunter hah

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I mean I look like a ghost during the winter.  But on a serious note: yes, I have.  1999 - the same year the Blair Witch Project came out, my twin brother and I snuck away to visit the abandoned Buck Hill Falls Inn (where our parents had their wedding reception).  The place was rumored to be haunted because apparently a bride named Lorna Kilpatrick was murdered there by the very priest that married her the day before at the resort. He committed suicide and a maid slit her wrists in there while clutching a rosary.  We grew up hearing that Lorna's ghost has haunted the room ever since.  Anyway, my brother and I ventured out one night to go check out the place and we got up to the main entrance and I swear we saw a person in a maid's uniform staring out a window - but then the Buck Hill Falls security showed up and parents were called and my Sega Genesis was taken away.   

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I mean I look like a ghost during the winter.  But on a serious note: yes, I have.  1999 - the same year the Blair Witch Project came out, my twin brother and I snuck away to visit the abandoned Buck Hill Falls Inn (where our parents had their wedding reception).  The place was rumored to be haunted because apparently a bride named Lorna Kilpatrick was murdered there by the very priest that married her the day before at the resort. He committed suicide and a maid slit her wrists in there while clutching a rosary.  We grew up hearing that Lorna's ghost has haunted the room ever since.  Anyway, my brother and I ventured out one night to go check out the place and we got up to the main entrance and I swear we saw a person in a maid's uniform staring out a window - but then the Buck Hill Falls security showed up and parents were called and my Sega Genesis was taken away.   

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No- but I do watch a lot of Ghost Hunters when I need background noise.

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No- but I do watch a lot of Ghost Hunters when I need background noise.

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No, there no ghosts as far as science can tell

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No, there no ghosts as far as science can tell

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Every now and then I very clearly hear my name said right before falling asleep, and it jolts me back awake.

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I don’t do fake things so ghosts aren’t real. 

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I don’t do fake things so ghosts aren’t real. 

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Gm. This is Mindy. Sorry no ghosts to report......

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Gm. This is Mindy. Sorry no ghosts to report......

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Of folks who are no longer on earth.  I also moved to NYC because of the PBS teen gumshoes on Ghostwriter o))

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Inquire within for tales (in the metaphorical sense)

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Inquire within for tales (in the metaphorical sense)

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Though I am convinced KitKat sees ghosts

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Good morning!