he Haunted House Diaries: The True Story of a Quiet Connecticut Town in the Center of a Paranormal Mystery

217 Pages·2015·4.55 MB·English

by  William J. Hall

Praise for The Haunted House Diaries
“Best-selling author William J. Hall thrills and chills us again with a tale of a
house that is incredibly haunted with his latest book, The Haunted House
Diaries. It is a must read for those captivated by haunted spaces and places.
Bring your flashlight and your courage…you’ll need them both!”
—Jim Harold, president, Jim Harold Media LLC; host, Paranormal Podcast, Jim
Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Report, and TV You Grew Up With; author,
Jim Harold’s Campfire: True Ghost Stories series
“This book is a refreshing advancement in the field of paranormal study! The
diary is fascinating with its diverse incidents…. The approach the author has
taken to this broad case dispels many old school myths and finally provides
some real insight into the paranormal.”
—Steve Hudgeons, host of The Texas UFO Radio Show
“The Haunted House Diaries is, bar none, one of the most terrifying stories I
have come across. A simple word of caution before venturing forth and settling
in to read this book: double check that the doors and windows are locked firmly,
you have your phone close at hand, AND have a flashlight nearby…just in case
your lights suddenly snap off for NO reason. Expect no mercy from the contents
of this book!”
—Brent Holland, host of Night Fright Show, the number-one show of its genre
“William J. Hall has focused his unique investigative skills on a 50-year
experience documented by an actual witness. This powerful first-person story is
a riveting read supported by an array of photographs for the reader to review and
judge on their own. The stories captured in this exciting book display an array of
paranormal activity that intrigue the reader to continue—this is not your typical
ghost story or investigation. This is a wide range of paranormal stories that span
five generations and continue today! I could not put this down and had to read
on to see what was next!”
—Al Warren, host/producer of “The House of Mystery” radio show and host of
“WarrenXchange Paranormal Radio Show” on the Z Talk Radio Network
Seattle, and host/producer of “Dark Shadows Radio” on BlogTalk Radio Canada
“Author Bill Hall takes you to a small Connecticut town for an intimate look
“Author Bill Hall takes you to a small Connecticut town for an intimate look
into the world of the paranormal through the mind of one person’s personal
journal entries. There are years as well as pages of notes, skilled documented
investigations, and numerous eye witness accounts. One thing is for sure…after
reading the book, you’ll never get me within a mile of this house and you can
take that to the Vegas bookies!”
—Tina Marie Caouette, host of “Restricted Airspace,” Las Vegas
“This is a fascinating book about a paranormal flap that produces all kinds of
unexplained activity. This book is a must have for any serious paranormal
researcher and a fascinating read for anyone interested in this subject. William J.
Hall gets two thumbs up as Siskel and Ebert used to say!”
—Royce “the Redneck Radioman” Holleman, Talknow Radio
http://talknowradio.blogspot.com/
THE HAUNTED HOUSE DIARIES
The True Story of a Quiet Connecticut Town in the
Center of a Paranormal Mystery
WILLIAM J. HALL
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To Paul and Ben Eno
I am sure we are the best of friends throughout the multiverse.
To the Fillie Family
A heartfelt thank you for sharing your journey. You have made a valuable
contribution to our ongoing quest to understand the paranormal.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special thanks to Rita Rosencrantz (my literary agent), Michael Pye (senior
acquisitions editor), Gina Schenck (editorial director), Kirsten Dalley (senior
developmental editor), Jeff Piasky (cover design), and the rest of the delightful
folks at New Page Books. I am humbled by the opportunity to do it all again.
Donna, Bob, Michelle, and Diane: Thank you for your help, enthusiasm, and
bravery to share your story, which has spanned so many years.
Paul and Ben Eno for your time, expertise, generosity, dedication to serious
paranormal investigation, and, most of all, friendship.
Shane Sirois for your refreshing insight and experience with the paranormal.
Your contributions enriched this book and me, and helped make more sense of
all of this. I am proud to call you my dear friend.
Marc Dantonio for all of your assistance and expertise with photo analysis,
for telling your part of the story, and for being a generous friend.
Ray Swec for the photography, investigation assistance, and of course for the
many years of laughter-filled friendship.
Greg Harold for your help in identifying similar entities to Ashwar and
sharing your fascinating theories on those entities.
Julie Turner and Nancy Cardone of Jewel Photography for coming to my aid
once again for photo prep. Your generosity and support are very much
appreciated.
And to you reading this. Without you, I am just alone talking to myself on
paper.

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”
“Time and space are modes by which we think and not conditions in which we
live.”
—Albert Einstein
CONTENTS
Disclaimer
Note to the Reader
Foreword by Donna Fillie
Introduction: Paranormal Crossroads
Part I: The Haunted House Diaries
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Diary
Chapter 2: Diary Entries From the 1960s
Chapter 3: Diary Entries From the 1970s
Chapter 4: Diary Entries From the 1980s
Chapter 5: Diary Entries From the 1990s
Chapter 6: “It” Follows Michelle
Chapter 7: Ashwar: The Invisible (but Not Imaginary) Friend
Chapter 8: Diary Entries From the 2000s
Part II: Phenomena in the Flap
Chapter 9: Missing Time on Burr Pond
Chapter 10: The Most Famous Cryptid and a Secret Government Base
Chapter 11: When Are They From?
Chapter 12: Other Haunted Houses
Part III: Investigation, Theory, and Discussion
Chapter 13: Paranormal Assumptions
Chapter 14: What Magic Has Taught Me About Interpreting the Paranormal
Chapter 15: Analysis of the Phenomena
Chapter 16: The Investigation
Chapter 17: I Don’t Know What Universe You’re Living In
Epilogue
Appendix I: Initial Family Interview
Appendix II: Historical House Records
Appendix III: Bonus Features
Appendix IV: Litchfield Hills Phenomena Reporting Procedure
Bibliography
Index
About the Author