I posted on the other ghost thread, but I'll post here also.
My one and only “ghost story.” Probably more of a poltergeist story, as they are said to be generally more mischevious than malevolent.
By the way, from mystica.com:
"Included in the most common types of poltergeist activities are the rains of stones, dirt, and other small objects; moving or throwing of objects, including large pieces of furniture; loud noises and shrieks; and vile smells. It seems that poltergeists have adapted to the development of technology. They are known to have caused interference in telephones and electronic equipment, and turning lights and appliances on and off."
Now for the my story.
In July 1995 my wife and I were staying at a very nice B & B style hotel in Ventura, California. It is called the Bella Maggiore. It’s a beautiful Italian / Mediterranean themed hotel, with richly detailed rooms – crown molding, the works.
The hotel is also purported to be haunted with the ghost of a young woman named Sylvia. As it turns out, she was a woman of questionable repute that lived in the house that was turned into the hotel. That had been in the 1910's or 1920's. Rumor had it that she hanged herself in a closet. During the restoration / remodeling, this closet became part of room 17.
The majority of the incidents involving her take place in or around, you guessed it, room 17. But lots of other places as well. She has been known to make the hallway lights flicker, and prevent doors from being opened. Sometimes there is an overpowering presence of rose perfume. Nothing real sinister, mostly just mischievous little pranks.
My parents used to love to stay there. They actually witnessed one of Sylvia’s pranks. They were in the lobby when another hotel guest complained to the Manager that her door wouldn’t open. The Manager accompanied the guest back to their room (and my parents tagged along.) The manager tried the key in the lock (one of those electronic locks that gives you a green light when the lock opens.) He got the green light, but the door wouldn’t budge. He tried a few times, all with the same result. Finally, he said out loud “Sylvia, knock it off!” He then tried the door again, and it opened.
When we stayed, we happened to get room 17 – Sylvia central! The room had just been remodeled. The dresser drawers had ball bearing slides that made a distinctive “tic – tic – tic – tic" when opened.
About 3:00 am, I was having difficulties sleeping. As I lay in bed, in the completedy darkened room, I heard open of the dresser drawers slowly open, then close. That really woke me up!
If you do a google search on “Bella Maggiore Ventura Ghost” you’ll find numerous accounts of interactions with Slyvia. Including some EVP recordings.
ther morning I went out & it was on & playing on a channel we NEVER watch.
Don't want to get into a cultural thing but what I wrote was just simple plain speak.