July 26, 2024 • 15 mins
Step into the shadows with us as we recount Mark's spine-tingling solo ghost hunting adventure in the deserted town of Salinas, near Puerto Rico's south border. With a daring heart and a quest for the unknown, Mark enters an abandoned wooden house only to confront a mysterious shadowy figure. But this is no ordinary ghost story — the entity claims to be a fallen angel, unveiling biblical references that hint at a spiritual warfare far deeper than the ghostly lore Mark was expecting. Hold your breath as we unravel this chilling encounter that left Mark grappling with the very essence of the supernatural. — Ralph
Music by: Alex Grohl - Lightning Traveler
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
A ghost hunter is an individual or a member of a
group who investigates andexplores places that are
reported to be hunted by ghosts.
They use a variety ofscientific equipment and methods
with the aim of collectingevidence of the existence of the
supernatural entities, oftenreferred to as ghosts.
(00:21):
This includes audio recordings,video footage, photographs and
readings from various electronicdevices.
Ghost hunters often conducttheir investigations at night,
when it is believed that ghostlyactivity is more prevalent.
They visit locations such asold buildings, cemeteries,
(00:42):
historical sites and evenprivate residencies.
Their goal, basically, is notonly to gather evidence, but
also to understand the storiesand histories behind these
alleged huntings.
It is important to note thatghost hunting is a field that is
met with skepticism, as theevidence collected is often
(01:02):
subjective and unverifiablescientifically.
However, for those whoparticipate in it, it can be an
exciting exploration of theunknown, and this sense of
answering questions andexperiencing the rare is what
called Mark's attention to ghosthunting.
He has seen many videos, readbooks and even visited some
(01:23):
allegedly hunted places insearch of such an adrenaline
shot.
But on the night of December14th 1979, mark found himself in
the midst of an event thatforever changed the course of
his life.
In an effort to gatherinformation and possibly to gain
an understanding of what ghosthunting entails, he decided to
(01:45):
investigate an abandonedproperty in a remote desert town
called Salinas, located nearPuerto Rico's south border.
His previous investigation hadrevealed a number of reports and
accounts of paranormal activityat this location.
At this location there was verylittle that Mark knew about the
town and the property, but hedid know that there had been
(02:13):
evidence of disembodied voices,moving shadows and even severe
temperature fluctuations, whichare commonly associated with
spiritual phenomena.
It seemed to him that whateverevidence he gathered, no matter
how little it may be, woulddefinitely be a success in the
new endeavor he had taken on.
He arrived in the town near theproperty at approximately 11.23
that evening.
As he took all of his equipmentout, he cautiously inspected
(02:37):
the surrounding areas beforebeginning the investigation.
It occurred to him severaltimes that having another person
present might have beenbeneficial.
It could have been an assistantor a helper of some sort.
Despite this, mark decided toundertake this case by himself.
For some strange reason, uponreaching the entrance of the old
(02:58):
wooden property, he took a deepbreath and stepped inside.
He reached out and turned theknob, the door opening with a
long, eerie creak Inside thehouse was still as a grave the
(03:20):
silence, only broken by thedistant sounds of night crickets
.
Mark switched on his flashlight, its beam cutting through the
darkness, revealing a roomtrapped in time.
As he ventured deeper into thehouse, each room told a story, a
snapshot of lifelong past.
The air was thick with dust andthe scent of old wood, and Mark
(03:45):
could almost hear the whispersof the past.
But Mark was not here for thepast.
He was here for the unseen, thespirits that dwell in the
shadows.
In the heart of the house hefound an old study, a room
filled with dusty books andfaded photographs.
As he scanned the room, hisflashlight beam fell upon an old
(04:06):
, worn-out diary laying on thedesk.
He picked it up, the leathercover cracked and brittle under
his touch.
As he flipped through theyellow pages, he found entries
of the house's previous owner, aman named Oliver.
The entries spoke of strangeoccurrences, objects moving on
their own.
The entries spoke of strangeoccurrences, objects moving on
(04:27):
their own, of whispers in thenight.
The last entry, dated over 50years ago, spoke of a presence
that Oliver believed was tryingto communicate with him.
Mark felt a shiver run down hisspine.
This was it, the confirmationhe needed.
He wasn't alone in this house,just them.
(04:47):
A cold dust of wind blewthrough the room, causing the
pages of the diary to flutterwildly.
Mark looked up just in time tosee a shadowy figure standing in
the doorway.
His heart pounded in his chestas he met the gaze of his
apparition.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Uh, who are you?
Speaker 3 (05:07):
My name is irrelevant and not needed.
Do not be concerned about that.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Uh, are you here to harm me?
Because I could leave if youwant me to.
Speaker 3 (05:21):
Relax.
If I wanted to hurt you, Icould have done it many years
ago.
In fact, I did try a coupletimes, you know, but your
protection is an effective one.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Wait, what?
What do you mean by that?
Are you Oliver?
Speaker 3 (05:41):
No, I am the entity that tried to communicate with
him many years ago, but it wasnot meant to be.
Now I am rewarded with yourcompany, so come on, sit down,
relax, let's talk a bit.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
What can we possibly talk about?
What are you trying tocommunicate with me here?
Speaker 3 (06:04):
What are you trying to communicate with me here?
Let's begin with you.
Shall we Tell me?
Why are you here?
What do you seek?
If what you seek are answersfor your pathetic ghost hunting
attire, then today is your luckyday.
After centuries of doing this,a small break cannot harm me
(06:26):
anymore and, believe me, I ammore knowledgeable than you
think.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Are you a?
Are you, are you a ghost?
What are you?
Speaker 3 (06:39):
Let us begin with that.
Mark.
Hey, wait, hold on.
I never told you my name.
How do you know my name?
That is also irrelevant anddoes not need explanation.
Do not be concerned about that.
But as far as your question isconcerned, the answer is no, I
(07:00):
am not a ghost.
In fact, I am not a ghost.
In fact, ghosts do not exist,at least not in the way you all
think.
Ghosts are we the remnants ofthe third of all angels that
were cast out in disobediencefrom the presence of the
(07:21):
Almighty?
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Wait, wait, wait.
What Are you telling me thatyou are?
Speaker 3 (07:27):
uh, yes indeed, Please take notes, Mark.
Consider what Ephesians 6,verses 11 and 12 say.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
Put on the whole armor of God that you may be
able to stand against the vialsof the devil, for we wrestle not
against flesh and blood, butagainst principalities, against
powers, against the rulers ofdarkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in highplaces.
(08:00):
So yes, you are then telling methat you are A demon.
Speaker 3 (08:06):
Yes, mark, a demon.
Yes, mark, I am themanifestation of dark forces
here, on Earth and we areeverywhere in different shapes
and showings.
We are controlling most of whatpeople think is benign, even
when many people think they arecelestial or godly signs.
Wait, you can do that.
(08:28):
Oh yeah, we have been doingthis since day one on earth.
We are particularly skilled intricking you all.
To be honest, you are all sonaive and gullible that it is a
stroll in the park literally tocontrol your thoughts and minds.
(08:49):
Read, if you may, 2 Corinthians11, verses 14 and 15, where
they say and no wonder, forSatan himself masquerades as an
angel of light.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
It is not surprising, then, if his servants
masquerade as servants ofrighteousness.
Their end will be what theiractions deserve.
Wait, is that the reason whyyou are telling me these things?
Your end?
Well, we all know what happensto you, but what about us?
Tell me, what about goodnatured people that die in full
(09:31):
faith and love of God?
They believe the believers.
Are they not angels now?
Don't they become angels oflight when they die?
Speaker 3 (09:40):
That Mark is another misconception you all have and
that it is in part thanks to myboss's masterly of controlling
generational dialogues and factsthroughout time.
Mostly everything you know isinaccurate, but oral tradition
has made it acceptable, givingus a win for the run.
(10:02):
Every single day, Read Psalms,chapter 8, verses 4 and 5.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
And they say what is man that you, lord, are mindful
of him, and the son of man thatyou visit him, for you have made
him a little lower than theangels, and you have crowned him
with glory and honor.
Speaker 3 (10:31):
You see, you are all beneath a certain level of
creation that equals that ofangels.
Nevertheless, god has given youall a spiritual manifestation
of his love, grace andexperience that angels could
only dream of.
So know, mark, good people donot become angels when they die.
(10:53):
They simply rest until calledby the Almighty upon his return.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Please, no, please continue.
Speaker 3 (11:04):
Everything you see in this world concerning the
paranormal and everything thatdeals with spirituality as it
relates to ghosts is us.
It has always been us.
Revelation, chapter 12, verse 9, explains it.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of
old called the Devil and Satan,who deceives the whole world.
He was cast to the earth andhis angels were cast out with
him.
What made you say these thingsto me tonight?
Why did you decide to revealthem to me this way?
(11:47):
Tell me, why am I deserving ofsuch treatment?
Speaker 3 (11:51):
Because we are unable to hurt you.
God's promises are eternal andthey are untouched.
The day you were baptized andbecame his child, we were
immediately limited to theactivity we may throw upon you.
Speaker 2 (12:09):
Romans, chapter 8, verses 38 and 39 Break it down
this way For I am convinced thatneither death nor life, neither
angels nor demons, neither thepresent nor the future, nor any
powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all
(12:32):
creation will be able toseparate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus, ourLord.
Speaker 3 (12:41):
We are completely defenseless against this
protection Mark.
We cannot move inwards with it.
Luke, chapter 10, verse 19,validates it.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on
serpents and scorpions and overall the power of the enemy, and
nothing shall by any means hurtyou.
But why, please tell me?
Why are you letting me knowthese things?
Why me?
Is not this a weapon againstyour own attacks?
(13:16):
It makes no sense at all.
It makes no sense to me.
I just don't get it.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
Why, and as Mark waited for his reply, a large,
loud and ungodly growl filledthe room they were in and the
entity vanished.
Mark felt his chest poundingand his breath shortening as he
ran towards the door, leavingbehind the old wooden house in
Salinas and his ghost-huntingdays behind him.
(13:44):
We know nothing of whathappened to Mark after this
event, although many people thatknew him spoke of a novel he
wrote concerning his encounterwith the Salinas entity.
He became a preacher of thedangers of this field and how
God had permitted thisexperience to find him in order
(14:06):
to teach others until his death.
And thanks to his work, we nowknow that he is not gone.
He simply rests easy untilcalled upon, our almighty God In
Jesus' name, amen.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
Thank you.
A ghost hunter is an individual or a member of a
group who investigates andexplores places that are
reported to be hunted by ghosts.
They use a variety ofscientific equipment and methods
with the aim of collectingevidence of the existence of the
supernatural entities, oftenreferred to as ghosts.
(00:21):
This includes audio recordings,video footage, photographs and
readings from various electronicdevices.
Ghost hunters often conducttheir investigations at night,
when it is believed that ghostlyactivity is more prevalent.
They visit locations such asold buildings, cemeteries,
(00:42):
historical sites and evenprivate residencies.
Their goal, basically, is notonly to gather evidence, but
also to understand the storiesand histories behind these
alleged huntings.
It is important to note thatghost hunting is a field that is
met with skepticism, as theevidence collected is often
(01:02):
subjective and unverifiablescientifically.
However, for those whoparticipate in it, it can be an
exciting exploration of theunknown, and this sense of
answering questions andexperiencing the rare is what
called Mark's attention to ghosthunting.
He has seen many videos, readbooks and even visited some
(01:23):
allegedly hunted places insearch of such an adrenaline
shot.
But on the night of December14th 1979, mark found himself in
the midst of an event thatforever changed the course of
his life.
In an effort to gatherinformation and possibly to gain
an understanding of what ghosthunting entails, he decided to
(01:45):
investigate an abandonedproperty in a remote desert town
called Salinas, located nearPuerto Rico's south border.
His previous investigation hadrevealed a number of reports and
accounts of paranormal activityat this location.
At this location there was verylittle that Mark knew about the
town and the property, but hedid know that there had been
(02:13):
evidence of disembodied voices,moving shadows and even severe
temperature fluctuations, whichare commonly associated with
spiritual phenomena.
It seemed to him that whateverevidence he gathered, no matter
how little it may be, woulddefinitely be a success in the
new endeavor he had taken on.
He arrived in the town near theproperty at approximately 11.23
that evening.
As he took all of his equipmentout, he cautiously inspected
(02:37):
the surrounding areas beforebeginning the investigation.
It occurred to him severaltimes that having another person
present might have beenbeneficial.
It could have been an assistantor a helper of some sort.
Despite this, mark decided toundertake this case by himself.
For some strange reason, uponreaching the entrance of the old
(02:58):
wooden property, he took a deepbreath and stepped inside.
He reached out and turned theknob, the door opening with a
long, eerie creak Inside thehouse was still as a grave the
(03:20):
silence, only broken by thedistant sounds of night crickets
.
Mark switched on his flashlight, its beam cutting through the
darkness, revealing a roomtrapped in time.
As he ventured deeper into thehouse, each room told a story, a
snapshot of lifelong past.
The air was thick with dust andthe scent of old wood, and Mark
(03:45):
could almost hear the whispersof the past.
But Mark was not here for thepast.
He was here for the unseen, thespirits that dwell in the
shadows.
In the heart of the house hefound an old study, a room
filled with dusty books andfaded photographs.
As he scanned the room, hisflashlight beam fell upon an old
(04:06):
, worn-out diary laying on thedesk.
He picked it up, the leathercover cracked and brittle under
his touch.
As he flipped through theyellow pages, he found entries
of the house's previous owner, aman named Oliver.
The entries spoke of strangeoccurrences, objects moving on
their own.
The entries spoke of strangeoccurrences, objects moving on
(04:27):
their own, of whispers in thenight.
The last entry, dated over 50years ago, spoke of a presence
that Oliver believed was tryingto communicate with him.
Mark felt a shiver run down hisspine.
This was it, the confirmationhe needed.
He wasn't alone in this house,just them.
(04:47):
A cold dust of wind blewthrough the room, causing the
pages of the diary to flutterwildly.
Mark looked up just in time tosee a shadowy figure standing in
the doorway.
His heart pounded in his chestas he met the gaze of his
apparition.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Uh, who are you?
Speaker 3 (05:07):
My name is irrelevant and not needed.
Do not be concerned about that.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Uh, are you here to harm me?
Because I could leave if youwant me to.
Speaker 3 (05:21):
Relax.
If I wanted to hurt you, Icould have done it many years
ago.
In fact, I did try a coupletimes, you know, but your
protection is an effective one.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Wait, what?
What do you mean by that?
Are you Oliver?
Speaker 3 (05:41):
No, I am the entity that tried to communicate with
him many years ago, but it wasnot meant to be.
Now I am rewarded with yourcompany, so come on, sit down,
relax, let's talk a bit.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
What can we possibly talk about?
What are you trying tocommunicate with me here?
Speaker 3 (06:04):
What are you trying to communicate with me here?
Let's begin with you.
Shall we Tell me?
Why are you here?
What do you seek?
If what you seek are answersfor your pathetic ghost hunting
attire, then today is your luckyday.
After centuries of doing this,a small break cannot harm me
(06:26):
anymore and, believe me, I ammore knowledgeable than you
think.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Are you a?
Are you, are you a ghost?
What are you?
Speaker 3 (06:39):
Let us begin with that.
Mark.
Hey, wait, hold on.
I never told you my name.
How do you know my name?
That is also irrelevant anddoes not need explanation.
Do not be concerned about that.
But as far as your question isconcerned, the answer is no, I
(07:00):
am not a ghost.
In fact, I am not a ghost.
In fact, ghosts do not exist,at least not in the way you all
think.
Ghosts are we the remnants ofthe third of all angels that
were cast out in disobediencefrom the presence of the
(07:21):
Almighty?
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Wait, wait, wait.
What Are you telling me thatyou are?
Speaker 3 (07:27):
uh, yes indeed, Please take notes, Mark.
Consider what Ephesians 6,verses 11 and 12 say.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
Put on the whole armor of God that you may be
able to stand against the vialsof the devil, for we wrestle not
against flesh and blood, butagainst principalities, against
powers, against the rulers ofdarkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in highplaces.
(08:00):
So yes, you are then telling methat you are A demon.
Speaker 3 (08:06):
Yes, mark, a demon.
Yes, mark, I am themanifestation of dark forces
here, on Earth and we areeverywhere in different shapes
and showings.
We are controlling most of whatpeople think is benign, even
when many people think they arecelestial or godly signs.
Wait, you can do that.
(08:28):
Oh yeah, we have been doingthis since day one on earth.
We are particularly skilled intricking you all.
To be honest, you are all sonaive and gullible that it is a
stroll in the park literally tocontrol your thoughts and minds.
(08:49):
Read, if you may, 2 Corinthians11, verses 14 and 15, where
they say and no wonder, forSatan himself masquerades as an
angel of light.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
It is not surprising, then, if his servants
masquerade as servants ofrighteousness.
Their end will be what theiractions deserve.
Wait, is that the reason whyyou are telling me these things?
Your end?
Well, we all know what happensto you, but what about us?
Tell me, what about goodnatured people that die in full
(09:31):
faith and love of God?
They believe the believers.
Are they not angels now?
Don't they become angels oflight when they die?
Speaker 3 (09:40):
That Mark is another misconception you all have and
that it is in part thanks to myboss's masterly of controlling
generational dialogues and factsthroughout time.
Mostly everything you know isinaccurate, but oral tradition
has made it acceptable, givingus a win for the run.
(10:02):
Every single day, Read Psalms,chapter 8, verses 4 and 5.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
And they say what is man that you, lord, are mindful
of him, and the son of man thatyou visit him, for you have made
him a little lower than theangels, and you have crowned him
with glory and honor.
Speaker 3 (10:31):
You see, you are all beneath a certain level of
creation that equals that ofangels.
Nevertheless, god has given youall a spiritual manifestation
of his love, grace andexperience that angels could
only dream of.
So know, mark, good people donot become angels when they die.
(10:53):
They simply rest until calledby the Almighty upon his return.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Please, no, please continue.
Speaker 3 (11:04):
Everything you see in this world concerning the
paranormal and everything thatdeals with spirituality as it
relates to ghosts is us.
It has always been us.
Revelation, chapter 12, verse 9, explains it.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of
old called the Devil and Satan,who deceives the whole world.
He was cast to the earth andhis angels were cast out with
him.
What made you say these thingsto me tonight?
Why did you decide to revealthem to me this way?
(11:47):
Tell me, why am I deserving ofsuch treatment?
Speaker 3 (11:51):
Because we are unable to hurt you.
God's promises are eternal andthey are untouched.
The day you were baptized andbecame his child, we were
immediately limited to theactivity we may throw upon you.
Speaker 2 (12:09):
Romans, chapter 8, verses 38 and 39 Break it down
this way For I am convinced thatneither death nor life, neither
angels nor demons, neither thepresent nor the future, nor any
powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all
(12:32):
creation will be able toseparate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus, ourLord.
Speaker 3 (12:41):
We are completely defenseless against this
protection Mark.
We cannot move inwards with it.
Luke, chapter 10, verse 19,validates it.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on
serpents and scorpions and overall the power of the enemy, and
nothing shall by any means hurtyou.
But why, please tell me?
Why are you letting me knowthese things?
Why me?
Is not this a weapon againstyour own attacks?
(13:16):
It makes no sense at all.
It makes no sense to me.
I just don't get it.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
Why, and as Mark waited for his reply, a large,
loud and ungodly growl filledthe room they were in and the
entity vanished.
Mark felt his chest poundingand his breath shortening as he
ran towards the door, leavingbehind the old wooden house in
Salinas and his ghost-huntingdays behind him.
(13:44):
We know nothing of whathappened to Mark after this
event, although many people thatknew him spoke of a novel he
wrote concerning his encounterwith the Salinas entity.
He became a preacher of thedangers of this field and how
God had permitted thisexperience to find him in order
(14:06):
to teach others until his death.
And thanks to his work, we nowknow that he is not gone.
He simply rests easy untilcalled upon, our almighty God In
Jesus' name, amen.
Speaker 2 (14:35):
Thank you.
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