Scratching And Growling

I was watching a movie with the rest of the family however I found it rather tacky film and half way through, I decided to go downstairs and go on my computer, while the rest of continued to watch the film. I sat there on my computer when I heard growling and scratching coming from the corner of the basement. It sounded like 'something' was trying to get in.

I ignored it and put it down to the movie. But it went on for like an hour. I was starting to get a little bit creeped out. I checked through my basement. Nobody was down here. No music playing or anything. I went upstairs also, still hearing the scratching and growling coming from downstairs. I looked at the T.V and it was not a violent scene or anything.

I thought it might have been in my mind playing tricks on me. But ever since then, my friends have been pinched horribly to the point were they cry. I have heard my name called as well. My mom knows that I can talk to them and see them she has told me not to mess with whatever it is.

I talked to my friend, Alex, about what had happened. He said that a few weeks ago he heard the same sounds coming form the woods. I was surprised!

I did not know what to think.

Do I have ghosts that are harmful or are they just my mind playing tricks on me?

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