Deep Dive
Why did Katia and her family move to a new house?
They were tired of living in apartments and wanted a house with a yard for their daughter to play in.
What was unusual about the wallpaper in the new house?
The wallpaper was from the 1950s, featuring a climbing trellis with ivy and roses on diagonals, and it didn't match between rooms.
What did Katia's daughter Aurora initially see in the hallway?
Aurora saw an old man on the phone in the hallway, but there was no one there, only an old plate on the wall where a party line phone used to be.
How did Katia feel in the new house during the first few weeks?
She felt unsettled and not as calm as she had hoped, despite her efforts to spruce up the house.
What did Aurora describe as 'Sakes'?
Aurora described Sakes as an old man who lived in the house and was always on the phone.
What did Aurora experience in the middle of the night?
Aurora experienced nightmares about white hands that would pat or scratch her, which she associated with Sakes.
What unusual event occurred with the faucets in the house?
All the faucets in the house turned on full force at the same time, which Katia couldn't explain.
What did the young man at the door reveal about the house's history?
He revealed that the house was bought at an auction after someone died there, and they found an old man's artificial white hand in the house.
How did Katia try to resolve the haunting?
Katia performed a sort of exorcism, telling the spirit to leave the house and that it was no longer his home.
What was the final sign that the spirit was still present?
An old wooden rocking chair in Aurora's room started rocking on its own, indicating the spirit's presence.
What did Katia and her family decide to do after the haunting?
They decided to move out and find another house, as they couldn't continue living with the presence of the spirit.
How did Aurora feel about the new house they moved to?
Aurora felt positive about the new house, saying it was a nice house, and she didn't mention Sakes or experience any more nightmares.
- Narrator has moved 13 times before turning 13.
- A girl on a plane shares her sorrow about moving due to her parents' divorce.
- Leaving creates a sense of loss that is hard to heal.
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