Deep Dive
Why did Emma's family move to Sharon Rectory?
Emma's parents bought the crumbling, 200-year-old manor in the Irish countryside, which was in complete ruins at the time.
What was the local lore surrounding Sharon Rectory?
Many people in town believed the house was haunted, but Emma's parents were skeptical until they experienced it themselves.
What did Emma initially see when she encountered the Blue Lady?
Emma saw a blue mist form in her room, which then took the shape of a lady with a featureless face and a long dress from a different era.
Why did Emma's parents eventually believe her experiences?
Emma's parents revealed that they too had seen the Blue Lady, standing at the bottom of their bed, and even witnessed her passing through objects.
Who was the Blue Lady, according to Emma's mother's research?
The Blue Lady was identified as Sarah Waller, the lady of the house who was tragically shot in the shoulder during an assassination attempt on a minister and died later that night.
What unusual activities did the family experience after learning about Sarah Waller?
The family heard the piano playing by itself, doors banging, furniture moving, and even a trunk at the bottom of their bed banging at 6:30 AM every morning.
What happened during the seance conducted by psychic medium Kate Houston?
During the seance, Kate felt pain in her shoulder, mimicking Sarah Waller's fatal injury, and Emma's grandmother heard a gunshot. Sarah Waller appeared in greater detail, with a young, beautiful face and a blue teardrop shape, before vanishing.
How did the seance affect the family's experiences with the Blue Lady?
After the seance, Emma stopped hearing footsteps and seeing the Blue Lady at night, leading her to believe that Sarah Waller was at peace.
What unusual experiences did Emma have after moving into the Coachman's residence?
Emma experienced a dark shadow at the foot of her bed, felt an oppressive presence, and woke up with unexplained scratches on her legs and back. She also saw a transparent face in the mirror.
What happened during the fire at Sharon Rectory?
During the fire, Emma's father tried to fight the flames himself but was pulled back by firefighters. The fire chief later reported seeing a woman standing in the house who vanished when they tried to rescue her.
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- Parental conflict and anger
- Falling through ice and experiencing extreme cold
- Severe pain and near-death experience
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