The Flying Orange Poltergeist
In the sleepy village of West Monkton, Somerset, a most peculiar and aggressive poltergeist was witnessed back in December 1923. The builder of a newly constructed villa, having just moved in, was suddenly and violently confronted by a malevolent spirit. It started with a flying orange that struck him on the back of the neck, but that was only the beginning. A chair and various books inexplicably fell to the floor, boots emerged from the cupboard on their own, and cutlery bounced across the table, leaving the poor man bewildered and frightened.
Built around 1920, this villa had been the builder's pride and joy, but little did he know it would soon become a hub of paranormal activity. The events of December 1923 were documented as a classic case of poltergeist behaviour, characterised by physical disturbances and unexplained movements. The fact that these events occurred in a newly built home suggests that the spirit may have been a residual energy or a response to the new occupants. While the identity of the spirit remains a mystery, the incidents have been recorded as a fascinating example of poltergeist activity in a domestic setting.
The villa was built during the Edwardian era, a time of significant change and growth in the UK.
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