Ectoplasm: A form of spiritual or ghostly energy that can be seen as a mist either visually or in photos. This can also be in actual physical form, which is cold and slimy to the touch if you reach into it and can cling to your hand.

EVP: Electronic Voice Phenomenon, when voices from the other side are captured on a recording device. Many times these voices cannot be heard other than on the tape. At times, they are answers to questions posed by the paranormal investigators.

Ghost: A soul that has not crossed through the light for some reason. There can be many reasons, according to the ghosts I have talked to. Some don’t realize they are dead. Some have unfinished business here on earth. Some don’t want to be with one or more of the people they’ve known in life who are already on the other side. Some don’t have anyone on the other side they are eager to see or join. Some just enjoy it here. Some are waiting around for someone they love to cross with them or to help the person they love cross without fear or confusion. Ghosts are not bound to one place. I have talked to many ghosts who died elsewhere and have traveled during their existence. Research after my conversations with them has proven this to me.

Orb: A ball of energy that can be of various colors. It can show up in photos but some ghosthunters can actually see it with the naked eye at times, as I and several of my friends can. Moving orbs can also be captured on video.

Poltergeist: A mischievous entity that can either playful or dangerous. They are usually found where there are children who are in puberty.

Portal: And opening between this side and the other side. Spirits use this portal to cross between the two dimensions and can be seen as mist either leaving or re-entering the portal when you experience it.

Spirit: A soul that has crossed to the other side, but can come back for short periods now and then. They come back to see people they loved in life again or check on them. They can also come back to help a loved one cross over. Many times spirits will come back to their grave sites to see relatives and can even find loved ones when they move to a different home.

Vortex: A shimmering, whirling, tornado-like column of white mist and different colored lights. The energy from this can emanate outward quite far, effecting the area around it.