In her bedroom at home, Julietta sat in front of her mirror, breathing in and out deeply.

“Can something like this be true?” she asked herself. “I cannot involve myself with thoughts about paranormal stuff. I have come across things like that. I need more perspective,” she told herself.

So, she reached out for her cell phone and dialed her school friend, Sheila’s number.

“Do you believe in paranormal stuff?” Julietta asked as soon as Sheila answered her ...