Every night since I moved into my new home 4 years ago, at 8:35 P.M., I hear footsteps in the hallway above the living room. The first few times it freaked me out but now it doesn't scare me. A few nights ago, I was in the kitchen making myself dinner, when I watched the water faucet turn off, then on all by itself. I was pretty freaked. I called my boyfriend and he said I was just tired and should go to bed. I was up all night trying not to get scared and think about the ghosts (if there is any) in my house.
Then, yesterday morning I was getting my stuff together for work and the printer started to print off blank sheets of paper. Then, this morning, I walked into my office, here at my home because I heard a noise and as soon as I walked in, the chair to my desk fell over, papers were thrown in the air, and I saw a shadow leave and a cold burst of air like someone had rushed, trying to get away in a hurry. No windows were open and the door wasn't open. (I find it weird that two of the three experiences so far have both been involved with my office. I am not sure if that has anything to do with it, but I figured I should mention it.)
Now, while I am writing this I see a shadow or dark figure through my window that disappears every time I look up. It's not as quick as it thinks, though. I can see it is a teenager or a small adult. I can't see what it is wearing but it has very pale skin. I think it just wants to come in but I'm scared to open up the window. I don't thing this spirit is trying to hurt me but I am getting a little scared. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do?
You got good advise here already. I just want to push the fact about NOT opening the window or door because like Rook said it could be a real person (if it's a real person, why would be s/he be by the window? Maybe a peeping Tom) or even a ghost... Both ways you don't know what their intentions are. I recently posted a story here (uninvited visitor) about a ghost trying to get into my house by ringing the bell (I have learnt that many ghosts can't enter a residence without being invited in). I'm an empath so I was able to feel the evil radiating from this thing so I didn't open the door and stopped my brother from doing so. All I'm saying is that just be cautious because you never know what you invite in.
As for protection, if you are religious you can use PrestonJ's prayer provided in the link or a prayer from whatever religion you practice.
If you are not religious and still want protection, Rook's cleansing is excellent. I am another one of the poster who have used Rook's cleansing with great results, so I could vouch for it.
Sw05's suggestion about doing research and keeping a journal is also great.
[at] Rook,
Sorry, if I made you blush even more! LOL!