Where Is the Ghost Stuff?! (Details Within)

Some people who follow this website, are signed up for the newsletter or what have you, may be wondering: Why is Scared Sheetless so reviewy lately? Why is it lacking paranormal like stories or gags or whatever? I do have an explanation for that. Some may understand, some may not like it, but do know there is hope that SS will return to the way it was before.

I know the premise of this website/blog is the paranormal. That's why I created this back in December of 2009 when I wanted a place to store all my newspaper articles. It was for the paranormal and for people who love it. Switch back to two years ago, I was burnt out of stories to write. NEPI wasn't getting enough investigations to keep the ideas for articles rolling. And honestly, the newspaper owners didn't really care for my stories about haunted places around the world. I mean, seriously, New Hampshire may have some haunted houses here and there, but it's not a big state, so there will be a lack of articles pretty quick. Also, with leaving the Trendy Times two years ago, I felt, "Hey. Now I don't have to be so PG or PG-13 to keep a "journalist" clean image. There are other things I could be talking about rather than strictly posting articles." So, that's what I've been doing.

But here's the truth: the problem is I've lost a lot of interest in the paranormal. Trust me, I'm not a skeptic, but I've somewhat fallen off the believer bandwagon in recent years due to some personal stuff (or problems, whichever). My explanation for that is I'm simply TIRED of death. I know it's the tragic thing about life is we will always deal with death up until we die ourselves, but you see I've lost many many relatives (the majority of whom I loved dearly) in the past few years. Also, keep in mind that being a paranormal investigator and them knowing that I figured/hoped that they would somehow prove to me that there is indeed an afterlife. I have gotten no signs, thus losing hope and interest that the only time I will ever see these wonderful people is when I'm alive. That once I take my last breath, that is it.

Right after my grandfather died, Richard or Pops as he's more popularly known as, I was sure of it, 100% sure that he would try to get in contact with me. It's been two years and nothing. Granted, I have tried to think of reasons why: maybe he's giving me signs that I don't notice; maybe he's still wondering in the great unknown; or maybe the paranormal is really in our heads. Fact is, me and him were really close. He was not just my grandfather, but my best friend. Add on to the fact that I didn't know my father until I was eighteen, he also took that role as well.

But when a close death hit's you, it really takes you to a different place. A different mind set. It could be dark or whatever. But it's definitely a moment of realization or a nightmare that you want to end.
With me, it was/still is a little of both. I've realized that maybe instead of believing in spirits point blank, I should question it even more. And the nightmare is, of course, that I'll never see any of these people again. Sadly, for the past few months, I've been leaning on the latter. I don't want to, but I go by my heart. That doesn't mean that I'm a "reborn again" skeptic or that I think anyone who believes in spirits is bat-shit crazy. No. No. It's more that I need even more proof. But am I a complete skeptic? No.

Here's how I know I'm not a complete skeptic: I remember watching a Youtuber by the name of kurtjmac, he does Far Lands or Bust. To put it short: he's playing Minecraft, trying to get to the Far Land of Minecraft. That's all I'm putting it, you can find more on the Far Lands here. Anyway, this guy is big in astronomy and talks about it quite a bit. He asks viewers to send him questions and of course a lot of his questions pertain to aliens, UFOs, etc. And basically he says he doesn't believe in it. I, for one, am a hardcore believer that there is more life out in the galaxy than just us. It's impossible (in my opinion) that we're the only ones. He, however, doesn't believe. I didn't mind, because he didn't talk like an elitist skeptic. Second time someone asked him about the paranormal, however, he basically put that there is no such thing as ghosts or anything like that. Why? No evidence. Then he started flaunting the fact that he is a skeptic and it kind of pissed me off. I hate when people shove it down others throats that they're skeptics. Much like people who believe shouldn't shove their opinions down non-believers throats. It's a two way street (though most people don't like it that way). But the fact that he was pretty much bashing the field of the paranormal and it pissing me off made me think that maybe I'm still a believer. But there's some resentment inside me. That could be it.

*By the way: If kurtjmac ever reads this (he won't), but I have no problem with him. I enjoy his series. Just ease up on the skeptic talk, dude. Not everyone who watches your channel is a hardcore skeptic like you. You gotta pertain to your audience and for the love of God, not piss them off. I gotta do a blog someday on why it's actually not okay to piss people off (for fun, at least.)

But why has Scared Sheetless became a review site? Why is there no more articles on the paranormal? 1st question's answer: I'm in a review mood. I enjoy doing them. Do they get better traffic than paranormal articles? No. But it is my blog and so I can do what I want. Right? Right. Answer to question number 2: Simply put, I'm just not interested in writing articles on the paranormal right now. I'm in a rut, I guess.

Although this may seem bad, there is some good. I did talk to Chad Stambaugh a couple days ago and he said he is working on some new material. Thing is, you, the reader, will have to be patient. He is extremely busy with his next book (which is due out soon) and other activities. Good guy Chad is, I can't wait to have new articles from him soon!

Also, starting today or tomorrow, I will be posting paranormal articles by the Facebook page, The Paranormal Guide. I have checked with them like a year ago if I could use their articles, they're cool with it as long as I give them proper credit. I've used A LOT of their stuff in the past and they will be making a return on here ASAP.

So, hopefully I answered some questions. I also hope that you understand the reason why I haven't been doing new articles. Thanks for reading!

Take care!