A Spooky Night

by Ghostseer (K. Ryan)
(Kauai, Hawaii, USA)

It was just after the sun went down, and I was surprised by the inky blackness. Up in the Kokee Mountains, above the Waimea Canyon, I was alone in the dark.

It had been a pleasant day when I decided to drive up into the mountains. My trusty chihuahua-terrier mix, "Faith," was sitting in her car seat up front with me.

You see, I am retired, and I live on the Island of Kauai. A day doesn't go by when I find an adventure or two. I should probably explain it a bit better.

I live with what is called, "Second Sight." It is the ability to hear and see ethereal beings. Not my choice, but what can one do?..I deal with it the best way I can, after all-I don't know how to live any other way!

Sorry, I went off track for a moment. In the Kokee mountain range, the beauty is beyond explanation. Parking nearest a short trail, I grabbed my hiking boots, and stepped out of my truck. You don't have to go far to see nature in its glory. I didn't forget my dog though. She is so little, I have a doggie backpack, and she goes along for the ride. I call her my "Pocket Puppy." Tucking her into the pack, we were ready to go, and off we went.

I saw a couple of boars, a goat-clinging to the side of a precarious cliff, and lots of exotic birds. Not a surprise. Too late, I noticed the sun was disappearing pretty quickly. I hurried to get down the slope, where I was still exploring. I realized I wasn't going to beat the sunset.

Too soon, I found myself wandering in the dark.

It was like losing your eyesight. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face, and I got a little nervous. I knew the truck wasn't parked that far away, but I had to find my way first.

Straining to see what was in front of me, there was never a doubt I would make it back. It was then I saw the first of the lights.

I thought it was a group of hikers with a new kind of torch. It wasn't yellow, but a bright white. They appeared round, and it reminded me of a light bulb. I'm not sure how many there were, but they were headed in my direction.At least I would meet some folks who could lead me out of there.

I waited for them, standing extra still and straining my ears for sound, any sound!. It was dead silent, and this freaked me out.This wasn't right on so many levels.

The lights continued to come my way, but as soon as they were approximately thirty feet away, they blinked out. One by one..Poof!..gone.. In a blink of an eye, they were gone, all of them.

I didn't know what to think, but then it hit me. RESIDUAL Haunting. This was just a memory from the past, I was sure of it. I wondered if these were the Night Warriors I had heard about?..I did take one photo as they were coming toward me.

Oh!, you can see the picture on my website: www.ghost-e.com (photos page). I took the photo as an afterthought, and I am so glad I got it on film!. You can see how dark the area was, but you can see the lights in formation..

Next time I go up there, I will bring a flashlight!

I saw a couple of boars, a goat clinging to the side of a precarious cliff, and lots of exotic birds. Not a surprise. Too late, I noticed the sun was disappearing pretty quickly. I hurried to get down the slope, where I was still exploring. I realized I wasn't going to beat the sunset.

Too soon, I found myself wandering in the dark.

It was like losing your eyesight. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face, and I got a little nervous. I knew the truck wasn't parked that far away, but I had to find my way first.

Straining to see what was in front of me, there was never a doubt I would make it back. It was then I saw the first of the lights.

I thought it was a group of hikers with a new kind of torch. It wasn't yellow, but a bright white. They appeared round, and it reminded me of a light bulb. I'm not sure how many there were, but they were headed in my direction. At least I would meet some folks who could lead me out of there.

I waited for them, standing extra still and straining my ears for sound, any sound!. It was dead silent, and this freaked me out. This wasn't right on so many levels.

The lights continued to come my way, but as soon as they were approximately thirty feet away, they blinked out. One by one..Poof!..gone.. In a blink of an eye, they were gone, all of them.

I didn't know what to think, but then it hit me. RESIDUAL Haunting. This was just a memory from the past, I was sure of it. I wondered if these were the Night Warriors I had heard about?..I did take one photo as they were coming toward me.

Oh!, you can see the picture on my website: www.ghost-e.com (photos page). I took the photo as an afterthought, and I am so glad I got it on film!. You can see how dark the area was, but you can see the lights in formation..

Next time I go up there, I will bring a flashlight!..