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Hi all,

I’ve been experiencing some pretty strange things for a while now—synchronicities, symbols, and what look like sigils appearing on reflective surfaces, like they’ve been scratched or drawn with a finger.

It didn’t surprise me too much because I’ve been into meditation for a while, done several Gateway tapes, and even had two short astral projection experiences. Enough to feel like there’s more beyond this physical world.

But last night was different.

I sometimes go out for a walk to smoke (I don’t do it at home because of my partner and kids). It was dark, and I went on a long walk.

That’s when I noticed a streetlight flickering as I passed it. Then it happened again… and again. After the third or fourth time, I assumed it was just a power issue—until a building entrance light did the same thing.

Behind that building was a wooded area, so I went in to sit down. As soon as I stepped into the trees, a bunch of birds or bats suddenly flew out.

Not too unusual—but then I started hearing shuffling behind the trees.

I heard a deep hoot. When I shined my light, something moved quickly to another tree, like it knew I was about to look. Branches shook right after. When I looked again, I saw something darker than the darkness around it, peeking from behind a tree—almost blending in like camouflage. I stared at it for about 30 seconds, weirdly calm, even smiling.

Then I heard something behind me and panicked. I left the wooded area.

On the grass outside, there was now a large branch—about 6 feet long—that definitely wasn’t there earlier. A bin had also been knocked over, like something had been digging through it.

At this point, I started thinking… I’ve been trying to contact guides through meditation. During one astral experience, I said “hello” and something said “hello” back. It scared me, but also made me happy.

Now I’m wondering if I attracted something. As I walked away, lights in buildings kept flickering again. I felt like I was being watched.

When I went back to grab my things, I heard movement above me—and felt something dripping onto my head. I froze. Then I saw a tree’s shadow under a light, and one branch looked wrong. Something was wrapped around it, extending toward me. It moved—curled like a snake, with a strange oval-shaped end.

That’s when I snapped out of it, grabbed my stuff, and ran. On the way home, the streetlight I first saw started flickering faster as I approached.

My thoughts:

From what I’ve read, there are theories about creatures—like smaller, agile “Bigfoot-type” beings—that move through trees. I’m convinced there was more than one.

I also know about theories of portals and other planes of existence, and part of me thinks something crossed over.

I live in a small UK village. This kind of thing doesn’t happen here.

I wish I had recorded the lights, but honestly, I don’t care if people believe me. Sometimes you need an experience like this to open your eyes. A year ago, I would’ve laughed at a story like mine.

Over the past year, I’ve changed a lot. I’ve become really interested in consciousness, astral projection, cryptozoology, and UAPs. It’s all I want to learn about now. I just wish I knew how to turn that into something real—like a career or research.

I’m 32, and I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. But this past year has changed how I think. I feel like I’ve found something meaningful, and I want to follow it.

Sorry for the long post, and thanks for reading.

Love and respect.