Hi everyone! It’s good to be back. Today’s topic is a lot different from the usual politics or sports. If you are a fan of horror movies or stories like me then you might find it fun and interesting to read today’s presentation because today I will be talking on one the worlds most popular horror game called Ouija Board.  

Now, some of you maybe familiar with this game or the Ouija board while others might not. Some may have even experienced playing with it but to be honest I have not tried out and given its dark side I never wish to try it out at any point of my life.

With that being said, the reason I call it a creepy game is because it is used to contact with sprits. For a fact, I love horror movies, series, stories and learning about supernatural stuff. But I understand there is a fine line between natural and supernatural things.

It may seem fun playing with it as the tool provides an opportunity to connect with the other world but at the same time it can prove to be dangerous. It’s like entering in someone’s space without permission or even allowing a spirit into your world can be more risky and fearful.

Another interesting point about the Ouija board is that, it was frequently used during and after several wars around the world particularly following the world wars as many families tried contacting their deceased loved ones.

As far as the game’s origin and description is concerned, it all began in 1890, when Helen Peters, a woman known by her family as a spiritual medium who was a devotee of the arts. She sat in the boardinghouse room of her brother-in-law, Elijah Bond, using a board and planchette https://www.google.com/).

Well ironically, Baltimore, Maryland is located in the United States but the name and description of Ouija refers to the “Egyptian Luck Board” (https://www.google.com/).

Just like rules are a feature in every game we play, the Ouija game is no different. The only fear factor is that if any of the rules are broken, it may prove to be costly for participant(s) and their loved ones. So, here are some laws that need to be followed during the cause of the game.

1. Never use an Ouija board alone: there is a risk for a spirit to easily manipulate or possess you.
2. Never use Ouija board in a cemetery: you never know what kind of spirit you might bring with you.  
3. Never burn an Ouija board: simply you will not be able to get rid of it. The board will turn up at your home, either as gift from someone or in other supernatural way.
4. Do not leave a planchette alone on Ouija board: it’s believed to be bad luck.
5. Do not ask when you will die:  I suppose it’s not a good idea as the reply might freak you out or you might get worried over it and has greater chance of influencing future decisions.
6. Always say GOOD BYE! Take the planchette to the goodbye at the bottom of the board and tell the spirits you are closing the board and none of them are permitted to follow you. This way you are protecting yourself, in case a bad spirit might try coming with you.

Lastly, materials required and method of play: for those who wish to try the Ouija board ensure to have at least two participants, so you don’t break rule number one, you need an Ouija board- a board- a board on which YES is written on the left side with NO on the right side of the board alongside numbers 1-0 and alphabets A-Z with GOODBYE at the Bottom of the board. You need a planchette (a triangular object) which will move in response to the questions being asked. A white candle is necessary to be lit prior to the start of the game, as a sign of respect to the spirits.

Finally, I hope you liked the presentation. It may be fun trying out but dangerous at the same time. So if you are thinking of trying out be very careful and my best wishes are with you. However, I personally feel such things are against the law of nature especially anything to do with finding the future is certainly we all are keen on knowing about but it can weigh heavily on s later on. So it’s best to keep going with the flow and we will find out eventually what future lies ahead of us.

Thanks for reading & watching.

Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing great. Today’s presentation is a lot different from any other usual topic.

This doll looks cute. Doesn’t it? But don’t go too much into his beauty.

Now, you must be thinking what I am saying here.

Well, to tell you the truth, this is not an ordinary doll or toy.

It is believed that this particular doll is haunted. And I’ll share some interesting facts about this doll in my presentation. So be sure to read this article till the end.

The story of Robert the doll dates back to the 1900’s when the doll was given to a boy by the name of Robert Eugene Otto also known as Gene.

Made from wood wool known as excelsior, Robert is dressed in a sailor’s suit with a lion in his hand.   

It is said that the hand-made doll was given to Gene as a retaliation gift by one of the servants working at his parents’ home.  

The gift came after Gene’s mother who was said to be a very cruel lady, one day caught some servants practicing black magic and quickly fired them.

While one of the servant’s is said to have possessed the doll with an evil spirit and given it to the little child, to which the Otto family had no objection unknowingly of the consequences that were likely to happen.

Upon receiving the doll, Gene decided to name the doll Robert since he was commonly called Gene.

Soon Gene became so obsessed with the doll that they became inseparable.

He would take Robert wherever he would go, reserve a seat at the dining table and pretend to feed Robert with some pieces of his food.

Now, to this point you must be thinking this behavior is okay and some would even argue that that’s normal with kids.

Yes I agree with the fact that children tend to have some form of attachment towards certain toys or their favorite toy.

Then, here’s the twist in the tale. Gene’s parents Mr & Ms Otto discovered a voice respond to Gene every time their son tried to have a conversation with the doll.

At first they thought Gene was making sounds himself. But they soon realized that the sound was like a heavy voice, which was difficult for a four year old boy like Gene to make.

The Otto family claimed to have experienced paranormal activities such as hearing sounds of giggling and evil laughter, as well as, seeing Robert move.

Even neighbors of the “Artist House” claim to have seen Robert look through the window with his facial expressions changing.

Those who have camped at the “Artist House” during the presence of Robert claim to have felt the presence of something strange.

To separate the two, Robert was locked in a cabinet in the etic where it stayed for quite a long time.

Claims of Robert’s presence in the basement was being felt despite the doll being locked in its cabinet.

About Robert Eugene Otto

Robert Eugene (called Gene) was the son of affluent and well-traveled parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas Otto.

He was born on 25^th October 1900 and died at the age of 73, the year 1974.

Robert was well known for his painting in the Key West area apart from his obsession for Robert.

Click on the link for more information. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24778775/robert-eugene-otto

After the death of his father Mr Thomas Osgood Otto, Gene became the Owner of their Key West home where he moved to with his wife Ann.

Things changed after he discovered his long lost friend Robert in the basement’s cupboard and the two reunited.

The reunion did not go down well with Gene’s wife as he would take it anywhere the couple would go.

As a result, the couple would end-up in argument with Gene sometimes going insane and would not recall anything about his behavior and blame Robert for any mishaps.

What made the equation worse was that, before sleeping Gene would place Robert on a chair inside the couple’s bedroom.

New Home of Robert the Doll

After the death of Gene and his wife, the house was sold with Robert being locked back in the etic.

The family that bought the house had a little girl who found Robert in the etic and decided to keep it.

Seemed like Robert did not like his new owner and all mishaps began to happen including scary dreams.

This forced the new owner to deliver Robert to the Fort East Martello Museum, in Key West Florida.

The reason to keep it in a glass is to prevent people from touching it as Robert does not like to be touched or his photo taken without his permission.

Those that have breached this rule have suffered or suffer from Robert’s curse through which they get involved in a road accident or something bad happens with the offender or offenders.

The pieces of paper seen in the glass are said to be apology letters from the victims of Robert’s curse in the hope of forgiveness from the doll.

Not only that. This haunted doll rules the Fort East Martello Museum after dark.

Finally, I’ll leave you with a video that contains the story Chucky the doll, the concept of the movie is taken from Robert the doll.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIpDXALKZP0

Thanks for reading.