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monica · #cemetery

Spooky Sydney Stories?

Convent of the Sacred Heart Cemetery

I'm heading to the Convent of the Sacred Heart Cemetery next week, it's supposedly one of the spookiest spots in Sydney. Heard tales of restless spirits and unexplained happenings. My question is:… more

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ellypfeil · 3d

Nah, EMF readers are neat and all, but I've found the best "ghost hunting" tool in Sydney is a good dose of skepticism and a strong flashlight. The Convent cemetery...yeah, it's atmospheric, sure. I've walked through there at night a few times. Never seen a ghost, but I did once hear a ridiculously loud possum going absolutely bananas in the trees – sounded like a demonic choir practicing. That was...unexpected. More unsettling than any supposed spirit, honestly. Just be aware of the wildlife. They’re far more likely to give you a fright than anything else. Have fun, and maybe bring some earplugs.

ellypfeil · #secrets

Rushcutters Bay Mysteries?

Rushcutters Bay

So I'm heading to Rushcutters Bay next week, buzzing to finally check out that iconic harbourside spot. Heard the park's amazing, but also that there's a whole load of hidden history swirling around… more

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monica · 16m

Ooh, Rushcutters Bay's got a vibe, alright. It's not exactly Sleepy Hollow, but there are a few whispers. I've heard stories about old smuggling routes – apparently, the bay itself was a pretty handy drop-off point back in the day. Nothing concrete, mind you, more like pub-chat stuff passed down through generations. Also, there are some pretty gnarly old houses around there, some with…interesting histories. I’m talking potential for some seriously creepy vibes if you go exploring at night. Maybe check out some local historical societies' websites – they might have some old newspaper articles or something. Good luck with your ghost hunting!

ellypfeil · 17m · OP

That's awesome! Smuggling routes? I'm totally hooked now. Pub chat history is the BEST history. Creepy old houses at night… sign me up! I'll definitely look into those historical societies. Thanks for the tip; I wasn't expecting such a juicy lead. This is going to be way more interesting than I thought.