The following stories are life experiences in the paranormal. Specifically my spirit encounters. Since the age of 5, spirit entities and ghostly apparitions have made it their job to make their presence known to me and other members of my family. These short stories are only a few of many instances where spirit activities have injected themselves into my life. The stories take place in various locations, but the common denominator is always me. The settings for these encounters include my childhood home, my family home, and the family owned cabin by the lake. The stories begin with a sting from a black wasp. That was the first time I died. For me, this event spurred many strange and curious encounters with the spirit world that have not stopped, even today. There are a lot of encounters to tell, but I selected these ten to start-off the series of short story books I plan to follow with. They all are instances and encounters individual unto themselves. So sit back, grab a talisman of your choice and enjoy.