Evil spirit haunting your house? Demon possessing a friend or family member? Contact Bea Romo Reyes, freelance exorcist and paranormal consultant.

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To: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

From: [REDACTED]

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Ghost question

Dear Beatriz,

Is Santa Claus a ghost?

— Cameron

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To: [REDACTED]

From: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Re: Ghost question

Cameron,

Never met the guy, so I can’t say. Why?

Best,

Beatriz Romo Reyes

Freelance exorcist and paranormal consultant

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To: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

From: [REDACTED]

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Re: Ghost question

Beatriz,

I think he’s haunting my apartment.

I first saw him around last Christmas, but I thought I was having a nightmare. I fell asleep on the couch and woke to him standing over me.

Then I saw him again this morning. I wasn’t asleep, so I know it wasn’t a dream. I was making breakfast in the kitchen, and when I turned around, he was standing behind me and glaring like he wanted to kill me.

He disappeared a few seconds later, but I think he’s still here.

The thing is–and I know it sounds crazy–he had a white beard and a red suit. His skin was blue-tinged and desiccated like he froze to death. And I know he means harm. I could feel it when he was looking at me.

My family is coming to visit for Christmas, and I’m worried the ghost will hurt us–or worse. I don’t know what to do. I can’t tell them I’m canceling the holidays because I’m being haunted by an evil Santa.

Have you ever dealt with something like this before? What should I do?

–Cameron

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To: [REDACTED]

From: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Re: Ghost question

Cameron,

I can’t comment on Santa, but whatever’s in your apartment seems to be a ghost.

I’d suggest telling your family your apartment has a busted water pipe and putting them up in a hotel.

If you want to schedule an exorcism, the soonest I can manage is after Christmas.

Best,

Beatriz Romo Reyes

Freelance exorcist and paranormal consultant

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To: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

From: [REDACTED]

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Re: Ghost question

Beatriz,

So you think it’s the ghost of a dead guy who just happens to look like Santa? I don’t know if that’s better or worse.

No thanks on the exorcism. My lease is up next month. I’ll stay with a friend until then.

Ghost Santa can be the next renter’s problem.

–Cameron

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To: [REDACTED]

From: romoexorcist@protonmail.com

Date: December 23, 20-

Subject: Re: Ghost question

Merry Christmas then. Your goodwill towards your fellow man is inspiring.

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Interested in a longer story featuring Bea? Check out The Memory of Ghosts.