FIVE LEVELS OF POLTERGEIST ACTIVITY
LEVEL ONE: Referred to as Senses Attack because in the early stages of a poltergeist, the activity mainly revolves around the human body's basic six senses FEATURES: Cold spots, strange noises, odd odors and smells, hearing footsteps, unusual animal activity(ie., dogs and cats running from rooms), and feelings of being watched.
LEVEL TWO: This level is where the noises and smells begin to turn into something more direct. Everything is still at its basic level but turned up a few notches. FEATURES: Whispers, laughs or giggles, moans or shrieking, moving shadows, breezes in closed areas, visible clouds (base apparitions), strong static electricity, marks on floors or walls (not writings).
LEVEL THREE: At this stage the poltergeist begins to make its presence felt. The difference is that in the first two levels, it could be said that it is the mind playing tricks. But, not, it's hard not to notice something real is happening. This is the level that a classic haunting falls into. FEATURES: Lights and other electrical appliances turning on and off, unseen hands grabbing or touching people, writings on walls or pattern markings, doors that open and close or lock and unlock, hearing voices or words clearly, full apparitions or dark figures, showing levels of communication with living people, and strange telephone calls.
LEVEL FOUR: This is where an advanced poltergeist begins to gain momentum. Moving closer to the danger level and picking up a clearer consciousness. It may seem that it's only harmless ghosts being playful; however, if it is a poltergeist, it may be gathering knowledge of what the people around it consider frightening. At the next level, it will use information gathered here in a violent manner to create an atmosphere of absolute terror. It will then use this terror to feed off of and build its own energy. FEATURES: Flying objects, moving objects, objects disappearing and reappearing elsewhere, shaking furniture, fires starting, appearing as frightening entities, pushing or shaking people, creating visions or illusions, speaking in ordering tones, people feeling dizzy, nausea, or sick to stomach, windows, mirrors, or other household objects breaking for no reason, and levitation.
LEVEL FIVE: At this level, the poltergeist is at its highest energy point and should be considered dangerous. Violent and/or life threatening actions begin at this stage. The time frame here, and all stages listed, will vary depending on the poltergeist. It could end in days, months, or years. After this stage, the poltergeist will go dormant and then begin this cycle over and over again. FEATURES: Dangerous activity, biting, slapping or punching, rape, animating objects, possessions, use of household electrical systems to cause harm, fires and burning, blood on walls, floors, ceilings, attacked by unseen forces, held down, hair pulled, flying knives or sharp objects, heavy objects falling, and threatening writings or visual signs.