The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist From "The New Decameron", Volume III.

** "The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist" by J. D. Beresford is a supernatural fiction, inviting readers into a world where psychical research meets paranormal skepticism. The story examines what happens when a psychical researcher becomes entangled with the unsettling Slipperton case, a series of poltergeist disturbances disrupting the lives of Edgar Slipperton and his wife. Amidst peculiar incidents at their home, from objects moving on their own to strange sounds, the researcher discovers a unique spirit that questions his views of reality, existence, and what happens after death. Through conversations, the researcher and the spirit explore different ideas about life, leading to an interesting look at knowledge, beliefs, and the difficulties in understanding the world beyond. In the end, this story asks important questions about what we can truly know, challenging both the characters and the audience to think carefully about their own beliefs about life, death, and the unknown. **