“Before we begin, a word of warning. Spirits are unpredictable. Whatever happens, keep your composure. Remain silent. Don’t break the circle of energy by standing up. I’ll start by stating our intent to make contact and inviting the spirit to join us at the table. If the spirit accepts our invitation, you may hear strange noises such as knocking or taps. I’ll ask the spirit yes or no questions to begin, and if they prove amenable, I’ll ask them what they want. They might communicate through me, using my hand to draw on this pad or my voice to speak directly to you.” Oh f**k. If I witness a dead guy speak through this nice old woman, I’ll never be right in the head again. Frightened now, I swallow and press my hands more firmly against the tabletop to try to get them to stop shaking. It d

