Curveball
Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, testing our beliefs, and pushing us out of our comfort zones. Imagine being someone who never believed in superstitions or the supernatural, only to have your entire perspective shaken by a series of inexplicable events.
That's exactly what happened to me, and now I'm here to share my story with you. Let me take you on a journey through the twists and turns of my truck-driving adventures with my husband, Tom.
Power Couple
Picture this - Tom and I, a dynamic truck-driving duo navigating the roads together. It all started when Tom delved into the trucking world, and I, feeling the strain of our time apart, decided to join him on this adventure.
Can you imagine the excitement of being travel partners with your significant other, embarking on journeys from coast to coast? The thrill of the open road and the promise of new experiences awaited us at every turn.
Secret Mysteries
Our job was simple yet fulfilling. All we had to do was deliver goods, share the driving duties, and create memories along the way. It felt like a never-ending vacation, a chance for us to bond, explore, and revel in the freedom of the open road. Our bond grew stronger with each trip, and the financial rewards were a welcome bonus.
Little did I know that beneath the surface of our seemingly idyllic life on the road, a world of superstitions and eerie tales awaited me.
Conflicting Thoughts
As a devout Christian, superstitions and ghost stories were far from my realm of belief. I chuckled at the idea of truck drivers conversing with ghosts over the radio, dismissing it as mere fiction. What shocked me, though, was that all the years that I was married to my husband, I never knew that he believed in these superstitions.
Given his belief that he was indestructible, I found it funny that he was scared of such things and made fun of him. However, fate had other plans for me, and I soon would have my encounter with the unknown.
Rest, Love
We were scheduled for our usual trip to deliver goods and despite me wanting to turn down this job since Tom wasn't feeling well, he assured me that he was better. So we prepared for our trip as usual and within no time, we were on the road. The trip was going smoothly until around 2 am when Tom started feeling a bit worse.
I decided to urge him to go to the back seat so that he could get some rest, which, in this case, was well-needed and required. If, at that moment, I knew what would follow, I would have urged Tom to stay up with me the rest of the journey. However, I didn't, and the events unfolded much to my fear up to this day.
Shocked!
My Husband was asleep in the back, so I started talking to the other trucker over the radio. He seemed friendly and easy to talk to so we kept the conversation going on for hours. When I told my husband about it in the morning, his face went WHITE AS A SHEET!
He said, “THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE!” I asked, "What do you mean?” His response sent chills down my spine.
Strange Realisations
The color drained from his face, and his words confirmed my worst fears which were that I had unknowingly communicated with a ghost. I knew that the name of the driver was familiar. It was Tom’s old driving partner, who had died on one of his delivery trips. The worst part of all this was that I had talked to him near the area he succumbed to. Coincidence much?
The weight of this realization hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow of unease over the remainder of our journey. The once familiar roads now felt haunted, and my sense of security was shattered.
Shaking In Fear
At this point, I couldn't even drive, my husband had to take over as this ghostly encounter left me dumbfounded and shaking to my core. Tom understood the assignment and gripped the steering wheel with urgency. We were determined to get out of this road as quickly as possible and the only time he slowed down was to check if I was still conscious because what I experienced called for me to faint.
After turning left from this road, when we saw a convenience shop, we decided to buy supplies and refresh before driving off again. A convenience store would be safe and no suspicious activity would be there. At least that's what we thought, but the train of weirdness wasn't over just yet.
Wise, Old Woman
As we entered the shop, the air seemed to become more and more heavier. This place wasn't your usual convenience store. Something wasn't normal but I just couldn't put my hand to it. This was until an eccentric old lady walked to the counter to welcome us to the shop and instantly eyed us knowingly. “You’ve seen something, haven’t you?” her voice announced in a hoarse whisper. I felt taken aback.
When was this weirdness going to come to an end? How did she know? Was this some setup? My face probably sold my worries out as she instantly decided to calm me down by saying that she wasn't here to harm us but to help us calm down.
Soul Conduit
She went on to explain how the road we traveled was a conduit for lost souls, and the ghost I had spoken with was just seeking closure. The ghost was not haunting me but had just connected to my soul frequency, which was a rare occurrence but not one to fear. Oh, if you could just see my relief at that moment, you would understand me.
On our way back home, me and Tom decided that we would honor the memory of Tom's old partner and reclaim our journey, transforming fear into a celebration of life’s mysteries. Whether you believe in ghosts or dismiss them as mere superstition, my encounter serves as a reminder that life is full of surprises, both enchanting and unsettling.