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Your Spirited Adventure Awaits!

THE SHADOWS WITHIN

David Raby - Author & Paranormal Investigator

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Storyteller at Heart

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Lost in the passage of time are stories that are begging to be told. Within the shadows are memories of life from generations past. Stories of joy, of sorrow, of incredible feats and agonizing defeats. Sometimes a historical building can provide that glimpse of those memories.

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I’ve always been passionate about storytelling and love discovering the stories of people that I have never met. It gives me tremendous pleasure to bring those stories that were hiding in the shadows into the light.

"Only the forgotten are truly dead"

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A SPIRITED EVENING AT VENTFORT HALL

Sat. July 12, 2025 (For Tickets)

Sat. November 1, 2025 (For Tickets)

Investigate the historic and haunted Ventfort Hall and Gilded Age Museum with David Raby in this exciting group paranormal investigation.

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100% of the ticket sales to benefit the preservation of this historic treasure.

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For tickets to any of our Ventfort Hall events, please call Ventfort Hall at (413) 637-3206. We typically sell out, reserve your spot today!

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A SPIRITED EVENING AT FORT ADAMS

Sat. July 19, 2025

Fri. August 8, 2025

Sat. October 18, 2025

Investigate the historic and haunted Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island with David Raby in this exciting group paranormal investigation. 

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Not only will you delve into the mysteries and legends of this storied landmark, but 100% of ticket sales will go toward preserving Fort Adams for future generations.

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Ready to take part in this thrilling adventure? Simply click the link below, select "Paranormal Investigation," and choose your preferred date on the calendar.

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EVIDENCE FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS

We are currently working on placing evidence from all our previous investigations on this website. We currently have all investigations from 2021 - 2024 available in our new section.

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WALKING AMONGST THE SHADOWS: HOUGHTON MANSION

Have you ever wondered what it's like to spend a night in a haunted mansion? I certainly did—and one unforgettable experience completely changed the course of my life.

This is the true account of my time at Houghton Mansion in North Adams, Massachusetts. I invite you to join me on a deeply personal journey filled with exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows.

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The mansion called to me repeatedly—I believed it needed my help, only to discover that I was the one who required the guidance of the spirits within. I look back fondly on the laughter, the mysterious phenomena, the heartbreak, and all the ways this historic place and its inhabitants transformed me.

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How would you react if you came face-to-face with the unknown?

OTHER BOOKS

THE SHADOWS WITHIN: HOUGHTON MANSION

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THE INHUMANITY OF MAN: THE HATTIE MCCLOUD MURDER

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BLUDGEONED: THE REED DOUBLE MURDER

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