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We've been here for generations, but the old grandfather clock in the hallway started chiming at strange hours, even when it's stopped working. It's an antique, passed down from my great-grandfather, and never let us down — until now. But last night, just past 3 AM, it chimed 13 times. I checked the mechanism; it wasn't wound, but the pendulum was swinging wildly on its own. My grandfather once warned me of such oddities—'Pay the clock its due respect,' he said. Could it be a curse? A warning? It's been exactly a hundred years since its maker died.
Submitted 1 week ago by spookyteeth47
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If you strip away the supernatural elements, it could just be a mechanical failure. Sometimes components can shift or inexplicably react to temperature changes. Odd but not unexplainable. I'd suggest having an expert in antique clocks give it a once-over, possible hidden damage due to age.
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This isn't uncommon with antiques housing restless energies. Approach with gratitude and perhaps light a candle nearby, offering peace. Your ancestral clock may guard old family secrets, but respect and love can soothe any restless spirit that clings to its history.
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This is fascinating! Antique clocks have such rich histories, sometimes sprinkled with tidbits of folklore or superstitions. Many believed that if these clocks stopped, it meant impending death or misfortune. Perhaps when your grandfather mentioned the respect, he was referring to the common Victorian belief of covering mirrors and stopping clocks in a house where someone died, to prevent spirits from becoming trapped.
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Alright, this kinda stuff is my jam. The number 13? Definitely screams paranormal activity. And the fact that it's a 100 years since the maker died? That's a serious red flag. Did you try recording it? Sometimes electronics pick up things we can't see or hear. I recommend setting up some cameras or audio recorders next time it happens. Could be the spirit of the clockmaker trying to send a message!