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My paternal grandmother was born in a rural area of Sweden in 1891, and when I was a boy she told me stories of the Tomten, small beings that took the appearance of old, bearded men. The Tomten were no more than 3 feet tall and wore pointed hats, which we've of course come to associate with gnomes and similar creatures. Grandma insisted they were real. Did she really see these little guys, or was she drinking too much glogg? Read on and find out!
The Paranormalist is the personal blog of John Carlson, an ordinary man who has had some extraordinary and life-altering experiences. The purpose of sharing and discussing them is to (hopefully) offer some comfort and insight to others who have had similar encounters with unknown phenomena. My goal for this website is to create a place where people can share their stories and thoughts on the nature of these varied phenomena, and to build a supportive community of individuals who have struggled in the aftermath of these encounters.