The ChillX Zone

New Jersey Family Reports Unexplained Noises and Shadow Figure on May 16

Investigators Say the Sounds Continue Every Night at Exactly 3:13 A.M.

HOBOKEN, NJ — May 16 — A family living in a century-old townhouse on Willow Street claims they are experiencing a series of disturbing paranormal events that began earlier this week and intensified overnight.

According to homeowner Elena Vargas, the activity started with faint knocking sounds beneath the basement floor shortly after midnight. By Thursday evening, the noises reportedly evolved into loud rhythmic banging that shook pipes and walls throughout the lower level of the home.

“At first we thought it was old plumbing,” Vargas explained. “But then the knocking started answering us back.”

The family claims three knocks would follow whenever someone tapped on the basement wall.

Shadow Figure Seen Near Stairwell

The situation escalated early Friday morning when Vargas’ teenage son allegedly saw a tall shadow-like figure standing near the basement stairs.

“He said it looked too dark to be a person,” Vargas told reporters. “Like a shape without a face.”

Moments later, several lights inside the home flickered simultaneously before the basement door reportedly slammed shut on its own.

Neighbors have since reported hearing strange metallic sounds and muffled whispering coming from the home late at night.

Paranormal Team Records Unusual Audio

An independent paranormal investigation group visited the property Friday evening and claimed to capture unexplained electronic voice phenomena during a brief recording session.

One audio clip allegedly contains a faint voice whispering:

“Don’t open it.”

Investigators also reported sudden temperature drops inside the basement and repeated interference affecting digital cameras and motion sensors.

History of the Property Raises Questions

Local records show the townhouse was built in the late 1800s and may have once connected to a now-sealed underground storage tunnel used during the Prohibition era.

Historians say several neighboring homes share similar hidden foundations, though no official records mention deaths or criminal activity connected to the property.

Despite this, online speculation surrounding the incident has spread rapidly after neighbors posted videos of the unexplained knocking sounds on social media overnight.

Authorities Urge Caution

City officials have not confirmed paranormal claims and stated there is currently no evidence suggesting criminal activity or structural danger inside the home.

Still, residents near Willow Street say the atmosphere around the property has noticeably changed since the reports surfaced.

As investigators continue monitoring the basement, one chilling question remains unanswered:

What is knocking beneath the house every night at 3:13 a.m.?