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Paranormal Ghost Haunting Sound Effect - Ethereal Wail

A chilling paranormal audio clip blending an ethereal ghostly wail with raspy supernatural breathing, evoking the unmistakable presence of a restless spirit.

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About this sound

Something unseen stirs in the darkness. This 7-second paranormal sound effect captures the bone-deep unease of a ghost making itself known, layering an ethereal, hollow wail with raspy, otherworldly breathing that suggests a spirit caught between worlds. The texture is airy yet oppressive, the kind of sound that makes a listener instinctively look over their shoulder. Drop it into a horror game's haunted corridor, a paranormal podcast's intro, or a YouTube ghost-investigation video to instantly raise the tension. It suits jump-scare build-ups, haunted house attraction loops, Halloween party playlists, and dark fantasy film scenes where the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. Royalty-free and ready to use, this ghostly audio is a versatile staple for any creator working in the supernatural space.

The file

Duration
0:07
Format
WAV
Sample rate
44.1 kHz
Bit depth
16 bit
Channels
Stereo
File size
1.2 MB
Type
Sound or atmosphere

How it sounds

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"Paranormal Ghost Haunting Sound Effect - Ethereal Wail" by Alesia-Davina, https://alesiadavina.com/sound/paranormal-ghost-haunting-sound-effect-ethereal-wail/

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