In June 2023, 42-year-old British paranormal investigator and collector Candice Collins purchased a doll named Norman from eBay, despite warnings about its ominous history. The previous owner, Christian Hawksworth, had attributed a series of misfortunes to the doll, labeling it as “cursed.”
Upon receiving Norman, Collins immediately sensed a heavy and depressive atmosphere filling her home in Cornwall. Shortly after, her three-year-old son began exhibiting unusual behavior, such as conversing and laughing with unseen entities during the night. Collins herself experienced disturbing nightmares involving biting sensations and visions of peculiar figures attacking her. In one particularly vivid dream, she heard a sinister voice calling her name, making the experience feel alarmingly real.
The family’s health also took an unexpected downturn. Collins reported headaches, unexplained bruises, and scratch marks resembling claw wounds. Her partner suffered a sudden exacerbation of hip problems.
To mitigate Norman’s influence, Collins confined the doll in a glass case filled with holy water and stored it in a separate garden annex. Despite these precautions, she suspects that Norman continues to affect her family, drawing parallels to the infamous Chucky doll from horror films. Collins believes that not all mystical objects are inherently evil and that some may simply require assistance.
Despite the unsettling events, Collins has no intention of parting with Norman. She remains vigilant, acknowledging the uncertainty of what might happen next. The family continues to employ protective measures, including crystals, sage, and holy water, yet Norman’s eerie presence persists.
This account underscores the profound impact that purportedly cursed objects can have on individuals and their environments, blending psychological, cultural, and possibly supernatural elements.
