A strange video showing a ghostly encounter of sorts has appeared on the internet.

@hoosi3ryourdaddyhuh says my parcel delivered but i check dont have. watch my cctv playback then i chua sai la bro zz why my parcel like that ah? #hdb #sgtiktok #tiktoksg #foryoupage #fyp #viral #horror #lazadasg #paranormalactivity #cctv ♬ Horror Sound Music - Mauro Rawn

Uploaded on Sep. 1, 2024, the footage was apparently caught on a surveillance camera directed at the corridor outside a public housing flat.

A public bus, similar to the ones in Singapore, could be seen in the background at one point.

What video showed

The video, which apparently showed a Friday, 10pm time stamp indicating it is a real-time recording, provided a clear view of the dim corridor devoid of activity at night.

The caption of the video read: "says my parcel delivered but i check dont have. watch my cctv playback then i chua sai la bro zz why my parcel like that ah?"

The in-video caption added: "ermmmm.... plz tell me it isn't just me seeing things, tolong."

However, as it continues to play, strange things begin to get captured on camera.

Item fell to the ground on its own

At first, a polymailer that was apparently delivered and left on top a stack of recycling boxes and shoe rack, suddenly fell to the ground without any reason.

Suddenly, within seconds, a shadowy figure materialised, even though it was barely noticeable.

Its shape could be faintly made out only when it moved and as it contrasted with the white wall along the corridor.

When the video is slowed down, the figure appeared to be an apparition of sorts.

But as soon as it materialised, it disappeared.

Delivered item zipped away on its own

After the footage appeared to distort on screen for a split second, the polymailer on the ground zipped away from the camera, as if it had a life of its own.

The video then ended.

The account that posted the video did not upload any other information.

Responses

TikTok users who commented responded with fear and incredulity.

A number of commenters wrote that the footage appeared realistic, but the sequence of events was too strange to make sense of.

Other commenters asked why would a supernatural force steal a parcel, unless it contained supernatural elements.

The clip was also met with reactions on TikTok, including one who suggested not leaving parcels out overnight or a “fat ghost” might take it.

@sneakysushii @Daddy Hu? There has been a video of a greedy plump "ghost" haunting our corridors. As Singapore's top paranormal investigator, I am going to give y'all my full thoughts and review of this footage! Verdict: don't leave your packages outside or a fat ghost will steal it. #haunted #packages #lazadasg #yishun ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) - howlingindicator

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