Happy Halloween! Yes I know this is late, shut up---
I wanted to showcase a little more lore in the Flickers AU, such as other kinds of supernatural beings aside from the simple ghost! There's quite a few, and although the Hamatos may not see them, Leo certainly can.
Some of them are friendly, like that little group of phantoms that help him keep an eye out! Others, not so much. He does his best to make sure the more ill intentioned beings don't stay for long. It's a full time job, unfortunately. His family attracted quite a bit of unwanted attention in their mission to (dis)prove Leo's ghostly existence...
Some general info below the cut:
PHANTOMS: A subcategory of ghosts, phantoms are shy, lost souls that don't know what to do after their death and can't let go. However, they don't wish to be seen or interact with the living. They'd rather watch from a distance, often causing cold spots, minor electronic disruptions, sometimes appearing in dreams, and can only be seen (with no mystical assistance) in reflections. If spotted, the phantom may panic and cause migraines, or even throw/knock over items in their attempt to get away. Too much exposure can lead to them becoming poltergeists. Unfortunately, they are often children.
SHADOWS: Though harmless, shadows are the bare remnants of strong, ill intending souls, or even previously expelled demons. They are hard for the living to see on their own, but their mere presence tends to cause paranoia, dread, and a sense of being watched. Though not entirely sentient, they tend to still follow those that wronged them, or just negatively impact anyone in the area.