Experiment 5: The “Scratch” Reading and a Reported Arm Mark

ZoZo Ouija Board Archive · Archive entry 15 · 71 available investigations

By Tim Wood · Original recording: 2024-07-22

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The source notes place this investigation during a lightning storm and describe a letter sequence interpreted as “GAME,” “PEEKABOO” and “SCRATCH.” I report a sharp sensation in my arm, and Lily notices a mark. The timing is the central question I want preserved here. A mark, a sensation and a word read from the board are observations to compare, rather than proof that one caused the others.

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We tried to summon ZOZO during a violent lightning storm—and the OUIJA BOARD appeared to spell “GAME,” “PEEKABOO,” and then “SCRATCH.” Moments later, I felt pain in my arm and Lily noticed a visible mark. Was the timing a coincidence, or did something happen during Session 5 of our live Ouija experiment? I'm Tim Wood from LiveSciFi, joined by Lily for another uncut paranormal investigation. We use an antique Ouija board, digital EVP recorder, REM-POD, dowsing rods, ghost box and a blindfolded sensory-deprivation experiment to test the reported ZoZo phenomenon. This was a chaotic night: storm noise, equipment interruptions, disturbing board responses and a session that made us question whether to keep investigating at home. 👻 ZOZO INVESTIGATION ARCHIVE Our original ZoZo Demon House investigation: https://livescifi.tv/paranormal-articles/zozo-demon-house-livescifis-2016-investigation/ ZoZo Ouija board warning signs: https://livescifi.tv/2015/08/warning-signs-of-zozo-the-ouija-board-demon/ Viewer-submitted ZoZo experiences: https://livescifi.tv/paranormal-articles/zozo-ouija-demon-stories/ 🔎 WHAT HAPPENED IN SESSION 5? • OUIJA BOARD: The planchette appears to spell “HERE,” then “GAME,” “PEEKABOO” and “SCRATCH.” We interpret the letters aloud as the board moves. • PHYSICAL MARK: Right after the “SCRATCH” exchange, I react to pain in my arm and we examine what looks like a line on my skin. The footage does not establish what caused it. • POSSIBLE EVP: During an early recorder playback, we think we hear “ZOZO.” A later playback prompts a comment about a growl; near the end, an unclear name sounds like “I AM BEEL…” to us, but neither is verified. • UNEXPLAINED SOUND (RECAP): Lily and I describe a bouncing-ball-like sound heard after the previous night's investigation. It isn't captured as a new event in this video. • DOWSING RODS: Lily asks questions about the earlier arm mark and whether another presence is in the room. Rod movements are not evidence of who—or what—caused them. • SPIRIT / GHOST BOX: During the later experiment, phrases interpreted aloud include “YES I DID,” “LEGION,” “I’LL ALWAYS BE ON YOUR LEFT,” and “YOU’RE MY NEW TOY.” These are possible interpretations of fragmented audio, not verified statements. We also examine a board piece found away from where we thought it was, and Lily interprets tarot cards before taking over the dowsing rods. During the sensory-deprivation test, I wear a blindfold and headphones while Lily asks questions; the words repeated from the ghost box may be fragments of radio audio. The recording lets you compare what we heard with what was actually captured. ⏱️ YOUTUBE CHAPTERS — ZOZO SESSION 5 0:00 Lightning Storm Delays the Livestream 3:47 UNEXPLAINED SOUND (RECAP): The Bouncing-Ball Noise 5:02 Why We're Considering Moving the Sessions 6:42 The Ouija Board Hasn't Been Closed 7:01 EVP SESSION: Asking ZoZo to Say Its Name 10:34 POSSIBLE EVP: Does the Recorder Say “ZOZO”? 11:54 OUIJA BOARD: Early Letter Movements 14:36 OUIJA BOARD: “HERE” 15:07 OUIJA BOARD: “GAME” 15:46 OUIJA BOARD: “PEEKABOO” 16:44 OUIJA BOARD: “SCRATCH” 17:45 Tim Feels Pain and Shows a Mark on His Arm 19:16 A Board Piece Is Found in an Unexpected Spot 21:14 EVP SESSION: Asking About the Scratch 24:32 EVP REVIEW: Possible Growl-Like Sound 26:47 TAROT: Lily Interprets the Cards 31:09 DOWSING RODS: Questions About the Mark 39:41 Preparing the Sensory-Deprivation Experiment 40:23 SPIRIT BOX: Beginning the Audio Questions 41:51 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “YES I DID” 46:57 Tim Begins Blindfolded Audio Experiment 48:32 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “LEGION” 49:17 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “TRUST US” 52:10 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “ON THE BRINK OF SUCCESS” 55:18 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “I’LL ALWAYS BE ON YOUR LEFT” 55:45 SPIRIT BOX: Possible “YOUR EYES WILL BURN” 56:00 Tim Stops After Feeling Uncomfortable 59:11 POSSIBLE EVP: “I AM BEEL…” (Unclear) 1:03:26 Reflecting on a Chaotic Livestream 1:04:49 Final Thoughts About the Arm Mark 💬 HELP US REVIEW THE FOOTAGE Watch 15:07–18:47 first. What letters can you actually see on the Ouija board? Then listen at 10:34 and 55:18. Tell us the exact timestamp, which device you’re hearing, and whether you think there’s another explanation. If you notice something else in the footage, identify what was visible, not just the timestamp. Ouija movement can be influenced by the ideomotor effect. Weather, electronics, ambiguous audio and ordinary skin irritation can also explain some of what we noticed. We're documenting our experiences—not proving that a demon caused an injury or spoke to us. Watch more full-length LiveSciFi investigations: https://livescifi.tv Subscribe for haunted locations, EVP analysis and live paranormal experiments. #ZoZoDemon #OuijaBoard #ParanormalInvestigation

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