Detective,

I am forwarding you the details of an ongoing investigation that has recently taken a more alarming turn. The case, The Mystery of the Temple Temptress (Case Number SP-2025-HAUNT-0423), involves a series of recurring supernatural incidents at the Scottish Rite Temple—incidents that have been escalating over the past few years… and, well, maybe even for a century. Witnesses have reported spectral sightings, unexplainable phenomena, and disturbances on a specific night around the Scottish Rite Temple. I have reason to believe these are linked to the mysterious disappearance of actress Celeste Grayson in 1925. As you recall, this case was never solved. 

Given the history of these events, and the troubling increase in activity leading up to the 100th anniversary of Grayson’s vanishing, we are concerned about what might unfold in 2025. We fear that the situation could escalate further, potentially involving more sinister elements.

To ensure a thorough investigation, I will be sending you additional documents and witness statements periodically over the next month. Please review the attached files, and let me know if you require any further information. Report 1 is in this file.

I trust you’ll handle this case with the discretion it demands.

Q. Thompson

Case Number: SP-2025-HAUNT-0423

(Santa Fe Paranormal Investigation Unit, 2025, Haunting Case #0423)

Report Filed By: Officer Q. Thompson, SFPIU
Date: February 15, 2022

Detective, please review the following report.

INCIDENT SUMMARY:
On February 14, 2022, at approximately 7:00 PM, several witnesses reported an unidentified “spectral figure” (referred to as “The Figure”) at the Scottish Rite Temple, specifically on the Veranda overlooking the street.

LOCATIONS & WITNESS TESTIMONIES:

  • Veranda (7:00 PM)
    The figure was sighted by the following individuals:
    • A mother and child in the park across the street
    • A facility team member [name redacted], who observed the figure through a southeast window
    • Brother Will Garrison, who spotted the figure as he drove past the south-facing entrance toward the north staff parking lot.

Incident Summary:
Witnesses describe the figure rushing up the steps of the Temple, then turning and waving, as if to someone below. This behavior was seen multiple times, from various vantage points, by several independent witnesses.

END OF REPORT #1

Case Number:  SP-2025-HAUNT-0423
Subject: Incident in the Gardens and Grand Ballroom

Detective, please review the following report on Case Number 0423.

INCIDENT SUMMARY:
On February 14, 2023, at approximately 8:00 PM, a wedding party renting the venue for their event reported multiple sightings of the “spectral figure” (referred to as “The Figure”) in the gardens bordering the Grand Ballroom. The figure was seen over a two-day period, taunting guests and exhibiting strange behavior.

LOCATIONS & WITNESS TESTIMONIES:

  • Grand Ballroom (8:00 PM)
    The figure was first spotted during a rehearsal dinner in the Grand Ballroom. The witnesses described the figure as mimicking actions such as drinking from a small glass and peering through the windows at the guests.

Incident Summary:
Witnesses reported the figure “taunting” them throughout their two-day rental period. After an unnerving incident (See Doc. A12), the wedding party left the venue early. The Scottish Rite Temple offered the renters a 50% discount on their rental fee.

END OF REPORT #2

Case Number:  SP-2025-HAUNT-0423
Subject: Incident in the Alhambra Theater

Detective, please review the following report on Case Number 0423.

INCIDENT SUMMARY:
On February 14, 2024, between 9:30 PM and 3:00 AM, multiple incidents were reported involving the “spectral figure” (referred to as “The Figure”) within the Alhambra Theater. These sightings were reported by the cast and crew of local community theater productions.

LOCATIONS & WITNESS TESTIMONIES:

  • Alhambra Theater, Stage (9:30 PM)
    The figure was first seen by the junior cast of Hello Dolly during a lift rehearsal. According to the incident report, the cast realized an extra set of hands had assisted with the lift, leading to a fall by Dolly. The cast scattered in terror. Minor injuries were sustained, and a hot compress was applied to Dolly’s injuries.
  • Alhambra Theater, Mezzanine (11:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
    The figure was later heard by the cast of Sondheim’s Company during their music warm-up. The voice was described as calling out the words “Robert,” “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Kiddo,” “Bobby Baby,” and “Angel” in a high descant above the chorus. Music Director Elowyn Abbey commented that the voice had “a bell-like clarity” but was rushed in tempo and missed cut-off cues, attributing it to “a typical soprano trait.”

Incident Summary:
Witnesses reported an unnerving experience with the figure, who seemed to take corporeal form resembling Celeste Grayson, the famous actress. Some staff members have heard her laugh late at night between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM.

END OF REPORT #3