Saturday night wrapped up a series of paranormal experiences at the Mackay Mansion in Virginia City. A small business called "Vegas Afterlife" hosted four ticketed events at the historic house for its "Ghosts of Christmas Past" series.
The company's founder, Danielle Nicole, said she's been involved with paranormal activity for quite some time.
"I had my first paranormal experience at the age of eight," Nicole said. "I saw a shadow figure in a hallway during a sleepover at my house growing up, and ever since then, I have been intrigued by it."
Nicole's parents owned a local community magazine, and she would write paranormal articles for the publication. She said a local paranormal group gave her the chance of a lifetime.
"They asked if [my parents and I] wanted to go on a paranormal investigation," she said. "I went on my first paranormal investigation at the age of 12, and I just continued doing it."
Now, Nicole hosts her own tours.
2 News Nevada tagged along for Vegas Afterlife's final night at the Mackay Mansion for the year on Saturday. Nicole said she made contact with a spirit in the lobby while we were there. She said the frequency of contact depends on who's in the group.
"There are some people who come in as skeptics. Sometimes the spirits don't like to try to show activity when there are skeptics in the group," she said.
Regardless of what activity is present on any given night, Nicole said it's all part of her dream.
"If you were to ask me a year ago if I would be doing this for work, I would tell you you're probably really crazy."
Vegas Afterlife's next scheduled event is at Whiskey Pete's Hotel and Casino in Primm on December 27 & 28 and select Saturdays after that. You can find tickets here. Nicole said they're also planning tours at Benson Grist Mill near Salt Lake City and Mount Wilson Ranch in Pioche, NV.Â
