James Smith

James Smith was once a Fisherman who would frequently go out on his boat named "Halcyon", he was assumed dead after his wooden boat got caught in a storm in 1958 when he was on his way back from a fishing trip, the boat capsized and he seemingly drowned in the choppy water of the ocean, his body was never recovered and thus his spirit re-emerged as a Vengeful Spirit destined to guard the "Halcyon" for eternity, he was put to rest in late 2023 by Kyle Macleod after the Halcyon was burned by the hunter allowing Smith to move on.

## Episodes

### 2.02 Spiorad

Described as a scruffy-looking man in an old sailor's outfit reminiscent of the 1950s, he appears tired with sunken eyes and a pale complexion, indicating a prolonged lack of sleep or rest. When Niall, a young man from a family that had set up a makeshift campfire on Castletown Beach in Caithness, Scotland, encounters the mysterious figure, he is met with a calm yet terrifying voice.

The Ghost confronts a young man called Niall, who ran away from his family's camp on Castletown Beach, questioning his presence near the "Halcyon". Despite Niall's attempts to share his story about a harbor monster, the man sternly commands him to go home. As Niall persists and starts filming the encounter with his smartphone, the man becomes enraged. A physical struggle ensues, leading to both of them falling into the water - During this struggle, Niall's mother attempts to rescue him but is herself dragged underwater by the Ghost (going by the name Sailor Man as his true identity was unknown at this point). The mother's disappearance into the depths creates a moment of horror for Niall and the rest of the family. The Sailor Man emerges again, seemingly impervious to physical harm, as Niall's father intervenes to protect his son. Despite being hit with a metal pole, the Ghost/Sailor Man vanishes without any visible injury.

Elsewhere, the Ghost is discovered by Shane over The Hunter Network who, along with a skeptical Kyle Macleod, head to the coastal town of Castletown to investigate, they learn from a man called Tristan Johnson and then from a police officer called PC Maitland that James Smith was indeed a fisherman and is connected to a drowning incident off the coast of Castletown in 1958. Shane and PC Maitland discuss historical records that suggest James Smith drowned due to a storm that washed him away after slipping and falling out of his boat. Notably, his body was never recovered, adding an air of mystery to his fate.

As the story unfolds, Niall disrupts the crime scene on Castletown Beach and encounters the Ghost of James Smith near the Heritage Centre. The apparition appears as a mist-like figure as Niall attempts to capture evidence of its presence with his phone. However, another figure resembling Niall's late mother intervenes, creating a tense and mysterious scene as Niall runs away - Shane and PC Maitland soon arrive on scene and examine the ransacked crime scene, their arrival angers Smith who exhibits aggressive behavior, attacking both Shane and Maitland with powerful physical force. Unaffected by conventional means, such as tasers, he demonstrates an otherworldly resilience. His interactions with Shane reveal a complex personality, blending anger and a twisted sense of humor. When confronted with the burning of his most prized possession, the Halcyon boat, James Smith's ghost is consumed by fiery agony and ultimately lashes out suggesting a strong connection with the boat.

PC Maitland and the two hunters head to the Heritage Centre where they find Niall safe and well following his many encounters with the ghost, Niall, driven by a mix of grief and desperation, doesn't want their help however as he is consumed by grief after being emotionally manipulated by Smith's ghost, Niall's emotions lead him to sabotage the attempt to burn the Halcyon. However, as Kyle intervenes, Niall's internal struggle becomes evident as the pair struggle on the ground much to the Ghost's sadistic glee. Kyle's words resonate with Niall however causing a shift in perspective in which Niall ultimately makes the difficult choice to let go of the Halcyon, allowing James Smith's ghost to be destroyed in the process. His journey reflects themes of grief, sacrifice, and the complexity of dealing with the supernatural.