The origins, history, and increasing sightings of the phenomenon known as "shadow people" are investigated in this contribution to the study of the paranormal. Along with differentiating shadow people from other paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, this resource offers a brief background on these apparitions, discusses some popular theories on their beginnings and nature, and sets forth evidence of their existence. Accompanying narratives from those who have personally experienced shadow people, including accounts from the authors, further enhance the understanding of the subject, and a listing of web sites and articles pertaining to the topic provides supplemental material for those interested in discovering more about these mysterious apparitions.
