**Salem, Oregon –** Authorities are investigating a disturbing incident involving a young girl, Hannah Winter, and her family, following a harrowing display of intense, crimson light emanating from her eyes. The event, which occurred late last night at the Winter family’s Victorian home on the outskirts of Salem, has triggered widespread speculation about the resurgence of occult practices and potential supernatural influence.

According to police reports, the episode began shortly after 11:30 PM. Mrs. Elizabeth Winter, Hannah’s mother, described the initial onset as a subtle flicker, a “strange, warm glow” in her daughter’s eyes. However, the glow rapidly intensified, transforming into a pulsating, crimson light that burned with an unnerving intensity. “It was like looking into hellfire,” Mrs. Winter recounted to local investigators. “I tried to pull Hannah away, but she just stared, completely mesmerized. It felt…wrong, profoundly wrong.”

The light persisted for approximately three minutes before abruptly vanishing. During this time, Hannah reportedly uttered a series of unintelligible phrases, described by witnesses as “a torrent of words, not her own.” Mr. Samuel Winter, Hannah’s father, a retired history professor specializing in folklore, believes the event could be linked to the family’s recent acquisition of an antique Ouija board. “We’ve been documenting the board’s history, researching its origins,” Mr. Winter stated during a brief press conference this morning. “It’s a remarkably old piece, and we’ve been cautious, but clearly, something has awakened within it.”

Local paranormal investigator, Silas Blackwood, who was called to the scene, offered a more cautious assessment. “While the visual manifestation is undeniably unsettling, attributing it solely to a ‘spirit board’ is premature. However, the intensity and duration of the light, combined with Hannah’s reported utterances, suggest a significant and potentially dangerous spiritual presence.”

Adding to the unsettling atmosphere, neighbor Mrs. Agnes Peabody reported hearing a faint, rhythmic chanting emanating from the Winter residence around the time of the incident. “It wasn’t a joyful sound,” she commented, visibly shaken. “More like…a plea. A desperate, unsettling plea.”

Local authorities have secured the Winter residence and are currently conducting a full investigation. The case is expected to draw considerable attention, not only due to the unusual nature of the event but also to the city of Salem’s long and storied history with the occult. Further updates will be provided as they become available.