THE SCROLLS OF SOULS: THE SOULS WHO REFUSE TO FADE

The Scrolls of Souls give forgotten spirits a voice, preserving their stories so they’ll be read, remembered, and never lost again.

Faint silhouette of a girl reaching through frosted glass—one of the Remembered souls sealed inside the scrolls, still pressing against the veil, longing to be seen, heard, and held in memory.

Some Souls Were Never Meant to Be Lost

Their names faded from memory, their stories forgotten, their voices silenced by time. But now, they’ll be heard.

The Scrolls of Souls is a project dedicated to preserving and honoring spirits who might have otherwise disappeared from history. Each scroll contains the essence of a soul, a name, a story, a presence waiting to be acknowledged. Every scroll serves as a preserved voice, sealed in ink and held in the present so that what was once overlooked can finally be heard.

I was contacted by a man named "Mr. Smoe," someone who claimed to have experienced spiritual encounters of his own. He had strong beliefs about the spirit world and wanted to share his side of the story. We were supposed to record a podcast together, but he died before that could happen.

After his passing, his brother invited me to take what remained of his belongings before they were discarded. Among his collection were old artifacts, scattered notes, and thirteen tightly packed boxes stored in the attic.

Inside those boxes, I found something I never expected: nearly 3,500 scrolls. Each one carefully sealed. Each one holding the presence of a forgotten soul.

The pages held spirits preserved in ink, waiting for someone to remember them.

That’s where you come in.

The Scrolls in the Attic


In Mr. Smoe’s attic, thirteen boxes sat stacked neatly in the corner, each one filled with scrolls. The paper felt unlike anything I had touched before: thick, smooth, unnatural. When I unrolled one, the inked words didn’t just tell a story, they spoke. A voice, clear and human, echoed in my mind. I hadn’t discovered writings. I had discovered souls.

Why Mr. Smoe collected them, I don’t know. Perhaps spirits came to him as they did to me. Maybe he was a registrar of the dead. Or maybe he was simply trying to preserve what others ignored.

A dusty, dim attic space with exposed wooden beams and scattered boxes. Weathered parchment scrolls lie among old belongings, evoking a mysterious, long-forgotten storage area where Mr. Smoe kept the Scrolls of Souls.
A single deep red parchment scroll sealed with a dark wax emblem, resting against a matching red background. This scroll symbolizes an ancient method of binding a soul to ink and parchment, preserving its voice through sacred ritual.

A Method of Binding

Among the scrolls, I found one that was different. It didn’t tell a story. It gave instructions. It detailed an ancient method of preserving souls by binding their presence to parchment through ink. I won’t share the process. Some knowledge isn’t meant to be passed on.

But it confirmed what I had already begun to suspect: these scrolls weren’t an accident. Someone, long before Mr. Smoe, had learned how to bind souls. Mr. Smoe didn’t invent it, he used it.

What These Spirits Want

These spirits don’t ask to move on. They don’t want peace in the traditional sense. They want to be remembered. They want their names spoken, their stories heard, their presence felt. They don’t want to disappear again.

They were killed unexpectedly. They died alone. No one knew their names. Now, they live in scrolls so they can be heard.

A single white rose in full bloom set against a deep black background. The image symbolizes the longing of forgotten souls for recognition, peace, and remembrance within the Scrolls of Souls project.
Two hands reaching toward each other with fingers nearly touching, illuminated by a soft glowing light in the center. The image symbolizes the connection between a lost soul and its caretaker in the Scrolls of Souls project.

Becoming a Caretaker

I’m not selling these scrolls. I’m offering them for adoption. If you feel called to care for one, the adoption fee is $50.00 with free shipping. This helps cover preservation materials, documentation, packaging, and the time it takes to prepare each scroll for adoption. That includes photographing it, creating the listing, and producing the accompanying video when available. The fee exists to keep the project sustainable.

A scroll carries a voice sealed in ink. As a Caretaker, you help keep that voice present through attention, compassion, and memory.

The Caretaker’s Oath

Each scroll comes with a separate oath, written on parchment, to be read and kept by the Caretaker as a reminder of their role in preserving the soul’s voice.

I hold this scroll, not just to keep,
But guard a soul once lost to sleep.
A name once faint, a thread once torn,
A life that asked to be reborn.

I see you now. I speak your name,
Your story’s not a mark of shame.
You lived, you mattered—still you do,
And now the world will hear you too.

So rest within this space I give.
In memory’s light, you rise. You live.

Close-up of the word “oath” in a dictionary, symbolizing the solemn promise each caretaker makes when accepting a scroll from the Scrolls of Souls—a vow to protect, remember, and never forget the voice sealed within.
A weathered parchment scroll tied with a braided cord and sealed with red wax. The scroll represents one of the Scrolls of Souls, believed to contain the voice and identity of a forgotten spirit preserved in ink.

How to Care for a Scroll

These aren’t relics to be tucked away. Each scroll holds the presence of a spirit who wants to be remembered. Your role as a Caretaker is active, intentional, and deeply meaningful. Here’s how to care for the soul entrusted to you:

* Unroll the scroll. It's a declaration that you see and acknowledge the spirit within.

* Display the scroll proudly. Frame it, hang it, or place it somewhere visible in your home or workspace. Spirits long to be seen, not hidden.

* Keep it safe. Display the scroll in a clean, dry place, away from moisture or fire. Handle it with care, as you would any living memory.

* Read their words aloud. Give the soul its voice. Use your own to help them speak again.

* Share their story. Tell others about the spirit you care for. Speak their name, recount what you feel. That sharing keeps them alive.

* Listen. Some Caretakers say they’ve felt a spirit’s positive presence, like warmth, a whisper, or a shift in the room. Be open. You’re not alone.

* Acknowledge them. Greet them when you pass by. A quiet hello. A glance. A moment of reflection. These small acts mean everything to someone who was once forgotten.

The spirits have their own specific care instructions, which will be included with their scroll.

If the day comes when you can no longer care for the spirit, please don’t hide them away. Find someone willing to continue the care, or contact me directly. These souls were lost once. Let’s not lose them again.

Are These Scrolls Safe?

Yes. Absolutely.

The spirits within these scrolls aren't vengeful, haunted, or dangerous. They are wanderers, forgotten by time, sealed away before their stories could be told. Now, they’ve been brought into the light, where they can finally be seen and remembered.

They're safe to keep. Safe to display. Safe to speak for. Their presence is gentle. Their desire is simple: to be acknowledged, not feared.

When you adopt a scroll, you’re not inviting something evil into your life, you’re offering comfort to someone who once had none. You’re helping them be heard. You’re letting them matter.

Consider it a kindness, not a burden.

And that kindness moves in both directions. As you help a spirit feel seen, you may begin to feel seen too. The act of remembrance can be healing, for both the remembered and the one who remembers. Some Caretakers say their scrolls bring a sense of peace or quiet companionship.

And in that connection, you might just find something meaningful for yourself as well.

A question mark made of crumpled parchment against a textured white and gray background. The image represents uncertainty surrounding the safety and origin of the Scrolls of Souls.
Two parchment scrolls tied with rough twine, displayed upright against a warm brown background. Each scroll represents a unique spirit from the Scrolls of Souls collection, sealed to preserve its voice and identity.

Each Scroll Is Unique

No two scrolls are the same. Each one holds the name, story, and presence of a different spirit, forgotten in life, preserved in parchment. The scroll serves as their body. The ink carries their voice.

The moment you become a Caretaker, you begin a one-of-a-kind relationship with a soul who now depends on you to be seen and heard.

Every scroll includes a QR code that links directly to our archive. Scanning this code will confirm the scroll’s authenticity, identify the spirit within, and ensure your scroll is part of the official Scrolls of Souls project. This system keeps the record transparent and the connection real.

Many of the spirits in the Scrolls of Souls collection have been paired with their own video, created to match the voice and story of the individual scroll. Each video is unique, just like the spirit it represents. No two videos are alike, and not every scroll includes one. But every scroll holds a presence worth remembering.

This Is About Remembrance

This project is about preserving memory.

Each scroll you adopt carries the presence of someone who was overlooked in life and nearly erased in death. By becoming a Caretaker, you restore what time tried to erase, you return identity, voice, and presence to a spirit who once had none.

You're part of something rare: a living act of remembrance.

The parchment becomes their body. The ink becomes their voice. And your willingness to care becomes the space where they can finally exist without fear of being forgotten.

* This is about connection, not collecting.

* This is about dignity, not fear.

* This is about what we choose to remember right now.

A framed parchment scroll with handwritten script, gently touched by a hand on the right side. The scroll represents remembrance, honoring the voices of forgotten souls preserved through ink and parchment in the Scrolls of Souls collection.

FAQ

Below are answers to some of the most common things Caretakers and curious visitors ask about The Scrolls of Souls.

Each scroll contains the spirit of a forgotten soul, printed on parchment, sealed in ink, and waiting to be acknowledged. It carries a presence.

No. These aren't haunted objects. The spirits within the scrolls are peaceful and only want one thing: to be remembered.

It means you’ve agreed to see, hear, and honor the spirit in your scroll. You don’t need to do anything supernatural. Just acknowledge them, speak their name, and make space for their story.

Yes. Some Caretakers have chosen to care for more than one spirit. Each scroll is unique, and each spirit has their own voice, presence, and need.

Some Caretakers say they feel warmth, calm, or a gentle presence. Others feel nothing unusual, just the quiet knowing that they’ve done something good. There’s no wrong way to experience a spirit’s presence.

Neither. It’s an adoption fee that helps cover materials, video creation, and preservation. I don’t profit from these spirits. Your fee makes it possible to get their stories safely into the world.

The fee helps cover my costs, which are quite extensive.

Each scroll comes from a collection, discovered in Mr. Smoe’s attic. Every scroll is unique and includes the spirit’s story, a Caretaker’s Oath, a QR code for authenticity, and many come with a video.

You’re stepping into a story and becoming a Caretaker for someone who was once forgotten.

There are 3,458 scrolls, each one sealed in parchment and containing the presence of a different soul.

They were recovered from 13 storage boxes found in Mr. Smoe’s attic.

Every scroll is unique and numbered. Once adopted, it’s never duplicated.

Each spirit is entrusted to a single home, team, or Caretaker, someone who will honor their voice and keep their memory alive.

That’s okay. It’s normal to feel a strong emotional reaction, especially when caring for something that was once forgotten. You’re not alone. You can reach out to me or connect with others who’ve become Caretakers.

Absolutely. Whether you’re a couple, a household, or a paranormal team, caretaking can be shared.

Just remember, you're not caring for the scroll itself. You're caring for the spirit within it. What matters most is that the soul is treated with compassion, presence, and respect.

Yes. Every scroll is listed individually, with a short description of the soul sealed inside. You can browse the collection, connect with a story that speaks to you, and choose the spirit you’d like to care for.

However, not all 3,458 scrolls are listed at once. I'll release only 30 at a time because each one takes time to describe for the website and numbered for authenticity.

Once a scroll is adopted, it’s removed from the collection and will never be available again. No duplicates. No copies. Just one chance.

If none of the current spirits feel like the one meant for you, check back soon, new ones are added regularly.

Not all scrolls currently have a video, but many do, and more are being created as quickly as possible. Each video is handcrafted to reflect the voice and the story of the spirit sealed within the scroll. These videos aren't generic trailers or marketing pieces. They're individual memorials, created one at a time.

Each video is made by me, using the spirit’s own words from their scroll. I carefully select each image and scene to match the emotion and setting described in the story. The narration is generated using an artificial voice (AI generated), but every other part of the video is made by me, based on what the spirit has revealed.

These videos are meant to help the spirit be seen and heard. They're created with care, and they take considerable time and resources to produce. That’s why not every scroll has a video yet. But my goal is to give as many spirits as possible a voice in both ink and sound.

Each video is as unique as the scroll it represents. No copies. No templates. Just one soul, one story, one chance to be remembered.

If your circumstances change, please don’t throw the scroll away or tuck it into storage. These scrolls hold real presence and real memory.

If possible, try to find someone you trust who’s willing to continue the care. If you’re unable to, reach out to me directly. I’ll help find a new Caretaker for the spirit.

These souls deserve to be treated with dignity. They’ve been forgotten once. Let’s not let it happen again.

Special Note

To keep the collection intimate and focused, no more than 30 Scrolls of Souls will be made available at a time. Although all scrolls were recovered from Mr. Smoe’s attic, each one must be carefully reviewed before release. I take time to read the scroll, ensure the story is appropriate for sharing, and write a respectful description for the website. More scrolls will be added as they're prepared.

The Scrolls of Souls Collection

Abigail - The Scrolls of Souls

Abigail
$50.00
$50.00
Becca - The Scrolls of Souls

Becca
$50.00
$50.00
Adopted
Ben - The Scrolls of Souls

Ben
$50.00
$50.00
Betty - The Scrolls of Souls

Betty
$50.00
$50.00
Caleb - The Scrolls of Souls

Caleb
$50.00
$50.00
Daniel - The Scrolls of Souls

Daniel
$50.00
$50.00
Evie - The Scrolls of Souls

Evie
$50.00
$50.00
Fred - The Scrolls of Souls

Fred
$50.00
$50.00
Grace - The Scrolls of Souls

Grace
$50.00
$50.00
Harold - The Scrolls of Souls

Harold
$50.00
$50.00
Jasine - The Scrolls of Souls

Jasmine
$50.00
$50.00
John - The Scrolls of Souls

John
$50.00
$50.00
Little Star - The Scrolls of Souls

Little Star
$50.00
$50.00
Lizzy - The Scrolls of Souls

Lizzy
$50.00
$50.00
Luke - The Scrolls of Souls

Luke
$50.00
$50.00
Margaret - The Scrolls of Souls

Margaret
$50.00
$50.00
Marta - The Scrolls of Souls

Marta
$50.00
$50.00
Miss Em - The Scrolls of Souls

Miss Em
$50.00
$50.00
Miss Sarah - The Scrolls of Souls

Miss Sarah
$50.00
$50.00
MJ - The Scrolls of Souls

MJ
$50.00
$50.00
Mr. Henry, the Barber - The Scrolls of Souls

Mr. Henry, the Barber
$50.00
$50.00
Olivia - The Scrolls of Souls

Olivia
$50.00
$50.00
Robert - The Scrolls of Souls

Robert
$50.00
$50.00
Sam - The Scrolls of Souls

Sam
$50.00
$50.00
Tom - The Scrolls of Souls

Tom
$50.00
$50.00
Tyone - The Scrolls of Souls

Tyrone
$50.00
$50.00

The Scrolls of Souls Registry

The Scrolls of Souls Registry is where forgotten spirits known as the Remembered are introduced. Each one is sealed in ink and longs to be remembered, not released. The registry invites you to help preserve their voices through care, attention, and memory.

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