Is life nothing more than a series of random events, or is everything, in a way, predetermined?
Is life nothing more than a series of random events, or is everything, in a way, predetermined?

Can someone have the insight to look into the future and see what will happen next?
Can someone have the insight to look into the future and see what will happen next?

According to the following stories about psychics and their predictions, there's a chance the
According to the following stories about psychics and their predictions, there's a chance the

answer is a resounding "Yes."
answer is a resounding "Yes."

But, of course, it's not as easy as that, especially considering any of these tales
But, of course, it's not as easy as that, especially considering any of these tales

can be fake.
can be fake.

Are these three tales woven in truth, or are they products of our imaginations?
Are these three tales woven in truth, or are they products of our imaginations?

That's for you to decide, on fact, or fiction..
That's for you to decide, on fact, or fiction..

The line that divides the factual from the unreal has long since blurred, the tales we
The line that divides the factual from the unreal has long since blurred, the tales we

once thought fantastical now implanted as truth.
once thought fantastical now implanted as truth.

To decipher verity from the imagined, you must break from the ordinary and consider
To decipher verity from the imagined, you must break from the ordinary and consider

a universe where the outlandish prevails.
a universe where the outlandish prevails.

Can you expand your mind to see beyond our perceived reality?
Can you expand your mind to see beyond our perceived reality?

Can you decide what's fact or fiction?
Can you decide what's fact or fiction?

Are psychics solely for entertainment or do some have a latent ability to foresee the
Are psychics solely for entertainment or do some have a latent ability to foresee the

future?
future?

If you ask Jacklyn Walsh, she’d likely attest that there’s some truth behind what they
If you ask Jacklyn Walsh, she’d likely attest that there’s some truth behind what they

say.
say.

After being pressured by her girlfriends to go, she gave in one day and sat with Madam
After being pressured by her girlfriends to go, she gave in one day and sat with Madam

Tanya.
Tanya.

It was an hour of her life that she would never forget.
It was an hour of her life that she would never forget.

Story # 1: Forever Kind of Love “She knew I was going to become a nurse.
Story # 1: Forever Kind of Love “She knew I was going to become a nurse.

Knew it.
Knew it.

Not an ounce of hesitation in her voice.
Not an ounce of hesitation in her voice.

And she was right.
And she was right.

I was in my second year of my Science in Nursing degree.
I was in my second year of my Science in Nursing degree.

It was eerie, but I wondered if I somehow gave it away when we first sat down together.
It was eerie, but I wondered if I somehow gave it away when we first sat down together.

I gave it to her, maybe it was just a lucky guess.”
I gave it to her, maybe it was just a lucky guess.”

“As we got onto the topic of kids, she wasn’t nearly as chipper as she was when we started.
“As we got onto the topic of kids, she wasn’t nearly as chipper as she was when we started.

The month before, I had received abnormal test results that led to a discussion with
The month before, I had received abnormal test results that led to a discussion with

my surgeon about cervical surgery.
my surgeon about cervical surgery.

Of course, he warned me that it may make it impossible for me to have children, and she
Of course, he warned me that it may make it impossible for me to have children, and she

knew it.
knew it.

When she brought up difficulties about getting pregnant, I remember she just put her hand
When she brought up difficulties about getting pregnant, I remember she just put her hand

on mine and we were silent for a moment.”
on mine and we were silent for a moment.”

“The air was already heavy, but then she told me to ask her a question.
“The air was already heavy, but then she told me to ask her a question.

I didn’t even hesitate to ask if my boyfriend and I would stay together, kind of testing
I didn’t even hesitate to ask if my boyfriend and I would stay together, kind of testing

her.
her.

We had such a good relationship, I didn’t doubt that he was the one.
We had such a good relationship, I didn’t doubt that he was the one.

But then she said it, and it really stung to hear.”
But then she said it, and it really stung to hear.”

“He’s yours now, but not forever.”
“He’s yours now, but not forever.”

As Jacklyn repeated the words, tears started to well in her eyes.
As Jacklyn repeated the words, tears started to well in her eyes.

Clearly, it would be a difficult story to tell, but she was adamant about pushing forward.
Clearly, it would be a difficult story to tell, but she was adamant about pushing forward.

With a choke from deep within her throat, she continued.
With a choke from deep within her throat, she continued.

“I tried not to think of it after, but it stuck with me.
“I tried not to think of it after, but it stuck with me.

You know, you try to take a psychic reading at face value, just as entertainment, but
You know, you try to take a psychic reading at face value, just as entertainment, but

I couldn’t shake that ominous feeling.”
I couldn’t shake that ominous feeling.”

“For nine years I lived with those words floating in the back of my head, teasing me
“For nine years I lived with those words floating in the back of my head, teasing me

in my sleep every so often.
in my sleep every so often.

Then, one summer, I came home early to find him sprawled on the floor.
Then, one summer, I came home early to find him sprawled on the floor.

I could see him breathing, but no matter how loud I called to him, he didn’t move.
I could see him breathing, but no matter how loud I called to him, he didn’t move.

Panicked, I rushed to him and the first thing I saw was the needle still clutched in his
Panicked, I rushed to him and the first thing I saw was the needle still clutched in his

hand.
hand.

He was shooting heroin.
He was shooting heroin.

Apparently, he had been for months.”
Apparently, he had been for months.”

“Of course, we split up.
“Of course, we split up.

I pushed him to go to rehab and he promised he would, if only to get me back, but nine
I pushed him to go to rehab and he promised he would, if only to get me back, but nine

months later he was dead from an overdose.
months later he was dead from an overdose.

I never told him what the psychic said, maybe I should have.
I never told him what the psychic said, maybe I should have.

I know I’ll remember my time with Madam Tanya forever.”
I know I’ll remember my time with Madam Tanya forever.”

Poor Jackelyn.
Poor Jackelyn.

A love ended too soon.
A love ended too soon.

Or maybe a love that never existed?
Or maybe a love that never existed?

You decide and let us know what you think in the comment section and on-screen poll
You decide and let us know what you think in the comment section and on-screen poll

cards.
cards.

Although they generally got along, Dane's wife always complained he could try harder
Although they generally got along, Dane's wife always complained he could try harder

to bond with his 5-year-old son.
to bond with his 5-year-old son.

So, he took him to one of his favorite spots - the tracks.
So, he took him to one of his favorite spots - the tracks.

It was here that he found his son to have a peculiar yet advantageous ability.
It was here that he found his son to have a peculiar yet advantageous ability.

Story # 2: A Day at the Tracks When Dane first sat down, he did so with a
Story # 2: A Day at the Tracks When Dane first sat down, he did so with a

glimmer of excitement in his eye.
glimmer of excitement in his eye.

He was anxious to tell his story, so much so that he skipped the formal introductions
He was anxious to tell his story, so much so that he skipped the formal introductions

and got right to the point.
and got right to the point.

"It's not that I didn't get along with Bently, we just enjoyed different things; but when
"It's not that I didn't get along with Bently, we just enjoyed different things; but when

my wife implored me to spend more time with him, I figured we could bond over something
my wife implored me to spend more time with him, I figured we could bond over something

I really enjoyed."
I really enjoyed."

"The tracks were pretty quiet that day.
"The tracks were pretty quiet that day.

Before we even got there, I knew who I wanted to bet on - Black Pearl.
Before we even got there, I knew who I wanted to bet on - Black Pearl.

Yeah, it's a cheesy movie reference, but boy did he live up to the legend in the film.
Yeah, it's a cheesy movie reference, but boy did he live up to the legend in the film.

He was a favorite and the payout wasn't going to be grand, but it was typically a guaranteed
He was a favorite and the payout wasn't going to be grand, but it was typically a guaranteed

win."
win."

"Bently, however, he just kept carrying on about Martha's Steed.
"Bently, however, he just kept carrying on about Martha's Steed.

The odds were worse, statistically impossible actually, the horse had never won a race of
The odds were worse, statistically impossible actually, the horse had never won a race of

this size, and she was the only female in the pack; but that also meant a bigger payout.
this size, and she was the only female in the pack; but that also meant a bigger payout.

So, I entertained the kid's pick, threw 20 bucks down, figuring it couldn't hurt.
So, I entertained the kid's pick, threw 20 bucks down, figuring it couldn't hurt.

I'm not a huge gambler, and besides, the smile on Bently's face was well worth it."
I'm not a huge gambler, and besides, the smile on Bently's face was well worth it."

With a smile plastered on his face, Dane continued.
With a smile plastered on his face, Dane continued.

"Wouldn't you know it, round the final bend comes Martha's Steed, leaving the pack in
"Wouldn't you know it, round the final bend comes Martha's Steed, leaving the pack in

her dust as she received a standing ovation from the spectators.
her dust as she received a standing ovation from the spectators.

I figured Bently just liked the name Martha or was throwing a name out at random, but
I figured Bently just liked the name Martha or was throwing a name out at random, but

when I went to place a second bet, he very confidently suggested Golden Fleece.
when I went to place a second bet, he very confidently suggested Golden Fleece.

The odds weren't terrible, but they weren't great, either."
The odds weren't terrible, but they weren't great, either."

"And that's when things got weird..
"And that's when things got weird..

I couldn't believe it.
I couldn't believe it.

His pick won in a photo finish, just barely beating out the 2nd place horse by the length
His pick won in a photo finish, just barely beating out the 2nd place horse by the length

of his nose.
of his nose.

It had to be a coincidence.
It had to be a coincidence.

I know my son knew nothing about odds and statistics, but I figured I'd give him a third
I know my son knew nothing about odds and statistics, but I figured I'd give him a third

try.
try.

He chose, I bet, and a third race I walked away a winner.
He chose, I bet, and a third race I walked away a winner.

And then a 4th, a 5th and finally a 6th bet, all underdog picks, and all without hesitation.
And then a 4th, a 5th and finally a 6th bet, all underdog picks, and all without hesitation.

There was still a race or two left, but it was already getting late, so we decided to
There was still a race or two left, but it was already getting late, so we decided to

call it a night."
call it a night."

"Once we got back home, I talked to Bently about our night at the tracks.
"Once we got back home, I talked to Bently about our night at the tracks.

I asked how he knew which horses to pick, and all he could say was, "I had a feeling."
I asked how he knew which horses to pick, and all he could say was, "I had a feeling."

Out of guilt, we never went back to the tracks after that and I put the money in a savings
Out of guilt, we never went back to the tracks after that and I put the money in a savings

account for Bently.
account for Bently.

It probably didn't matter anyway, I've since asked Bently to make friendly predictions
It probably didn't matter anyway, I've since asked Bently to make friendly predictions

before, and all he says is, "I don't have that weird feeling anymore."
before, and all he says is, "I don't have that weird feeling anymore."

Interlude 2: Is it impossible to believe that someone like
Interlude 2: Is it impossible to believe that someone like

5-year-old Bently could correctly predict 6 underdog bets in a row?
5-year-old Bently could correctly predict 6 underdog bets in a row?

What are the odds that all 6 favored horses all lost that day?
What are the odds that all 6 favored horses all lost that day?

Perhaps Bently overheard other people who had insider-tips talk about the horses beforehand?
Perhaps Bently overheard other people who had insider-tips talk about the horses beforehand?

While you debate in the comment section about the validity of this story, let's introduce
While you debate in the comment section about the validity of this story, let's introduce

you to Julia Chen.
you to Julia Chen.

She went to a local psychic seeking answers about her career.
She went to a local psychic seeking answers about her career.

Instead, she received a worrying prediction that she didn’t know how to handle...
Instead, she received a worrying prediction that she didn’t know how to handle...

Story # 3: Within the Walls It wasn’t the ideal place to leave, but
Story # 3: Within the Walls It wasn’t the ideal place to leave, but

Julia couldn’t afford much else.
Julia couldn’t afford much else.

At least not on the small salary she was still earning.
At least not on the small salary she was still earning.

Five years of dedicated service and there didn’t seem to be any reward in sight.
Five years of dedicated service and there didn’t seem to be any reward in sight.

Not a promotion, not a holiday bonus – nothing.
Not a promotion, not a holiday bonus – nothing.

That’s when she decided she needed a second opinion on her career.
That’s when she decided she needed a second opinion on her career.

Her family was out, all far-too wrapped up in their perfect lives to pay any mind to
Her family was out, all far-too wrapped up in their perfect lives to pay any mind to

Julia.
Julia.

Her friends were worse off and not one’s that should give out advice.
Her friends were worse off and not one’s that should give out advice.

So, she turned to the only thing she could think of.
So, she turned to the only thing she could think of.

Chip Fraser had opened his shop years earlier, but Julia never had much of a need for a psychic;
Chip Fraser had opened his shop years earlier, but Julia never had much of a need for a psychic;

but finally finding herself lost, she caved.
but finally finding herself lost, she caved.

Her first visit to Chip was more of a warm-up.
Her first visit to Chip was more of a warm-up.

She started easy on him, and he delivered, warning her to watch her back right tire two
She started easy on him, and he delivered, warning her to watch her back right tire two

days before it blew on her.
days before it blew on her.

Knowing he knew what he was doing, Julia returned, this time ready to ask the question that really
Knowing he knew what he was doing, Julia returned, this time ready to ask the question that really

mattered.
mattered.

“I just feel like I’m stuck.
“I just feel like I’m stuck.

Do I stay, do I go?
Do I stay, do I go?

Do I have any future at my job anymore?”
Do I have any future at my job anymore?”

It was a reasonable question, one that Chip had heard many times before.
It was a reasonable question, one that Chip had heard many times before.

So, he did what he did best and listened to the world around him, pinpointing what was
So, he did what he did best and listened to the world around him, pinpointing what was

relevant to Julia’s life.
relevant to Julia’s life.

It was her career that she came to him for, but he would send her off with something much
It was her career that she came to him for, but he would send her off with something much

different.
different.

Though he had much to tell her, something struck him as concerning.
Though he had much to tell her, something struck him as concerning.

“I hear water in the walls of your apartment…”
“I hear water in the walls of your apartment…”

Chip had said a lot during their second session, but that was all Julia could latch on to.
Chip had said a lot during their second session, but that was all Julia could latch on to.

What did he mean by “water in the walls?”
What did he mean by “water in the walls?”

Was it code for something?
Was it code for something?

Julia went about her business as usual, eventually letting Chip’s strange vision fade.
Julia went about her business as usual, eventually letting Chip’s strange vision fade.

Then, two months later, she found out what he was referring to.
Then, two months later, she found out what he was referring to.

While at work one day, an electrical fire ignited Julia’s apartment, starting from
While at work one day, an electrical fire ignited Julia’s apartment, starting from

within the walls and spreading to neighboring units.
within the walls and spreading to neighboring units.

When she was finally able to step inside and assess what was lost, something peculiar caught
When she was finally able to step inside and assess what was lost, something peculiar caught

her eye.
her eye.

Within her hollowed-out walls, she could see the water dripping.
Within her hollowed-out walls, she could see the water dripping.

Chip’s premonition came back to her immediately.
Chip’s premonition came back to her immediately.

Interlude 3: Well, Chip’s prediction would have come
Interlude 3: Well, Chip’s prediction would have come

in handy had Julia been an electrician… but it’s strange none-the-less, no?
in handy had Julia been an electrician… but it’s strange none-the-less, no?

Maybe it’s not.
Maybe it’s not.

Especially if it’s one of our false tales to throw you off track.
Especially if it’s one of our false tales to throw you off track.

Why not leave us a comment with your thoughts and vote now on screen.
Why not leave us a comment with your thoughts and vote now on screen.

As we get to the bottom of which stories were true and which were false, I feel it's important
As we get to the bottom of which stories were true and which were false, I feel it's important

to say, while we’re labeling actual accounts of psychics as true, all psychic readings
to say, while we’re labeling actual accounts of psychics as true, all psychic readings

should always be taken with a grain of salt.
should always be taken with a grain of salt.

The Reveal: Are you ready to find out if you can decipher
The Reveal: Are you ready to find out if you can decipher

between fact or fiction?
between fact or fiction?

Let’s look back at tonight's three stories and find out which were born from reality
Let’s look back at tonight's three stories and find out which were born from reality

and which were fabrications of the imagination.
and which were fabrications of the imagination.

Let's start with Jackelyn’s story, that of the prediction of her doomed relationship.
Let's start with Jackelyn’s story, that of the prediction of her doomed relationship.

Do you think this was a real person’s own experiences or the creation of my imagination?
Do you think this was a real person’s own experiences or the creation of my imagination?

If you predicted it as true, then maybe you have a future in the psychic reading industry.
If you predicted it as true, then maybe you have a future in the psychic reading industry.

The story comes from a Buzzfeed user named Jenn who claims a psychic predicted the tragic
The story comes from a Buzzfeed user named Jenn who claims a psychic predicted the tragic

ending of her everlasting love.
ending of her everlasting love.

How do you feel about the story of Bently and his winning streak?
How do you feel about the story of Bently and his winning streak?

Do you think this is your typical story of "beginner's luck"?
Do you think this is your typical story of "beginner's luck"?

Sorry – there is no Bently.
Sorry – there is no Bently.

This story was penned up by our own writers.
This story was penned up by our own writers.

Finally, let’s look at Julia Chen’s wet walls.
Finally, let’s look at Julia Chen’s wet walls.

Was Chip’s prediction real or something we had fun throwing together?
Was Chip’s prediction real or something we had fun throwing together?

Would you believe it if I said this came from another Buzzfeed user?
Would you believe it if I said this came from another Buzzfeed user?

This time, a girl named Bridgete shared her alleged story of an accurate psychic prediction.
This time, a girl named Bridgete shared her alleged story of an accurate psychic prediction.

Bridgete also claimed her anonymous psychic was able to say what town she would eventually
Bridgete also claimed her anonymous psychic was able to say what town she would eventually

move to.
move to.

Many years later, she was there, starting a new life.
Many years later, she was there, starting a new life.

How well did you do in tonight's video?
How well did you do in tonight's video?

Did you look past the deception of our world and define the oft-blurred line that struggles
Did you look past the deception of our world and define the oft-blurred line that struggles

to separate lies from the truth?
to separate lies from the truth?

Let us all know in the comment section below and should you find the urge to test your
Let us all know in the comment section below and should you find the urge to test your

perceptions again, be sure to subscribe and join us next time when we ask you to decide
perceptions again, be sure to subscribe and join us next time when we ask you to decide

what's fact... or fiction.
what's fact... or fiction.