So, I will debunk a few theories on what species they are exactly. Then I will explain my personal theory that I developed after conducting the research.
1. Tulpas; Why they are not tulpas
"The Tulpa is a mental construction, a mystical entity created by an act of imagination and will, which acquires physical consistency."
It can take the form of an animal, object, a building a landscape, or a human being.
Making a Tulpa involves using focused meditation and visualization to create a sentient thought form with an independent personality and will. The process requires significant time, mental effort, and concentration.
No. It is not possible to accidentally create a Tulpa, since you would need a disciplined mind and have the intention to make a Tulpa specifically.
Remember, setting intention is always important for these topics. Creating a Tulpa is a far more complex process than just a simple thought.
And generally, tulpas have a short lifefor a tulpa to have a longer-lasting life, you would need a particularly intense thought.
So with all this being said, if they were tulpas, they would no longer exist.
2. Egregore; they are not Egregores either.
"An Egregore is a non-physical entity or thoughtform that arises from the collective thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and intentions of a distinct group of people"
Egregores are born from shared ideas, symbols, rituals, and emotional energy within a group.
The group sustains the Egregore with its collective mental and emotional energy, and in turn, the Egregore shapes the group's thinking and behavior.
Over time, they can develop a consciousness and influence independent of the individuals who created them, sometimes in ways that are not intended by their creator.
Egregores depend on the ideas and energy invested in them.
They can not be physical, as I said, they are non-physical beings; thoughtforms.
They are concepts within Occultism and Mysticism, not tangible things.
3. Shadow people; They are not shadow people either.
"Shadow people are not physical, they are the opposite, in fact."
No, shadow people are not benevolent.
They usually appear as one of the creepypasta's symptoms, or, a sign of spiritual attack.
For example: if you just got into witchcraft and see them do a cleanse and protection spell.
Especially if you start going through REM parasomnia (sleep paralysis).
And even as a symptom of creepypasta should you do a protection spell, they are not your friend.
4. What is an Entity?
An entity is a distinct existence, something that exists separately from other things and has a clear identity.
Examples include a single person, a single product, or a single location.
An entity can be abstract, meaning it does not have to be a physical thing.
5. Humanoids;
"Humanoids are a being or robot that resembles a human in form or characteristics.
Humanoid entities appear in many historical cultures, often as spirits, demons, or mythological beings such as the Navajo Skinwalkers or the Korean Dokkaebi."
Humanoids are not entirely human, which could pretty much be the case for them, given they may appear human but have unnatural abilities like "invisibility".
But the "invisibility" could very much just be Remote Viewing. Which is basically Astral Projecting, everyone can do it at some point if you try, and through that, you can stalk or spy on anyone without them knowing, which can create the infamous feeling of being watched.
