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So here’s a supernatural mystery that’s guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine...

We first spotted this great old Belfast image when putting together a recent a historical gallery showing the city’s by-gone jobs – Trading Places.

Taken in 1900, it shows a group of linen mill girls posing for a photo in their work clothes, each with a cord around her waist holding the tools they used every day.

But look closer – and you might spot that the young lady on the far right in the dark shirt has an extra – very creepy – “accessory” which she’s unaware of.

It was pointed out to us by Belfast Live reader Lynda who has a direct link to the original picture.

She wrote: “Great to see an old photo of my Granny, in the by-gone years photo, when she worked at the mill.

"She was Ellen Donnelly (nee McKillop) and she is fourth on the right in the second row down [of the main picture, below].

“My dad has this photo at home… a family ghost picture!!

"I don't really believe in ghosts – but there have been a few odd going-ons around this photo, so I hope this doesn't cause any more!"

If you haven’t spotted it yet, Lynda’s next comment will REVEAL all.

“But did anyone spot the mysterious hand on the girl on the right’s shoulder?” she asked.

We’ve circled the “creepy claw” in the close-up below…

(Image: Getty)

What makes this picture so chilling is the fact it was taken more than 100 years ago.

We’ve tried to explain it as a trick of the light, or maybe as a ruffle on the girl’s shirt – but neither quite add up.

Also, we're hoping to hear more from Lynda about the history of her grim family photo which may – or may not – shed a bit more light on the mystery.

So after you get over the shock, of course, we’d love to hear your theories about the dismembered hand giving the unsuspecting mill girl a little squeeze.

Feel free to get in touch on Facebook or via our comment section below.

Just one thing – take a quick look to your right in case there's something unusual creeping along your shoulder…