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A person is able to communicate with their own ghost after they die and observe the impact of their death on loved ones

Out of body experience

By Subash SugumarPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
A person is able to communicate with their own ghost after they die and observe the impact of their death on loved ones
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As soon as Emily's body hit the cold hard ground, her spirit was ripped from its earthly vessel and sent soaring through an otherworldly vortex. At first, Emily was disoriented and scared, unsure of what was happening to her. But as she flew through the vortex, she began to feel a sense of peace and acceptance wash over her.

When Emily emerged from the vortex, she found herself standing in a vast, misty field. In the distance, she could see a beautiful golden city with spires that seemed to touch the clouds. She knew instinctively that this was her final destination, the place where she would spend eternity.

But before she could make her way to the city, she was approached by a kind-looking woman with long, flowing white hair and a gentle smile. "Welcome, Emily," the woman said, her voice soothing and warm. "You have passed from the mortal realm and now stand at the threshold of the spirit world. It is a place of great beauty and wonder, but it is also a place of great responsibility. You have much work to do, my child."

Emily was confused. "Work? What kind of work?" she asked.

The woman's smile grew wider. "You will be able to communicate with your own ghost after you die and observe the impact of your death on loved ones," she said. "You will be able to guide and support them as they grieve and learn to move on without you. And in doing so, you will help them to find peace and healing."

Emily was overwhelmed by the responsibility being placed on her shoulders. She wasn't sure if she was ready for this kind of work, but the woman seemed to sense her doubts.

"Do not worry, my child," she said, placing a comforting hand on Emily's shoulder. "You are not alone. You will be guided and supported every step of the way. And in time, you will find that this work brings you great joy and fulfillment."

With those words, the woman disappeared, leaving Emily standing alone in the misty field. She was about to turn and make her way towards the golden city when she heard a faint voice calling her name.

"Emily? Can you hear me?"

Emily spun around, trying to locate the source of the voice. It sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite place it.

"Who's there?" she called out.

"It's me, Jake," the voice said. "Your husband."

Emily's heart skipped a beat. Jake was alive! She had assumed that he had died along with her in the car accident, but somehow he had survived.

"Jake, it's really you!" she exclaimed, tears of joy streaming down her face.

"Yes, it's me," Jake said, his voice choked with emotion. "I can't believe I'm talking to you. I thought you were gone."

"I am gone, in a way," Emily said, trying to explain the strange situation. "I'm a ghost now, Jake. I can communicate with you from the spirit world."

There was a long pause on the other end of the line. Emily could practically hear the gears turning in Jake's head as he tried to wrap his mind around what she was saying.

"A ghost?" he repeated. "But how is that possible? How are you able to talk to me?"

"I don't know," Emily said, shaking her head. "I just know that I can. And I want to help you, Jake. I want to be there for you and support you however I can."

Jake was silent for a moment , taking in Emily's words. "I don't know if I can believe this," he said finally. "It's all so unbelievable. But the thought of being able to talk to you again, to have you by my side...it's a dream come true."

Tears of joy streamed down Emily's face as she heard the love and longing in Jake's voice. She knew that this was exactly why she had been sent to the spirit world - to be a support and guide for the people she loved.

Over the next few weeks, Emily and Jake talked every day, with Emily offering words of comfort and encouragement as Jake struggled to come to terms with her death. She was there for him as he grieved, and she helped him to find the strength to carry on.

As time went on, Emily began to reach out to other loved ones as well, offering support and guidance to her friends and family as they navigated their grief. She discovered that she had a special gift for helping people find peace and healing, and she threw herself into her work with joy and passion.

Years passed, and Emily's ghost became a well-known and beloved figure in the spirit world. She was a source of comfort and strength for countless people, and her selfless dedication to helping others brought her great joy and fulfillment.

And as she looked out over the misty field, watching the golden city in the distance, Emily knew that she had found her true calling in death, and that she would be able to make a positive impact on the world for all eternity.

As Emily continued to work in the spirit world, she began to notice something strange. Whenever she helped someone find peace and healing, a bright light would appear in the distance. At first, Emily wasn't sure what the light meant, but as it grew brighter and brighter, she began to realize that it was a sign of her own personal growth and evolution.

She became more and more curious about the light, and one day, she decided to follow it. She flew across the misty field, her spirit soaring through the air, until she reached a beautiful lake surrounded by towering mountains. In the center of the lake, a bright white light shone like a beacon.

Emily flew towards the light, and as she approached, she saw that it was emanating from a beautiful crystal palace. She landed on the shore of the lake and walked towards the palace, her heart racing with excitement and anticipation.

As she drew closer, she saw that the palace was surrounded by a group of people, all of whom seemed to be glowing with an inner light. Emily recognized many of them as people she had helped in the spirit world, and she realized with a start that they had all reached a higher level of spiritual evolution.

She walked up to the palace and saw that the doors were open, inviting her inside. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she was ready to take this step, but then she heard a voice calling her name.

"Emily, my child, come inside," the voice said.

Emily recognized the voice as that of the kind woman who had welcomed her to the spirit world all those years ago. She took a deep breath and stepped inside the palace, her heart full of hope and excitement for what the future might bring.

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About the Creator

Subash Sugumar

Storyteller crafting characters, worlds, and narratives that capture hearts and minds. Diverse experience across genres: Romance, fantasy, Fiction, and Horror. Believer in the power of stories to connect us to the human experience.

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