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A Cold Horror Night in the Forest

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By Ammar NadeemPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Ghost in forest

Deep in the forest, there was a winding trail that led to a secluded cabin where a young couple, Alex and Claire, decided to spend a weekend away from the chaos of the city. The trees were dense, and the underbrush was thick, making it almost impossible to see through. The silence was eerie, broken only by the rustling of the leaves and the occasional hoot of an owl.

Alex and Claire arrived at the cabin in the late afternoon and spent the day exploring the surrounding forest. They were enchanted by the natural beauty of the area, but as night fell, they realized they had lost their way back to the cabin. They tried retracing their steps, but the darkness and the dense vegetation made it impossible for them to find their way.

As they continued to wander, they heard strange noises around them, as if someone or something was stalking them. Alex tried to reassure Claire, but his voice was shaking with fear. They stumbled upon a clearing, and in the center of it was a dilapidated old cabin. It was the only sign of life in the darkness.

As they approached the cabin, they heard a faint whisper coming from within. They hesitated for a moment, but their fear and exhaustion drove them to seek shelter inside. As they entered the cabin, they noticed a foul odor that seemed to be emanating from the walls. The interior was in a state of disrepair, with broken furniture and cobwebs adorning every corner.

As they tried to settle in, they felt an icy chill run down their spines. The whispering had grown louder and more intense, and it seemed to be coming from all around them. Suddenly, the door slammed shut behind them, and they were plunged into total darkness.

They fumbled for their phones, but the batteries were dead. The only light came from a flickering candle on the table. They huddled together, trying to calm each other down, but their fear was palpable. Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching, and the whispering grew louder and more menacing.

Alex jumped up, ready to defend himself and Claire, but what he saw stopped him in his tracks. There was no one there, but the whispering continued, growing louder and more insistent. They tried to run, but their legs wouldn't obey, and they were rooted to the spot.

The whispering turned into a growl, and they saw a figure materialize out of thin air. It was a ghostly figure, with glowing eyes and a skeletal face. It was the ghost of a lost hiker who had wandered into the forest and died of starvation and dehydration.

The ghost was furious at being forgotten and lost in the forest, and it took out its anger on Alex and Claire. They were frozen in terror as the ghost advanced on them, its bony fingers reaching out to grab them.

Alex tried to fight back, but his punches went right through the ghost, as if it were made of smoke. Claire screamed for help, but no one could hear her. The ghost was too strong, and it seemed to be enjoying the terror it was causing.

As the ghost closed in, they both knew they were going to die. They had no way to escape, and no one to turn to for help. The ghost reached out and grabbed them, and they felt its cold, clammy touch on their skin. They closed their eyes, expecting the worst.

But suddenly, the ghost disappeared, leaving them alone in the darkness. They were confused and disoriented, but they were alive. They stumbled out of the cabin and managed to find their way back to their own cabin.

As the sun rose, they realized they had been lucky to survive the night. They packed up their things and left the forest, never to return.

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