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The Last Night of the Manor House
Story Name: The Last Night of the Manor House Author's name: Sabina Islam. My name is Shamsher Sen... I am a history teacher by profession, but my hobby is a little different—I love chasing abandoned, unknown history and lost landlord families. The time of this incident was December 2022. Winter was at its peak, and I moved to a remote village in North Bengal—Chardurantapur. The history of this village is not in books, but the local people have oral stories—a terrible landlord family, whose bloody past is still spread in the air. As soon as I got off the train, the station covered in fog felt like a ghost kingdom. The name of the station was Daryapur Hat, from there you have to walk 8 kilometers to Chardurantapur village. As soon as I entered the village, I noticed one thing—everyone was leaving with their eyes downcast. As soon as I mentioned the 'Manor House', an old man shook his head silently and said: "Don't go there, Babu... Going there on a winter night means death. The last time a group of young researchers went there... All three of them died... I couldn't even understand how anyone died..." I laughed. As an urbanite, I don't believe these folk tales. But today I realized that I was wrong. Today I faced a truth that I never imagined..!
By Sabina Islam9 months ago in Horror
The Woman at the Bridge
It was past midnight when my car rolled over the ancient wooden bridge—a narrow, creaking relic strung across a river lost in mist and time.
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror
"The Reflection"
Emma had just moved into the old Victorian house on the outskirts of Raven Hollow. It was cheap, too cheap for its size. Her friends warned her about the town’s rumors: disappearances, strange lights in the woods, and "the house that watches." But she didn’t believe in ghosts.
By Fahim Rahman9 months ago in Horror
Echoes in the Dark
Rain pounded against the cracked windows of the old house as Mara stepped across the threshold, her boots sinking slightly into the waterlogged rug. The house had been abandoned for nearly two decades, ever since her grandfather disappeared without a trace. The police had searched for weeks, the town had whispered for months, but the truth had dissolved into the shadows like the man himself.
By ABDU LLAH9 months ago in Horror
"Barefoot, But Not Broken: A Doctor's Journey From Struggle to Strength"
Every journey begins with a single step, but for some of us, that first step can feel like an eternity. I remember the first time I stood in front of a mirror wearing the white coat. I was filled with hope, determination, and dreams of making a difference in the world. But what no one tells you about the path of a doctor is that the road is often lined with struggles that test not just your intellect, but your very spirit.
By Doctor marwan Dorani 9 months ago in Horror
The Haunted Election Night
The deep silence of the night shattered as the ancient bell in the village tolled just once. It was the night before the election, and a chilling stillness hung in the air, as if nature itself was hinting at some approaching horror.
By Hasan Ali9 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows of Kalighat
Anika had always loved the bustling streets of Kolkata, with its chaotic traffic, sweet scent of chai, and the constant chime of temple bells. But Kalighat, the old neighborhood that cradled the city’s iconic Kali Temple, held a special, eerie charm. She had grown up hearing whispers about the ancient lanes, where the past and present brushed shoulders, and the living sometimes shared space with those long gone.
By Hasan Ali9 months ago in Horror
The Haunting Whisper of the Green Shadows
Arif had always loved the mist-draped hills of Sylhet, where his family owned a small tea estate. The hills breathed with a life of their own – the whispers of swaying leaves, the rustle of the underbrush, and the occasional call of a distant bird. But the workers often spoke of something else – something older than the trees and darker than the jungle night.
By Hasan Ali9 months ago in Horror
The Jinn Who Waited Beneath My Bed for Years
I was twelve when we moved into my grandfather’s crumbling mansion on the outskirts of a forgotten village. The house, older than memory, breathed with secrets. The locals called it Bayt Al-Ghaib — “The House of the Unseen.”
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror
"The Night of the Hollow Moon"
The Night of the Hollow Moon Halloween was supposed to be a time of fun — a time for costumes, parties, and candy. But in the town of Ravenswood, Halloween carried a darker weight, a sinister history that most residents had long forgotten… or pretended to forget.
By Mir Ahmad Khan9 months ago in Horror
"Echoes of Black Hollow"
Echoes of Black Hollow In November 2022, a team of documentary filmmakers set out to uncover the truth behind the eerie myths surrounding Black Hollow, an abandoned village deep in the heart of northern Maine. What was meant to be a straightforward investigation into local legends soon became an inexplicable mystery. The crew vanished without a trace, leaving behind only fragments of their footage, raising unsettling questions that still remain unanswered.
By Mir Ahmad Khan9 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Clock
Priya never expected to inherit anything. So when the lawyer handed her a single envelope after her grandmother’s passing, she was surprised. Inside it was a small brass key and a note:
By TrueVocal9 months ago in Horror