Horror logo

The Abandoned Hotel

"The Haunted Hotel: A Journey Into the Unknown Depths of Fear"

By vedika patilPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

The Abandoned Hotel

It had been years since anyone had stepped foot in the old hotel. The building had fallen into disrepair and was now nothing more than a shell of its former grandeur. The windows were boarded up, and the paint had faded away, leaving behind a cold and foreboding presence.

As the sun began to set, a group of friends arrived at the abandoned hotel. They had heard stories of its haunted past and had come to explore the old building. They approached the entrance cautiously, aware that the building could collapse at any moment.

The door creaked as they pushed it open, revealing the eerie darkness inside. The friends shone their flashlights around, illuminating the dust-covered furniture and peeling wallpaper. The air was thick with the smell of decay, and the silence was broken only by the sound of their footsteps on the creaky floorboards.

As they made their way deeper into the hotel, strange sounds began to fill the air. They heard whispers and footsteps, even though they knew they were alone. The friends grew uneasy, but they were determined to continue their exploration.

Suddenly, a loud crash echoed through the halls, and the friends jumped in fright. They ran to the source of the sound, which led them to a dark and narrow stairway. As they descended the stairs, the atmosphere grew colder, and the air became thick with an ominous presence.

At the bottom of the stairs, they found a large room with a single chair in the center. The walls were covered in strange symbols, and a sense of dread filled the air. The friends hesitated, unsure of what to do next.

Suddenly, the chair began to shake, and a loud voice filled the room. The friends were frozen in terror, unable to move. The voice continued to speak, warning them to leave the hotel and never return.

The friends ran up the stairs, desperate to escape the haunted hotel. But as they reached the entrance, they found that the door was now blocked by debris. Panic set in, and they began to search for another way out.

They found a window on the third floor, and one by one, they climbed out onto the fire escape. As they descended, they saw that the hotel was surrounded by a thick fog, and they knew that they were not alone.

The friends ran as fast as they could, hoping to escape the haunted hotel and its ghostly inhabitants. But as they turned a corner, they were confronted by a figure in white, standing at the end of the street. The figure beckoned them to come closer, and they were drawn in by its ethereal presence.

They followed the figure through the fog, unsure of where they were going. But as they approached a small graveyard, they realized that they had made a terrible mistake. The ghostly figure vanished, and they were surrounded by the spirits of those who had died in the hotel.

The spirits were angry and vengeful, seeking revenge on those who had dared to disturb their rest. The friends were helpless, trapped in the ghostly world of the abandoned hotel.

Hours later, the sun began to rise, and the spirits vanished, leaving the friends alone in the graveyard. They were shaken, but alive, grateful to have survived the haunted hotel.

As they made their way back to civilization, they knew that they would never forget the terror they had experienced in the abandoned hotel. And they knew that they had learned a valuable lesson: some places are better left abandoned, and some secrets are better left undiscovered.

The group of friends who had ventured into the abandoned hotel were now traumatized by their experience. They had witnessed things that defied explanation and were shaken to their core. They decided to go their separate ways, each one grappling with their own fears and doubts.

However, one of the friends, named Ryan, could not shake off the feeling that there was something more to the haunted hotel. He began to research the history of the hotel and discovered that it had been built in the early 1900s by a wealthy family who had mysteriously disappeared.

The hotel had been passed down to several owners over the years, but none had been successful in keeping it open for long. It had become known as a cursed place, with stories of strange occurrences and disappearances.

Ryan became obsessed with the history of the hotel and decided to return to investigate further. He gathered a new group of friends and convinced them to accompany him back to the abandoned hotel.

This time, they came prepared, armed with cameras, recording equipment, and flashlights. As they entered the hotel, they were surprised to find that the door was now unlocked, as if inviting them in.

They made their way through the dark corridors, documenting everything they saw and heard. The air was thick with the smell of decay, and the silence was broken only by the sound of their footsteps on the creaky floorboards.

As they explored further, they found a hidden room, which had been boarded up from the inside. They pried open the door and found a small, dusty room with a single table and a journal lying on top.

The journal belonged to one of the former owners of the hotel, who had written about strange occurrences and his fears of being watched. He had become convinced that the hotel was haunted by the spirits of the family who had built it and that they were seeking revenge on those who had disturbed their rest.

As they continued to read, they heard strange sounds outside the room, and their flashlights began to flicker. Suddenly, the door slammed shut, trapping them inside.

They tried to force the door open, but it was no use. They were trapped, alone in the haunted hotel, with no way out.

As the hours passed, they began to experience strange visions and hallucinations. They saw ghosts and apparitions, and the air was filled with an ominous presence. They knew that they were not alone, and that something was watching them.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the door creaked open, and they stumbled out into the daylight. They were shaken, traumatized, but alive.

Ryan realized that the hotel was cursed, and that it was his duty to ensure that no one else fell victim to its dark powers. He made a vow to never return and to warn others of the dangers of the haunted hotel.

Years later, Ryan became a renowned paranormal investigator, dedicated to helping others avoid the dangers of haunted places. He never forgot the haunted hotel, and he knew that its dark powers still lingered, waiting for their next victim.

artbook reviewsfictionmonsterpop culturepsychologicalsupernaturalslasher

About the Creator

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.