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The Boy Who Could See Ghosts

A Story of A Little Boy's Gift That Changed His Life Forever

By Emma @ VocalPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
"The Boy Who Helped the Dead Find Peace"

Ethan had always been a little different. He didn't have many friends at school, and he spent a lot of time alone. But what nobody knew was that Ethan had a secret gift - he could see dead people.

It started when Ethan was just a little boy. He would see ghosts in his bedroom at night, standing at the foot of his bed or hovering in the corner of the room. At first, he was terrified. But over time, he learned to talk to them and even help them move on to the afterlife.

Ethan's parents didn't believe him when he told them about the ghosts he saw. They thought he was just imagining things or trying to get attention. But Ethan knew what he saw was real.

One day, when Ethan was walking home from school, he saw a ghostly figure standing on the sidewalk. It was an old man, dressed in old-fashioned clothes, and he was staring right at Ethan. Nobody else seemed to notice him.

Ethan cautiously approached the ghost and asked if he needed help. The old man replied that he had been wandering the streets for days, looking for his house. He had died years ago, but his spirit was trapped in the world of the living.

Ethan knew what he had to do. He took the old man's hand and led him down the street, searching for his house. As they walked, Ethan could feel the old man's grip getting weaker and weaker. He was fading away.

Finally, they found the old man's house, a dilapidated old building that looked like it hadn't been lived in for years. Ethan opened the door and led the old man inside. As soon as they crossed the threshold, the old man's spirit dissipated, and he was gone.

Ethan felt a sense of relief, knowing that he had helped the old man find his way home. But he also felt a sense of sadness. He knew that there were countless other spirits out there, wandering the earth, lost and alone.

Over the years, Ethan helped many ghosts find their way home. He would see them in his bedroom at night, or he would encounter them on the street. He always did his best to help them move on to the afterlife.

But it wasn't always easy. Sometimes, the ghosts were angry or confused, and they would lash out at Ethan. He would feel their cold breath on his neck, or he would hear their eerie whispers in his ear.

Despite the challenges, Ethan knew that his gift was a blessing. He was able to help people who were trapped between worlds, and he was able to bring peace to their restless spirits.

As Ethan grew older, he realized that he could use his gift to help the living as well. He became a medium, offering his services to people who were desperate to connect with their loved ones who had passed on.

Ethan's reputation grew, and he became known as the boy who could see ghosts. People came from all over the world to seek his help, and Ethan never turned anyone away.

In the end, Ethan knew that he had found his calling. He had turned his gift into a way to help others, and he had brought peace to countless souls. And though he still saw ghosts from time to time, he no longer felt alone. He knew that he was surrounded by spirits who were grateful for his help and who would always be watching over him.

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About the Creator

Emma @ Vocal

My stories span a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. My work has been featured in numerous literary journals .

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