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The Haunted Bus(Ghost Stories)

Short Ghost Stories

By SARWANA BALBOAPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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The Haunted Bus

It was a dark and stormy night, and the only sounds that could be heard were the raindrops pounding against the windshield of the bus and the wind howling through the trees. The bus was making its way down a deserted road, the headlights barely illuminating the way. The passengers on the bus were huddled in their seats, trying to stay warm and dry.

In the front of the bus sat the driver, a grizzled old man with a face weathered by years of driving through rain, snow, and hail. He had been driving this route for as long as anyone could remember and was used to the lonely roads and creepy passengers. But tonight was different. Tonight, the driver felt a sense of unease that he couldn't shake.

As the bus made its way down the road, the driver suddenly heard a strange sound coming from the back of the bus. It was a low, guttural growl that seemed to be getting closer and closer. The driver's heart began to race as he tried to keep his eyes on the road.

Just then, the growling stopped and was replaced by the sound of heavy footsteps. The driver turned his head just in time to see a ghostly figure appear at the back of the bus. The figure was that of a young woman, dressed in a torn and ragged dress, her hair disheveled and wild. Her eyes were a deep, dark black and seemed to glow in the dark.

The driver tried to shake off the feeling of terror that was creeping over him and turned back to the road. But the ghostly woman didn't disappear. Instead, she began to move closer and closer to the driver, her steps getting louder and heavier.

Suddenly, the bus jolted to a stop and the lights went out. The driver heard a scream come from one of the passengers and then all was silent. The driver tried to start the bus, but it wouldn't budge. He was trapped, stuck in the dark with the ghostly woman and the other passengers.

The driver tried to calm himself and think of a plan. He remembered that there was an emergency light under the dashboard and fumbled for it in the dark. As he found it and turned it on, the ghostly woman appeared right in front of him, her eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.

The driver screamed in terror and tried to back away, but the ghostly woman reached out and grabbed him by the arm. Her touch was cold and sent a chill down the driver's spine. The driver tried to shake her off, but she held on tight, her grip becoming stronger with each passing moment.

Just then, the lights on the bus flickered back on and the ghostly woman disappeared as quickly as she had appeared. The driver was left alone, trembling and gasping for breath. He looked around and saw that the other passengers were all huddled together, looking just as frightened as he was.

The driver took a deep breath and tried to start the bus again. This time, it started without any trouble and the driver was able to continue down the road. As he drove, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had been with him since the beginning of the trip. He couldn't help but wonder if the ghostly woman was still with them, waiting for her next chance to scare them all.

The rest of the trip was quiet and uneventful, but the driver and passengers never forgot the terrifying experience they had on that stormy night. They all agreed to never take that bus again.

The End.

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About the Creator

SARWANA BALBOA

I love writing real and fictional stories like supernatural, horror, science fiction, motivational, biography, history and even will write if peoples ask in particular topics.

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