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The Haunted house in the forest

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By Juancarlos GalvanPublished 3 years ago • 3 min read
The Haunted house in the forest
Photo by Mikel Ibarluzea on Unsplash

In the heart of the dense, foreboding forest stood an old and dilapidated house, a place with a dark and haunted history. The locals spoke of its mysterious past, warning each other to stay away, but the tales only fueled my curiosity. I was determined to uncover the truth, oblivious to the consequences that would follow.

As I ventured into the forest, a sense of uneasiness settled upon me. Twisted branches reached out like skeletal fingers, as if warning me of the impending danger that lay ahead. The forest itself seemed alive, whispering secrets that only the trees could comprehend. But I pressed on, my heart filled with both excitement and trepidation.

Finally, I reached the clearing where the haunted house stood. It loomed over the landscape, weathered and worn by time. Its windows were broken, allowing the darkness within to cast eerie shadows upon the decaying walls. The silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by the rustling of leaves and the distant hooting of an owl.

As I cautiously stepped through the threshold, a chill ran down my spine. The floorboards creaked beneath my weight, their protests echoing through the desolate corridors. Suddenly, the door slammed shut behind me, leaving me trapped in this forsaken place. Panic overcame me, and my worried tone only heightened.

As I explored the house, each room seemed to tell a different haunting tale. In the dining room, I imagined the specters of lavish dinner parties, their laughter now nothing more than distant echoes. The library whispered ancient secrets, its books threatening to reveal their long-held mysteries.

But the true heart of the house lay in the attic. Climbing up the creaky staircase, I discovered a room filled with trinkets and belongings of a family long gone. A dusty rocking chair swayed back and forth, as if driven by an unseen force. The air grew heavy with sadness, as if the ghosts of this forgotten family lingered in this very room, trapped in their own melancholy.

With each passing day, my sanity wavered under the weight of the house's malevolence. Shadows moved of their own accord, and the faint whispers of pain and torment echoed through the walls. Sleep eluded me, as nightmares plagued my every thought. The house became my prison, its haunting presence consuming my every waking moment.

I began uncovering stories from the locals, each tale more horrifying than the last. They spoke of a wealthy family who had lived centuries ago, their opulence only masking the darkness that lingered within. Rumors of murder, torture, and unholy rituals surrounded the house, its walls mere witnesses to the atrocities committed in its name.

As I delved deeper into the house's past, the spirits grew restless. They banged on the walls, shattered glass, and clawed at my mind. Their torment was palpable, a force that sought to drive me mad. I knew I had to escape, to free myself from this cursed place.

With great effort, I managed to break a window, allowing a sliver of light to penetrate the darkness. As I jumped out, relief washed over me, but the house's grasp on my mind remained. Even outside, I could still hear the whispers, feel the incessant presence of the haunted house.

To this day, I am haunted by the memories of that foreboding house. Its grip on my soul refuses to loosen, reminding me of the danger that lies hidden in the recesses of forgotten places. And so, I warn those who dare to follow in my footsteps, for the haunted house in the forest will forever remain a place of darkness, its secrets and horrors destined to torment any who dare come near.

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