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The Haunting of Abandoned Asylum: A Tale of Vengeful Spirits

The Haunting of Briarwood Asylum: A Journey to Heal the Past and Honour the Forgotten

By John Bharathi JPublished 3 years ago 8 min read

Chapter 1: The Discovery

Evelyn had always been fascinated by abandoned buildings, and the old asylum on the outskirts of town was no exception. She had heard rumors about the place since she was a child, and now, as an adult, she couldn't resist the urge to explore it.

As she approached the towering brick structure, she felt a shiver run down her spine. The air around the asylum seemed to hum with a kind of energy that made her skin prickle. But despite the ominous feeling, Evelyn pushed on, drawn to the mystery of the place.

Once inside, she was immediately struck by the decay and neglect that permeated the building. Everything was covered in dust and cobwebs, and the air was thick with a musty smell. As she walked through the dark, silent halls, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched.

Then, as she turned a corner, Evelyn saw something that made her heart race. In a room that looked like it hadn't been touched in decades, there was a small object that seemed out of place. It was a porcelain doll, with faded pink cheeks and curly blonde hair. But it wasn't just any doll - there was something unsettling about the way it seemed to stare at her, its blue eyes following her every move.

Evelyn hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should leave the doll where it was. But the curious part of her couldn't resist - she reached out and picked it up. As soon as she did, she felt a chill run through her body, and she knew that something strange was happening in the asylum.

Chapter 2: Unsettling Occurrences

Over the next few days, strange things began to happen to Evelyn. At first, they were small, almost imperceptible occurrences. The sound of footsteps echoing down an empty hallway, the flicker of a lightbulb that shouldn't be working. But as time went on, the occurrences became more intense and unsettling.

One night, Evelyn was exploring one of the upper floors of the asylum when she heard a sound like a child's laughter. She turned around, but there was no one there. She brushed it off, chalking it up to her overactive imagination. But as she continued down the hall, the laughter grew louder and more manic. Suddenly, she saw a shadowy figure dart around a corner, and Evelyn knew that she was not alone in the asylum.

The next day, Evelyn returned to the room where she had found the porcelain doll. To her surprise, the doll was gone. In its place, there was a note written in shaky handwriting. The note read, "You shouldn't have taken what's not yours."

Evelyn's heart raced as she read the note. Who had left it there? And why did they care about a doll? She tried to brush it off as a prank, but deep down, she knew that something more sinister was at play.

As the days went on, the occurrences grew more and more frequent. Doors would slam shut on their own, windows would shatter without explanation. And every time, Evelyn felt a presence watching her, waiting to strike. She knew that she had to get to the bottom of the mystery before it was too late.

Chapter 3: The Backstory

Evelyn couldn't shake the feeling that there was something dark and sinister lurking in the abandoned asylum. She decided to do some research on the history of the building, hoping to find some clue that would explain the strange occurrences she had been experiencing.

After some digging, Evelyn discovered that the asylum had a dark past. It had been used for medical experiments on patients with mental illnesses, many of whom were subjected to brutal and inhumane treatments. The patients were often left to suffer and die in agony, their bodies disposed of without ceremony or respect.

Evelyn realized that the spirits of these patients may still be haunting the asylum, seeking revenge on those who had wronged them. She tried to ignore the feeling of dread that crept up on her every time she thought about the asylum, but it was hard to shake the idea that the spirits were watching her every move.

One night, Evelyn decided to hold a séance in the asylum, hoping to communicate with the spirits and find out what they wanted. She gathered a group of friends and set up candles and a makeshift Ouija board. At first, nothing happened. But then, the planchette began to move on its own, spelling out messages that sent chills down Evelyn's spine.

The messages were angry and vengeful, full of hatred for the doctors and staff who had mistreated the patients. They spoke of revenge, of making the living suffer as they had suffered. Evelyn realized that the spirits were not at rest, and that they would not stop until they had exacted their revenge.

As the séance came to a close, Evelyn knew that she had uncovered something dark and dangerous. She had a feeling that things were only going to get worse from here.

Chapter 4: Paranormal Activity

After the séance, the paranormal activity in the asylum reached new heights. Every night, Evelyn would hear strange noises coming from the halls - footsteps, whispers, the sound of doors opening and closing. She would wake up to find objects moved or broken, with no explanation for how it had happened.

Evelyn's friends urged her to leave the asylum and never come back, but she couldn't resist the pull of the mystery. She knew that there was something important she had to uncover, something that could put the spirits at rest and free them from their torment.

One night, as she was exploring the basement of the asylum, Evelyn felt a sudden gust of wind. She turned around and saw a figure standing in the darkness, its features indistinct and blurry. Evelyn's heart raced as the figure began to move toward her, its footsteps echoing in the empty space.

As the figure drew closer, Evelyn realized that it was one of the spirits that had been haunting the asylum. She could feel its anger and pain radiating from it, and she knew that she had to do something to help.

Evelyn began to research ways to cleanse the asylum of the negative energy that had built up over the years. She discovered a ritual that involved burning sage and reciting a prayer, and she gathered her friends to help her perform it.

As they worked their way through the asylum, burning sage and reciting the prayer, Evelyn felt a sense of peace and calm come over her. The negative energy that had been weighing her down began to lift, and she knew that they were making progress.

Finally, they reached the room where Evelyn had found the porcelain doll. As they began to recite the final part of the prayer, the room grew dark and cold. Evelyn felt a sudden gust of wind, and when she looked up, she saw the figure of a young girl standing in front of her.

The girl's eyes were sad and haunted, but as Evelyn recited the prayer, she saw a glimmer of hope in them. The negative energy began to dissipate, and Evelyn knew that the spirits had finally found the peace they had been seeking.

As they left the asylum, Evelyn knew that she had uncovered a powerful and important story. She had helped to put the spirits at rest, and she had a feeling that the asylum would never be the same again.

Chapter 5: Confrontation

Despite the successful cleansing of the asylum, Evelyn still felt uneasy about the possibility of any remaining spirits or negative energy. She decided to return to the building one last time to make sure everything was truly at peace.

As she entered the asylum, she noticed that things seemed different. The atmosphere was less heavy, the air less stale. But as she made her way through the building, she started to feel a sense of unease once again.

Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from one of the rooms down the hall. She cautiously approached the room and found that the door was slightly ajar. She pushed it open and saw a figure standing in the center of the room.

It was a woman, dressed in a white gown, with long dark hair that fell in tangles around her face. Evelyn recognized her as one of the patients who had been subjected to the cruel medical experiments.

The woman turned to face Evelyn, and Evelyn saw the pain and anger in her eyes. She realized that this spirit had not been put to rest, and that she was still seeking revenge.

Evelyn knew that she had to confront the spirit and help her find peace. She took a deep breath and stepped forward, determined to make things right.

As she approached the spirit, she felt a cold wind whip around her. She could hear the woman's voice in her head, speaking of her pain and suffering, and of the injustice that had been done to her.

Evelyn closed her eyes and began to recite the prayer that had worked so well before. She could feel the energy building around her, and she knew that this time it was stronger than ever.

Finally, as she finished the prayer, she saw the spirit begin to fade away. The energy around Evelyn dissipated, and she knew that the woman had finally found peace.

As she left the asylum for the final time, Evelyn knew that she had truly made a difference. She had put the spirits at rest and helped to heal the wounds of the past. And she knew that the asylum would never be the same again.

Chapter 6: Resolution

In the aftermath of her encounter with the spirit, Evelyn took some time to reflect on her experience. She realized that she had been drawn to the asylum for a reason, and that she had been able to help put the spirits to rest and heal the energy of the building.

Evelyn knew that she couldn't just leave things as they were. She wanted to do something to honour the memory of the patients who had suffered and died at the asylum, and to ensure that their stories were not forgotten.

She reached out to local historians and archivists, gathering as much information as she could about the history of the asylum and its patients. She compiled their stories into a book, which she self-published and distributed to local libraries and historical societies.

The book gained widespread attention, and soon Evelyn was invited to speak at conferences and events about her experience and the history of the asylum. She felt a sense of fulfilment knowing that she was helping to keep the memory of the patients alive, and to bring attention to the need for better treatment of those suffering from mental illness.

Years passed, and the asylum was eventually torn down, replaced by a modern hospital. But Evelyn knew that the energy of the building, and the stories of the patients who had suffered there, would never be forgotten.

She continued to speak out about the need for mental health advocacy, and to honour the memory of those who had suffered and died at the asylum. And in doing so, she knew that she was helping to bring peace to the spirits who had haunted the building, and to ensure that their stories would be remembered for generations to come

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