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The Horror of the Cabin

Surviving the Unimaginable

By VickyPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
The Horror of the Cabin
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled deep in the woods, there lived a young woman named Emily. She had always been fascinated with the legends and stories of the woods, and the creatures that lurked within. One day, while exploring the woods, Emily stumbled upon an old and dilapidated cabin. Being the curious woman she was, she decided to investigate. As she entered the cabin, she was greeted with the musty smell of decay and the sight of cobwebs and dust. Suddenly, she heard a faint whispering coming from the back of the cabin.

As she followed the whispering, Emily began to feel a growing sense of unease. She couldn't make out the words, but the tone was menacing. She reached the back of the cabin, and there she found a door. She hesitated for a moment before slowly turning the handle and pushing it open. Inside the room, she saw a figure seated in the corner. It was a woman, dressed in tattered clothing, with long greasy hair that covered her face. The woman's eyes were wide open and unblinking, and she seemed to be muttering to herself. Emily was rooted to the spot, her mind struggling to process what she was seeing. The woman's mutterings grew louder, and Emily could make out the words, "He's coming for me. He's coming for me."

Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed Emily by the arm, pulling her into the room. She screamed, but the sound was muffled by the hand that covered her mouth. She was trapped, and there was no escape. The figure in the corner continued to mutter, "He's coming for me."

Emily struggled to free herself, but the hand that held her was too strong. She looked around the room and saw that there were symbols and markings etched into the walls. They looked like ancient runes, and they seemed to be pulsing with a dark energy. Emily realized that this was no ordinary cabin, but a portal to a different realm.

As she struggled, the figure in the corner turned towards her, and she saw that it was not a woman, but a demon. The demon had possessed the woman, using her as a vessel to enter the human realm. The demon's eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, and its lips curled into a sinister smile. "Welcome, Emily," it said in a deep and menacing voice. "You have stumbled upon a place that is not meant for mortals. You are mine now."

Emily's mind raced as she tried to think of a way to escape. She remembered the runes on the wall and realized that they were the key. She focused her energy and recited an ancient incantation that she had learned from her grandmother, a powerful witch. The runes on the wall began to glow, and the demon's grip on her slackened. Emily broke free and ran towards the door, but the demon was not done with her yet. It lunged at her, but she was able to slam the door shut and lock it.

Outside, she saw that the sun had set, and the woods were dark. She knew that the demon would not be kept at bay for long. She ran as fast as she could, her heart pounding in her chest. She heard the demon's laughter echoing behind her, and she knew that it was not far behind.

As she reached the edge of the woods, she saw a light in the distance. She ran towards it, hoping that it was a sign of safety. As she got closer, she saw that it was a cabin, and she knew that it was her grandmother's. She ran inside and bolted the door shut, breathing a sigh of relief that she had made it.

But the demon's pursuit was relentless. It began to pound on the door, trying to break it down. Emily's grandmother, who had sensed her granddaughter's distress, immediately began to prepare a spell to banish the demon back to the spirit realm.

As the demon broke through the door, Emily and her grandmother stood together, ready to face it. The demon laughed as it advanced towards them, but its laughter was cut short as the spell was cast. The demon was engulfed in a bright light, and it let out a deafening screech as it was sucked back into the spirit realm.

The cabin was left in shambles, but Emily and her grandmother were safe. They hugged each other tightly, grateful to be alive. Emily's grandmother explained that the demon had been using the portal in the old cabin to enter the human realm, and that it was her duty to ensure that the portal was sealed and the demon was banished.

From that day forward, Emily knew that she had the power to protect herself and those she loved. She also knew that the dangers of the spirit realm were real, and that there were always more demons lurking out there, waiting for a chance to enter the human realm.

But her grandmother's words still lingered in her mind, warning her that some portals once opened will never be closed, and some demons will never be banished. Emily knew that she would have to be vigilant and keep her guard up at all times, for she never knew when the demon would come for her again. And deep down she knew that one day it will, as the demon had whispered to her as she was running away, "I'll be back for you, Emily."

From that day on, Emily was never the same. She was haunted by the demon's promise and the horrors she had faced. She knew that she could never let her guard down, not even for a moment. For she knew that one day the demon would come for her, and she would be ready.

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