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The Terrifying Sound"

A Haunting Encounter in an Abandoned Mansion

By Razu Islam – Lifestyle & Futuristic WriterPublished 7 months ago 3 min read
The Terrifying Sound"
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The Silence of the Night

In the darkness of the night, an eerie silence filled the air, but within it, a strange sound began to echo—one that Priya couldn't ignore. She had come to a remote old mansion just outside the city for a week-long stay. There were rumors surrounding the mansion, tales of ghostly sounds and a haunting presence. But Priya, ever the skeptic, thought these were nothing more than exaggerated stories.

The Mysterious Sound

That night, the house was eerily quiet. Suddenly, a faint sound drifted into her ears. At first, she thought it might be some animal or a bird, but it didn’t take long for her to realize it wasn’t a normal sound. It came from somewhere deeper within the mansion, somewhere unknown. It was almost like a whisper, but it carried a chilling, supernatural quality.

Priya tried to convince herself that it was just the old pipes or some electrical issue. But soon, the sound grew louder, more intense—like someone whispering right behind her, though she was alone. An unsettling feeling began to creep over her.

The Forbidden Door

She decided to investigate. Moving cautiously, she walked through the mansion, checking every room. But there was nothing. Then, her eyes fell upon an old wooden door, one that had never been opened. She hesitated but then stepped forward, drawn to it by an unknown force.

The moment she touched the doorknob, a cold breeze escaped from the room, sending a shiver down her spine. She slowly opened the door, revealing a dimly lit room. In the center stood an old mirror. But something was wrong. Standing before the mirror was a woman, but her face was obscured. She wore a flowing white dress, her long, black hair cascading down her back.

The Haunting Encounter

Priya stepped closer, her heart pounding in her chest. The woman remained still, her back turned toward her. There was an almost palpable chill in the air, a sensation of something not quite human. Priya asked, “Who are you?” But her voice seemed to vanish, swallowed by the oppressive silence.

The woman slowly turned, her face still hidden in shadow. Priya's breath caught in her throat as the woman’s hollow, emotionless eyes locked onto hers. A chilling smile stretched across her face.

“You shouldn’t have come here,” the woman whispered. Her voice was barely audible, yet it sent waves of fear through Priya. “Now you’ll see what I’ve been waiting for.”

The Escape Attempt

Suddenly, the room seemed to close in around Priya. The mirror began to glow with an eerie light, and the temperature dropped drastically. The woman’s form began to distort, and her features twisted into something monstrous.

Terrified, Priya turned and fled, her heart racing. But as she reached for the door, it slammed shut on its own. She screamed, but the sound was muffled, as though the very air was thickening around her.

The whispering grew louder, more frantic. Priya tried to pull open the door, but it wouldn’t budge. The room seemed to spin, and she felt an invisible force pulling her back toward the mirror. With a desperate cry, she turned around, but the woman's face was now fully visible—horrifying, distorted, and covered in shadows.

The Final Warning

“Leave... or you'll become one of us...” the woman hissed.

Priya’s legs gave way beneath her, and she collapsed to the floor, her vision blurred. The last thing she heard before everything went silent was the woman’s twisted laugh echoing in her ears.

The Aftermath

The next morning, the mansion was eerily quiet again. Priya was nowhere to be found. The locals, who had warned her about the place, were now convinced that the stories were true.

To this day, the mansion stands abandoned, a chilling silence enveloping it. Those who dare to pass by on a quiet night say they hear faint whispers in the wind. Some claim they can still hear Priya’s screams, and others insist they hear a cold, eerie laugh—a warning that the mansion never truly lets go of those who enter.

No one knows what happened to Priya, but the old mansion remains a place of fear and mystery. And every now and then, if you listen closely, you might hear that haunting sound again.

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About the Creator

Razu Islam – Lifestyle & Futuristic Writer

✍️ I'm Md Razu Islam — a storyteller exploring future lifestyles, digital trends, and self-growth. With 8+ years in digital marketing, I blend creativity and tech in every article.

📩 Connect: [email protected]

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