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The Haunted Car

THE NIGHT

By Mahalakshmi CPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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The Haunted Car
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Once upon a time, there lived a man named John Abron. He was a wealthy businessman and lived a lavish life. He had everything he wanted, except for one thing. He was always fascinated by the supernatural and often went on trips to explore haunted places.

One day, John stumbled upon a vintage car at an antique shop. The car was in pristine condition and he couldn't resist the urge to buy it. He took it for a spin and it felt like he was gliding on air. John was over the moon with his new purchase.

However, strange things began to happen after he brought the car home. The car would start on its own, the radio would switch stations by itself, and the headlights would flicker. John tried to ignore it, thinking it was just a glitch in the car's electrical system. But the incidents continued to happen, and they were getting more frequent.

One night, John was driving home from a late-night meeting. He was tired and his thoughts were elsewhere, when suddenly the car's headlights went out, leaving him in complete darkness. The car's engine started to rev and it felt like it was picking up speed on its own. John was petrified, but he couldn't seem to control the car.

It wasn't until he reached his driveway that he realized that the car had taken him to an old abandoned cemetery. The car came to a stop in front of a large mausoleum. John was frozen in fear, but then he saw a ghostly figure in the back seat. The ghost was the former owner of the car, and he had been seeking revenge for his untimely death.

John managed to escape the car, but he was forever haunted by the experience. He tried to sell the car, but no one would take it. In the end, he had to abandon it and he never spoke of his experience again.

And so, the vintage car remains in the abandoned cemetery to this day, waiting for its next unsuspecting victim. The locals say that if you're brave enough to sit in the driver's seat, you might just feel the ghostly presence of the former owner guiding you through the darkness.

Chapter 2

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Years passed and the story of John Abron and his car became just another ghost story told to scare children at sleepovers. But, there were still those who were brave enough to visit the abandoned cemetery, looking for a glimpse of the infamous car.

One night, a group of teenagers decided to explore the cemetery as part of a dare. They had heard the story of John Abron and his car and wanted to see if it was true. They entered the cemetery, armed with flashlights and courage, and started searching for the mausoleum.

It didn't take long for them to find it, and there, parked in front of the mausoleum, was the vintage car. The teens were shocked to see that it was still there, just as they had heard in the story. They approached the car, hesitant but curious.

One of the teens, a boy named Jake, approached the driver's side of the car and reached for the door handle. Suddenly, the car's engine started to rev, and the headlights flickered on and off. The other teens tried to pull Jake away, but he was rooted to the spot, unable to move.

And then, it happened. The ghost of the former owner appeared in the back seat, his ghostly hand reaching for Jake. The teens screamed and ran as fast as they could out of the cemetery. They never returned, but they never forgot the terror they had experienced that night.

From that day on, the story of John Abron and his car became the stuff of legends, a cautionary tale for those who dared to venture too close to the mausoleum. No one knows what truly happened that night, but some say that the ghost of the former owner still haunts the vintage car, waiting for its next unsuspecting victim.

As the years went by, the legend of John Abron and his car only grew, and soon it became a popular destination for thrill-seekers and ghost hunters. People from all over the world came to the abandoned cemetery to see the car for themselves and to try and capture evidence of the ghostly presence.

But, no one was ever successful. The car remained just as it was, parked in front of the mausoleum, and no one ever saw the ghost again. Some said that the ghost had finally found peace, while others believed that it was still there, waiting for the right moment to strike.

CHAPTER 3

One day, a young woman named Sarah came to the cemetery. She was a paranormal investigator, and she had heard about the legend of John Abron and his car. She was determined to get to the bottom of the story and to find out the truth.

She approached the car and cautiously opened the door. She sat in the driver's seat and closed her eyes, trying to sense any ghostly presence. And then, she felt it. A chill ran down her spine, and she knew that she was not alone.

She opened her eyes and saw the ghostly figure of the former owner in the back seat. He reached out to her, and Sarah felt a sense of peace wash over her. She understood that the ghost had been seeking redemption for his untimely death, and she was finally able to give him the peace he needed.

From that day on, the legend of John Abron and his car changed. No longer was it a cautionary tale, but instead it was a story of redemption and peace. People still come to the abandoned cemetery to see the car, but they do so with a sense of reverence and respect. And, who knows, maybe one day, they too will feel the peace that Sarah felt when she finally gave the ghost what he needed.

  • THE END
  • As Sarah sat in the driver's seat of John Abron's car, she felt a sudden jolt. The car's engine started to rev, and the headlights flickered on and off. Sarah was stunned, and she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the ghostly figure of John Abron appeared in the back seat, reaching out to her.

Sarah's heart was pounding, and she could feel the fear rising within her. But then, she heard a voice in her mind, a voice that spoke to her telepathically. It was the voice of John Abron, and he had a message for her.

    • He told her that he had been trapped in this world, unable to move on to the afterlife because of his guilty conscience. He had been in a terrible accident, and he had taken someone's life. He needed Sarah's help to make amends and to finally find peace.

    Sarah listened intently, and she felt a sense of compassion for the ghostly figure. She knew what she had to do. She closed her eyes and focused her mind, reaching out to the ghost. She spoke to him, offering him her help and her forgiveness.

    • In that moment, something miraculous happened. The ghostly figure of John Abron started to fade, and the car's engine died down. The headlights flickered one final time and then went dark. Sarah opened her eyes, and the ghost was gone.
    • She knew that John Abron had finally found peace, and she felt a sense of joy and satisfaction. She stepped out of the car, and as she did, she saw that the mausoleum was no longer abandoned. The doors were open, and light was pouring out, signifying that John Abron had finally found his way to the afterlife.
    • Sarah smiled, knowing that she had played a part in helping the ghost find peace. And, as she walked away from the cemetery, she felt a sense of closure, knowing that the story of John Abron and his car had finally come full circle.

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