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If Walls Could Talk

I would tell you the story of the old, abandoned building on the outskirts of town

By yasir saleemPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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If Walls Could Talk
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If walls could talk, I would tell you the story of the old, abandoned building on the outskirts of town. I have been standing here for over a hundred years, watching the world change around me. Through the years, I have seen the best and worst of humanity, and every event that has happened in front of me, I have etched into my memory.

The building was once a grand hotel, a place where people would come to celebrate, to hold meetings and events, and to stay the night. In its heyday, the hotel was the epitome of luxury, with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and plush carpets. However, as time went by, the world changed, and the hotel fell into disrepair. The people who once came here to celebrate, now only came here to find a place to sleep for the night.

Over time, the building changed hands many times, and with each new owner, new secrets were hidden within my walls. I have seen everything, from wild parties and clandestine affairs, to drug deals and heinous crimes. The people who passed through the doors of this building over the years never thought that someone or something was watching them, keeping a record of their every move.

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One of the most significant events that took place here was during World War II. The building was used as a temporary hospital for wounded soldiers, and I saw so much pain and suffering. I remember the cries of agony and the weeping of mothers and wives as they said their final goodbyes to their sons and husbands. I also saw acts of kindness, where people who barely knew each other came together to offer comfort and hope in a world that was falling apart.

Years later, the building was bought by a wealthy businessman who used it as his private mansion. He thought he was untouchable, but little did he know that his secrets were safe with me. He would have late-night meetings with shady characters, discussing deals that were less than legal. I remember the smell of cigar smoke and the clinking of glasses as they toasted to their success. However, his success was short-lived, and he was eventually arrested for his illicit activities.

As the years went by, the building became more and more dilapidated, and people started avoiding it altogether. However, there were still some who dared to come here, those who had no other choice. I remember one family, a mother and her two children, who came here seeking shelter from a storm. They stayed for a few days, and during that time, I saw the mother do everything she could to make her children feel safe and loved, despite the bleakness of their surroundings.

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The building remained empty for many years after that, and people started to forget about it. But I never forgot. I watched as nature took over, as plants and vines crept up my walls, and birds nested in my rafters. And even now, as the world continues to change, and new buildings rise up around me, I remain standing, a testament to the past, to the memories that still linger within me.

If walls could talk, I would tell you everything I have seen and heard. I would tell you the stories of love and loss, of joy and pain, of secrets and scandals. But alas, I am just a wall, and my voice can only be heard through the stories that I keep within me.

As time passed, the old hotel began to attract a different kind of attention. Urban explorers and thrill-seekers started to see it as a challenge, a place to explore and uncover the secrets of the past. They would sneak past the boarded-up windows and doors, and climb up to the higher floors to take in the view.

But they didn't know the dangers that lay within. The building was unstable, and there were areas that were not safe to enter. They would risk their lives to satisfy their curiosity, unaware of the dangers that lurked within the walls.

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One night, a group of young people snuck into the building, determined to uncover its secrets. They made their way up to the roof, and as they took in the view, the floor beneath them gave way. They fell through, crashing down onto the floor below.

I remember the sound of the impact, the screams of pain, and the confusion that followed. They had no idea how badly they were hurt, but I could feel the pain emanating from their broken bodies. I watched as they tried to crawl out of the wreckage, but it was too late. They were trapped, with no way out.

It was a long night, and the injured group lay there in agony, waiting for help to arrive. They talked and shared stories, trying to keep each other calm as they waited. As dawn broke, the emergency services arrived, and the young people were rescued.

As I watched them being taken away in the ambulance, I wondered what they had uncovered in their exploration of the old hotel. Had they found something that would shed new light on the past, or had they simply been looking for a thrill? I may never know.

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The building has remained empty since that night, a silent sentinel of the past. I stand here, watching as the world moves on around me, but I will always remember the stories that I have witnessed over the years. If walls could talk, I would tell you of the love and loss, the triumphs and tragedies, the joys and sorrows that have taken place within these walls.

But for now, I remain silent, watching and waiting for the next chapter in the building's history to unfold. Perhaps one day, new life will be breathed into these old walls, and they will once again be a place of celebration and joy. But until then, I will keep their secrets safe, waiting for the next chapter to begin.

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