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The Ghost of Emily: A Tale of Friendship and Justice

The Ghost of the Abandoned Mansion

By Winner BanuPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Introduction:

Ram, Meena, and John were three inseparable friends who loved to go on adventures together. They were always up for trying new things and exploring new places. One day, they heard about an abandoned mansion in the outskirts of town and decided to go check it out. Little did they know that the mansion held a dark secret, one that would change their lives forever.

Exploring the Mansion:

The three friends arrived at the mansion early in the morning, excited to see what lay inside. The mansion was old and dilapidated, with broken windows and vines covering the walls. It seemed like it hadn't been inhabited for decades.

As they walked through the front door, they were greeted by a musty smell and cobwebs everywhere. The furniture was covered in dust and the wallpaper was peeling off the walls. It was clear that no one had been in the mansion for a long time.

Despite the eerie atmosphere, Ram, Meena, and John were determined to explore the mansion. They walked through the empty rooms, marveling at the old-fashioned decorations and wondering about the people who used to live there.

As they were making their way through the mansion, they heard a faint sound coming from one of the rooms. It sounded like a child's voice, singing a lullaby. They followed the sound, curious to see who was singing.

As they entered the room, they were greeted by a ghostly figure. It was a young girl, dressed in a white nightgown, with long blonde hair and pale skin. She was singing to a baby doll in her arms, rocking back and forth in an old rocking chair.

The Ghost of the Abandoned Mansion:

The three friends were terrified by the sight of the ghostly girl, but they couldn't help but feel sorry for her. She seemed so lonely, singing to her doll all alone in the abandoned mansion.

They tried to communicate with her, but she didn't seem to hear them. It was as if she was in her own world, completely unaware of their presence.

As they watched her, they couldn't help but wonder who she was and how she had ended up in the mansion. They decided to do some research to try and find out more about her.

After some digging, they learned that the mansion used to belong to a wealthy family who had a young daughter named Emily. Emily had died tragically in a fire that had burned down the mansion, and her ghost was said to haunt the place.

The three friends were shocked by this revelation. They couldn't believe that the ghostly girl they had seen was Emily, the young daughter of the mansion's former owners. They felt a sense of responsibility to help her find peace and lay her spirit to rest.

Trying to Help Emily:

The three friends knew they had to do something to help Emily. They decided to hold a séance in the mansion, hoping to make contact with her spirit and find out what she needed.

As they sat around the table, holding hands and trying to focus their energy, they suddenly felt a presence in the room. It was Emily, trying to communicate with them from the other side.

Through the séance, they learned that Emily was trapped in the mansion, unable to move on to the other side. She was stuck in a state of purgatory, unable to leave the place where she had died.

The three friends knew they had to help her find a way out. They searched the mansion for clues, trying to figure out what was keeping Emily's spirit trapped there.

As they searched, they found an old journal hidden in a secret compartment in the floorboards. The journal belonged to Emily's mother and contained the truth about what had happened to Emily.

It turns out that Emily's mother had been jealous of her daughter's beauty and popularity, and had started a fire in the mansion to get rid of her. Emily had died in the fire, unaware of her mother's wicked plan.

The three friends were horrified by this revelation and knew they had to do something to help Emily find justice. They decided to go to the police and tell them what they had learned.

The police were skeptical at first, but when they saw the journal and heard the story from the three friends, they knew they had to investigate.

They searched the mansion and found evidence that supported the story. Emily's mother was arrested and charged with murder.

Finding Peace:

With the truth finally out in the open and justice served, Emily's spirit was finally able to find peace. The three friends could feel her presence slowly fading away as she moved on to the other side.

As they left the mansion, they knew they had made a difference in the world, and they were grateful to have had the opportunity to help Emily find the closure she needed.

Conclusion:

The abandoned mansion held a dark and tragic history, but through their bravery and determination, Ram, Meena, and John were able to help the ghost of Emily find peace and lay her spirit to rest. They will never forget their experience in the haunted mansion and the lessons they learned about the importance of justice and the power of friendship.

AdventureYoung AdultShort StoryHorror
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About the Creator

Winner Banu

In Nov 2020, I published my first blog post, and since then, I’ve been posting one at a time until I’ve amassed a sufficient number of views. My interest has always been in the world of online matters and technology. https://ywbanu.com/

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