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The Haunting of Willow Lane

A group of friends purchase a haunted Victorian house on Willow Lane, but soon discover they're not alone and must uncover the truth behind the vengeful spirit before it's too late

By Balasubramani Gorakkan Published about a year ago 4 min read
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Keerthi, Ram, Mohan, and Samantha first met in college, where they were all studying architecture. They quickly bonded over their shared love of design and architecture, and soon became close friends.

After graduation, they decided to start their own architecture firm together, and it quickly became successful. They were soon working on some of the most prestigious building projects in the city.

One day, they decided to take a break and go on a road trip together. They traveled to different parts of the country, visiting historical and architectural landmarks along the way.

During their trip, they came across a small town called Willow Lane. The town was famous for its beautiful Victorian homes, and the friends were immediately drawn to them. They spent a few days exploring the town, and even did a sketching and photography of the houses. They also met with the local historian, who shared the history and stories of the town and some of the houses, including the house they eventually bought.

It was during this trip that they realized that they wanted to start a new project, building and restoring historical homes. They returned home, eager to start their new venture.

Years passed, and their firm continued to grow and thrive. They worked on many beautiful and historical homes, but they never forgot about Willow Lane and the beautiful Victorian house they had seen there.

When the opportunity to purchase the house finally presented itself, they jumped at the chance, and the price is too good to be true and they snap it up without hesitation.

As they begin to move in, strange things start to happen. Objects move on their own, strange noises can be heard in the middle of the night, and the friends start to feel like they are being watched. They brush it off as their imagination and try to enjoy their new home.

One night, while they are all sitting in the living room, they hear a knock on the front door. They open it, but no one is there.

Keerthi: "Did you guys hear that?"

Ram: "Hear what? You're just imagining things."

Mohan: "I heard it too. It sounded like someone is knocking the door."

Samantha: "We should probably leave and find a new place to stay."

Ram: "what? Are you just going to leave for sake of hearing some sounds?.

So other friends determined to stay in their new home. They decide to investigate and find out whether there is any mysterious past of house.

They discover that the previous owners of the house had been murdered by a vengeful spirit who had been wronged by the family. The spirit had been stuck in the house for years, unable to move on.

As the friends try to figure out how to put the spirit to rest, the haunting becomes more intense. The spirit's wrath is directed towards them and they are in a race against time to find a way to stop it before it's too late.

The friends start to do some research on the previous owners of the house and the history of Willow Lane. They discover that the house was built in the late 1900s by a wealthy businessman, Mr. Prabhu, who was known for his ruthless business practices. He had many enemies and it was rumored that one of them had put a curse on the house.

As they delved deeper into their research, they found out that Mr. Prabhu's family had all died in mysterious circumstances, one by one, in the house. They also discovered that the family had been involved in a number of strange rituals, which they believed may have angered the spirit even more.

The friends decide to consult with a local spiritualist, who confirms their suspicions. The spirit is indeed angry and vengeful, and it will not rest until it has taken revenge on those who have wronged it.

Mohan: "I think we should try and communicate with the spirit. Maybe it will tell us what it wants."

Samantha: "I'm not sure that's a good idea. I think we should just leave and never look back."

The friends decide to try and communicate with the spirit, using a ouija board. They set it up in the living room and begin to ask questions. At first, there is no response, but then the planchette starts to move on its own.

The spirit reveals that it is the ghost of Mr. Prabhu's daughter, who had been killed by her father in a fit of rage. She reveals that her father had been involved in dark magic and had used her as a sacrifice to summon a powerful demon. The demon had taken possession of her father's body and had been using it to carry out its evil plans.

The friends are horrified at what they have learned. They realize that the only way to put the spirit to rest and break the curse on the house is to find a way to banish the demon.

They consult with the spiritualist again, who provides them with a ritual to banish the demon. They gather all the necessary items and perform the ritual in the living room, just as the demon appears to them.

The ritual is a success and the demon is banished back to the underworld. The spirit of Mr. Prabhu's daughter is finally able to rest in peace. The friends are relieved that the haunting is over and they can finally live in their new home without fear.

Horror
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Balasubramani Gorakkan

Hi, I am budding writer with a passion for crafting tales of mystery, horror, and love.

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