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Ghost story in mansion

A small ghost story

By vinoth kumarPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Ghost story in mansion.

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It was a dark and stormy night when John, a young writer, arrived at the old mansion he had rented for the summer. He had hoped to find inspiration in the eerie atmosphere of the place, but he had no idea what was in store for him.

As he settled in, he noticed that the house was filled with old antiques and odd objects, including a large mirror in the living room that seemed to reflect more than just his own image. But he shook off the feeling of unease and focused on his writing.

The first night passed without incident, but on the second night, John was awakened by a strange noise. He got out of bed and listened carefully, but all he heard was the sound of the wind howling outside. Just as he was about to go back to sleep, he heard the noise again. It was coming from the living room.

Curiosity getting the best of him, John crept down the hallway and peeked into the living room. There, he saw something that made his blood run cold. The mirror was no longer reflecting his own image. Instead, he saw the ghostly figure of a young woman staring back at him.

John was frozen with fear, unable to move or speak. The ghostly figure beckoned him closer, and he found himself drawn towards the mirror. As he reached out to touch the glass, he felt a cold, clammy hand grab hold of his own.

With a sudden jolt, John was pulled into the mirror and found himself standing in a completely different room. He was in what appeared to be a bedroom, and standing in front of him was the ghostly figure he had seen in the mirror.

The ghostly figure introduced herself as Elizabeth, a young woman who had lived in the house over a hundred years ago. She told John the story of her tragic life, how she had been in love with a man who had left her to marry another woman. Heartbroken, she had taken her own life in the very room they were standing in.

As Elizabeth spoke, John felt a sense of sadness and empathy for her. He realized that her spirit was trapped in the house, unable to move on to the afterlife. He resolved to help her find peace.

Over the next few days, John worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth's story. He pored over old newspapers and spoke to the locals, trying to find any information that might help him understand what had happened to her.

Finally, he found what he was looking for. He discovered that Elizabeth's lover had been a wealthy landowner who had been pressured into marrying a woman of his own social class. Heartbroken, Elizabeth had taken her own life in the very room where John had first met her.

Armed with this information, John set about trying to help Elizabeth find peace. He contacted a local medium, who performed a spiritual cleansing ritual in the house. As the ritual progressed, John could feel the energy in the house shifting, and he knew that something was happening.

Finally, as the ritual came to an end, John felt a sudden rush of cold air. When he opened his eyes, he saw that Elizabeth's ghostly figure was no longer there. Instead, he felt a sense of peace and calm that he had never felt before.

Over the next few weeks, John stayed in the house, feeling a newfound sense of inspiration and creativity. He wrote his best work yet, and even started to believe that the ghostly encounter had been a positive experience.

As the summer came to a close, John packed his bags and prepared to leave the house for the last time. As he walked through the living room, he paused in front of the mirror, remembering the terrifying experience he had had there.

But as he looked into the glass, he saw

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