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The Abandoned Asylum

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By Ebad Paras AfzalPublished 12 months ago 5 min read
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The abandoned asylum stood tall on the outskirts of town, looming over the surrounding trees and casting a sinister shadow across the nearby fields. Its windows were boarded up and the doors chained shut, but rumors circulated amongst the locals about the horrors that lay within.

Despite the warnings, a group of teenagers decided to explore the asylum one night. They had heard stories about the ghosts of former patients who still haunted the halls, and they were eager to uncover the truth for themselves.

As they approached the building, they noticed that the chains on the door had been broken. It was as if someone or something had forced their way inside.

Undeterred, the group stepped cautiously into the dimly lit entrance hall. The air was thick with the smell of decay and mold, and the floorboards creaked beneath their feet.

Suddenly, they heard a faint whisper coming from down the hall. It was so quiet that they could barely make out the words, but it sounded like someone was calling their names.

With a sense of unease creeping over them, the group cautiously followed the sound of the whispering. They soon found themselves in a long, narrow corridor, with doors on either side leading off into darkness.

As they approached one of the doors, it swung open with a loud creak. Inside, they could see a room filled with rusted medical equipment and decaying furniture. But something else caught their eye: a figure standing in the corner of the room, its back turned to them.

The figure was dressed in a tattered hospital gown, and its hair was matted and unkempt. It stood perfectly still, as if it were frozen in time.

The teenagers approached the figure cautiously, calling out to it in a shaky voice. But it didn't move, and they soon realized that it was nothing more than a life-size mannequin.

Relieved, the group moved on to explore the rest of the asylum. But as they continued down the corridor, the whispers grew louder, and they began to feel as if they were being watched.

Suddenly, one of them let out a blood-curdling scream. They had stumbled upon a room filled with the mutilated remains of former patients, their bodies twisted and contorted in grotesque positions.

Panicking, the group turned to flee, but they found that the door they had entered through was now locked from the outside. They were trapped, with no way out.

As they frantically searched for an escape, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching. It was a group of people dressed in white lab coats, their faces hidden behind surgical masks.

The group of teenagers begged for mercy, but the figures simply advanced towards them, wielding sharp, rusted tools. They were the ghosts of former doctors and nurses, seeking revenge on those who dared to enter their domain.

Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but there was no sign of the missing teenagers. Their families searched high and low, and the police combed the surrounding areas, but there was no trace of the group. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.

As time passed, the townspeople began to talk about the abandoned asylum with hushed voices. Some claimed that they had heard the screams of the missing teenagers echoing through the halls, while others said that they had seen ghostly apparitions lurking in the shadows.

Despite the rumors, there were still those who were drawn to the asylum. Thrill-seekers and ghost hunters came from far and wide, seeking to uncover the truth about the abandoned building.

One such group was led by a young woman named Emily. She had grown up in the town and had heard the stories about the asylum all her life. She had always been curious about what lay within its walls, and she was determined to find out.

Emily's group consisted of four other teenagers, all of whom were eager to explore the asylum. They arrived at the building late at night, armed with flashlights and cameras.

As they stepped into the entrance hall, Emily felt a chill run down her spine. The air was thick with the same sense of decay and mold that had been present on the night the previous group had disappeared.

As they made their way through the corridors, the group felt as if they were being watched. The whispers of the ghosts seemed to be growing louder, and the shadows around them seemed to be shifting and changing.

But Emily refused to be scared off. She was determined to uncover the truth about the asylum, no matter what the cost.

As they explored further, the group stumbled upon a room that had been boarded up and hidden away. With a sense of trepidation, they pried open the boards and stepped inside.

The room was filled with old medical equipment and cabinets, and the air was thick with the smell of antiseptic. But as they shone their flashlights around the room, they realized that something was amiss.

There were several beds in the room, each with restraints attached. The walls were covered in scratches and scuff marks, as if someone had been desperately trying to escape.

As they continued to explore, Emily's group began to feel as if they were being followed. They heard footsteps echoing through the halls and felt the chill of a cold breeze on their skin.

Suddenly, Emily heard a faint whisper in her ear. It was the voice of one of the missing teenagers, calling out to her for help.

Without hesitation, Emily turned and ran towards the source of the voice. She burst into a room at the end of the corridor, where she found the missing teenagers huddled together in fear.

The group had been hiding in the asylum all along, too scared to come out and face the outside world. Emily and her group managed to coax them out of the building and bring them back to safety.

As they emerged from the asylum, the group looked back at the looming building with a sense of relief and horror. They had uncovered the truth about the abandoned asylum, but at what cost?

The missing teenagers were never the same after their experience. They had seen things that no one should ever have to see, and they would carry the trauma with them for the rest of their lives.

And yet, despite the horrors they had witnessed, Emily and her group couldn't help but feel a sense of fascination and curiosity about the asylum. They knew that they would never forget what they had seen inside its walls, and they couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden within.

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Ebad Paras Afzal

Welcome to my Vocal Media profile! This is where you'll find my written work, ranging from personal reflections to informative articles on a variety of topics. As a writer, my aim is to entertain the readers.

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