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The Curse of the River Monster

The untold mystery

By Sheela JohnPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The Curse of the River Monster

Once upon a time, there was a small village with green pastures located near a river. The people in the village are lived in harmony with nature, surrounded by the beauty that surrounded them.The villagers relied on the river for their livelihood, but they also feared it. They believed that the river was cursed and that a monster lived within its depths.

One day, a young girl went to the river side and got missed in the river while washing her clothes in the river. The villagers searched for her, but they never found her body. From that day on, strange things started happening around the river. People reported seeing shadows moving in the water and hearing strange noises coming from the river at night.

Despite their fear, the villagers continued to use the river for their daily activities. However, one day, a fisherman disappeared while fishing in the river. The villagers searched for him but found only his boat, floating aimlessly with his fishing gear still inside.

The villagers finally realized that there was indeed a monster living in the river. They decided to hold a ceremony to ask the gods to protect them and to cleanse the river of the monster. They gathered by the river, lit incense and candles, and began to chant prayers.

Suddenly, the water started to stir, and the monster emerged from the depths. It was a massive creature with tentacles and razor-sharp teeth. The villagers tried to run, but the monster was too fast, and it dragged them into the water one by one.

The villagers never saw or heard from their loved ones again. The monster continued to haunt the river, and the villagers never approached it again. To this day, no one dares to go near the river, for fear of encountering the monster and meeting the same fate as the villagers who disappeared.

Years passed, and the story of the monster in the river became a legend. People from neighboring villages would come to listen to the tale and would leave offerings at the river's edge, hoping to appease the monster.

However, one day, a group of adventurers came to the village, determined to capture the monster and end the curse once and for all. They were skeptical of the stories and didn't believe in the monster's existence, but they were in search of fame and fortune.

The adventurers set out to the river, armed with the latest technology and gear. They scoured the river, searching for any signs of the monster. After hours of searching, they finally came upon a dark cave at the bottom of the river.

The adventurers entered the cave, and as they ventured deeper, they found themselves face to face with the monster. It was even more terrifying than the stories had described. The adventurers tried to fight the monster, but it was too powerful. One by one, they were consumed by the monster's tentacles.

Days passed, and the villagers became worried when the adventurers never returned. They searched the river and found the remains of their gear, but no trace of the adventurers. The monster still lived in the river, and the curse still remained.

From that day on, the villagers continued to live in fear of the monster and the river. They warned others never to venture near the river, for fear of encountering the monster and suffering the same fate as the villagers and adventurers who had gone before them. The legend of the monster in the river lived on, serving as a reminder of the dangers that lay hidden within its depths.

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Sheela John

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