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The Haunted Inn

ghost story

By Mahammad AzmalPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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There was an old inn located at the outskirts of a small town that was said to be haunted. The locals often warned people to avoid going there after sunset, as strange things were known to happen within its walls. The inn was once a bustling place, but over time, it became a deserted and abandoned building. However, it remained a popular spot for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers, who dared to venture inside to witness the supernatural occurrences that took place there.

One such night, three friends decided to visit the haunted inn. John, the most daring of the three, had been to the inn several times and was convinced that there was nothing to fear. Sarah, on the other hand, was scared but didn't want to be the party pooper, and Tom was somewhere in between.

As they entered the inn, they were immediately engulfed by a cold breeze, and the doors slammed shut behind them. John laughed it off, saying it was just the wind, but Sarah was already shaking with fear. They walked further into the inn, and as they did, they heard strange noises and whispers.

Suddenly, they saw a girl sitting in the corner of the room, looking straight ahead with an eerie smile on her face. The girl was beautiful, with long black hair and pale skin. John and Tom were instantly smitten, but Sarah felt something was off about her. The girl beckoned them to come closer, and they did, as if under her spell.

As they approached her, the girl vanished into thin air, and they heard a loud cackle echoing through the inn. Suddenly, they saw an old man walking towards them, with a cane in his hand. He introduced himself as the owner of the inn and offered to show them around. John and Tom were excited, but Sarah had a bad feeling about the old man.

They walked through the dark hallways, and the old man showed them different rooms, telling them stories of the ghosts that haunted them. John and Tom were fascinated, but Sarah was terrified. As they entered the last room, they saw the girl again, sitting on the bed, with her hair covering her face. John and Tom were thrilled, but Sarah begged them to leave, feeling that something was seriously wrong.

As they turned to leave, they saw the old man standing at the door, blocking their way out. His face was twisted with anger, and he shouted at them, accusing them of trespassing. John and Tom were shocked, but Sarah knew that they were in serious trouble. Suddenly, the girl appeared behind the old man, her face contorted into a grotesque smile.

The old man lunged at them with his cane, and they ran for their lives, trying to find a way out. As they were running, they saw more and more ghosts, all staring at them with malevolent intentions. Finally, they managed to escape from the inn, but they were never the same again.

Years later, people still talk about the haunted inn, and some say that the ghosts still linger within its walls. No one knows what happened to John, Tom, and Sarah, but some say that they were cursed by the ghosts and that they still haunt the inn to this day.

The moral of the story is that sometimes, curiosity can lead to dangerous consequences. Some things are better left untouched, and it's better to be safe than sorry. The haunted inn remains a cautionary tale, warning people to stay away from places that are said to be haunted.

supernatural
6

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Mahammad Azmal

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