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The Haunting of Blackwood Manor

A Horror-Fiction novel to keep you awake at night

By Baris OvaliPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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The Haunting of Blackwood Manor
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The small town of Blackwood had always been known for its eerie atmosphere and dark past. The locals whispered of ghosts and other supernatural occurrences, but no one ever dared to investigate the rumors. That is, until the new owner of Blackwood Manor, a wealthy businessman named John, decided to renovate the dilapidated old mansion and turn it into a luxury hotel.

John, his wife Sarah, and their two children, Emily and Michael, moved into the manor to oversee the renovations. But from the moment they arrived, strange things began to happen. Objects would move on their own, eerie whispers echoed through the halls, and the family would wake up to find their furniture rearranged in the middle of the night.

Despite the strange occurrences, John and Sarah shrugged it off as their imagination and continued with the renovations. However, as the days went by, the strange happenings became more frequent and more violent. The family's pets began to act strange and eventually went missing. Emily and Michael were plagued by nightmares and refused to sleep in their own bedrooms.

John and Sarah, becoming increasingly worried about their children's safety, decided to hire a paranormal investigator to investigate the strange happenings. The investigator, a man named Edward, arrived at the manor and immediately set up his equipment. That night, while the family slept, Edward began his investigation.

As Edward explored the manor, he began to uncover the dark history of Blackwood Manor. He discovered that the mansion had been built on an ancient burial ground and that the spirits of the deceased had been angered by the disturbance of their resting place.

Edward soon discovered that the spirits were not just angry, they were vengeful. They had taken the form of the family's pets and were tormenting the family in their sleep. The spirits had also taken possession of Emily and Michael's bodies, using them to communicate with the living.

As Edward delved deeper into the investigation, the spirits grew more aggressive, attempting to harm the family and Edward. In a desperate attempt to save the family, Edward performed a ritual to banish the spirits back to the afterlife.

In the end, the spirits were vanquished, and the family was safe. But the memory of the haunting of Blackwood Manor would stay with them forever. They sold the manor and never spoke of the events that occurred there again.

The town of Blackwood was left with a dark secret, and the locals knew better than to speak of the haunting of Blackwood Manor, for fear of waking the spirits once more.

Years passed, and the town of Blackwood seemed to have returned to its peaceful state. The locals had all but forgotten about the haunted manor and the events that had occurred there. But little did they know, the spirits of Blackwood Manor were far from gone.

One day, a young couple, Laura and Alex, decided to take a trip to Blackwood for a romantic getaway. They had heard of the town's eerie reputation and thought it would be a fun and unique experience. They found a quaint bed and breakfast to stay at, and as they settled in, they couldn't help but notice that the proprietors seemed to be keeping a dark secret.

As the night went on, strange things began to happen in their room. Objects would move on their own, eerie whispers echoed through the halls, and they would wake up to find their furniture rearranged in the middle of the night. Laura and Alex shrugged it off as their imagination, but as the night went on, the strange happenings became more frequent and more violent.

The couple decided to investigate the strange occurrences and began to ask around town about the history of Blackwood. They soon discovered the dark past of the manor and the events that had occurred there years ago.

Determined to uncover the truth, Laura and Alex decided to visit the manor, now abandoned and overgrown with weeds. As they explored the dilapidated old mansion, they soon realized that the spirits of the deceased were still very much present.

The spirits were angered by the intrusion, and they began to torment Laura and Alex in their sleep. The couple soon found themselves in a desperate struggle for survival as the spirits became more aggressive and violent.

Laura and Alex knew they had to find a way to banish the spirits back to the afterlife, just as Edward had done years before. They searched through old books and documents, and with the help of a local historian, they were able to discover the ritual that would banish the spirits for good.

With the ritual performed, the spirits were finally at peace, and Blackwood Manor was once again quiet. Laura and Alex were able to escape the manor unharmed, but the memory of the haunting would stay with them forever.

The town of Blackwood was left with a dark secret once again, and the locals knew better than to speak of the haunting of Blackwood Manor, for fear of waking the spirits once more. But for Laura and Alex, the experience had brought them closer together and they left Blackwood with a newfound appreciation for life, knowing they had survived a true horror story.

Hey, it's me Baris, the author of this post. It would mean the world for me if you could drop a heart, even a comment. Lend me your opinion, even your tips (if you like my posts, but as always it is not neccesary.) Have a great time in your life and forget my advice for getting through this life, which is PLP (PEACE, LOVE, PROSPERITY)

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About the Creator

Baris Ovali

"Versatile writer crafting stories in all genres."

I love poetry. Over the years i have made a book with a lot of poems that i wish to share here with you. Stay tuned for your daily news. I also cover articles.

And as always PLP.

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