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The Number Thirteen

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By Vivekananthan VellaichamyPublished about a year ago β€’ 6 min read
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There was a small village in the countryside, where every house had a number. The villagers would always tell tourists visiting the place to stay away from number thirteen, as it was known to be haunted. But no one ever knew the real story behind the house.

One day, a young couple moved into the village, and they were curious about the mysterious number thirteen house. They decided to visit the house and see what all the fuss was about. When they reached the house, they were stunned to see that it was in a state of decay, with vines and bushes covering the walls, and the windows were boarded up.

As they entered the house, they were greeted by an eerie silence, and the air was heavy with the smell of dampness and decay. The couple started to explore the house, and as they moved deeper inside, they noticed that the walls were covered with strange symbols and writings. Suddenly, they heard a strange noise coming from upstairs, and they quickly ran to see what it was.

When they reached the top of the stairs, they saw a figure in a long, flowing dress, standing at the end of the hallway. The figure was transparent, and they could see right through her. The couple was terrified and quickly ran back down the stairs and out of the house.

The next day, they visited the village priest, and he told them the story behind the number thirteen house. It was said that many years ago, a woman named Elizabeth lived in the house, and she was known for her strange and terrifying powers. People in the village feared her, and one day, she disappeared, and the house was left abandoned.

The young couple was fascinated by the story, and they decided to go back to the house and try to find out more about Elizabeth. As they entered the house, they noticed that the strange symbols and writings on the walls were glowing in the dark. The couple was horrified to see that the ghost of Elizabeth was standing in front of them. She looked at them with a sad expression, and then she disappeared.

The couple was shaken by the encounter and quickly left the house. But as they walked away, they noticed that the number thirteen house was no longer in a state of decay, and the walls were free of vines and bushes. The house was now shining and new, as if it had just been built.

The couple never went back to the number thirteen house, and they warned others to stay away from it. But there were always those who were curious and wanted to see the haunted house for themselves. And every time someone entered the house, the ghost of Elizabeth would appear, and the house would once again be restored to its former glory.

The number thirteen house remains a mystery, and the story of Elizabeth is still told in the village to this day. No one knows what happened to her or why she haunts the house, but the villagers always warn visitors to stay away from the number thirteen house, as it is known to be one of the most haunted places in the country.

Years passed, and the village grew larger, and the number thirteen house became a distant memory for many of the villagers. But one day, a young girl named Sophie moved into the village with her family. She was a curious and adventurous child, and she was fascinated by the stories of the haunted number thirteen house.

One day, while playing with her friends, Sophie wandered into the woods and stumbled upon the number thirteen house. Despite her friends' warning, she decided to go inside and see if the stories were true. As she entered the house, she felt a chill run down her spine, and she heard the sound of footsteps coming from upstairs.

Sophie bravely climbed the stairs, and there she saw the ghost of Elizabeth standing at the end of the hallway. But this time, Elizabeth was not sad or angry, she was crying, and she beckoned for Sophie to come closer.

Sophie approached Elizabeth, and the ghost began to tell her a story. She explained that she was once a powerful sorceress, but she was betrayed by those she trusted and was cast out of the village. She died in the number thirteen house, and her spirit was trapped there, unable to move on.

Elizabeth asked Sophie to help her find the key to unlock her curse and set her spirit free. She told Sophie that the key was hidden somewhere in the house, and only a child with a pure heart could find it.

Sophie agreed to help Elizabeth, and she began her search for the key. As she explored the house, she encountered many obstacles, but she remained determined and brave. And finally, she found the key, and she returned to Elizabeth to set her free.

Elizabeth's curse was lifted, and her spirit was finally able to move on. The number thirteen house was restored to its former glory, and it was no longer haunted. Sophie's bravery and pure heart had unlocked the mystery of the number thirteen house and brought peace to Elizabeth's spirit.

From that day on, Sophie was known as the bravest child in the village, and the story of her adventure in the number thirteen house became a legend that was passed down from generation to generation. The number thirteen house was no longer seen as a place of fear, but as a place of wonder and bravery. And every year, on the anniversary of Sophie's bravery, the villagers would gather at the house to celebrate and honor her memory.

However, as the years went by, strange things started happening in the village. People reported hearing ghostly whispers and footsteps, and they saw mysterious shadows moving in the windows of the number thirteen house. Some even claimed to have seen Elizabeth's ghost wandering the halls once more.

The villagers were afraid, and they gathered to discuss what they should do. They remembered the legend of Sophie and her bravery, and they decided to send a group of children into the number thirteen house to see if they could find out what was causing the disturbances.

The group of children, led by a young girl named Lily, entered the house and began their search. As they explored the rooms, they heard strange whispers and footsteps, and they saw the mysterious shadows moving in the windows. But they remained brave and determined, just like Sophie had been years before.

Finally, they came to a room at the end of the hallway, and there they found the ghost of Elizabeth, trapped once more. She told the children that her curse had returned because the key to unlock it had been lost, and the only way to set her free once again was to find the key and use it to unlock her curse.

The children searched the house and finally found the key, hidden away in a secret room. They returned to Elizabeth, and with the key, they were able to unlock her curse once again. Elizabeth's spirit was finally set free, and the number thirteen house was once more at peace.

The children returned to the village as heroes, and the story of their bravery was added to the legend of Sophie. The number thirteen house was no longer seen as a place of fear, but as a place of wonder and bravery. And every year, on the anniversary of Sophie's and Lily's bravery, the villagers would gather at the house to celebrate and honor their memory.

From that day on, the ghostly whispers and footsteps were no longer heard, and the mysterious shadows were no longer seen. The number thirteen house was once again a peaceful and beautiful place, and the legend of Sophie and Lily continued to be told for generations to come.

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About the Creator

Vivekananthan Vellaichamy

Writing is my passion. I love writing stories about scary things and health related articles. And I love writing movies reviews about ghost and serial killer movies.

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