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The Old Man's Eye

The Demonic Pact of the One-Eyed Man: A Tale of Horror and Despair

By S Rajesh KumarPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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As night fell over the small town of Millfield, the residents locked their doors and shuttered their windows, for they knew that something sinister was lurking in the darkness. For years, rumours had circulated about an old man who lived alone in a decrepit house at the edge of town. The old man was said to have only one eye, and it was rumoured that he had made a pact with the devil himself.

Despite the rumours, most of the townspeople had never seen the old man, and so they dismissed the stories as mere superstition. But as the night wore on, strange noises began to emanate from the old man's house. Whispers and moans could be heard through the thin walls, and the faint smell of brimstone filled the air.

One by one, the townspeople began to disappear. At first, it was just a few here and there, but soon it seemed that no one was safe. The town was gripped with fear, and the local authorities were powerless to stop the growing menace.

Then, one day, a group of brave souls decided to investigate the old man's house. Armed with flashlights and baseball bats, they approached the dilapidated structure, their hearts pounding with fear. As they pushed open the creaky door, they were greeted by the stench of decay and the sight of dozens of rotting corpses littering the floor.

Suddenly, the old man appeared before them, his one eye glowing with an otherworldly light. He cackled maniacally as he lunged towards the intruders, his long, bony fingers clutching at their throats. One by one, they fell to his demonic wrath, their screams echoing through the empty house.

But one of the intruders, a young woman named Sarah, managed to escape the old man's clutches. She fled into the night, her heart pounding with fear, as she ran through the deserted streets of Millfield. As she rounded a corner, she saw a figure standing in front of her, it's one eye glowing in the darkness.

Sarah screamed and tried to run, but it was too late. The old man had caught up to her, and he grabbed her by the throat. She struggled and kicked, but his grip was too strong. As she felt her life slipping away, she saw the old man's face change, his features becoming more demonic with each passing second.

Suddenly, Sarah's vision went black, and she felt herself falling into a void. When she awoke, she found herself lying on the floor of the old man's house, surrounded by the rotting corpses of the previous victims. She knew then that she was trapped, that she would never escape the old man's grasp.

For years, Sarah remained in the old man's house, her mind slowly deteriorating as she was forced to witness the horrors of the old man's twisted experiments. And still, the old man lurked in the shadows, his one eye watching her every move, his demonic laughter ringing in her ears.

The town of Millfield had long since forgotten about the old man and his house of horrors. But those who knew the truth knew that he was still out there, waiting for his next victim, his one eye glowing in the darkness. And as the years went by, the rumours of the old man's pact with the devil only grew stronger, his legend becoming more terrifying with each passing generation.

It was a sunny day in Millfield when a group of friends decided to take a walk to the edge of town. They had heard the rumours about the old man with one eye, but they didn't believe in the superstitions..

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About the Creator

S Rajesh Kumar

Greetings,

I am a Freelancer. A UFO(Divine-Craft) summoner & researcher.

I love to read and write Stories/Articles.

My Fav Genres: Sci-Fi, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

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God Bless

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