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The Vanishing Hotel: A Tale of Greed and Consequence

An Urban Legend of a Haunted Hotel and the Price of Cruelty.

By Martian Published about a year ago 4 min read
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Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a luxurious hotel known as The Vanishing Hotel. It was built in the early 19th century and was famous for its grand architecture and elegance. People from all over the world came to stay at this hotel, to experience its unique charm and comfort. However, as the years went by, strange events began to take place. Guests started disappearing without a trace, leaving behind only their possessions in their rooms.

The rumors about the vanishing guests spread quickly, and soon enough, the hotel became known as the most haunted place in the town. People whispered that the hotel was cursed and that anyone who entered would never come out alive. Despite the warnings, people still checked into the hotel, drawn by the thrill of the unknown and the mystery that surrounded it.

One day, a young couple, Jack and Jane, decided to spend their honeymoon at The Vanishing Hotel. They were fascinated by the history of the hotel and wanted to experience its charm for themselves. They checked into the hotel, eager to start their new life together. However, their honeymoon turned into a nightmare when Jack vanished without a trace.

Jane searched for him everywhere, but there was no sign of him. The hotel staff claimed that they had not seen him and that he had simply disappeared. Frantic and desperate, Jane went to the police, who started investigating the case. But no matter how hard they tried, they could not find any clues about Jack's disappearance.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Jane never gave up hope and continued to search for her husband. One day, she received a mysterious letter, inviting her to come to the hotel and uncover the truth about Jack's disappearance.

Jane was filled with a mix of fear and excitement as she made her way back to The Vanishing Hotel. She arrived at the hotel late at night and was greeted by the same eerie silence that she remembered from her previous visit. She made her way to the room that was indicated in the letter, and as she entered, she was shocked to find Jack, alive and well.

However, her relief was short-lived as she realized that Jack was different. He had a blank expression on his face, and his eyes were filled with a strange, inhuman light. Jack spoke in a strange, robotic voice, and told Jane that he had been taken by the hotel's ghost, who was searching for a new body to inhabit. The ghost had chosen Jack because of his strong will and had taken over his body, using him as a vessel to continue its existence.

Jane was horrified as she realized that the ghost was now using Jack's body to trap more unsuspecting guests, and that the rumors about the vanishing guests were true. She had to act fast and find a way to free Jack from the ghost's control.

With the help of an old hotel worker, Jane learned that the ghost was a wealthy businessman who had built the hotel in the 19th century. He had been greedy and cruel, and had taken advantage of the guests who stayed at the hotel. When he died, his spirit became trapped in the hotel, unable to find peace. The only way to break the curse was to destroy the source of the ghost's power, which was hidden in the basement of the hotel.

With a heavy heart, Jane made her way to the basement, determined to put an end to the ghost's reign of terror. She found the source of the ghost's power and destroyed it, freeing Jack from its control. The ghost was finally able to find peace, and The Vanishing Hotel was no longer haunted.

From that day forward, the hotel became a place of joy and happiness, and guests no longer vanished without a trace. Jack and Jane returned home, grateful to be together and safe. They shared their story with others, warning them about the dangers of The Vanishing Hotel.

However, some people did not believe their story, dismissing it as a wild tale spun by a young couple. They claimed that Jack and Jane were simply making up the story to explain their disappearance. Others, however, believed in their story, and passed it down from generation to generation, ensuring that the memory of The Vanishing Hotel would never be forgotten.

To this day, some people still say that the ghost of the wealthy businessman still haunts the hotel, seeking out new bodies to inhabit. They claim that on quiet nights, you can hear strange noises coming from the hotel, and that the ghost still haunts the basement, waiting for its next victim. Whether this is true or not, remains a mystery, but one thing is certain, The Vanishing Hotel will always be remembered as one of the most mind-blowing and intriguing urban legends of all time.

The moral of the story is that greed and cruelty have consequences, and that no one can escape the consequences of their actions. The wealthy businessman who built The Vanishing Hotel became trapped in the hotel after death, unable to find peace, because of the harm he had caused to others during his lifetime. This serves as a warning to all of us to live a life of kindness and compassion, so that we may find peace and happiness, even after we are gone.

What do you think about this urban legend? Please share your opinion in the comment section. Please let me know the kind of tales you prefer.

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