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You'll Wish You Never Read Them: A Thrilling Ghost Story

A thrilling ghost story: never read

By JananiPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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You'll Wish You Never Read Them: A Thrilling Ghost Story
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Introduction

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It was a dark and stormy night, and the old mansion on the hill seemed to be calling out to the young woman who stood at its gates. She had heard the stories of the ghosts that haunted its halls, but she was determined to find out the truth for herself. With a deep breath, she pushed open the creaky old gate and made her way up the overgrown path to the front door.

The First Haunting

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As she entered the mansion, she was immediately struck by the eerie silence that hung in the air. The once grand foyer was now covered in dust and cobwebs, and the young woman couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. Suddenly, she heard a creaking sound coming from upstairs, and she quickly made her way to the staircase.

As she climbed the steps, she heard the sound of ghostly whispers and footsteps, as if a ghostly presence was following her every move. She finally made it to the top of the stairs, where she saw a ghostly figure standing in the hallway. The young woman screamed in terror, but the ghostly figure simply disappeared into thin air.

The Second Haunting

Determined to uncover the truth, the young woman continued her exploration of the mansion. As she made her way through the halls, she encountered more ghostly figures and strange occurrences that left her hair standing on end. Finally, she stumbled upon a room that was locked from the outside.

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She pushed open the door and was immediately taken aback by the sight before her. The room was filled with shelves and shelves of old, dusty books, and the young woman couldn't help but feel drawn to them. She approached the books and started to read their titles, but as she did, she felt a chill run down her spine. The books seemed to be alive, and the words on their pages were changing before her very eyes.

The Third Haunting

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As the young woman continued to read the books, she began to feel as if she were being sucked into their pages. She could hear ghostly whispers in her ear and feel the cold breath of a ghostly presence on her neck. Suddenly, the young woman realized that she was no longer in the room with the books, but instead was standing in the middle of a ghostly world.

She was surrounded by ghostly figures, all of whom were staring at her with cold, dead eyes. The young woman screamed in terror and tried to run, but the ghostly figures seemed to be closing in on her from all sides. She was trapped in the ghostly world, with no way out.

The Final Haunting

As the young woman started to lose hope, she remembered the words of a wise old sage who had once told her that the key to breaking any curse was to confront it head-on. With renewed determination, the young woman closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

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When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in the room with the books. She quickly grabbed the book that had trapped her in the ghostly world and ripped its pages out, breaking the curse and freeing the ghostly figures from their eternal torment.

Conclusion

The young woman quickly made her way out of the mansion and back to the safety of her own home. She never spoke of her experiences in the old mansion, but the tales of the ghostly figures that haunted its halls continue to be told to this day. For those who dare to enter the old mansion, be warned: You'll wish you never read the books that lie within its walls.

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