[Waring English is not my first language]
This is a one-shot story to participate in the "Halloween Vault 2023" contest by Akun Wattpad @Paranormal. The prompt I chose is "Every time you pass by the old abandoned mansion in the neighborhood, you hea...
One sunny afternoon, Kendall and her family moved into a quiet and peaceful small town. They are welcomed by their new neighbors who are friendly and accommodating. Shortly after they moved in, Kendall met a couple of teenagers her age - Jackson, Holly, and Calvin.
"You know Kendall, there's an old mansion across the street that's said to be haunted. Rumor has it that the old mansion was built on top of a graveyard" said Jackson while sitting in the gazebo near his garden.
Kendall, who loves horror stories, was immediately intrigued. "Seriously, Jack, what does the mansion look like?" asked Kendall curiously.
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Ps: A picture of the haunted mansion
"That place has been abandoned for a long time like it's not taken care of anymore. I don't know who owns it, what is clear is that if you pass in front of the mansion, you always hear a child crying," explained Jackson in a mysterious voice.
Those who were there were silent for a few seconds. "Ha! Ah, that's just an old story circulating here. Don't pay attention to it," said Holly, who was not the type to believe in horror stories. She was a rational thinker.
Kendall is even more curious about Jackson's story. "Why don't we try going there tomorrow? As well as testing our courage" Kendall invited. Those who heard Kendall's invitation felt challenged to go to the haunted mansion. They agreed.
The next day, they began to investigate the mansion. As the sun began to set, they heard the sound of a child crying which they thought came from inside the mansion.
With a scared expression, Calvin tightened his body to Jackson. "Jack, you didn't tell me it was really this scary!" he shouted. Unlike Holly, Calvin was very timid. That's why, when he went out at night, he always asked to be accompanied by Jackson or Holly.
"I didn't expect it either. It's been a long time since anyone dared to approach this house," Jackson said, still hearing the rumored crying of a child.
"Well then, it's time we reveal who or what is there," Kendall said excitedly.
The four of them desperately entered to find the source of the crying sound. Inside the mansion, they found various items and objects that had been left behind, including notes and photographs that showed a young girl who had been victimized. The girl in the photo was about 10 years old. With jet-black hair and pure white skin. The look in her eyes shows a sense of emptiness. The clothes she was wearing were very shabby as if she had been wearing them for months.
Holly picked up some notes that were scattered there, becoming curious. "Kendall, I think these are notes about what happened to this girl. I swear, it's horrible!" said Holly who was still struggling with the notes she was reading, feeling like she was going to throw up reading them.
