THE ENCOUNTER
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The town of Eldridge was nestled deep in the heart of a dense forest, shrouded in mist and mystery. Sarah Miller drove her old car through the winding roads, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. The sun was setting, casting eerie shadows on the ancient trees. She had moved to Eldridge to start a new life, leaving behind a painful past and her curiosity for the paranormal.
As she pulled into the driveway of her new home, an old Victorian house on Maple Street, she couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. The house stood tall and imposing, its windows like dark eyes peering into her soul.
"Home sweet home," she muttered to herself, stepping out of the car. She was immediately greeted by the sound of crows cawing, and the air seemed to grow colder.
Inside the house, dust covered every surface. Sarah set to work cleaning up, trying to ignore the strange creaks and whispers she occasionally heard. As night fell, she felt an unexplainable chill and decided to take a walk to clear her mind.
The town was quiet, almost too quiet. She wandered aimlessly until she found herself near the old town square. That's when she saw him. Ethan Blackwood was standing by the fountain, his striking blue eyes fixed on her. He had an aura of mystery about him that made her heart race.
"New in town?" he asked, his voice smooth and calm.
"Yes, I just moved into the old house on Maple Street," Sarah replied, trying to keep her voice steady.
Ethan's expression changed slightly, a flicker of something dark passing through his eyes. "The house on Maple Street... Be careful. That place has a history."
"What kind of history?" Sarah asked, intrigued.
"Let's just say, it's not a place for the faint of heart," Ethan said cryptically. "I'm Ethan, by the way."
"Sarah," she introduced herself, feeling a strange connection with him.
As they talked, Sarah learned that Ethan was an antique restorer and had lived in Eldridge his whole life. He knew the town's history and its secrets, and Sarah couldn't help but feel drawn to him.
Later that night, as Sarah lay in bed, she couldn't shake off the feeling that she wasn't alone. She heard faint whispers, almost like a lullaby, lulling her into a restless sleep filled with disturbing dreams.
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Shadows of Midnight
HorrorSarah Miller's fresh start in the eerie town of Eldridge takes a dark turn when she moves into a haunted Victorian house. Uncovering a century-old diary, she learns of a tragic love story and a deadly curse. With the help of the enigmatic Ethan Blac...
