恐惧的午夜低语

Chapter 13: The Dilapidated Mansion

At the foot of a quiet mountain stands a dilapidated mansion forgotten by time. Once the residence of a wealthy man, the mansion has now fallen into decay, surrounded by overgrown weeds. The walls have lost their former luster, casting an unsettling atmosphere.

A group of young adventurers, intrigued by the mansion's mysterious reputation, decide to explore it at night for a thrill. They've heard strange rumors that on the night of a full moon, eerie sounds and shadowy figures appear in the mansion.

As night falls and moonlight spills onto the mansion's roof, the group carefully enters through the creaking door, as if it were warning them to stay away. The foyer is filled with a musty odor, with peeling wallpaper revealing worn bricks. Their footsteps echo ominously in the silence.

They begin to explore room by room, the atmosphere growing increasingly oppressive. In one room, they find an old, dusty sofa that looks as if someone once sat there. Suddenly, one of the young people feels as though they are being watched but sees nothing when they turn around.

Descending into the basement, a cold draft hits them. The basement is dark and damp, with spider webs hanging from the walls. Their hearts race, and tension fills the air. They hear faint footsteps, as if something is following them.

Fear begins to overwhelm them, and they question whether there might indeed be supernatural forces at work. Suddenly, a woman's scream shatters the silence. They frantically search for the source of the sound but find themselves lost in the labyrinthine mansion.

In their panic, they stumble upon a hidden room with a rusty lock on the door, guarding some secret. They decide to open it and investigate.

As the door creaks open, a putrid smell wafts out. Inside, old furniture and strange items clutter the room, with a coffin in one corner. The coffin lid is slightly ajar, emanating a strange aura.

One of the young people, trembling, approaches the coffin. When they look inside, their face goes pale—inside lies a contorted corpse, seemingly having endured great suffering. The others recoil in terror at the horrifying sight.

Just as they prepare to flee, the mansion's main door slams shut, trapping them inside. In the darkness, they hear eerie laughter and whispering voices, as if countless ghosts are mocking their foolishness.

Despair takes hold as they desperately search for an exit, only to find dead ends in every room. Sweat soaks their clothes, and their breathing becomes rapid.

Suddenly, a shadowy figure darts past them, causing them to scream in terror. The figure seems to lead them towards a hidden passage. At the end of the passage is a door leading to darkness. Without hesitation, they rush into the darkness, hoping to find a way out.

When they finally emerge from the darkness, they find themselves back outside the mansion. Sunlight bathes them, bringing a sense of warmth and relief. They quickly leave the terrifying place, never to return.

From then on, the dilapidated mansion becomes a taboo location among locals, and no one dares approach it. The young adventurers are haunted by that night, realizing some secrets are best left undiscovered.

This story reminds us that curiosity can sometimes lead to unexpected danger. The dilapidated mansion likely harbors many unknown pasts and secrets, and we should respect and avoid forgotten places to avoid unnecessary trouble and fear.

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### Chapter 2

Wang Wei is an adventurer at heart, always seeking out forgotten places in an attempt to uncover hidden secrets. One day, he hears about a dilapidated mansion reputed to have a series of bizarre events that drove people away, leaving it abandoned.