"Congratulations. I'll take you to the cave now," said Damien.
When they reached, he saw his friends reading an inscription.
'THE WEARER OF THE RING BECOMES OWNER OF THE TREASURE'
"Let's collect it and get the fuck of here." No one moved.
"Guys,......?"
"Nope," said Reeya. But it was not her voice. It was Laura's.
"What have you done to my friends?" screamed Trey.
"The animals that you killed....., they were your friends. We told each of them that they'll win if they kill everyone else. But we were hoping that you'll win. And you did," said Zale.
The spirit possessing Haley said," Your prize- A story. The ring originally belonged to a dragon which Midas slained. It bears the dragon's curse. Zoë was not affected as she was turned into a statue. But you will be. Adieu."
Saying so, she vanished along with the rest.
Trey sank to his knees and started crying.
A week later,
"Clara, where's my tea?" "Watch the news while I make it, John"
John switched on the TV.
The newslady was saying,"......... children were reported missing. Yesterday, the police found their bodies near the river. There were claw marks on the bodies and the clothes were torn. The police are unable to identify the animal who caused it. However, the whereabouts of Trey Sinclair remain unknown. We'll provide you with more information shortly."
"I can't imagine what there parents must be going through. By the way, why were you so late yesterday?"
"Well, I was coming at usual time when Tom came running out of the woods. He was delirious and said that a dragon ate his sheep."
"Are you kidding me ?"
"It's true. He caused quite an uproar. So I went along with some men to see if it was really true."
"Did you find anything?," asked Clara.
"Of course not. The fool was spouting lies. Now, I should get going or I'll be late. Bye," said John as he took his bag.
Once out of sight, he removed something and looked at it. Selling this would earn me a lot of money he thought as he put the ruby ring back into his pocket.
THE END
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The Castle
Short StoryAfter deciding to find out the truth behind the rumor of 'Castle of Midas' a group of five friends decide to search the castle for the legendary gold. Little do they know about the deceitful spirits and that they just made the biggest mistake of th...
