LAKEHOUSE [ON-HOLD]

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐞𝐣𝐢

I'm walking down the familiar path. It was a little bit colder here in the woods than in my school. It felt like the temperature dropped for about 2 degrees. I don't know if it's just me or the temperature really dropped. I guess, winter will start soon.

I stared at the long and thick branch laying on the ground. I contemplated whether I should bring it for self defense or not, but I chose to ignore it when I realized that what I'm going to deal with is a ghost.

They can harm me but I cannot fight back.

"Way to go, dummy."

Where did I even get this bravery?

I reached the other side of the forest and the lake came into view. I could also see the lakehouse from this spot. It isn't that far from the forest, to be honest. If anything goes wrong, I could just dash back to this side.

Ishuddered when the cold air blew past the trees and made a gentle rustling noise.

I reached the lakehouse in no time and stood in front of the door. I tried to open it but it was locked from the inside. I noticed the broken glass on the side of the door, right under the broken glass window.

The hole was big enough for my hand to fit in. I just have to be careful not to hurt myself from the jagged glass.

I carefully slipped my hand through the broken window. I reached for the door knob inside and tried to twist it open. When the lock clicked, I slowly pulled my arm out of the window.

But something cold brushed against my skin.

"Ah! AAAAAH!" I jumped in fright that some parts of the broken window scratched my fingers. Oh no, it might bleed later on.

I dropped on the floor and grasped my chest. My heart was pounding so loud that I could also feel my head throbbing.

"How did I even get this far." I rolled over, picked up the stick, and stood up. The door was unlocked, but still not opened. I recalled all of the things that I have to do. Say sorry to that ghost.

I actually attempted to search it but...

Google wasn't so helpful.

"I think I should go like, I'm sorry? I messed up? Ugh what are you, a kid?"

I've never been so calm and collected but scared at the same time before. If I actually mess this up, and there is something in there, then I don't know what's gonna happen to me.

It's now or never. I have to do this. My friends might get tangled in this if I don't do something about it. Besides, we were the ones who invited them. And I allowed them to look around the house.

But it's all Yuna's idea.

I'll have to do it.

I grabbed the knob and cautiously pushed the door open. Dust fell from the door frame to my face and it caused me to cough uncontrollably.

Did it just get more dusty in here since the last time we went?

I stood frozen on my spot when I saw someone sitting on the sofa. He was wearing something white. He looked so formal. And right now, he's smiling. It doesn't look creepy at all.

"W-w-who..."

He looked at me and his smiling face got replaced by a shocked expression. As if he just heard someone talk to him for the first time.

"W-what."

Is he...

"A-are y-y-you..."

"You can see me?"

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Another update! Finally lmao. Yep there's your ghost.
SoI wanna apologize for my inconsistent umm writing type like, the mood for this one is serious and then the prev chapter was a little bit uh u know informal idk?

Anyway, idk when will I be able to publish another chapter because of the job interview (a school activity) and I have to prepare so I don't embarrass myself.

So bye!