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Just a Legend

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Reads 66
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Parts 8
Time 49m

1970s california friends haunted hotel hotelcalifornia legend mystery

"You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave" - Hotel California by The Eagles 

I've actually wanted to write a story based on this line for awhile now and why not do it about a haunted hotel ? 

Incorporating some aspects of "The Haunting of Hill House" as well, like all those who die in the house, stay there forever

Also pulling architectural details from the Winchester Mystery House 

Inspiration includes Miss Peregrine's House for Peculiar Children 

Hotel is based off the Claremont Hotel in California 

Setting: a stand alone / massive hotel (only one building, but imagine a hotel similar to the one in the shining) spread across many acres. In (not a desert but an environment similar to a desert) in California.

Time period: 1970's 

Characters: Heather, age 24. Christine, age 26. Lori, age 23. 

Plot: 3 friends have heard this legend about a hotel in the middle of nowhere and decide to go and see if it is real or if it is really just a legend.All Rights Reserved

1970s california friends haunted hotel hotelcalifornia legend mystery

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The Haunted Hotel part 1: Martin by maxvandezilver

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The Whispering Shadows by fab_writes

When a group of four friends embarks on a weekend trip to an abandoned mansion deep in the countryside, they expect adventure, laughter, and perhaps a few scares for fun. The Hawthorne Estate, infamous for its tragic history and eerie rumors, seems like the perfect destination for Amanda, the group's thrill-seeker. But what begins as an innocent getaway quickly turns into a descent into terror. As they explore the mansion, the friends discover that the house is far more than just a crumbling relic. Locked doors, shadowy figures, and disembodied whispers hint at a sinister presence lurking within the walls. An old journal reveals a chilling tale of a vengeful spirit trapped in the house after a botched ritual centuries ago. One by one, the mansion begins to unravel their minds, exposing their fears, secrets, and weaknesses. Strange phenomena escalate, and the friends soon realize they are not just visitors-they are prisoners. The house seems alive, manipulating time and space, ensuring no escape. Tensions rise as the group fractures under the weight of paranoia and supernatural interference. When one of them disappears, the survivors must unravel the mansion's dark secrets before it claims them all. Their only chance at survival lies behind a locked door in the basement, where the origin of the curse-and the malevolent force-awaits. In a climactic confrontation, they face the horrifying truth: the Hawthorne Estate feeds on fear, despair, and betrayal. The spirit's wrath is unrelenting, and the friends must decide whether to fight or succumb to the darkness. With an ambiguous ending that blurs the line between escape and doom, The Whispering Shadows explores the fragility of trust, the weight of guilt, and the inescapable power of the past. I hope everyone will like this story ❤️✨

THE TRIP by saptaroy

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