The Vessel Remains
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Last published Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Short Story about a group of eight popular teens venture out on a late-night drive to explore the burned ruins of Ravencourt, an abandoned asylum whispered about in their small town. Among them is Natalie Hail-a quiet, beautiful, and intimidating girl with a mean streak and floral perfume-and her reckless, touchy boyfriend Ethan, the golden football captain with a crooked grin and secrets he refuses to face.
But Ravencourt isn't just a ruin.
It's a prison.
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Content Warning:
This story contains mature and intense themes including:
Death, grief, and emotional trauma
Disturbing supernatural elements
Psychological horror and mental instability
Possession and identity loss
Blood, violence, and implied suicide/self-harm
Read with caution. For ages 16+.
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