Suddenly, the rain stopped, and the fog disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. Jack was nowhere to be seen. The moon's light shone through the clouds like a diamond, casting an eerie glow on the forest floor. What happened to Jack? Did he make it out alive, or did he meet his untimely demise in the heart of the forest? Only time will tell.

A few months ago…

Nick, and Mark, who are best friends of Jack and work as journalists, in Kansas. Jack had left his home country to pursue a career in journalism, and upon arriving in Kansas, He took his first step on the land of Kanas, when it started to rain. It was a bad sign. He wasn’t sure about what was going to unfold. It was a stroke of luck that he was able to reunite with his friends to work as journalists on the same news channel. Mark and Nick welcomed Jack and introduced him to where he going to stay. On his first day, the team members welcomed him, and later they met with their manager. During the meeting, they stumbled upon a rumor about a series of deaths in a small town in Kansas.

The room went silent.

Chapter 2- Lost

The team knew they had to investigate and report on the matter. The thought of investigating a spooky and potentially dangerous story was daunting, but Jack, Nick, and Mark were determined to uncover the truth. They packed their bags and headed to the small town, not knowing what they would find. The journey was long, and the atmosphere was eerie.

They found the village where the deaths took place the small village was located in a deep forest the place was filled with fog the sky was gloomy and dark The town village was silent, and the air was heavy with the unknown. What would they uncover? What secrets does this town hold? The team was anxious and apprehensive, but they marched on.

Once they reached they felt something mysterious in the presence of air. But they were cautious. They scanned the entire village for 5 hours but they weren’t able to find anything. So, they drove back to the city. The next day, Jack decided to visit the small village again, it started to rain when Jack landed at the village he searched for a long time to find the root cause of this problem but nothing was there he decided to go back to his car because the weather started to become worse. He sat down in his car, and there was a suspicious paper clipping inside his car he took it and it read,

Name: James

Cause of death: Car Crash

Time: 11:57

Place: Near His Apartment

He was puzzled and confused about how it got there. Jack went to his home. The next day when he reached his office he saw that many people were surrounding a place when Jack came near he saw there was a car crash, the car belonged to James. At the exact time and date, James died. Jack's heart raced as he read the ominous message on the paper clipping again. His hands shook as he tried to make sense of the words. He couldn't help but wonder who was behind all of this. As he tried to calm his nerves, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched.

Every little sound made him jump, and he kept glancing over his shoulder. He needed to figure out what was going on before it was too late. Jack went home. He got out of the car and rushed to his apartment, suddenly he noticed another paper clipping in his key rack, he took it and it read,

Name: Asha

Cause of death: MUrder, Stabbed in the eye

Time: 12:00

Place: Inside her house

Jack's heart pounded furiously in his chest as he read the text. His hands were shaking as he clicked through each folder and report, desperately searching for answers. The silence in the room was suffocating, broken only by the sound of his ragged breathing. Every fiber of Jack's being screamed at him to run, to get as far away from this ominous message as possible. But he knew he couldn't escape the terror that lurked within those files. He found

out that every person involved in the rumor would die within a few days from the day they viewed it. The person who discovered this fact found that whatever was in the paper clipping became a reality. That person was killed brutally. He was stabbed in the throat 4 times and his body was chopped in pieces. He tried explaining this to his friends and others, but no one listened. However, this time he received another paper clipping in his mailbox.

The paper clipping read,

Name: Mark

Cause of Death: Falls off a building

Time: 12:55

Place: Today's New channel

this time it was his best friend who was going to die, The darkness of the night enveloped everything around Jack. Mark, who he had been trying to reach for hours, didn't answer the phone. His mind raced, trying to find the root of this problem and what the solution could be. Why wasn't he answering? What could be wrong? Every passing minute increased the tension, and he felt his heart pounding in his chest. As he tried to push the thoughts away, he

realized that in a few hours, it was the 5th of February.

Jack rushed to Today's News Channel building to stop Mark from getting killed. He reached the building at 12:56 by the time he reached he found Mark dead on the road. As he stood there, frozen in fear, the wailing sound of the ambulance overwhelmed his sense of sadness. The

thought of his friend, rising in anger only added to his growing sense of unease, leaving him feeling helpless and alone in the face of the unknown. He could only hope that somehow, someway, he would find the strength to face whatever was to come..

The next day there was yet another paper clipping. He took it and it read;

Name: Jack

Cause of Death: No Trace

Place: No Trace

The next day was the sixth of February. He knew it was going to be his last day on Earth. He came back from work and it started to rain heavily. As he was driving home, his car suddenly broke down in the middle of nowhere. He looked around, but there was no one in sight. All he could see was a fully bushed forest around him. He was alone in the rain, trying to find someone to help him. Jack felt a

chill run down his spine as he heard a faint whisper coming from the dense forest next to him. He decided to investigate, cautiously stepping closer and closer to the source of the sound. Suddenly, he heard his name being whispered, "Jack...Jack". His heart started racing and he began to run, but it was too late. A thick mist enveloped him, and he found himself in an eerie and unfamiliar place.

Fear took over Jack as he stumbled around, trying to find his

way out of the misty darkness. But before he could make his

escape a dark, unknown presence loomed over him. He tried to fight it off, but it was too strong. In a flash, he felt himself losing consciousness. When he came to, he found himself lying on the ground, disoriented and confused. It was February 7th, but he couldn't remember anything that had happened the day before. Jack Wilson was left with an unexplainable feeling of terror or what happened or how he was alive. It was morning when Jack returned him home.

He received a paper clipping on his doorstep this time, he

was furious, he took it and it read “get out of this country if you want to live you were never linked to what happened” the paper clipping disappeared in a blink of an eye. He didn't know who or what wrote that paper clipping. Was it a spirit or someone, no trace? Jack packed his things and went back to his home country to find a better job, the next morning. he thought everything was over. The

day he left there was another mysterious paper clipping on his neighbor's mailbox

George now lives in a cabin far far away from society.

But no matter how far he went, he still got the letters, but one day he decided to use this paper for his fireplace, but then when he burnt the paper, a shadowy creature ran out of the letter, it was multiplying at an alarming rate, they all combined into a dark shadow at the corner of his cabin.

George saw it, the eyes, just of pair of eyes, he was mad and shouted "get out of my house you thing" the doorbell rang, he opened it and saw a package with blood writing saying 'to George’ he opened it and it was his dead parent's limbs, he shivered to his very core, he turned around to look at his house, but he realized his whole house looked like it aged one hundred years, there were vines, rust, and everything were broken, his heartbeat was going up.

He ran away as fast as he can with a big adrenaline rush, ran and ran and then he found a boat, he got on and paddled away, ended up in the middle of the lake and just waited for it to turn day, but then he felt something behind him, he was terrified, and turned around and saw nothing, he said to himself "phew” but then, a big slimy tentacle came out of the water and tore his body parts up, limb by limb, and he felt everything.

Sunrise comes, and the RIS is mad because George hasn’t paid his taxes in 3 years and he's been missing for that long. The police make an investigation on him, they look through

his house and find nothing, they look around the forest, and they find George after a couple of hours. But they didn't find his full body, they found his skinned face.

Only Kevin was present at the moment when he gave me my present and a letter. He quickly left the house after that. I was confused, so I opened the letter. It said, "Don't look away from what is inside the gift." I opened the gift, but there was nothing inside except for a void.

Confused, I looked away, and then I saw something very scary that left me terrified. He sees Raphael, the most researched murderer, emerging from the gift, ready to kill.

I was extremely frightened, so I called the police as fast as I could.

However, they informed me that it would take some time for them to arrive. I was still scared and tried to find a hiding

spot to wait until the police arrived. Suddenly, I started to hear footsteps getting closer, so I decided to go to the second floor of my room. I was so stressed that I hid behind my clothes in the cupboard."I hid there for a minute, but then I heard him say, "I'm coming up! I'm coming up!" Shortly after, I heard the sound of a knife scratching against a wall. Suddenly, I heard a police siren, which made me relieved and happy.

However, my relief was short-lived as I heard something hard to believe. I overheard a police officer say, "Where is he? We need to apprehend him quickly before he accuses us of working with criminals." "He then hears multiple people entering the room he is in, but he also hears gunshots. After

a while, he hears his friends Oj and Lenny saying, "Ok, we have eliminated all of them. I wonder where Ben is." To their surprise, Ben replies, "I'm here. What are you doing here?"

"We were on our way to the party when we noticed a police car heading towards your house.

At the same time, we saw Kevin running out. We asked him why he was in a hurry, but he said that there was no particular reason. We found his behavior suspicious, so we

remained alert and prepared."While visiting your house, we discovered individuals attempting to harm you. We intervened and eliminated the threat. By the way, happy birthday

Gabriel!

have been in the car for 7 hours, and my little sister is so annoying, causing my mom to try and separate us. Finally, after 8 hours, we arrived. At first glance, the house

looked impressive, but as we got closer, it appeared deserted, and there was a thick fog that made it all seem eerie.

It was so quiet that it was almost spooky. After we

entered the house, I was pleasantly surprised to see a beautifully decorated table with lots of delicious food on it. We all ate heartily and then went to our respective

rooms. My room was downstairs, and the rest of my family was on the upper floor. After unpacking my suitcase, I noticed a list of rules lying on my bed. I picked it up

and began reading it.

Please note that the following text has been heavily modified for clarity and readability purposes: Please follow these rules carefully: Rule 1: Make sure to

lock the window in your room, even if you see a black shadow outside. Ignore it and don't attempt to investigate. Rule 2: If you hear any footsteps, do not leave

your room. Lock the door immediately. Rule 3: Do not speak out loud under any circumstances. Rule 4: The most important rule is to be in bed and asleep before

10 PM. If you can't sleep, pretend to be sleeping. After reading the story, I was convinced that it was my sister who had scared me. However, I then heard three

knocks on my window.

I remembered the first rule and started to panic, realising

that this was not a joke. I looked out the window with the corner of my eye, and I saw a black shadow outside. I closed my eyes and turned to the window, closing

it gently. Suddenly, I heard a whisper in my ear saying, "Don't forget to lock the door." I froze for a minute and then ran to the door to lock it. It was only 9:30 PM, but I was already terrified and couldn't move in my bed. I didn't know how to sleep and couldn't stop thinking that this might be my last night. I kept asking myself, "Am I the only one?

After pondering for a while, I suddenly heard my sister scream at the top of her lungs, "Louise!!! Ahhhhhhhhh". Without even thinking, I rushed out of my room and ran upstairs. I was filled with fear and anxiety and didn't know what to expect. But as soon as I reached the top of the stairs, I saw the most horrifying thing ever - a creature with five big black eyes, and a mouth full of teeth as sharp as a shark's. I was petrified I couldn’t move. I looked at my little

sister who was crying and screaming she was losing a leg. After seeing that, I went into survival mode and just stopped freezing.

Then I took a metal bar next to me and started hitting him but it was too late he killed my sister. He turned around and started running towards me. I ran as fast as I could to my

room and I quickly locked the door of my room. The shadow was there again watching me, but this time the shadow seemed closer. I walked to the window, and it was there in my room, it had a thin mouth like a little tooth. I look at my watch shaking. It was 10:30…

Bob woke up to the sound of his alarm beeping and quickly put on his glasses and grabbed his cat, Mr. Whiskers. He had to rush to the airport since he didn't own a car, but fortunately, it was only a 5-minute run from his apartment. After arriving at the airport, Bob checked his tickets and bought a sandwich and some cat food for Mr. Whiskers since he was feeling hungry. They enjoyed their meal while waiting for the plane to arrive. Bob didn't notice anything unusual and boarded the plane for his journey. The TV screen on the plane showed that the flight would last 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Bob had been on the plane for hours, and most of the passengers were asleep. Suddenly, he woke up

from a nightmare, drenched in cold sweat. He looked around to see if his cat, Mr.Whiskers, was still

there beside him. The plane was so dark that he couldn't see anything. Bob reached out with his hands

and felt Mr.Whiskers' fur, relieved that he was still there. Bob leaned down to Mr. Whiskers' ear and whispered, "I thought I lost you. I'm glad you're still here."

Bob tried to go back to sleep, but he had a feeling that he was being watched. He slowly got out of his seat and walked toward the toilet. On his way there, he saw that all the people were asleep. Suddenly, he felt a shiver down his spine, and it became cold. His entire body froze in terror. When he turned around, he saw a shadowy figure that said his name. Bob asked, "Whoareyou?" and"How do you know

my name?"The figure didn't answer his questions and instead said in a deep voice, "Your time comes,"

and then vanished. Bob found himself back on the plane full of people. He questioned himself and concluded that it must have been engaged. He retired to his seat and slept therest

of the plane flight.

Bob and Mr.Whiskers have arrived in Sardinia and asked a taxi driver to take them to their newly purchased house. The drive is going to be around an hour long, so Bob is watching some videos and playing games on his phone, while Mr.Whisker is enjoying the beautiful viewsof the skies, seas, and mountains outside the window.

They finally reached the destination, but to their utter surprise, the house was nowhere to be found. It

was supposed to be there, but instead, an empty plot of land greeted them. It was almost midnight, and

with no roof over their heads, they were stranded. Suddenly, there was a shiver down their spine, but this time, it was stronger, and it froze them in their tracks. Slowly, they forced themselves to move, and that's when they saw the figure. It was more visible now, draped in a dark cloth, and withblood-redeyes.

In a bid to escape, Bob ran for his life, and the figure was distracted by Mr.Whiskers. However, he tripped

on a rock and broke his glasses, and before he could pick them up, the figure caught Up to him. Bob

blacked out.

Several minutes passed, then hours, but there was still nothing of Bob waking up. He seemed to be

trapped forever. In a moment of despair, Bob heard his mother's voice whispering"Never give up".

Suddenly, Bob coughed and opened his eyes to find himself in complete darkness. In the next moment, a large, dark figure emerged from the shadows. Bob recognized it immediately. The figure introduced itself

as"The Mist" and declared that Bob's time had come and that there was"NO ESCAPE".

It was a night, and it was getting cold and chilly and the weather was starting to get bad. “ Oh no, it started raining,” I thought. I could feel that whenever the raindrop dropped on your forehead, it felt just like poison had touched you. We had to hide quickly. ” I don't know why the owner would want us to meet this late,” I said to my dog Blake.” but don't

worry he should come soon.” I was right as a few minutes later he arrived. A man in all black appeared. He had a black outfit, a black hat and a black mask and on top of his head, he had a black hood. “ Wow,” I thought to myself “ Is he attending a funeral after?”

"Hello, are you Alice McLiv?" he asked. "Yes, that's me," I replied. "I am extremely interested in your beautiful mansion. You see, I travel the world with my furry companion and I need a place to call home in this charming town. This mansion is perfect for us."

"Are you certain you want to purchase this property? The previous owner reported having nightmares for an entire month after leaving, and I wouldn't call this town charming. A lot of death has happened whether in the lake or in that Mansion" he warned.

"Yes, I am sure. I have had my eye on this property for a year now and when I discovered it was available, I knew it was meant to be mine, and I don't believe in those pitiful scary stories. It's not true, it's just something the people have made up so that their town looks more, mysterious.`` I assured him. "Oh well, why would I explain anything to you, you'll see for yourself, would you like to take a look inside?" the stranger asked. "Okay, I guess I'll see for myself, and yes I would love to look inside this scary, haunted mansion," I replied, and we proceeded inside.

Upon entering, I immediately noticed the beautiful vintage paintings adorning the boring, long walls. "Do you happen to know the history behind these paintings, you see I want to know if they're haunted?" I said sarcastically, but the stranger was unsure and didn't laugh at my sarcastic joke. He proceeded to give me a tour of the mansion, highlighting its impressive features: five bedrooms, three very ancient bathrooms, two kitchens, and an attic and basement. The price for the house was listed at $10,000, as they had received some negative feedback and wanted to adjust the price accordingly. Filled with excitement, I eagerly accepted the offer. "When can I get the keys?" I asked, to which the stranger replied, "Right now." "Thank you," I said, "where should I send the payment?"

"You can try out the house for a month to see if you like it, and then you can pay," he replied. "Of course, thank you," I said, reaching out my hand for him to hand me the keys. As he handed them over, I couldn't help but notice that the keys looked quite old and had strange numbers on them.

"Excuse me," I asked curiously, "when was this house built?"

"1789," he whispered. "I'm sorry, I didn't quite hear you," I asked again, but when I turned around, the stranger was nowhere to be found. I assumed he must have gone to the funeral, so since I was alone I decided to explore the mansion. As I made my way to the bedroom, I was surprised to find my luggage already there - I hadn't even packed it yet!

Chapter 2 - Eyes of Death

The next morning, I decided to further explore my new home. After making breakfast in the old kitchen and

after killing at least 30 spiders, I headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth. As I looked into the mirror, I heard a knock at the door.” Knock knock” whos there I replied. “ It's me!”.Startled, I rushed to spit out my toothpaste and opened the door, but no one was there. I assumed it was just the creaky floors and my imagination and returned to the sink to take a drink. When I looked back in the mirror, I was shocked to see the words "Hello and welcome to your new home" written in red. Although it was creepy, I couldn't help but find it cool at the same time.

"Ahhhhhh “ I let out a scream as I spotted yet another spider.” ugh, I thought I erased you from existence.”I said’;, so I grabbed my shoe and swatted it away before continuing my exploration. As I approached a peculiar door, I

couldn't help but wonder if it led to the basement. Without hesitation, I opened it and ventured inside, grateful for the flashlight I had brought along to prevent any missteps. As I shone the light around the room, I was intrigued by the strange candles, paintings, and an unusual closet.

“ Hmm, maybe this is the haunted part of the house,” I said as I noticed the beautiful closet. The closet had a beautiful wooden design with intricate carvings and a light blue hue, despite being covered in dust and cracked paint. Suddenly, the door of the closet opened unexpectedly, causing me to jump in surprise and the hinges to creak loudly."

Upon opening the door, I noticed an unfamiliar bag resting within. Curious, I unzipped the bag and was met with a collection of puzzling objects that seemed to be intended for summoning a demon” Okay, this is not a joke”. Fearing the worst, I hastily sealed the bag shut and fled the ancient basement. To clear my mind, I decided to take a jog with my trusty furry companion, Blake.

After two hours, we returned feeling utterly exhausted and decided that it was time to get some rest. In the middle of the night, I was disturbed by my dog's constant squealing, so I shouted at him to be quiet. Unfortunately, he didn't stop, and I had to repeat myself numerous times before he finally calmed down. I felt a sense of relief as I finally drifted off to sleep. The next morning, I called out to Blake, only to be met with a terrifying sight. The strange demonic entity

from the basement closet had escaped, and my poor dog lay motionless in the middle of it. Upon closer inspection, I realized that his eyes were missing, and he was no longer alive.

Chapter 3 -Meet and Greet

I was overwhelmed with emotions and rushed to the bathroom to grab a tissue. There, I noticed something

chilling - red eyes staring back at me from the sink. The mirror's message read "You shouldn't have ventured into the basement. Your dog paid the price. Be careful - you might be next." I knew I needed answers and decided to call the owner because this was not a joke anymore. I left out the part about my dog and explained everything else. The owner

reassured me that it was normal and advised me to lock my

door at night so that the next time my dog would be safe.

However, as I walked down the grand, white marble stairs,

I noticed bloody footsteps leading to the basement. That's

when I realized I questioned the owner about how he knew

about my dog, but he hung up abruptly. “ ugh, rude, but how did he know” I wondered Things only got stranger - the footprints near my dog's body showed five feet. Fear took over me and I couldn't stay in the deadly haunted mansion any longer. I packed my things and left for good.

Chapter 4-The Grand Reveal

A few months later Upon reflection, I realized that entering that ancient house was a grave mistake. The proprietor's warning about the veracity of the haunting tales, however, proved to be true. In the ensuing month after departing

that eerie and antiquated abode, I was plagued by visions. Or perhaps more accurately, my canine companion's experiences were somehow being transmitted to me. In these visions, I witnessed the mansion's owner approaching a door that bore a striking resemblance to the one in my bedroom that I was sleeping in.

Suddenly, a knock at the door interrupted my thoughts.

Aurora was in the middle of finishing her work for the night, while the rain was pouring relentlessly outside. Suddenly, her phone rang, but it was already 2 AM, and she couldn't fathom who would be calling her at that hour. She didn't want to be disturbed and ignored the call. But the phone kept buzzing insistently, and she eventually picked up the unknown number.

- Hello? Aurora said irritated

No answer.

- Is this some kind of joke, who is this? She followed

- Aurora, you do not know me. However, I do know you quite well, and I need your help. A dark and cold voice answered, sending shivers down her spine.

Aurora remained silent, indicating for the person on the other end of the line to continue. Who was this and how did they know her name? She was petrified and felt frozen with fear, and although she wanted to know what this being wished from her, there was something in her gut telling her to hang up. Yet, she didn't. You have most likely heard horrid things about me from thy family, nonetheless I am not that bad. I may have made some foolish mistakes in my olden days, but I have changed. I am growing older every day, and I know my time is soon to come. Therefore I wish to have someone by my side to assist me through these rough times, now that the snow is falling high and I have no one by my side.

She took some time to take all of this in, and all of a sudden the realization dawned upon her...

- Uncle Salisolce? She exclaimed

- Yes it is me. I am sorry for all the despair I put your family through but I am truly changed. I left them for fame and money, though if I had the chance to redo it now I would choose their love over wealth any day. I let them all down and they do not believe I have changed, therefore I am reaching out to the younger generation and asking them for a hand.

She was boiling with anger. This man had abandoned her family, leaving them in poverty and anguish. Now, all of a sudden, he was trying to come back into their lives. Still, he had mentioned many times that he was sorry and a changed man. So, she decided to give him a chance to make

things right.

- What's in it for me then? She asked bluntly, clearly showing her wrath

- I wouldn't leave you without a perk, of course. Firstly, you'll get to spend the dark winter in my huge, warm mansion in the English countryside. Secondly, I'll pay you. I mean, I was

left with a fortune after all my hard work, and since I'll soon be at death's door, I wish to pass my possessions to someone worthy.

- How much.

- As much as you wish! Mr Salisolce said light-heartedly

- £ 15 000? She said hoping to intimidate him

- Deal.

She was in a state of shock. Had he just agreed to her proposal? This must be some sort of sick joke, she thought to herself. The clock was nearly a quarter past two and she was conversing with the man her family had warned her about for years. But really, could he be that bad? He seemed like an ordinary, gentle old man. Plus, she desperately needed that money. A long silence followed Mr Salisolce's words but finally, he broke the silence by saying;

- So when can you come out here?

- Well I could go as soon as possible, I just have to make a few arrangements with my job I suppose.

- Wonderful! I'll greet you with open arms as soon as you arrive; you can take the train to Spiford followed by a 30-minute walk into the forest, at which point I'll meet you. Sounds good?

- I'll get to work on it right away! She answered enthusiastically

- So I'd best head to bed now, and you ought to as well! Sleep well. He concluded and hung up

Chapter 2– The Journey to the Unknown

The following days were all a blur for Aurora as she prepared for her unexpected journey to Mr Salisolces mansion in the woods. Her mind swayed back and forth on whether this was all just a trick, but the idea of the fortune online kept her tempted. Still, she couldn't let go of all of the stories and warnings her family had given her about this man– stories of betrayal and distress that had haunted them for years.

When the day of the trip finally came and Aurora was ready for her train to Spiford she felt nothing more than confusion. As she boarded her train she could feel the cold breeze from the wind gently brush against her cheeks while the loud sound of the train on the tracks echoed through her mind making her feel unsure. She sat there alone with the thoughts racing through her mind as the landscape outside slowly changed from the grey city to the sprawling fields and dense forests. Leaving everything behind and feeling more and more distressed for every mile that passed.

Finally after what had felt like a never-ending journey she reached Spiford. The station looked as if it hadn’t been touched for decades, it was old and nearly in ruins possessing an ancient feeling of mystery and concealment. As she stood there, cold and hopeless, she hesitated for a moment, questioning the sanity of her decisions and if she was letting her family down. Still, the promise of £15,000, a warm mansion, and a companion in these dark and lonely times fueled her to continue.

The 30-minute walk into the forest felt like an eternity as her feet made it through the thick snow and eerie shadows cast by the trees. Doubt hit her once again as she stood there all alone surrounded by towering spruce trees blowing in the wind. But at this point, there was no turning back and she pushed forward. As Aurora reached the end of the forest she could finally make out a silhouette of a man in the

midst of all of the mist, Mr Salisolce!

Chapter 3– Shadows of the Past

Upon noticing her, he immediately waved his hand in greeting. Seeing someone show her some compassion made her feel warm inside, and she began pacing excitedly. Her eyes lit up as the outline of a colossal mansion with an ornate iron gate emerged before her, a testament to his

wealth. Mr Salisolce remained quiet so as not to interrupt this moment. Instead, he unlocked the gates, which creaked open to reveal more of the mansion and the warm light illuminating from within.

As the days passed, Aurora found herself getting more and more settled into the labyrinth of a house, with its towering halls, narrow passageways, and many abandoned rooms. Despite the grandeur of the mansion, there was always a visible sense of mystery and foreboding in the air, as if

the very walls themselves were hiding secrets.

Mr. Salisolce, with his imposing presence, classical attire, and ghastly pale skin, only added to the eerie atmosphere of the mansion. Though he was warm and welcoming to Aurora, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease whenever she was in his presence. Her daily chores were simple enough: assisting Mr. Salisolce when needed and taking care of his property. But as the nights grew

longer and darker, Aurora couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease. Every night in the dead of quiet, she could hear faint whispers and echoes echoing through the walls. It was something she had experienced ever since childhood, but ever since she arrived at the mansion, the voices seemed to have grown louder and more persistent.

On one especially stormy night, Aurora found herself drawn towards an old and dusty door at the end of the grand hall. As she fumbled through her large mass of keys, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was waiting for her behind that door. With trembling hands, she finally found the small key she had never used before, and with no real motivation at all, she knew that she had to unlock the door and uncover the secrets that lay beyond.

Every night in the dead quiet Aurora could always make out faint whispers and echoes through the walls. It was something she had experienced ever since childhood, she had tried to tell people– yet no one believed her. Though ever since she arrived at the mansions the voices had just seemed to get louder and louder. She had gotten used to it at this point, but one especially stormy night she could hear the whispers behind every corner and always lingering in the air. As she roamed the halls she could feel herself drawn to somewhere, without knowing where she let her instincts lead her or any real motivation at all. Finally, she approached an old and dusty door at the end of the grand hall. She fumbled through her large mass of keys and picked out the small key that she had not used before, again with no motivation whatsoever– but at this moment she just knew.

As she turned the key in the lock the door creaked open she was met with an unfamiliar sight, a room she had never seen before. The room was filled with dusty books, ancient artifacts, and a portrait that sent shivers down her spine. The face in the painting was familiar, a younger Mr Salisolce with a wicked glint in his eyes. Aurora's journey had barely begun, and the mansion held more than just warmth and wealth. The ghosts of the past lingered in this room, and as the snow continued to fall outside, the mysteries within the mansion started revealing themselves, promising a tale of secrets, redemption, and haunting echoes of a past era.

As the night passed by, Aurora uncovered more and more of her uncle's wicked past, looking through old notes and diaries. She felt sick to her stomach as her eyes hovered over the snarly and antique handwriting of a diary entry from the year her father died. Aurora sat there, hunched over on the floor trying to comprehend everything she’d just read. This was difficult enough with the hard-to-decipher handwriting and complex words.

Suddenly in the midst of it all, Mr Salicolce emerged from the shadows, and Aurora felt a chill run down her spine when she saw his eyes ablaze with sin and evil, that same glint she’d seen in the old portrait. Aurora had believed that Mr Salisolce could be redeemed, but his true, dark nature was now revealed to her.

- I cannot let you expose the secrets buried within these walls. Mr Salisolce sneered, his voice dripping with venom.

The house that once was a place of redemption had now become a battlefield, where the shadows themselves

seemed to be conspiring against the living.

Aurora finally learned the true nature of her enemy, and the weight of betrayal came upon her. The diary's confessions took a chilling turn when Mr. Salisolce confessed to not only leading the curse put onto her family but also admitting to the murder of Aurora's father.

- You killed my father! All the lies I’ve been told growing up, still it was you all along! I was three, three years old. Do you realize how much pain and suffering you put into my life? You haven’t changed at all. No one can change after doing something as wicked as this, you're still the man you were– self-centered and with no consideration for anyone else! Truly, you are a monster.

A grin formed on his face and the thunder outside intensified.

- I am a monster, that I cannot deny. Your father was no less selfish than me, we were partners in crime until he turned on me. He looked her dead in the eyes and continued. He was not my first victim, and certainly not my last. You see I’ve taken quite a liking to dwell within the shadows, dear Aurora, and I’ve sought pleasure in watching them torment you. The voices you've heard, the whispers that have echoed through your mind, and the shadows you've glimpsed– have all been manipulated by me. All to play a trick on your mind. Your everlasting fear and distress have served as instruments, instruments in my plan to win over your mother and everything that has ever mattered to

me. Unwillingly you have been my accomplice, but now I have gotten what I needed from you and there is no meaning in keeping you anymore. So tonight you shall perish, just like thy father, in the name of my undying love for your mother.

Chapter 5– Concealed in Shadows

Aurora was frozen by the feelings of terror and betrayal, she found herself helpless as the shadows made their way towards her. Their ghostly limbs reached out with yearning hunger. Menacing secrets and reminders of her past were whispered into her ears by the distorted forms, their voices echoing through her head getting louder and louder for every long second that passed, it was all unbearable. She knew it was over.

She was buried in the suffocating grip of betrayal, despair, and fright– almost being crushed by the weight of anguish. The shadows seemed to mock her weak attempts at resistance, leading her into even more hopelessness. Each whisper and ghostly touch further intensified her suffering, pushing her deeper into a pit of despair where her last flicker of hope was fading. Her silent screams full of vulnerability didn't make a difference. Silently she pleaded for mercy, but her pleas were drowned by the haunting voices all around her.

Finally, the living shadows swirled around her like snakes, leaving her soul cold. In the quiet that followed, Mr Salisolce stood in the aftermath of his cruel victory, with a twisted smile on his lips. Aurora's dreadful fate remained hidden in the shadows of the haunted chamber, forgotten. As the evil energy faded away, leaving behind only the haunting stillness of the room, Mr Salisolce's crooked laughter echoed through the empty halls and the shadows slithered back into the dark corners, leaving behind an unsettling emptiness.

The unfortunate incident that occurred at Salisolce's mansion, where the shadows, once just whispers of the

past, had claimed yet another soul. The chamber, forever stained by the darkness that lived within, stood as a reminder of the tragic fate of those who dared to confront the evil forces lurking within the shadows. Aurora's name faded into a mere shadow, her presence swallowed by the very darkness that haunted the cursed halls of the Salisolce mansion.

Chapter 1: Finding Alex

It was a lovely Friday evening until my friend Alex called me, his voice brimming with excitement. "I found an old mansion that has been abandoned for years, and I want you to help me discover what's inside," he said. At first, I hesitated.

Why go to an isolated mansion on a Friday evening? But then I remembered how Alex had helped me during hard times, and I knew I had to repay the favor. As I got ready, I realized my dad was still at work, so I texted him about my plans and that I'd be back home late. When I left the house, I saw dark clouds slowly forming in the sky.

I arrived at the mansion and heard Kaylee shout, "Ava, you're finally here!" I looked around for Alex and saw him whispering something to Ethan. We all decided to enter the mansion but found that the door was locked. Ethan kicked

it open and we went inside. It felt just like old times. We had gone on some crazy adventures together before, but this was the first one in two years. Despite my mother's passing, I had a lot of fun.

Chapter 2: Discovering the mansion

As soon as we entered the mansion, something felt off, and suddenly the door slammed shut with a loud thud. "I'm scared," whispered Kaylee, and we all felt the same way. When the lights began to flicker, it seemed like something

supernatural was about to happen. We all turned on our phone lights. Alex thought that the wind had closed the door, so we tried to open it with all our might, but it wouldn't budge. It felt like it had become stuck after we came inside.

So, we started looking for another way out, and that's when Alex found the backyard. But it wasn't just any backyard; it looked like a graveyard. We headed straight towards what we thought was the way out, but we found glass protection surrounding the graveyard that connected to the door. We tried to break the glass and shouted for help, but nothing worked.

But then we heard a loud shriek from the main hall, When we reached there we heard a whisper ‘’ Come to me ” it said but we couldn’t see anyone or anything. Suddenly a creature appeared, it was a scary-looking wolf with bright green eyes

and blood-dripping jaws. The dreadful creature whispered in a creepy tone ‘’ You don’t have a way out, You are all stuck here’’ It said ‘’ I will torture you all to death, FOR I AM SNARF!!!’’. Then it vanished, as if into thin air………

I thought we were all safe but then ‘’ Something has got Ethan’’ shouted Kaylee.

Chapter 3: Ticks and Traps

As I turned around I saw a giant bird that emerged from the shadows. It took hold of Ethan and started dragging him into the darkness. We began to pull him back but it was impossible to even get near the creature. Alex threw a rod at it and kept it distracted, while Kylee and I slowly tiptoed and pulled Ethan out of its grip. We got Ethan to safety and Alex somehow escaped from the creature. We hear a great shriek ‘’DARK PEONIX WILL KILL YOU ALL!!!!!!” shouted the creature.

We all hurried to the front door when suddenly the Snarf appeared in front of us. We quickly ran towards the graveyard, but the Dark Phoenix caught Kylee and started shooting fire at us. Alex, Ethan, and I hid behind a coffin while Alex came up with the perfect plan to rescue Kylee and get out of this creepy mansion.

Our plan was dangerous, but Ethan and I knew it was the only way to save Kylee. With nerves of steel, we deliberately made ourselves visible to the Dark Phoenix and the Snarf. The Snarf chased after me, while the Dark Phoenix went after Ethan. Using some clever maneuvering, we managed to lead them towards each other. Causing the Dark Phoenix and the Snarf to collide with each other, crashing onto the glass and shattering the glass. The impact left both creatures unconscious, and we were able to rescue Kylee and make our escape. Our strategy was risky, but it paid off. We proved that with quick thinking and bravery, we could overcome even the most dangerous situations.

The car was dead silent except for the soft purr of the engine and the occasional cough. That’s when I heard it. A whistle. It sounded familiar. It was the song I was whistling. It suddenly stopped. I gazed at the night sky, pure dark blue and scattered clouds. My eyes began closing and the whistle arrived once more. I flinched. I looked around but my brothers and my parents didn’t notice anything. I shut my

eyes but the whistle replayed in my mind.

I woke up. My eyes slowly opened and I glanced around the car, only to find it empty. The sky was dark and glints of moonlight were seeping through. Where was my family? Why didn’t they wake me up?

“Hello?”

I got no answer. It was still dark outside. A scream. An ear-shattering scream.

“Help…” a voice cried.

I unlocked the door and stepped out.

“Hello?”

“Please, he won’t let go, he won’t let go”.

I ran outside onto the tall wet grass. Water was seeping into my feet and I shuddered in the cold of the night. Screams. They kept coming from the forest. I kept running until all I could see was tall grass. I gazed at the trees. So calm. So peaceful. Yet they hide the pain. I trudge in the forest. My feet slightly sinking in wet mud at every step. The screaming stopped. Behind me, a twig cracked. I turned around. There was no one. A tap on my shoulder. I looked up. No one. I tried to walk back to the car but I was lost.

“Help me. Please”, someone cried. “Hel-”

Their voice was cut off. Something grabbed my hand. I tried to look around but claws were grasping my neck. I was forced to look up at the pitch-black sky. I was dragged backward. The claws pierced my face and my arms. I could feel the blood slowly dripping. Suddenly the hands released me and I fell to the ground. I could hear footsteps. My eyelids were falling. The last thing I heard was a scream.

I awoke. I was sitting in a bed panting like a dog. I looked around. I was in my bedroom. In my house. But I was in the car. I got out of bed. I felt strange. I touched my face. I felt a long crease. It hurt when I touched it. I gazed at the mirror. My face was scarred. The whistle returned, startling me. Terrified, I burst through the door. It revealed an endless, dark hallway. I turned back to the door but it disappeared. Something was tugging my arm. I didn’t want to turn around. I wanted to go home. I figure stood in front of me. It came closer. It had the shape of a normal human. His entire body was a black shadow. His footsteps were dainty yet eerie. His fingertips resembled knives. His eyes resemble white marbles.

The edges of the silhouette were fading softly. He handed me an envelope with a red stain. The whistle came again. He shuddered. I tried running away. But my feet were sinking. Paper. Crumpled-up pieces of paper fell from the sky. He stared at me. His eyes were piercing white. He melted away.

I woke up. I was in the car. Mother was driving. Father was reading. My brothers were using their phones. “We’re here”, mother said. I got up and looked around. We arrived at our new house. It was just a nightmare. My hands slid into my

pockets and I found something. A piece of paper. A message. It was written in red ink.

“Save me”.

I had just moved to Pluckley, a small village in Kent. It was known to be the most haunted town in Great Britain but I didn’t believe in supernatural things so I didn’t care. I always believed that people who believed in ghosts and other supernatural creatures were crazy… until now.

I moved there because the cost of living in London was getting out of hand. I had just moved to Puckley when I started looking for a job. I put up posters, called businesses, and asked locals for job opportunities. A few days later, I received a letter from a certain Chamberlain family.

I opened it and I was thrilled to see that it was a job offer to be their maid. That was perfect because I was a maid back in London.

It was the night before my first day of work, I was excited until some locals told me about the Chamberlain family. They told me horrible stories about how they were suspected of kidnapping people. They all told me about their old haunted mansion. Everyone in the village was scared of the Chamberlains. But honestly, I didn’t think

much of it. I thought that all these people were just trying to scare me off.

The following day, I went to the Chamberlain mansion for my first day of work. I was quite happy to go to work until I arrived at the mansion. Just looking at the decaying manor gave me chills. It was medieval, crumbling, and surrounded by an ancient graveyard. I then met the family and worked my shift cleaning the property. I had never seen anything as dirty before. The mansion was extremely filthy, it was full of

dust, rats, and blood.

Everyone in the family made me feel unwelcome, they were impolite and cold. They only talked to me to call out orders. That was quite depressing because I lived at their house. I was shocked to see weapons and blood all around the mansion but I didn’t think much of it, at first… After working, and sadly living there for three weeks, I was sure that shady things were happening in the mansion.

Everything that happened was horrifying, the chef, Killer Ramsay always seemed to be cooking with human organs. That freaked me out! Even worse, I found human bones everywhere. The whole mansion was sinister but one room in particular frightened me the most: the basement. It was full of bones and blood, and every morning, I would always find new human bones and fresh blood.

I once asked Duke Chamberlain, the oldest, and probably the creepiest member of the family about the blood and the bones but he didn’t say a word. I have always been very curious and I wanted to know what was happening. I always

used to play detective as a child so I was exceptional at solving mysteries. Every day, I searched the crooked mansion to find clues.

Three days later…

I was getting extremely sick, I was getting frail because I refused to eat the horrifying food that the chef, Killer Ramsey cooked. I was also sure that this mansion was

haunted, even though I had never been superstitious. The more evidence I found about this family, the more evil spirits haunted me. Every night, the ghosts of the ancestors of the Chamberlain family were all around this crooked manor. They were looking at me, following me, and telling me to leave this place once and for all. I couldn’t sleep in my small room, which was full of rodents and blood. I started to get

hallucinations, day and night.

At night, the spirits were everywhere. At night, I screamed in distress, I even tried to escape the mansion but it was impossible. Huge walls surrounded the property. I felt imprisoned and tortured. Every day, my illness got worse. But even though I was pale, frail, and weak, I was still forced to work. I tried to gather clues because I wanted to know what was happening with the Chamberlain Family. Because I couldn’t sleep, I would sneak out of my bedroom and try to find out what was happening in the mansion. I kept on seeing ghosts everywhere but after a long week of suffering, I was used to them being everywhere.

I was in my small bedroom one night when I saw a van arriving from the tiny window. It was Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain. They brutally took out people from the van and

brought them inside the manor. They all went to the basement. There was a small hole in the floor of my bedroom that had a view of the basement. I saw a bunch of

people coming into the dark room. I recognized Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain and Killer Ramsay. But what I saw next is what traumatized me… Killer Ramsay tied three other people onto the wall and got an axe, he cut their heads off and suddenly, Mr. and Mrs Chamberlain started to devour the recently

murdered bodies.

The Chamberlains had extremely sharp teeth, just like vampires. A few seconds later, Emily and Edward Chamberlain came to join the morbid feast. Killer Ramsay

started cutting body parts to make a stew that the Chamberlains later drank. I am now writing my story in a small journal, in the middle of the night, surrounded by

ghosts of the family’s ancestors. The spirits have been haunting me ever since. I am still getting weaker every day, I can barely walk and my illness is taking my body

over. If they don’t get me, I will myself.

My time is coming

Harriet Ophylia Holloway died two days later, on the 23/01/2003.

She was murdered and eaten by the Chamberlains after getting caught spying on them.

Rest in peace,