Short Stories Before Bed (Horror)
Shadow in the wall
In a remote corner of the village next door, there is an old house that stands firmly with buildings that look rotten. Rumors circulated among locals that the house had stood since colonial times, becoming a silent witness of the dark history that had occurred.
An old, scratched and rusted wooden door welcomes anyone who dares to step inside. The room was filled with a damp smell and the atmosphere felt thick with a terrifying silence. The walls were full of shadows that seemed to hold a terrible story.
Locals always avoid the house at night, when the wind whispers in a strange voice and the rumbling of the sky as if adding a mysterious impression to the place. They said that footsteps could be heard in the corridor without a visible figure, and sometimes a strange hissing sound made the feathers goosebumps.
Scary stories roam among the villagers. Some say that the house is inhabited by dark spirits who are lonely and thirsty for human attention. Others swear that there is a secret tunnel under an old wooden floor that leads to a dark and terrifying underground world.
One night, a brave young man named Ali decides to examine the truth behind all the stories that are circulating. Boldly, he stepped inside the house with only an old torch as a source of light.
Ali felt his heartbeat quicken when he heard a rumbling noise from upstairs. He said a prayer in his heart and stepped carefully towards the wooden staircase filled with dust and cobwebs.
Shortly after reaching the top floor, Ali's torch lit up with a light that filled the room. In front of him, he saw a number of old wooden doors that were tightly closed. Carefully, he chose a middle door that looked more weathered than the others.
With a doubtful step, Ali stepped into the room. In the corner, he saw an old wooden box that was tightly sealed with iron chains. Ali felt that there was a magical power surrounding the box, emitting a terrifying aura.
Shaking, Ali opened the box. Inside, there is an old book that looks ancient and well-preserved. The pages are full of strange writings and unknown symbols. Ali felt as if he had found something bigger than himself.
As he held the book, suddenly the room went pitch-black. The sound of footsteps grew closer, and dark shadows surrounded him. Ali feels trapped inside an unknown dark universe.
However, with courage still remaining, Ali said a prayer in his heart. A light suddenly appeared, illuminating the entire room, and the shadows disappeared like smoke swept away by the wind.
Carefully, Ali left the old house, carrying the ancient book as proof of his adventure. He knew that the story of the old house in the village next door was not just a story. There was a mysterious power hidden within it, waiting to be revealed.
From that moment on, Ali never forgot the terrible experience inside the old house. He knew that the truth was sometimes scarier than all the horror stories he had heard. And from then on, the shadows on the walls of the old house always haunted his mind, reminding him of the dark world hidden behind the scary stories.
