Short Stories Before Bed (Horror)
Former Oil Base Burned
After years of neglect, the former burning oil base is now just an old building filled with ghosts of the past. At first glance, the former oil base did not attract anyone's attention. However, hearing the horror stories circulating among the surrounding community, people began to feel curious about what was really going on behind the cracked doors and broken windows.
At first, the story came from an old man named Pak Eko. In a story he often told his grandchildren, he said that the former oil base had been burned on a dark night, decades ago. The oil plant became a trap for the workers inside, none of whom survived. The cause was never revealed and the incident made Palestine a forgotten territory.
Since then, there have been rumors that the ghosts of workers killed in the fire haunt the building. Some people who go into it claim to see dark shadows, hear strange sounds, and feel an invisible cold touch. None of them dared to come back again after experiencing the creepy experience.
However, there is a group of teenagers who decide to seek answers to all the mysteries that surround it. They consist of Alex, a brave leader but obsessed with the supernatural world; Mia, a smart and brave girl who is always on the lookout for adventure; Ethan, who is, an avid history buff who has extensive knowledge of the historical places of the world; and Zoe, an intelligent technologist and believes that there is a logical explanation behind the mystery unfolding.
They are determined to conduct an investigation on a dark night and sneak into a former burning oil base. Involved in this event, they have no idea what they are looking for or what they might find in it. But curiosity and curiosity pushed them forward.
When they entered the building, they felt an atmosphere that seemed to be awake from its long slumber. The silent atmosphere was silent, accompanied only by the sound of their steps galloping on the dusty wooden floor. The lights that were still lit with a dim light gave a sinister look around them. There were many faint whispers heard from dark corners, provoking the curiosity of Alex and his friends.
They decided to divide the task and investigate the area separately. Shortly after, Alex finds an old notebook in one of the neglected rooms. The book contains the records of a 50-year-old engineer named Bayu. The notes discussed experiments and the oil production process at the former oil base. The more Alex reads, the more captivated he is by the story in it.
In one of the notes, it is revealed that the great fire that occurred many years ago was not just an accident. There is something darker behind it all. Bayu writes that there are supernatural forces associated with the former oil base, and he suspects that the fire was deliberately set off by someone with a specific intent.
However, the news did not stop Alex and his friends from traveling. They become increasingly obsessed with this mystery and decide to continue investigating it. As Mia searches for historical facts about the former oil base, Ethan searches the archives for clues, and Zoe attempts to prepare technological equipment to help them search for scientific evidence.
One night, while they were exploring the underground floor of a dark and damp oil base, they discovered a secret room filled with secret projects. They found that this former oil base was used as an experimental facility by the government to create unimaginable power by harnessing energy from the earth.
However, the experiment turned out to be a disaster. The magical power stored in the ground slipped out of control and attacked the workers, causing a devastating fire that engulfed the entire oil base. However, one secret code written on the wall of the room surprised them.
"If that power is unleashed, the world will be threatened by an even greater disaster. You are the last hope" it says.
Their concerns soon grew as they realized that local authorities were aware of their plans and were trying to stop this investigation. Alex, Mia, Ethan, and Zoe realize that they must protect the entire Palestinian territory from a greater threat from the forces activated by the former oil base.
In an epic battle, they managed to destroy the power generator, revive the originally extinguished magical power, and lock that power back in the ground. Unfortunately, they were also trapped in the ruins of the fire and barely survived on their own.
After the incident, the former oil base completely collapsed into a pile of dust and debris. There was no trace of life left of those who had lived in it. There are only memories full of mystery and courage of the teenagers, which has always been a creepy story told by the surrounding residents.
Since then, the building has remained deserted and forgotten. No more people dared to approach or investigate what was happening there. The story became a local legend, and few knew that it was a true story that had ever taken place in the former spooky burning oil base.
