Short Stories Before Bed (Horror)
Mysterious Aroma Incense
In the middle of the dense forest, lies a small village known as Kampung Tajamari. This village is remote and considered haunted by the surrounding population. They believe that there is a supernatural force that dominates this village at night. The most often heard scary news is about the aroma of incense that is always smelled at midnight.
All residents in the village are accustomed to the presence of the aroma of the incense when dusk begins to crawl towards night. The smell flew through the air and made their feathers goosebump. The sound of invisible footsteps and the swirling of a cold wind like down their necks gave rise to a deep fear. However, they are used to it and try to stay alive with the situation.
However, there was a resident named Adi, who did not accept this situation. He is a true adventurer who always wants to explore creepy places. He has an obsession to know what really happened in Kampung Tajamari. Despite all the criticism and advice of his friends, Adi recklessly decided to investigate the mystery of the aroma of incense in the village.
On a dark night, Adi prepared herself with a heart full of fire. He brought enough supplies for several days, as well as a camera and voice recorder to document what he had encountered there. Not to forget, he also carries a weapon as a defense tool.
Upon arrival at Kampung Tajamari, Adi looked for a place to hide at night. He chose a former family home inhabited by a spirit who he said often roamed at night. Adi believes that this place will be his security during his investigation.
After Adi enters the house, he sees some signs that this place is indeed inhabited by supernatural forces. Adi records each of the signs and begins to look for clues about the source of the mysterious incense scent. Although only filled with gripping silence, Adi did not give up and still insisted on finding the answer he was looking for.
Several nights passed, but Adi still did not find the answer he was looking for. He is increasingly convinced that there is an evil force that continues to haunt this village, but has not found strong evidence. His health began to decline and his mind became increasingly obsessed. However, his loyalty and determination were not extinguished. He has been caught up in this mystery and will not leave without an answer.
One night, while Adi was re-examining his notes, he came across an interesting clue. The clue led to an old tree standing in the middle of the village. Adi felt that this could be the path to the truth he had longed for.
Gathering the remaining remnants of courage, Adi began to explore around the old tree. He noticed every ripple of the land, trying to find access to another world. However, the longer he searched, the more complicated the clues he found. He felt that there was a force that wanted to ask him to stop.
Until one night, when Adi circled the old tree, suddenly the ground under his feet began to shake. A huge crack appeared before him and he felt a drop of blood sprinkling in his final step. Adi is aware that he cannot back down, as this is his last chance to discover the truth.
When he reached the end of the cave, Adi saw a figure floating in the air. His body was covered in a white cloth and his face was filled with radiating light. A trembling and hoarse voice came out from his mouth as he spoke to Adi.
"I am the guardian spirit of Kampung Tajamari. The aroma of this incense is a sign of our reverence for our powerful ancestors here" the guardian spirit said. "We want this village to be preserved and preserved by humans."
Adi was flabbergasted to hear the guard's spirit. He realized that all this time, the people in the village were wrong in interpreting the aroma. They thought it was a sign of danger, when in fact it was a sign of respect for the ancestors.
In a deepening confusion and curiosity, Adi asks if the guardian spirit can teach her about life in the village. He wanted to finish this investigation with a satisfactory answer and spread the truth to the residents of Kampung Tajamari.
The guardian spirit smiled gently and replied, "I will teach you about the history of this village and how to maintain balance with the spirit world. But you must promise not to break our tradition."
Adi respectfully consented and the guardian spirit began to tell him about the history of the village and the tradition of their reverence for the ancestors. Adi listened carefully, catching every word the guardian spirit conveyed. He learned about the true meaning of the aroma of incense that fills the air every night.
After a few weeks, Adi returned to the village with new knowledge and wisdom. He gathered all the inhabitants and presented his findings to them. Residents were shocked and embarrassed to have misinterpreted the aroma of incense all along. They thank Adi for revealing the truth hidden behind the mysterious fragrance.
From that time, Kampung Tajamari became famous as a place full of peace and virtue. Its inhabitants keep the tradition of respecting the ancestors and keep their villages from being haunted by evil forces. Adi, as a hero to them, remained in the village and continued his research on the spirit world.
The story of the mystery of the aroma of incense in Kampung Tahamari became a legendary legend. The permanent inhabitants believe in the presence of the spirit world around them, but no longer feel afraid or threatened by that power. They consider the aroma of incense to be a gift and a sign of the presence of their ancestors who protect and pray for their village.
