Short Stories Before Bed (Horror)
The Traveler
On the outskirts of the city was an old house, hidden behind tight, unkempt trees. Not much is known about the history of the house, but the spooky stories of married couples living there have become a forbidden conversation among the surrounding population.
One night, a traveler visiting the city heard an interesting legend about the house. That said, a married couple living there suddenly disappeared mysteriously a decade ago. Rumors say that the incident was accompanied by strange noises in the middle of the night and the presence of supernatural beings in the house. Some people dared to approach and research further, but their courage always ended in a tragic fate.
However, the wanderer was not tempted by those spooky stories. Even he feels interested. He decides to research more about the house and investigate the truth behind the disappearance of the couple. As the sun set on the western horizon, he entered the dark old house.
The house felt like a dark and aloof world. The dim moonlight barged in through the cracked window and stirred up the creepy shadows along the passageway. The wanderer walked carefully, slowly entering every quiet room.
The living room with dusty furniture was the first one he visited. In the middle of the room was a large wooden table, with a pile of dusty letters and documents piled on top. The wanderer sat down and opened the cover of the letters. The names of the former owners: Harris and Rebecca Wilson. They turned out to be a married couple who were reported missing.
Increasingly amazed by the authenticity of the story he heard, the traveler decided to continue his investigation. After passing through several empty rooms, he found a door that was tightly locked. Using his advanced tools, he was able to open that door easily.
Behind the door was a ladder leading to the basement. The wanderer descended slowly and relied on the small flashlight he was carrying. The basement was very cold and smelled damp. In the corner of the room, he saw something that made him surprised – hanging on the wall were pictures of yin and yang and strange writings consisting of ancient spells.
The supernatural power is getting felt there. He could feel the presence of the evil force that surrounded the house. Instantly, the room became increasingly dark and gripping, his eyes began to play with splint by the shadows around him.
When everything felt like an endless darkness, the wanderer suddenly heard a loud tremor and a golden ray that cut through the darkness. Someone from the outside seemed to have come to his rescue. The tremors grew louder, and in the end, the attacks disappeared.
When the traveler opened his eyes, he found himself outside the old house. Under the bright moonlight, he saw a woman in white clothes standing beside him. The woman was wearing an old-fashioned-looking necklace and traditional jewelry.
"I was Rebecca Wilson before" said the woman in a trembling voice.
The wanderer was stunned to hear the woman's words. His flutter and fear changed with curiosity about what was going on.
"You are the first person to survive an attack by a supernatural being in this house. There's darkness in here, and only with your help can I anchor my spirit. Thank you." Thank you."
In the encounter, the wanderer understands that Harris and Rebecca Wilson's disappearance was the result of a life-threatening curse they had been subjected to for years. They are trapped in a dark world and can only find their freedom if anyone dares to find the truth.
And thus, through the journey of the traveler into the spooky house, he not only opened the door of the dark past, but also freed the married couple from the shackles of doom.
