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    Bad Decision Mark

    By Storybird

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    09 Dec, 2023

    a drawing of a man sitting in a car with a dog on his lap and a street sign above him

    Mark was known around town as "Bad Decision Mark". No matter how well-intentioned, his choices inevitably led to unexpected and often disastrous outcomes. Today was no different. As he sat in his car, engine humming, he contemplated the decision he had just made.

    a drawing of a boy standing in a hallway with a suitcase in his hand and a book in his other hand

    He had decided to buy an old, abandoned house on Elm Street. The house had a reputation for being haunted, a fact that Mark had dismissed as silly superstition. But now, as he parked his car in front of the eerie looking house, he started to question his decision.

    a drawing of a man in a coat and hat walking down a street in the snow with a house in the background

    The house was an old Victorian mansion, its once grand facade now marred by peeling paint and overgrown weeds. The sight sent chills down his spine. Mark got out of the car and approached the house.

    a drawing of a boy standing in a room with a book in his hands and looking at his phone

    The wooden door creaked open, revealing a dusty, dark interior. Even in the dim light, the grandeur of the house was evident. The high ceilings, the sprawling staircase, the intricate woodwork, it was all stunning.

    a drawing of a boy standing in a hallway with a backpack on his back and a backpack on his shoulder

    As Mark explored the house, he felt an eerie silence. It was as if the house was holding its breath, watching him. He shook off the feeling and continued his exploration.

    a drawing of a man sitting at a table with a pen and paper in his hand and a bottle of ink

    He found a small room at the back of the house. It was filled with old furniture, covered in dust. Among the items was an old wooden chest. Mark felt a strange compulsion to open it.

    a drawing of a man sitting at a table with a book in his hands and a pen in his hand

    Inside the chest, he found an old diary. As he flipped through the pages, he noticed that it belonged to the previous owner of the house, a woman named Elizabeth.

    a drawing of a boy sitting at a table writing on a piece of paper with a pen in his hand

    Elizabeth's diary entries spoke of strange happenings in the house. Unexplainable noises, moving shadows, the feeling of being watched. Each entry was more unnerving than the last.

    a drawing of a boy holding a book and a pen in his hand while standing in a room with a ceiling

    Mark felt a cold shiver run down his spine. The old superstitions didn't seem so silly now. He closed the diary and decided to leave the house.

    a drawing of a man sitting down reading a book and smoking a cigarette in a train car, with a window in the background

    As he turned to leave, the door slammed shut. Mark tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. He was trapped inside the house.

    a drawing of a boy holding a book in his hands and looking at the viewer's eye with a concerned look

    Panic set in. Mark ran through the house, trying every door and window, but none would open. He was starting to believe the house was indeed haunted.

    a drawing of a child reading a book with a bird on his head and a bird on his shoulder

    He decided to confront the spirit. Mark went back to the small room, picked up Elizabeth's diary, and started reading it out loud.

    a drawing of a boy sitting at a desk with a pen and paper in his hand and a book in his other hand

    As he read the entries, the atmosphere in the room started to change. The temperature dropped, and he could feel a presence in the room.

    a drawing of a boy sitting at a table writing on a book and drinking a cup of coffee and reading a book

    Mark continued to read. He read about Elizabeth's life, her love for the house, her fear of the strange occurrences. He read about her death, the result of a freak accident.

    a drawing of a man holding a cell phone in a room with a mirror on the wall and a door

    Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the room, blowing out the candles. Mark felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around but saw no one.

    a drawing of a girl sitting at a table with a book and pen in her hand and a pen in her other hand

    He felt a strange calmness wash over him. He understood now. Elizabeth was not haunting the house, she was trapped, just like him.

    a drawing of a man sitting at a table with a paper in his hand and a pen in his other hand

    Mark promised Elizabeth he would help free her spirit. He spent days researching, reading about spirits and hauntings. He learned about rituals to free trapped spirits.

    a drawing of a man sitting at a table with a book and a glass of beer in front of him

    He performed the ritual, asking Elizabeth's spirit to move on. As he finished the ritual, he felt a gust of wind and then a calmness. The oppressive atmosphere in the house was gone.

    a drawing of a boy sitting at a table with a book and a pen in his hand and a book in his other hand

    Mark found himself standing outside the house. The doors and windows, once immovable, were now open. He had done it. He had freed Elizabeth's spirit.

    a man standing in a room with a book in his hands and a messy desk in the background with a broken window

    Mark learned a valuable lesson that day. Not all decisions are bad, and even the worst of them can lead to something good. He decided to keep the house and restore it to its former glory.

    a drawing of a boy standing in front of a house with a dog in his hand and a cat in his hand

    The house on Elm Street was no longer haunted. It was once again a grand Victorian mansion, a testament to Mark's hard work and perseverance. And Mark was no longer "Bad Decision Mark". He was a hero, a savior.

    a drawing of a person sitting at a table with a book and a cup of coffee in front of them

    Mark never forgot the lessons he learned from that house and from Elizabeth. He used his experiences to help others, to debunk superstitions, and to bring peace to those troubled by the supernatural.

    a drawing of a boy standing in a hallway with a cat on his shoulder and a dog on his shoulder

    Mark's decision to buy the haunted house, once considered a bad decision, had changed his life for the better. He had found his purpose. And for the first time in his life, Mark felt content.

    a drawing of a person sitting at a table with a pen and paper in front of them and a window

    Mark's story served as a reminder to the town. A reminder that not all decisions are bad, and even the worst decisions can lead to good outcomes, if one has the courage to face them.

    a drawing of a person sitting at a table with papers and a pen in his hand and a cup of coffee in front of him

    Mark lived out the rest of his days in the house on Elm Street, content and at peace. His story lived on, a testament to his courage and determination. And "Bad Decision Mark" was remembered, not for his bad decisions, but for his good one.

    Bad Decision Mark

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