
The Friendly Spirit
By Storybird

02 Sep, 2023

Lisa was an ordinary mother until her house became a sensation on TikTok. She'd posted about the spirit of a little girl named Anna haunting their home. At first, it was just for fun.

One day, she recorded her young son Jack interacting with something invisible. He was laughing, and to Lisa's surprise, he kept repeating the name Anna.

After posting the footage on her TikTok, she was bombarded with comments saying "Who is that?" It was then she decided to recheck the footage.

Lisa reviewed the video slowly, frame by frame. Near Jack, she noticed something she hadn't seen before – a little girl, likely around the age of five.

This little girl seemed to be dressed in attire from the late 19th century. Lisa realized with a gasp, this must be Anna. Her ghost stories had somehow become a reality.

Lisa was initially terrified. She had unknowingly invited a ghost into her home and exposed her son to it. The fear made her stomach churn.

But as the days passed, Lisa observed Jack's interactions with Anna. The two seemed to have built a friendship. Jack would giggle and, at times, she'd hear an echoing girl's laughter.

Lisa felt a sense of relief. Anna wasn't causing any harm to Jack. Instead, she seemed to keep him amused with their innocent games and laughter.

Lisa decided to learn more about Anna. She visited the local library and researched the history of her home. She discovered it was built in the late 1890s.

She found an article about a family who lived there during that time. The family had a little girl named Anna who had passed away due to a fever at the age of five.

Lisa felt a pang of sorrow for Anna. She was just a child when she died. Lisa felt a strange bond with Anna, as if she was also a part of her family.

Lisa began to treat Anna like a member of the family. She would even set an extra place at the dinner table for her. Her fear slowly turned into acceptance.

The bond between Jack and Anna grew stronger with each passing day. Sometimes Lisa would find Jack teaching Anna how to play with his toy cars.

At night, Lisa would tuck both Jack and Anna into bed. She'd read them bedtime stories until Jack fell asleep, and she felt Anna's presence fade.

Lisa posted updates on TikTok about their life with Anna. These posts were filled with laughter and warmth. Their house started to feel more like a home than ever before.

Their followers on TikTok grew drastically. People were intrigued by this friendly ghost. They sent messages of love and support, which touched Lisa's heart.

One day, Lisa noticed something unusual. Jack was having a conversation with Anna. It seemed as though Anna was telling Jack about her past.

Jack later told Lisa about Anna's stories. About how she used to play with her dolls, and about her family who loved her very much. Lisa felt a lump in her throat.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Life with Anna became a part of their routine. Something unimaginable had turned into their everyday reality.

Lisa saw how Jack's bond with Anna was helping him grow. Jack became more empathetic, understanding, and open-minded, despite his young age.

Eventually, Jack started school. Lisa was worried about how Anna would react, but she found that Anna too understood that Jack needed to live his life.

Anna started appearing less after that. Lisa thought it was because Anna knew, Jack was growing up and needed to be around living friends.

Even though Anna was seen less, Lisa knew she wasn't gone. She was still a part of their lives. Lisa felt a comforting presence, knowing Anna was watching over them.

Their life with Anna was a blessing in disguise. It brought them closer as a family and taught them about love, acceptance, and friendship in the most unconventional way.

Lisa, Jack, and Anna had become an unconventional family. They embraced the peculiar and found happiness in their unique bond. After all, family comes in all shapes and sizes, or rather, in all realms of existence.