
The Ghost of the Night Train
By Hilman Alhakim

02 Oct, 2024

John, an adventurous soul, found himself at a deserted railway station, lured by the local lore of the ghost of the night train.

He had always been fascinated by the supernatural, and this story of a phantom train had captured his imagination.

John settled on a worn-out bench, eyes glued to the rusty tracks, waiting for the spectral locomotive.

As midnight approached, a chilling wind blew, and an ethereal train, bathed in otherworldly glow, appeared on the track.

John, driven by curiosity, stepped onto the ghost train, entering a spectral world.

Inside, faceless passengers bustled, their muted voices echoing in the carriages, oblivious to John's presence.

John peered out of the window, observing a ghostly reflection of the real world passing by.

Hours passed in silence as the ghost train traveled its endless route. John felt an uncanny sense of peace.

As dawn approached, the train jolted, starting to fade. Panic surged through John as he realized he might be stuck in the spectral realm.

In desperation, he leapt off the fading train, landing heavily on the platform of the deserted station.

John, panting heavily, watched as the ghost train disappeared into the thin morning air.

Relief washed over him. He had escaped the spectral realm, but his fascination with the supernatural remained undimmed.

John returned to his city life, the experience with the ghost train still fresh in his mind.

He documented his experience, his words a testament to the existence of the spectral world.

His room, filled with ghostly artifacts, was a constant reminder of his encounter with the ghost train.

Every night, he would gaze at the starlit sky, reminiscing about his spectral journey.

Years later, John found himself at the same railway station, the tale of the ghost train still echoing in his mind.

The station was as deserted as ever, its silence a tacit invitation to the spectral world.

As midnight approached, the ethereal train appeared once again, inviting John for another spectral journey.

This time, John declined the invitation, content with the memory of his one spectral journey.

The ghost train disappeared as silently as it had appeared, leaving John alone with his memories.

John returned home, his heart filled with an odd sense of satisfaction. He had come full circle, his fascination with the supernatural still a part of him.