
The Haunting of the Abandoned Trampoline Park
By User9283929

06 Sep, 2023

The night was eerie, with a full moon shining upon the worn-out sign of 'Tricky Trampoline Park'. The once busting venue was now abandoned, with only memories lingering in its silence.

The gate bore an ominous inscription - 'Enter at your own risk', tattered and faded with time. It creaked open with a bone-chilling sound, as if resisting intrusion from the outside world.

Alex, their de facto leader, pushed the gate open with a defiant grin. "Creepy, isn't it?" he taunted his friends.

Rachel looked at Alex dubiously. "This place gives me the creeps, Alex," she said, a faint shiver running down her spine.

Matt chuckled, "You chicken?" he asked, nudging Rachel gently as they hesitantly followed Alex into the park.

Inside the park, giant trampolines lay in rows, each separated by a net. Rusty parts of the once lively venue creaked disturbingly in the cold wind.

They ventured further into the park, their flashlight beams dancing across the abandoned trampolines. An echoing silence draped over them, making their hearts pound louder.

Suddenly, a trampoline at the corner started shaking violently. Horrified, they shone their flashlights towards it, but found nothing that could cause such a disturbance.

Their breath hitched as a terrifying giggle echoed in the silence. It was childlike, yet there was something sinistrly haunting about it. They froze in terror.

Suddenly, the lights started flickering, casting long eerie shadows that danced around the enclosure. The terrifying giggle grew louder, bouncing off the walls.

Rachel clung onto Matt, her face pale, while Alex was frantically looking around. They were being haunted, but by what, they had no idea.

Suddenly, a hazy apparition formed above the trampolines. It was a young girl, barely visible in the flickering light, jumping and giggling.

The ghost girl looked at them, her giggles echoing eerily around the room. Her eyes were hollow, her smile chillingly haunting.

As their fear escalated, they bolted towards the gate, but it was as if the park was alive - shifting and twisting, preventing their escape.

The ghost girl’s giggle grew louder as they ran in circles, unable to find a way out. Every path they took led them back to the trampolines.

Alex, usually the brave one, was terrified, but he knew he had to do something. He stopped in his tracks and turned to face the playful ghost.

"What do you want?" he asked. The ghost stopped jumping, turning to look at him. Her giggles stopped, replaced by a chilling silence.

The ghost girl pointed towards the trampoline she had been jumping on. Then she gestured towards them, inviting them to join her.

Hesitant, Alex stepped towards the trampoline. He directed a questioning look at the ghost, who nodded encouragingly. With that, Alex jumped onto the trampoline.

The moment he did, the ghost's giggle filled the air again - not terrifying this time, but welcoming. Alex laughed nervously, joining her in her jumps.

Emboldened by Alex's actions, Matt and Rachel followed suit. The once terrifying park was now filled with laughter and fun, the ghost joining in.

After a while, the ghost girl faded away, her laughter diminishing to a distant echo. The park was once again silent, but no longer menacing.

The way out of the park had mysteriously returned, the shifting labyrinth of trampolines settling back to their original state. They exited, a strange sense of relief washing over them.

As they made their way out, they looked back one last time. The park was quiet, the moonlight casting an ethereal glow over the ghostly trampolines.

They realized the park wasn't evil; it was merely a lonely spirit seeking company, yearning for the joy that once resonated in its abandoned structures.

From then on, they carried the story of their haunting and thrilling adventure, adding a new tale to the folklore of their small town.

And everytime they passed by the Tricky Trampoline Park, they engraved smiles on their faces, remembering the playful ghost girl who taught them the true essence of bravery.