
The Crooked Neck Lady
By Valeria

27 Oct, 2023

The Johnsons, a family of five, had just moved into the old, eerie house known as the Conjuring House. The house, with its creaky floors and chipping paint, had an unsettling air about it.

The youngest, Lily, was the first to notice the strange happenings. She would often speak of an old lady with a crooked neck, wandering in the corridors at night.

The parents, John and Alice, dismissed it as Lily's overactive imagination. It was only when the middle child, Max, also reported seeing the same lady that they grew concerned.

Soon, the eldest, Kate, also admitted to seeing the Crooked Neck Lady. This enigmatic figure now had the entire family on edge.

Alice, concerned for her children's wellbeing, decided to research the history of the house. She discovered it had a disturbing past, filled with tales of hauntings and strange occurrences.

Among the stories, one stood out. An old woman named Abigail, who lived in the house in the 1800s, was said to have broken her neck from a fall in the house, and had since been haunting it.

The Johnsons, now terrified, decided to call a local priest to bless the house. However, even the priest seemed uncomfortable as soon as he stepped foot inside the house.

Despite the unsettling atmosphere, the priest performed the blessing ritual. But the family's relief was short-lived. That night, the sightings of the Crooked Neck Lady only increased.

The children started to complain about nightmares featuring Abigail, and items around the house began to mysteriously move or disappear. The atmosphere in the house grew more sinister.

John, now desperate, contacted a team of paranormal investigators. They arrived with their equipment, ready to unravel the mystery of the Crooked Neck Lady.

During their investigation, they captured chilling evidence of the presence of Abigail's spirit. The investigators advised the family to leave, but the Johnsons were determined to stay.

Alice, feeling a strong connection to Abigail, decided to try and communicate with her. One night, she sat alone in the living room, trying to reach out to the spirit.

After many attempts, Alice finally made contact. Abigail revealed that she was stuck in the house due to a necklace she had lost before her death. She couldn't find peace until it was found.

The family, now with a mission, started searching the house for the necklace. After days of relentless searching, Lily found an old necklace under the floorboards of her room.

The moment Lily picked up the necklace, the atmosphere in the house changed. The house seemed lighter, the air less oppressive. The family felt an immediate sense of relief.

That night, there were no sightings of the Crooked Neck Lady. There were no nightmares, no strange noises or movements. For the first time since moving in, the Johnsons slept peacefully.

In the morning, Alice found a note in Abigail's handwriting thanking them for helping her find peace. The Johnsons, now at ease, finally felt at home in the Conjuring House.

Life returned to normal for the Johnsons. The children went back to school, and John and Alice returned to work. The house, once a place of fear, was now filled with laughter and love.

The story of the Crooked Neck Lady became a tale the Johnsons would tell at family gatherings, a testament to their resilience and unity in the face of fear.

The Conjuring House, once feared for its hauntings, was now just a home. The Johnsons had not only faced their fears but also helped a lost spirit find peace. And in doing so, they found their peace too.