The Haunted Doll

    By Heidi

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    13 Oct, 2023

    Emma, a 10-year-old girl, was excited about her birthday gift, a beautiful porcelain doll. She named the doll Bella and placed it on her bedside table, admiring its intricate details.

    That night, Emma woke up to strange noises. She turned on her bedside lamp and found Bella sitting upright, an eerie glow in her glassy eyes.

    Bella's porcelain face twisted into a malicious grin. Emma, paralyzed with fear, could only watch as Bella climbed down from the bedside table.

    Bella walked around the room, her tiny feet tapping against the wooden floor. Emma hid under her blankets, praying for the morning to come faster.

    The next morning, Emma told her parents about Bella, but they dismissed her fears, attributing them to a vivid nightmare. Emma was not convinced.

    That night, Bella came to life again. This time, she brought along Emma's other toys. The room echoed with their sinister laughter, and Emma trembled with fear.

    Bella started to cause chaos. She would move things around, draw on the walls, and even lock Emma in her room. Emma's pleas fell on deaf ears.

    Emma's parents grew concerned seeing their daughter's escalating fear and the inexplicable happenings around the house. They decided to consult a local priest.

    The priest arrived and instantly felt an ominous presence. He examined Bella and confirmed that the doll was indeed haunted. Emma's parents were shocked.

    The priest performed a ritual to cleanse the doll of the malevolent spirit. However, Bella's glassy eyes remained unchanged, a chilling hint of the menace within.

    The priest advised Emma's parents to get rid of Bella. He warned them about the dire consequences if Bella's wrath was provoked further.

    Emma's parents decided to bury Bella in their backyard. Emma watched as Bella disappeared into the ground, hoping that her nightmare was finally over.

    However, the next morning, Bella was back on Emma's bedside table, her porcelain face smeared with dirt. Emma screamed in horror.

    Emma's father decided to burn Bella, hoping it would destroy the spirit. But the flames refused to touch Bella, leaving her unscathed.