The Haunted Haveli

    By Ranjeet Sharma

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    03 May, 2024

    a group of people walking towards a large house at night with lights on and a horse in front of it, gothic art, a detailed matte painting, Clark Voorhees, key art

    Ajay, Vikas, and Sumit, three friends from the village, decided to explore the old mansion. Despite the eerie stories surrounding it, they mustered the courage and set out for the adventure.

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    As they approached the mansion, strange noises could be heard from inside. Ignoring their fear, they pushed the creaking gates open and stepped into the unknown.

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    The inside of the mansion was pitch dark. They switched on their flashlights and started exploring. The air was heavy with an ominous feeling and the silence was deafening.

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    Near a door, they found an old book covered in dust. As they touched it, a horrifying sound echoed around them, sending chills down their spines.

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    Suddenly, they stumbled into a dark room behind a curtain. In front of a fireplace, they saw an eerie figure standing, sending a wave of terror through them.

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    The door closed behind them, trapping them in the room with the ghostly figure. The atmosphere was terrifying and their hearts pounded in their chests.

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    Swallowing their fear, they tried to communicate with the ghost. To their surprise, it responded, its voice echoing in the room, filling the air with a cold chill.

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    The ghost revealed that it was trapped in the mansion, unable to find peace. It asked them to perform a ritual to set it free, a request they hesitantly agreed to.

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    Following the ghost's instructions, they performed the ritual. The mansion seemed to shake with an unseen force and the temperature dropped drastically.

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    As the ritual concluded, the ghost thanked them and vanished, leaving the mansion eerily quiet. The friends, relieved yet shaken, hurriedly left the mansion.

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    Back in the village, they shared their experience with the villagers. Their brave act was applauded and they felt a sense of accomplishment.

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    Despite the fear and terror, they had managed to help a lost soul find peace. It was an experience they would remember for the rest of their lives.