Thursday, 15 March 2018

HAUNTED HOUSE


HAUNTED HOUSE
The dense cloud cover slowly dissipated to unravel what would only be seen once in a while, a blood moon. The freezing temperatures saw nearly ponds crystallizing and forming a sturdy thick sheet of slippery ice. The absence of leaves on the deciduous   trees in the Bavarian forest allowed bone – chilling gusts to rush through, further intensifying the feeling of the brutal winter.

The scintillating moonlight was so intense that even single strands of hair casted pricking shadows. In the midst of the lifeless forest stood a mysterious patch of clear land. At the heart of it, a two storied devastated mansion stood- the pickets standing as a barrier were infested by brown patches, clearly visible in the cloudless light.

As one would progress from the boundary of the structure to the front door, hordes of maggots would rise from the rubbles. As   one would push open the door the warmth of the building would prove to be the first trap to attract potential victims. The grand chandeliers hanging from the top, almost topping over, yet held an external flame that dimly lit the immediate vicinity. Cobwebs littered around the vertices and   corners of the ceiling trapped dozens of moths. Some dead, the others yet trembling to escape.

The howls of wolves echoed all over the spacious, dusty corridors. A step into the wrong room would end up being one’s last. The creeks of flying insects which littered the majority of the open spaces could even break sweat of the bravest adventures. Although no visible clues were evident due to poor lighting, the building seemed to be mainly empty, as even a small footstep would echo all around the puzzling maze.

Done by Amber C.

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