Lost IN THE DARK

LOST IN THA DARK

 In a small, isolated town, whispers surrounded the old Oakwood house, long abandoned and overrun by ivy. Locals claimed it was haunted by the spirit of a girl named Clara, who vanished mysteriously decades ago.

One stormy night, a group of friends, curious and daring, decided to explore the house. As they stepped inside, the air grew thick, and the floor creaked beneath their weight. Faded photographs lined the walls, depicting a joyful Clara with her family, but her eyes seemed to follow them.

As they ventured deeper, they stumbled upon a locked door in the basement. Fueled by bravado, they pried it open, revealing a dark room filled with old toys and a single rocking chair that swayed gently, as if someone had just left it. Suddenly, a chilling breeze swept through the room, extinguishing their flashlights.

In the darkness, they heard a soft, mournful voice calling for help. The friends huddled together, fear gripping them. "Clara?" one of them whispered, but the voice turned to a shriek, echoing through the house.

Panic set in as they scrambled back to the stairs, but the door slammed shut behind them. The rocking chair stopped, and the toys began to rattle, as if animated by an unseen force. One friend, overwhelmed by fear, darted toward a window, but it wouldn’t budge.

As they searched for another escape, they caught a glimpse of Clara’s ghostly figure in the corner, her eyes wide with sorrow. "Help me," she pleaded, extending her hand. But as they approached, the air turned icy, and a sense of dread enveloped them.

Realizing too late that Clara wasn’t seeking help; she wanted company. One by one, the friends felt an irresistible pull toward her, the darkness consuming them. In the morning, the house stood silent once more, the only sign of their presence a few scattered belongings left behind, and the faint sound of a child’s laughter echoing in the wind.

The townsfolk would speak of the Oakwood house again, but now, they would warn others: “Never go inside, for Clara is never alone