There was an old house located on the outskirts of town. It was a huge mansion with broken windows, cracked walls, and a large wooden door that hadn’t been opened in a very long time. Surrounding the house were an old cemetery, dead trees, and a deserted road that no one dared to travel at night. The neighborhood residents said that this house was unlike any other. Some said they could hear crying coming from inside at night, while others claimed to have seen a figure standing at the top floor window even though no one had lived there for over twenty years. But what intrigued the residents the most was the strange light that appeared every night, exactly at midnight, in the last room on the top floor.
In 2019, a young man named Adam arrived in this town. He was someone who didn’t easily believe in supernatural stories. To him, stories about ghosts and spirits were nothing more than made-up tales meant to scare people. One day, while chatting with an old man in a small restaurant, he asked him about that big house near the cemetery. The old man’s expression changed immediately. He replied, Never try to go into that house, my boy. Adam laughed and asked what on earth could be going on there that made everyone so afraid of it. The old man remained silent for a few moments before saying, Those who have entered that house have never come out the same as they were before. These words piqued Adam’s curiosity even more. He then decided to visit the house the following evening to find out what was really hidden there.
The next evening, around 11:30 p.m. Adam grabbed his phone, a small flashlight, and a camera, then headed toward the house. When he arrived, an icy wind swept across his face. The silence that reigned over the place was particularly eerie. He approached the large door and tried to push it open. To his great surprise, it opened slowly, even though it looked rusty and as if it had been abandoned for years. Inside, everything was covered in dust. Old armchairs were scattered throughout the rooms, and several photographs hung on the walls. As he explored the living room, Adam discovered a large family photo showing a man, a woman, and a little girl of about eight years old. But something in particular caught his attention: the little girl’s eyes seemed to be looking directly at him. He thought it was just an illusion and continued his exploration.
A few moments later, he glanced at his watch. It was exactly midnight. Suddenly, the front door slammed shut behind him. Adam jumped and immediately ran toward the exit, but the door wouldn’t open. A few seconds later, he heard a soft voice coming from upstairs: Adam He froze. How could this person know his first name? He shone his flashlight toward the stairs and heard the same voice again: Adam what are you doing here? It was the voice of a little girl. His heart was beating faster and faster, but his curiosity got the better of his fear. He then began to slowly climb the stairs.
When he reached the upper floor, he spotted a small door that was slightly ajar. Inside the room were an old bed and a small doll sitting on the floor. But what caught his attention most of all was a large mirror hanging on the wall. When he looked at his reflection, he saw himself standing in front of the mirror, but a little girl dressed in white was standing right behind him. He turned around immediately, but there was no one there. When he looked into the mirror again, the little girl was smiling. She whispered softly, Finally, you’re here. Adam let out a scream of terror and struck the mirror until it shattered into pieces.
Just then, his phone started ringing. An unknown number appeared on the screen. He answered and immediately recognized the voice of the old man he had met the day before. Adam Where are you? the man asked. Adam replied, panicked: I’m inside the house The door won’t open! What should I do? The old man, his voice trembling, said, Listen to me carefully, son. No matter what you hear, never answer. And that little girl you saw she’s not what you think she is. Adam, completely taken aback, asked him, How do you know I saw a little girl? A long silence followed this question. Then the old man whispered, Because I’m in that house with you, too.
Adam slowly moved the phone away from his ear. Suddenly, the door behind him began to open on its own. He felt someone’s breath on his neck. A tiny voice then whispered in his ear, Don’t believe him he’s the one who killed my father. Adam turned around slowly. The little girl was standing in front of him, but this time, she wasn’t smiling anymore. Her eyes were completely black.
The next morning, the neighbors discovered that the front door was wide open. Adam’s phone was at the bottom of the stairs, and his camera was still recording. When the police entered the house, they found no evidence that Adam had managed to get out. However, the officers did find a new photograph hanging on the wall. It showed a family of four: a man, a woman, a little girl, and Adam, standing in the middle of them. Written beneath the photograph were the words: Now our family is complete.
Ever since that night, residents say they have seen four figures at the upstairs window, whereas before they had seen only one. But one question remains unanswered
Is Adam dead, or has the house simply turned him into one of those who can never leave?
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Translated from Somali to English with the help of ChatGPT and DeepL
