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The House of Sighs

19 octubre, 2024

When Clara decided to visit her grandmother’s old house, she had no idea it would become an experience that would mark her life forever. The house, located on the edge of the village, had always been surrounded by rumors. The townsfolk spoke of whispers heard at night and shadows moving behind the windows. Most people avoided passing nearby, but Clara felt a strange connection to the place.

Upon arrival, the house loomed large, with its worn wooden walls and dust-covered windows. As she crossed the threshold, a chill ran down her spine. The atmosphere was oppressive, as if the very air was laden with untold stories. Clara took a deep breath and stepped into the gloom.

On the first night, while exploring the rooms, she heard a soft whisper, almost like a melody. It came from her grandmother’s room. Intrigued, she approached, but when she opened the door, she found the room empty, filled with dust and cobwebs. Although the sound had ceased, the feeling of being watched lingered. That night, she stayed awake, fearing what might lurk in the darkness.

As the days passed, Clara began to experience strange visions. She saw shadows gliding along the walls and heard children’s laughter echoing in her mind. However, there were no children in the house. She tried to convince herself it was just her imagination, but the unease continued to grow. The nights grew longer, and the whispers became clearer, as if trying to tell her something important.

One day, while rummaging through her grandmother’s old belongings, she found a worn diary. The pages were filled with stories about the family and mentions of a tragic event that had occurred years ago: the disappearance of several children in the village, always linked to the house. According to the diary, some believed their souls were trapped, whispering to those who entered. Clara felt a shiver. Could it be that those whispers were actually the souls of those children?

That night, determined to uncover the truth, she gathered her courage and headed to her grandmother’s room. Upon opening the door, she came across an antique mirror she had never noticed before. In its reflection, she saw a group of children, their pale faces and empty eyes looking at her in desperation. Clara turned around, but there was no one behind her. Panic seized her, and she slammed the door shut, feeling as if the house was laughing at her.

However, curiosity was stronger than fear. The following night, she stayed awake, ready to face the unknown. When the whispers began, she got up and followed the voice to the mirror. With a racing heart, she touched it. Suddenly, the mirror turned dark and began to vibrate. Clara felt a pulling force drawing her in, and before she could react, she was absorbed.

When she awoke, she found herself in a different environment. She was in the same place, but the house seemed to vibrate with a dark energy. She looked around and realized she was surrounded by the children. They were the same ones from the mirror, but now they were unsettling shadows, their eyes filled with sadness and longing. “Help us,” they whispered in unison.

Clara understood there was no way to escape. In her desperation, she tried to touch the mirror again, but the shadows surrounded her, preventing her from moving forward. At that moment, a terrifying revelation struck her: by touching the mirror, she had not only entered their world but had also sealed her fate.

The whispers grew louder, filling her mind with screams of terror and sorrow. The mirror, now a portal, had taken her soul, binding it to the others. Clara looked back, and her grandmother’s house faded into the air, while her own image reflected in the mirror, trapped forever.

The whispers continued to resonate, and every new visitor who entered the house heard the voices, unaware that once again, someone had fallen into the trap of the house. As the fog enveloped the place, the legend grew stronger, reminding everyone that some secrets are meant to remain hidden.