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### The Eyeless Specter


On a frigid Halloween night, when fog rolled through the streets like wraiths of the forgotten, the small town of Eldridge trembled under a blanket of darkness. Children roamed the streets, their laughter ringing sweetly amid the rustling leaves, unaware of the lurking dread that would soon unfold. Legends whispered among the natives spoke of a ghost known only as the Eyeless Specter, a ghastly figure said to wander the town on Halloween night, seeking the innocent souls who dared to stroll outside after sundown.

In an old cemetery at the edge of town, the stories were rooted in fear. It was said that the specter had once been a beloved resident of Eldridge, a kind man who mysteriously vanished decades ago. When his body was discovered, his eyes were missing, leaving behind a haunting tale of revenge that echoed through the mists of time. Now, under the shroud of fog, he roamed, searching for the living souls who dared to cast their gaze upon him. If he found you, he would take your eyes, leaving you in eternal darkness, just like him.

As the clock struck midnight, a group of teenagers dared each other to explore the cemetery. Among them was Ella, a spirited girl with a penchant for adventure. The group giggled nervously, trading stories of the Eyeless Specter as they made their way...