• The house •

There was a house at the end of the street, popularly known as a "haunted" house. The house surely gave off an eerie feeling, for it was lifeless, empty and silent for a long time. Despite that the house still stood strong on its foundations even till date.

Many were scared of approaching the house, some claimed of hearing uncanny noises in the dark of the night. Some even tried to play truth and dare, as a challenge of courage. Some said they have seen apparitions. Some say it has a history of hauntings.

What is the truth we don't know. As some don't believe it to be haunted. The house was the center of controversy in our locality and many would not even dare to cross by it or even enter it. It was believed to be cursed.

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The house stood tall and strong,
Still standing even in the storm,
The seasons change,
But the Grimm, sullen and lifeless house remains.

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One day my brother arrived, huffing. He took some deep...