The Ghost In The Black Gown

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Rupa Patel

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The Ghost In The Black Gown

It was the year 1972 September 8th. The wind was gushing into my face; the rain was pelting down on my head. My car had just broken down in the middle of the woods and there was no kind of help in sight. There were heavy thunderstorms, and I heard the birds fluttering away. It was scary looking at the sky. I walked a few yards and I saw in the distance an eerie looking house. I was hesitant to go to the house for help but realized there was no other option.

As I walked cautiously towards the house I heard the clock struck one from inside. I looked up as the moon shone brightly back at me. Knocking on the door I heard a creaking sound coming from inside. My heart was beating so fast I thought I would faint at any minute. I saw a dull sign on the door which read ‘National Woods. In the darkness of the night the house looked grayish and it had two misty black doors: one was at the back and one was at the main entrance. It was huge and horrendous.

Mrs. Brown, the lady of the house opened the door. She looked like she was in her late 60s. She obviously looked disturbed and angry at my unexpected knock on the door at this time of the night. I could hear some sinister noises from the background and I was having second thoughts, but I quickly introduced myself and explained to her that I needed to stay for the night as my car had broken down and I had nowhere else to go. I told her that I would pay her for her hospitality.

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Surprisingly, she agreed and said, “Yes, you can stay for one night. I am Mrs. Brown.” Relieved, I had a place to stay the night I thanked her and walked into the house. The floorboards creaked as I followed Mrs. Brown as she led me to the room I would be sleeping in. On the way to the room, we saw a man mopping the floors, which I thought was very odd considering the time. Mrs. Brown introduced him to be Mr. Birch, the cleaner of the house. I said hello to him and continued to follow Mrs. Brown ...

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