The Abandoned Orphanage

Sam's Scary Stories
2 min readJun 1, 2023

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In the remote countryside, there stood an old, abandoned orphanage that had long been forgotten by time. It was rumored to be cursed, a place where dark secrets were hidden within its decaying walls.

One stormy night, a group of thrill-seekers decided to explore the orphanage, drawn to the mystery that surrounded it. Armed with flashlights and nerves of steel, they ventured into the eerie building, unaware of the horrors that awaited them.

As they made their way through the gloomy hallways, the sound of their footsteps echoed ominously. The air was heavy with an unsettling stillness, broken only by the distant howling of the wind. Shadows danced on the walls, casting sinister silhouettes.

They came upon a room with tattered curtains and broken toys strewn across the floor. Something about the room sent a shiver down their spines, but their curiosity pushed them to investigate further. As they entered, the door slammed shut behind them, trapping them inside.

Panic ensued as they tried to open the door, but it refused to budge. A sense of dread washed over them as they realized they were not alone. Whispers filled the room, soft but sinister, as if the walls themselves were taunting them.

Suddenly, a spectral figure materialized before their eyes. It was a child, pale and hollow-eyed, dressed in tattered clothing. The child’s voice, filled with pain and anguish, echoed through the room, recounting tales of suffering and neglect.

As the group stood frozen in fear, the child’s form shifted, becoming grotesque and twisted. Its eyes turned black, and a malevolent grin spread across its face. It lunged at them, its ethereal hands passing through their bodies, sending waves of icy coldness coursing through their veins.

Desperate to escape, they ran through the orphanage, pursued by the vengeful spirit. Doors slammed shut, cutting off their escape routes. The air grew thick with a chilling presence, making it hard to breathe.

Finally, they reached the main entrance, their only hope for freedom. But just as they thought they were safe, the doors sealed shut with a resounding thud. Trapped within the orphanage, they realized they had become permanent residents of its haunted halls.

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Hello, my name is Sam and I enjoy writing scary stories. I'm not a professional, but I still hope people enjoy reading my stories.