The Mansion on Haunted Hill

Jordan Bradley
Horror Hounds
Published in
3 min readJun 29, 2023

The abandoned mansion on the hill had always been a source of curiosity and dread for the townspeople. They whispered tales of haunting and tragedy that surrounded the decaying walls. Despite the warnings and eerie stories, a group of thrill-seekers decided to venture into the mansion one fateful night.

Among them were Jake, a daring young man known for his love of danger, and Emily, his timid but adventurous girlfriend. Accompanying them were their friends, Sarah, Tom, and Lisa. Armed with flashlights and nerves of steel, they approached the mansion with a mix of excitement and trepidation.

As they entered the mansion’s grand foyer, a chilling gust of wind swept through the hall, causing the doors to slam shut behind them. The air grew heavy with an unsettling silence, broken only by the sound of their racing hearts. Shadows danced on the walls, casting an ominous atmosphere.

Undeterred, the group explored the mansion room by room, searching for signs of the supernatural. Each step echoed through the corridors, amplifying their unease. It wasn’t long before they stumbled upon a hidden door leading to the mansion’s basement.

Curiosity overpowered caution, and the group descended into the darkness. The basement was a labyrinth of narrow hallways and cramped rooms, their passage illuminated solely by their flickering flashlights. As they pressed on, they couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched.

In one room, they discovered a collection of dusty old books, their pages filled with cryptic symbols and incantations. Sarah, intrigued by the mysterious writings, picked up a book and began to read aloud from its pages. Unbeknownst to her, the ancient words she spoke awakened an ancient evil that lurked within the mansion.

The air grew frigid, and a spine-chilling whisper reverberated through the room. The group turned to flee, but the door behind them slammed shut, sealing their fate. Panic gripped their hearts as the shadows came alive, twisting and contorting into nightmarish forms.

The entity, hungry for souls, stalked its prey through the claustrophobic halls. One by one, the group succumbed to its grasp, their terrified screams piercing the stillness of the mansion. Jake fought valiantly, refusing to let his friends be consumed by darkness, but his efforts proved futile.

In the end, Jake found himself alone in the labyrinthine basement, the sole survivor of their ill-fated expedition. He huddled in a corner, his sanity teetering on the edge as the entity closed in on him. Shadows enveloped him, and his final screams echoed through the mansion, forever haunting its desolate halls.

The townspeople would never forget the tragic tale of the ill-fated group who dared to enter the mansion. The once-adventurous friends were lost to the darkness, and the mansion remained a grim reminder of the horrors that awaited those who dared to seek them. The story would be retold for generations, a cautionary tale of curiosity and the unhappiness that awaited those who tempted the malevolent forces of the unknown

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Jordan Bradley
Horror Hounds

Writer. Bartender. Lover of Film. Austin, TX. 2 dogs and a wonderful boyfriend.