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My name is Debu and I am a professional photographer. I was interested in photography since my college days, so I started doing photography for a living. The story I am going to tell you today is from the time when I had just started working in a reputed studio in the city of Munavali.

After finishing my work in the studio, I was taking private assignments and personal bookings for photography and videography. One day my friend told me about a birthday party and got me a photography assignment. I said yes and immediately got an email saying that I will be paid travel expenses along with my payment.

The only problem was, the place the booking came from was a town 35 km away from my city. And there was no arrangement for night stay while the party was to go on till 12 o'clock in the night, so I decided to come back after work was over. But then some such scary incidents happened to me, and that scares me even today. I reached his house at 7:15 pm with my camera.

My Side of the Story

The house was surrounded by thick woods and always seems to be lit by flickering streetlights. I remember parking my car and feeling this sense of unease wash over me. The cold night air was so still it was almost suffocating.

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I walked up to the door and rang the bell. Nothing happened. So, I rang it again. This time, the door slowly creaked open to reveal a dim hallway. I hesitated for a moment before stepping inside.

The place was decorated with old furniture that cast these long shadows in the dim light. As I walked through the house, I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone - or something - was watching me. My footsteps echoed eerily and every creaking floorboard sent shivers down my spine.

Finally, I arrived at the room where a birthday party was taking place. Kids were running around and laughter filled the air. The house looked dark and menacing from the outside, but inside it was a different story. I felt a surge of excitement and snapped some shots.

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As the evening went on, I noticed an old photograph on the wall. It showed a couple whose faces had faded with time but their expressions revealed deep love and warmth. I asked about their story and everyone fell silent.

A hushed voice interrupted the stillness and recounted a local legend about a couple who once resided in the house. They were deeply in love but met a mysterious end. Some say their spirits still haunt the place.

As the tale unfolded, I felt a shiver. I tried to brush it off, but doubt lingered. The unease grew stronger and I wanted to leave.

But I remained to take more photos. As midnight neared, eerie things began to occur. Invisible hands brushed against me, cold whispers filled empty halls and shadows flickered before my eyes.

I fought my fear and continued taking photos, but each snap of the camera seemed to amplify the paranormal activity. Glowing spheres appeared in my images and the faces of the couple from the old photograph seemed to emerge in the background.

Fear overtook me and I could no longer deny the presence of something supernatural. It was as if the ghostly couple was trying to communicate through my photos.

When the last guest departed, silence enveloped the house. The temperature dropped and a heavy atmosphere weighed on me. Then, a sudden gust extinguished the candles and plunged me into darkness.

My phone’s light was the only thing that helped me escape. The air felt thick with a ghostly presence and a voice whispered in my ear. I ran outside as fast as I could.

I gasped for air and leaned on my car. I looked back at the house and saw a soft light from its windows. That’s when I understood - the ghosts of the couple had finally found peace.

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That night changed me forever. The pictures I snapped displayed the creepy signs of something paranormal and made me tremble at how near we are to the unknown. And the ghosts of the couple, their story will always haunt me - a witness to all the mysteries that lurk in the dark of our world.

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^{Author: @waqarahmadshah | Date: 25-June-2023 | Achievement 1}