Short Horror Story - The Shadows of Blackwood Manor
In the quiet town of Blackwood, nestled in the heart of Maine, there stood an imposing structure known as Blackwood Manor. The Manor, with its gothic architecture and eerie aura, had been abandoned for decades due to its infamous reputation.
The story begins with the arrival of the Davis family. The Davis family, consisting of parents Robert and Lisa, and their teenage children, Anna and Jake, were city dwellers who had moved to Blackwood for a quieter life. They were unaware of the Manor’s dark past when they decided to make it their new home.
Upon their arrival, they were greeted by the chilling sight of the Manor. Its towering spires and weathered stone walls gave it an ominous presence. Despite its intimidating appearance, the family was excited about their new adventure and began settling into their new home.
Soon after moving in, the family started experiencing strange occurrences. Doors would creak open on their own, lights would flicker without reason, and they would often hear whispers echoing through the halls at night. Anna claimed to see a ghostly figure roaming the corridors late at night.
Despite these eerie events, the Davis family decided to stay, attributing the happenings to their imagination and the house’s old age. As days turned into weeks, the hauntings became more intense. Anna started having nightmares about a woman in Victorian clothing who would beckon her to follow her into the basement. Jake would often find his belongings misplaced or missing entirely.
One day while exploring the attic, Robert found an old trunk containing letters and diaries dating back to the 1800s. The letters were correspondence between the original owners of the Manor and various townsfolk. The diaries belonged to a woman named Abigail who lived in the Manor during that time.
As Robert read through Abigail’s diaries, he discovered that she was accused of witchcraft by the townsfolk after a series of unfortunate events in Blackwood. Despite her pleas of innocence, she was ostracized by everyone, including her own family.
Abigail’s entries became increasingly desperate and sad as she wrote about her loneliness and fear. Her final entry was a chilling account of her decision to end her life in order to escape her torment.
After learning about Abigail’s tragic past, Robert felt a deep sympathy for her. He shared his findings with his family and they all agreed that they needed to help Abigail find peace.
They decided to conduct a séance with the help of a local medium in order to communicate with Abigail’s spirit…
Labels: American Horror Story, Short Horror Story, Short Moral Stories
