Preface:
Have you ever stayed in such a place?
Where the clock's hands move, but time seems to have stopped? Where there is a suppressed scream behind every wall, The creaking of every door tells the story of some unspoken pain..!
And the mirror..!
That mirror in which you see not yourself, but someone else's shadow..! You can feel yourself through someone else's eyes..! A truth that does not seem to be of this world, But its presence shakes you from within. Have you ever felt that moment, When the mirror calls you by your name, And you cannot understand whether that voice is yours or someone else's...?
If yes..! Then maybe you too have stayed in that inn sometime..! Where time has not just stopped, but has forgotten something, Who is alive, and who.. is only in memories.!
Scene 01:
View of a deserted railway station-
It was two o'clock in the night. The dense silence and cold wind were making the station even more desolate. The yellow lights of the platform were flickering, as if they themselves were trembling with fear. The name of the station was - "Dhunipur". An old, dilapidated station which had now become a hangout for forgotten passengers.
In the corner of the platform, some porters were smoking beedis with sleepy eyes. The employee sitting at the ticket counter was taking a nap with his head bent.
!- Then a harsh voice echoed -!
"Passengers please note: Train number 09**** will stop at platform number three for some time..!"
After a while, an old, slow-moving train stopped at the station. A couple got down from that train - Vivek and Neha. Both had tired faces and there was a slight shadow of fear in their eyes.
They had married against the wishes of their families and now they had run away to an unknown place - in search of a new life... but they had no idea what kind of world was about to embrace them.
Scene 02:
As soon as Vivek stepped out of the platform, his eyes fell on an old building –
"Shri Sanwaliya Vishram Grah – Rent ₹50 per night"
...Neha said softly, "We should not stay here, something feels strange." Vivek put his hand on her shoulder and said, "We have no other option... just one night."
"Note: Many old and deserted buildings are nowadays put in the category of "haunted house real estate" – where there is a combination of mystery, superstition and real fear. Some people even think of buying them, but many times these properties become the biggest fear of life."
As soon as they entered the Dharamshala (inn), a cold and strange gust of wind welcomed them. An old man sitting at the reception – with red eyes and tired face – was staring at them. "I want a room," Vivek said softly. The old man passed the register and gave the key –"Room number 7"
Scene 03:
The illusion begins-
The room was very old – wooden cupboard, shabby walls and a big mirror. As soon as they closed the door, Neha looked at the mirror – and shuddered.
She saw a glimpse of a third face in the mirror...! a woman..! yellow eyes..! and a half-burnt face. "Vivek! I saw something strange in the mirror!"
"You are tired Neha, let's rest…" But that rest was no longer in their destiny.
Scene 04:
Ghost Hunting Equipment Reviews-
At 3 am the door slammed shut by itself. The windows opened quickly and a scary laugh echoed in the room.
The same face appeared in the mirror again –now scarier, fire was coming out of the eyes. If they had ghost hunting equipment, as many paranormal experts recommend (e.g. – EMF meters, spirit boxes), they might have detected the presence of the spirit earlier. There are many ghost hunting equipment reviews online that can be helpful during such activities.
But at that time they had only fear… and each other.
Scene 05:
Time Trapped-
The next three days were a nightmare.
The clock hands were stuck. No sound from outside, no light.
A strange red liquid seemed to be dripping from the walls..! as if some old secret was leaking out..."
The cupboard opened by itself and let out a horrifying scream!
And the scariest part– a shadow of a woman came out of the mirror every night and roamed around the room. Sometimes she would become Neha, sometimes Vivek.
Vivek shouted one night, “Are you… really Neha?”
Neha cried, “He… is driving us crazy by taking our form…”
Scene 06:
The bottom of the truth-
On the third night Vivek had a dream –
The same old receptionist… burying something under a room.
In the morning Vivek removed the cupboard and started digging the ground. He found an old box, which contained a diary.
It was written in the diary:
"I am Savita. My husband killed me and buried me in this room. My soul is still imprisoned. I confuse every couple who comes here. I want freedom…"
Scene 07:
Soul Liberation (Insurance for Haunted Properties)-
Neha said in a trembling voice, “We have to free her soul…”
They gathered salt, camphor and incense sticks. They performed a small havan and burnt the diary.
Then the walls of the room started shaking, the mirror started cracking and Savita’s soul appeared – there was no pain on her face now… only peace.
She said –
“Thank you… now I am free…” And she vanished into smoke.
Imagine:
If there was a plan like “insurance for haunted properties” for such haunted places, then perhaps these experiences would have been a little easier!
Scene 08:
A final creepy farewell!-
Next day: The door opened by itself. The first ray of sun entered the room. The clock started ticking.
Neha and Vivek ran out of (inn) Dharamshala. They reached the station and boarded the first train.
As the train left, Neha looked out of the window –
The same old receptionist was standing at the gate smiling… and then slowly disappeared.
Was he Savita's husband? Or… a ghost himself?
Final message:
Have you ever wondered about haunted house real estate?
Can the use of things like ghost hunting equipment really capture spirits?
Or is it necessary to have an insurance for haunted properties policy for all these things?
This story is not just a scare, but a warning – that sometimes cheap rooms can come at a very high price.
But the scare is still there…
(Next time you get off at a deserted station, think twice before looking into the mirror…)
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-The End-
FAQs – The Mysterious Story of a Haunted Inn
Can Dharamshalas really be haunted?
It is believed that some old Dharamshalas, where someone has died an untimely death or where there is negative energy, can witness paranormal events. However, there is no scientific evidence for this.
What is the mystery behind seeing the shadow of a soul in the mirror?
Mirror is considered to be a medium in which souls can sometimes show their presence. In horror stories it is considered a symbol of illusion and ghostly experience.
Who was Savita, the spirit of the horror story ‘A Haunted Inn’?
Savita was a woman who was murdered by her husband in the same inn room. Her spirit got trapped in the room and she used to confuse every visiting couple, so that no one could reveal her truth.
What are the Hindi stories based on true incidents of Haunted Guest House?
Many folk tales and regional stories in India mention haunted guest houses or dharamshalas, such as “Bhootiya Kothi”, “Chauraha Aatma” etc.
Can spirits be freed by havan and prayer?
According to many religious beliefs, havan, mantra and prayer can give peace and liberation to the soul. However, this is a subject based on faith.
