The Haunted House
I had heard the stories about the old abandoned house on the edge of town. People said it was haunted, that strange things happened there. But I never believed in ghosts or spirits, so I decided to investigate. As a local police officer, I figured it was my duty to check it out, make sure no one was squatting or vandalizing the property. I drove up to the house, parked my car, and walked up to the door. The house was old, dilapidated, and had clearly been vacant for years. But as soon as I stepped inside, I felt a chill run down my spine. The air was cold, and I could hear whispers and murmurs coming from the shadows. I called out, identifying myself as a police officer, but there was no response. I moved further into the house, my flashlight scanning the dark corners and rooms. That's when I saw her. A young girl, no more than 10 years old, standing in the corner of the room. She was wearing a dress from the 1950s, her hair in pigtails, and her face was pale, almost translucent....