A long time ago, in a small village called 'Chandpur,' there stood an old mansion. People said that no one lived there, but strange noises often emanated from it at night – like someone knocking on a door, the sound of someone crying, or sometimes even laughter. The villagers would pass by the mansion during the day, but as soon as the sun set, everyone avoided that path.
Some people said that a wealthy and cruel landlord used to live there. After his death, the mansion was deserted, and strange events began to occur ever since.
The Plan of Four Friends
Four friends lived in the village – Rahul, Manish, Pinky, and Sonu. These four were very close to each other since childhood and were always together. One day, during the summer holidays, when they were all sitting idle, they decided to do something exciting. Rahul said, 'Why don't we spend a night in that old mansion? Let's find out if there really is a ghost there, or if these are just false stories.' The other three were scared at first, but then they all agreed. It was decided that on Saturday night, the four of them would go to the mansion with torches, blankets, and some food.
First Night in the Mansion
On Saturday night, the four friends quietly left their homes and reached the mansion. As soon as they entered, a cold gust of wind hit their bodies. The mansion was very large, and cobwebs were spread across the walls. A room was chosen where they would spend the night. They turned on the torches and looked around – dust was settled on the floor, old pictures were on the walls, and the windows were broken. Until 11 o'clock at night, everything was fine. They were talking and joking. But then...
The Beginning of Strange Events
Around 12 o'clock, suddenly there was a sound of someone walking in the mansion. It sounded like someone had stepped on the wooden stairs. The four fell silent. Rahul said softly, "Maybe it's a cat..." But Manish said, 'Brother, this sound is of a human.' After a while, the door closed loudly on its own. A vase kept near the window fell on the floor and broke. Pinky grabbed Sonu's hand in fear and sat down.
The Old Mirror and a Strange Face
They all quickly went to the window and started looking outside, but they couldn't see anything. Just then, Rahul's eyes fell on an old mirror. In that mirror, he saw a strange face – a white face, red eyes, and long hair. He shouted and called everyone. When everyone looked in the mirror, that face was gone. Everyone's hair stood on end. Now the fear had increased so much that everyone started thinking of running away.
The Truth of the Ghost
Just then, the door of the room opened on its own, and an old woman's voice came, 'Why have you come to disturb my peace?' The four sat on the ground with folded hands in fear. But the surprising thing was that the ghost did not harm them. The spirit said, 'I have been here for the last 50 years. I was murdered in this mansion. I don't hate humans, but my soul has not found salvation. I want someone to tell the world my truth.'
Salvation for the Soul
The four friends promised the spirit that they would tell everyone her story and talk to the priest of the temple. The next day, early in the morning, they returned to the village and told everything to the priest. The priest performed a havan and puja in that mansion and prayed for the peace of the soul. After a few days, people felt that no strange noises were coming from the mansion anymore. It seemed as if that soul had now found salvation.
Lesson and a New Beginning
After this incident, the lives of Rahul, Manish, Pinky, and Sonu changed. They learned that instead of running away from fear, if we face the truth, we can also help someone. The villagers were no longer afraid of that mansion. A library had now been built there, where children came to study. And the four friends? They had now become the heroes of the village.
This story teaches us that behind every fear, there is some truth. Ghost stories are not just for scaring, but they reveal the incomplete stories of the past. If we act with courage, understanding, and compassion, we can not only overcome fear but also give peace to someone's soul. True bravery lies not in running away from fear, but in facing it.
