The Haunting of Dormitory 13

The old dormitory at University of Eldridge, known as Dormitory 13, had long been whispered about among students. It was said that the building was cursed, and those who dared to stay overnight within its walls would face untold horrors. The dormitory was abandoned years ago after a series of unexplained deaths, but the tales of its malevolent presence had never truly faded from the campus folklore.

One crisp autumn evening, a group of five friends—Alex, Jamie, Lily, Max, and Olivia—decided to spend the night in Dormitory 13. They were a curious and adventurous bunch, always looking for a good scare. Little did they know, their decision would lead them down a dark and terrifying path.

As the night grew late, the friends made their way to the abandoned dormitory. The air was thick with anticipation, and a shiver ran down each of their spines. They pushed open the creaking door and stepped into the dimly lit hallway. The once vibrant walls were now faded and peeling, and the floors were covered in layers of dust and cobwebs.

The first thing they noticed was the eerie silence. Not a single sound could be heard, which was unsettling in itself. They ventured deeper into the building, their flashlights casting flickering shadows on the walls. They passed by empty rooms, each one more decrepit than the last, until they reached the third floor.

The door to room 313 was slightly ajar, and as they pushed it open, they were greeted by a musty smell and the sight of a dusty wooden desk. They took a seat, eager to begin their ghost hunting adventure. But as they spoke, the room seemed to grow colder, and a chill ran through their bones.

Suddenly, the lights flickered, and a voice echoed through the room. "You should not be here," it said, its tone laced with malice. The friends looked at each other, their faces pale with fear. They realized that they were not alone.

The voice continued, "This place is not for the living. It is for those who have been forsaken by time." The friends exchanged nervous glances, but they were determined to uncover the truth behind the dormitory's curse.

As they delved deeper into the history of Dormitory 13, they discovered that it had once been the home of a famous alchemist, Dr. Thaddeus Blackwood. Blackwood had conducted forbidden experiments in the building, using human subjects to test his dark magic. When his experiments went awry, he was driven mad and committed suicide, leaving behind a legacy of horror.

The friends learned that Blackwood's spirit had been trapped in the dormitory, bound to the place where he had met his tragic end. They realized that the voice they had heard was Blackwood himself, speaking through the walls.

As the night wore on, the friends felt the presence of Blackwood growing stronger. They were haunted by his tormented soul, and they knew they had to break the curse to free him. They gathered the ingredients for a ritual, hoping to restore peace to the dormitory.

The ritual was a harrowing experience, filled with strange symbols and incantations. As they chanted, the room seemed to come alive, and Blackwood's spirit was released from its confines. The friends watched as he faded away, leaving behind a sense of relief.

The next morning, the friends left Dormitory 13, their hearts pounding with a mix of fear and exhilaration. They had faced the supernatural and survived, but they knew that the dormitory's curse would never truly be lifted. The spirit of Dr. Blackwood would always be a part of its history, a haunting reminder of the dangers that lie beyond the veil of the unknown.

In the days that followed, the friends shared their story with others, and the legend of Dormitory 13 grew even stronger. Some believed that the dormitory was still haunted, while others dismissed the tale as mere superstition. But one thing was certain—the chilling encounter of the five friends would be etched into the annals of University of Eldridge's ghost stories for generations to come.