-: DESTINY AT MIDNIHGHT :-
ENGLISH HORROR STORY
AMAZON E BOOK :- https://amzn.in/d/i5BcZTg
AUTHOR :- YOGESH VASANT BORSE
SAMPLE :-
He had become so sensitive from constantly writing horror stories that he would see things everywhere !
Strange sounds would reach him ! He would constantly feel that someone was lurking around him !
His mind was so deeply immersed in these things that he would keep looking for something mysterious and incomprehensible in every object ! And if he didn’t see anything or couldn’t think of anything, he would become disappointed !
His name was Yogesh. Well, the effect of these things was so profound that even he felt he needed a doctor.
Fortunately, his friend was a doctor. One day, the doctor friend had invited Yogesh at home. He welcomed Yogesh with great warmth and affection !
The two were meeting after a long time, so they embraced each other tightly.
Dr. Nikhil was a psychologist, and he was very fond of Yogesh. Yogesh was his closest friend. Seeing him, Dr. Nikhil was filled with joy.
” Yogesh, we are meeting after such a long time ! Come, let’s sit in my study room ! Sheela! Yogesh is here! “
He called out to his wife. Sheela was also happy to see Yogesh, as he was an excellent writer.
A smile of contentment was on her face ! She asked very affectionately,
” How are you, Bhauji (Brother-in-law)?”
” Vahini (Sister-in-law), I am great ! With your blessings!”
“Oh, Bhauji, are you joking ? What blessings of mine ? Am I old already?”
“No, Vahini, it’s not like that ! We need everyone’s good wishes in life ! That’s how we grow ! Whether the person is young or old, we should have everyone’s good wishes behind us ! “
Sheela burst out laughing listening to him speak.
” Bhauji, you are amazing ! You are a writer ! You won’t stop talking, will you ?
Anyway, since you are here now, please have dinner before you leave ! I’ll start the cooking.”
” No, Vahini, please don’t ! Vidya must be waiting at home ! I came in a hurry just to meet him ! I’ll sit for a little while and then leave ! I’ll come again sometime ! “
Nikhil didn’t like that at all !
” Hey, what’s the point of this ? We’re meeting after so many days ! How can I let you go like this ? Sheela, make a nice snack ! We’ll have it with tea ! ”
Nikhil stated clearly, and Sheela nodded in agreement. She then asked Yogesh,
” So, Bhauji (Brother-in-law), what story are you writing these days ? “
As soon as she asked this, the expression on Yogesh’s face changed, which both of them noticed. Earlier, whenever Yogesh came, he would enthusiastically talk about his stories himself. But now, he didn’t like it anymore.
Nikhil and Sheela looked at each other.
” Yogesh, what happened ? Are you alright ? “
Nikhil asked worriedly.
” You both keep talking ; I’ll bring the tea and snacks in the meantime ! “
Saying this much, Sheela left.
” Come, let’s sit in my room ! ”
And they came and sat in Nikhil’s room.
” Yogesh, tell me what happened ? Why are you so disturbed ? “
” Nikhil, listen, my mind and intellect have become so sensitive from all the writing that my eyes are constantly looking for something different ! “
” Hey , what’s happened ?
On the contrary, isn’t that a good thing ?
You should be able to write even more thrilling stories now ! ”
” Nikhil, it would definitely be a good thing if I wasn’t being troubled by these things ! But I cannot bear this stress !”
” Why ? What happens ? “
” Even if I simply look at a wall, my eyes keep looking for something ! If I see something, it feels strange ! And if I don’t see anything , I become restless !”
” Look, Yogesh, don’t overthink this ! Or, do one thing : put this work aside for a few days ! Go travel somewhere ! Don’t take too much tension ! Just relax !”
Yogesh’s head was heavy, but he didn’t say anything to Nikhil. He had tremendous faith in himself, and he was certain that he could solve this problem on his own !
After chatting about this and that, and having tea and snacks, he left. By then, it was late at night!
“Alright Nikhil, I’m leaving! It’s gotten quite late ! “
” Okay ! Go safely ! Don’t overthink things ! And if possible, take a break now and then ! Write the stories you write with your heart !
Don’t put too much pressure on your intellect and mind if it causes you trouble ! And go travel somewhere for a bit ! If you go, go to a place where you find peace ! Where you find mental tranquility ! “
Nikhil came out to see him off. His house was not too far , so Yogesh started walking. His aim was simply to get some exercise and feel relaxed !
There was a garden on one side of the road !
A lush green garden !Densely filled with trees and bushes !
His gaze fell upon it, and a thought came into his mind.
‘ How beautiful these trees look during the day ? They give flowers and fruits ! They give shade ! But as soon as night falls, they start looking weird ! Different shadows ! Different shapes ! It feels as if they are dancing in a circle !
Some trees even sway in the wind in a way that makes one feel as if an intoxicated elephant is swaying !
The rustling of leaves and the sighing sound of the wind is enough to unsettle a good person !
And when there is no wind, such a dreadful silence spreads that even the soul would tremble !
His attention went inside the garden.
” This is amazing ! It’s eleven o’clock at night and the garden is still open ? Maybe the watchman forgot to lock the gate ! “
He cast his eyes over the garden !
There was quite a crowd !
The strange thing was that everyone’s eyes were fixed on him. It was as if everyone was waiting for him to come inside !
” Where has the watchman gone ?
If something goes wrong, the poor fellow will be in trouble later ! “
He looked around in all directions. The watchman was talking to someone.
“Hey Anil ,”
” What happened, Sir ? “
” It’s already eleven past, and you haven’t closed the gate yet ? “
“Sir, why are you making fun of a poor man ? I closed the gate an hour ago ! I was just talking because I ran into a friend ! “
” Then why is there such a crowd in the garden ? ”
Anil was stunned !
” How much more fun will you have , Sir ? Are you writing a new story, perhaps ? “
He looked at Yogesh with a strange look,
” Sir, there is no one inside ! Well, can I leave now ? ” And he left.
Yogesh’s head started spinning. He could see the gate open, and yet the watchman was saying he had closed it a long time ago ?
Am I going mad ?
He quickly turned and headed toward his house….
… He took off his slippers beside the door. Just then, the door opened. He was surprised.
‘ I didn’t even ring the bell ! Then how did she open the door ? ‘
Just then, Vidya came out.
” I was waiting for you ! Where had you gone ? “
” Why ? What happened ? “
” There was a call from the village ! Your aunt has passed away ! “
” What ? ”
This was a huge shock for Yogesh ! He had only one aunt, and they were extremely close !
” But how did she die like this ? Auntie wasn’t even ill ? She wasn’t that old either ? ”
Yogesh kept asking questions one after another.
” We didn’t talk much on the phone ! But they asked us to leave immediately ! We will have to leave right now ! ” said Vidya.
” I’ll do one thing, I’ll leave ! ”
” No ! I won’t let you go alone ! Firstly, your health is not good !
You are constantly thinking about something or the other ! Just look at yourself ! What have you become ? ”
Vidya said worriedly.
” Don’t worry about me ! I haven’t been struck by any fear! I am completely healthy ! You look after the children ! Their exams are approaching ! “
Vidya didn’t know exactly what to do. She was observing Yogesh’s condition. Yogesh, who never feared anything before, was now getting restless over every little thing and was getting scared.
The Yogesh who was always calm was now reacting to everything !
Every normal thing felt abnormal to him. And what if he goes there alone ?
We don’t even know exactly what happened there !
What will he do if some untoward incident occurs ?
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To Be Continued …..
Author :- Yogesh Vasant Borse
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