Scary story telling time (1/1)

The Portrait Heavenlee 34010K 2023-11-03

Suri cursed her luck multiple times while the man in formal talked about business. They were seated inside a private room in a resturant which was located at a little distance from the airport.The group of people sitting on the other side of the table were to comprise the research team that she would be working with and she was not liking it. Especially the strong jawed brunette sitting opposite her, who had momentarily gawked at her when he saw her.Introductions were being given and Suri's turn finally came."I'm Sung Ria and I will be working with all of you on this project. Its nice to meet everyone." She gritted the last part out silently."Wait! Ria? Sung Ria? Don't you remember who I am? Its Onew....." Jinki said excitedly.Suri widened her eyes at the name. "It can't be.... Senior? Is that really you?! Omg, It is you!" Within seconds both Jinki and Suri were hugging the life out of each other."Seems like this meeting has turned into a reunion of sorts, huh?" Kikwang said to the tall boy beside him.Minho hummed in approval."Totally. Don't you think so Jongie?" Luna asked her Ex, Jonghyun, while he shifted in his seat uncomfortably feeling his ex-girlfriend's glare."umm... ahhh.... haha..." Jonghyun cursed himself for cheating on her while they were dating, more so for getting caught in the act. Introductions were done and they were currently standing in line at the terminal.  After hours of being on the private jet which seemed like months, they finally landed. Silence surrounded the group of seven college students as they stood awkwardly around each other.The awkwardness carried on till they were at the port where they would be taken to the island where the mansion was located. Yes, they were that awkward.  Luna slammed her hands on the table and everybody looked startled at her. They were currently in a lounge inside the ship and the girl had had enough of the awkward silence."You guys don't expect to spend the rest of this eight hour ride in complete silence, do you?!" Luna raged."No way am I gonna spend it in silence. So, either someone comes up with a better idea to spend the time or I start turning into a mad lunatic bored out of her mind!" "What about telling stories?" Jinki suggested, afraid of Luna really turning mad."Hmmm... Sounds good. What about telling ghost stories? The setting's quite nice as well." Kikwang said. "Now we're talking!" Luna smiled. "Ghost stories?" Jonghyun looked critically at Kikwang."Yeah, don't you know about the rumors or the folklore about this place?" Kikwang said."Uhh... No?" "There are rumors that the island is haunted and its a good spot for spooky stories to come about, especially since its this time of the year." Minho informed."Well, the Greenfield estate is not located on the island, it is the island. There's supposed to be a bridge which crosses over the water and leads to town, from the island. But as the water level rises around this time of the year, the bridge is submerged and transportation is impossible except through a ship such as this." Chaerin said, trying to help out the lost brunette. Jonghyun still looked oddly unaware of what everyone was talking about."Dammit! Didn't you do any research about the place where your staying and practically doing research on?!" Luna seemed about ready to crack open Jonghyun's head. "No. I thought all the search was supposed to be conducted together?" Jonghyun replied unsure of himself." Nevermind him. Lets just carry on with the story telling idea." Ria said. Jonghyun looked upset but didn't say anything."Who's going first?" Jinki asked. "Kikwang came up with the idea, so he should go first." Luna said."okay so I'll begin....I heard this somewhere.***********************_______**********************There was this ballet studio which was burnt down in a fire. People say that a girl went missing that very day. Some thought that she died in the fire. Some say that she killed herself actually.So, the studio was rebuilt after a few years and was made into a photography studio.People started using the studio and everything was going great until some customers started complaining about thier photographs having a girl in it, which they obviously didn't like.The owner was puzzeled since he was sure that the photographs were alright since he took most of the pictures himself and there was nothing unusual when the photos were made.He was just returning from seeing an upset customer who had given her pictures taken by him saying that  she was too scared to keep them, when he heard some staff talking.'Did you know that this studio is haunted by a girl's ghost?' The woman said.'Are you serious? Is the story really true?' The other woman inquired.'Yeah! Do you remember Mira? He saw the ghost and refused to come back to the studio again. He even mailed in his resignation.''That's creepy. Are you sure he wasn't lying?''I am. The only reason i haven't quit this place is because the pay is nice and i'm sure I won't see the ghost.''Hows that?''Well its because the ghost only shows herself to men. Its like she has a grudge against them and only haunts them. You know, now she's started appearing in the pictures. I'm not sure I want to stay here anymore though. Her appearances have started to become frequent and two more people saw her within this week.''Oh my! Do you think the boss knows?''I don't think so. They say that he doesn't believe in those stuff or something like that.''He will if he sees her though. I'm sure he will.''Well he better be prepared to run then. They say that she isn't really friendly.''How does she appear? You know, how she......''..... well you'll see her in the mirror---'  The owner shook his head and went to his office. 'Women.. Seriously.' He quite dismissed the idea of a ghost haunting his studio and started working on this computer.That night, he finished his work and went to the store to buy his meal. He came back and was walking in the dark hallway when he heard scratching noises.He thought it to be the blinds on the window, the wind was exceptionally strong that night.He came into his office which was part studio with the long mirrors and furniture used for photo shoots.He ate and kept working but there was a nagging feeling at the back of his mind.'I must be paranoid!' Saying this he went to his desk and ripped opened the envelope containing the customer's photos.He went through some photos and dropped the stack of pictures in shock. He stumbeled away from his desk and was quite unaware of where he was going as he tripped on a piece of furniture and landed on his back.He swiftly stood up facing the long arrangement of mirrors.His face turned pale and eyes widened in shock......she will stare at you through the mirror...............her tattred ballet dress covered in blood..........her half burned and half torn skin..........she would stand on her bloodied toes and dance............run while you can because she isn't friendly......He remembered everything else but forgot to run. The next day, the workers and photographers were in a big shock the moment they entered the main doors of ther studio.There, strung on the the ceiling, with what seemed likepiano strings, was the owner of the studio, head missing and blood dripping to the floor.The police investigated the incident and the case was left unsolved.But everyone somehow seemed to know, and their only curiosity now was, where was the head. Lying in a dark corner where people had not thought to look, since it was too small a place, was a photograph which a terrified customer had left.In the photo was the same customer posing for her picture, unaware of the wildly grinning ballerina holding the studio owner's head behind her.*****************____________****************** Thats it, guys." Kikwang finished. "That was creepy!" Chaerin said with a voice laced with excitement rather than being scared.               So, there's more to go but my brain cells are not working well at the moment. Heh, I'm sorry for the long wait though.Forgive me! ^___^v The story will be on its way soon! Its gonna be a creepy and boring ride...... I meant exciting!!!