JustUtter 2Min Horror Stories: A Book Series "Bhoota Gappa"

               We had recently moved to a new house in Kali Gali. Our landlord had advised us to avoid one particular room, which we used as a storage room for extra groceries and old furniture. One afternoon, feeling unwell, I forgot to lock the room's door. While napping, I awoke to the shocking sight of an old woman sitting at the edge of my cot, staring at me. I remained motionless, trying to stay calm. Despite my fear, I managed to close my eyes and suppress a scream. I felt a wave of nausea and peed myself. It was as if darkness was penetrating my soul, and my body was trembling uncontrollably. Luckily, the doorbell rang, saving me from the terrifying encounter. My neighbor had come to ask for sugar. Distraction provided a brief respite as the woman vanished. I rushed out of the room and locked the door behind me. That night, my husband and I left for a tour, leaving our helper in charge for a few days. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to ment...

    As children, my cousins and I would spend our summers at my grandparents' house in Bhitarkanika, Odisha. One afternoon, we were playing hide-and-seek in the nearby mangrove forests. I was always the first to be found, so I decided to find a better hiding spot. I ventured deeper into the forest, climbing a large tree with thick branches. From my perch, I noticed a slightly older girl sitting in the highest branches, dangling her feet. Her silver anklets jingled as she swayed back and forth. Suddenly, I felt a tug on my ponytail. "Who's there?" I asked, turning to see the girl. She was wearing a green frock and had silver anklets. She giggled and introduced herself, offering to show me a better hiding spot. As we walked through the forest, I noticed that my cousins were nowhere to be found. It was getting late, and it was her turn to hide. Suddenly, I saw one of her anklets lying near a disturbing sight: a skeleton surrounded by bones, dried blood, and clumps of hai...

 I had been by her side throughout our lives. Now, as a husband confined to a wheelchair, I could do little more than watch as she faded away. It was a dark, stormy night, and the rain had been falling since morning. It was past 11:00 PM, and we had finished dinner hours ago. She had been bedridden for over a month, her voice and memory fading. I would read to her, turn off the lights, and retire to my room. That night, I had a premonition that this was it. She closed her eyes, and I knew she was leaving me forever. A power outage plunged the house into darkness. Alone, I cried and called out her name. Helpless, I waited for the morning, death at my side. As I wept uncontrollably, I felt a gentle touch on my shoulders. It was eerily familiar, like the comforting touch of her hands when I was frustrated. Fear gripped me, and I searched for a candle or torch. To my astonishment, my wheelchair began to move, guiding me to light a candle. I scanned the room, but there was no one there ...

    I had been a sickly child for a long time, spending most of my days either crying in bed or gazing out the window at the carefree birds. As an orphan, I had no memory of my origins, and frankly, I wasn't sure if I even wanted to know. We were forced to attend a Catholic school surrounded by a graveyard. There were countless stories about shadowy figures seen wandering the school grounds at night. During a science project, I felt a sudden pang in my stomach and rushed to the bathroom. As usual, the mischievous students had locked me out. After vomiting from the terrible breakfast, I passed out. When I awoke, it was dark outside. Panic set in as I realized I was alone and helpless. Suddenly, I heard footsteps in the corridor. "Is anyone there?" a deep voice called out. I replied, tears streaming down my face. Relief washed over me as someone opened the door. He was a tall man with a beard, exuding a kind aura. He inquired about my backpack and escorted me out of the sch...

   As I write, my dog comes and nudges my hand and with that jerk my pen falls down. I look below the table, and it's dark in there, I probably don't want to wake up my family at this hour. I am getting a bit thirsty, so I blindly start searching for my pen, with my bare hands, digging inside the plethora of dust. I suddenly, find a pair of hands holding my hand, I move back, and fall down with a thud on the bed stand. While those eyes from down there stare back at me. There is a black shadow, beneath a lot of dust, moving around, but I  remember the eyes. It was his eyes..... Many people ask me why I've suddenly turned to writing horror. I believe that darkness resonates with me deeply, and I want to reciprocate by listening and paying attention to the shadows of the night. If you haven't already, I encourage you to explore my "2 Min Horror Stories," which I publish daily on "JustUtter." This Halloween, I'm excited to launch the first installmen...

"As a bachelor, I found this surprisingly affordable one-bedroom apartment that was hard to resist, especially as a new employee in need of basic necessities. However, my early morning shift hours forced me to adjust to a new sleep schedule. Before my alarm could go off, I was startled by the sound of a nearby door opening. This was strange because the landlord had assured me that the adjacent rooms were empty and there wouldn't be any noise issues. Within seconds, I heard another door creaking open and the sound of footsteps, but there were no voices. It seemed like people were entering their rooms at this unusual hour, but they were neither talking nor turning on lights. It was a moonless night, and even the streetlights were out. Something was definitely amiss. As I wandered around, my heart pounded when a shadow appeared beside my door, ready to enter. I tried to grab a broken broom from the closet, but my door was already wide open, and there was no one there. I rushed ou...