Chapter 10: There is someone outside the door
I held onto the handrail, swaying back and forth. To be honest, such a wooden door probably cannot withstand the forceful kicks of a mischievous child aged eight or nine.
Time passed in seconds and minutes, and in the blink of an eye, half an hour had gone by. I, who was deeply engrossed in searching for clues, was disturbed by a very faint knock on the door
Come on, let me see your true form, let me see what a ghost really looks like
She is knocking on the door of the room where someone died three months ago
Let's go out for a walk. Since we have decided to encounter ghosts, we should not be timid. The camera is placed at the door, and I am looking at room 206 across the way, recalling the eerie deceased. To say I am not afraid would certainly be a lie.
Bang! My body fell heavily to the ground, and when I regained consciousness, I saw that I was clutching a half-length pure white skirt in my hand. When I looked up, I found two alluringly long, snow-white legs right against the tip of my nose
Everyone, do not forget that although the character of the victim may likely lead to a loss of self-control, his financial situation at that time did not permit him to engage in any outrageous behavior
If I could enter room 206, perhaps I might discover clues that the police have overlooked. Unfortunately, this thought can only remain in my mind, as making such a request to the elderly couple could easily alert them, for in my eyes, they too are suspects in the murder.
For a budget hotel costing 35 per night, this bathroom seems rather extravagant. Although there are no talismanic idols, the dim light reflecting off the stark white tiles creates an indescribable eeriness
The other party stood silently, and I felt as if time had frozen. One hand gripped the talisman paper while the other held up the camera.
Next to the door, there is a separate compartment, which is the restroom. During the previous site inspection, I did not have the opportunity to examine this area due to the barrage of comments from Liu Banjian.
The decoration and furnishings outside still remain in the 1990s, while only this bathroom has been renovated, creating an even more incongruous feeling in comparison.
"That is not right, it is too illogical." When something is out of the ordinary, there must be something unusual behind it. In the case, all situations that violate logical reasoning are, in fact, loopholes inadvertently left by the perpetrator. "Why is it that only the bathroom is being renovated?"
I quietly approached the door, listened intently, and when the knocking sound rang out again, I leaned down to peek through the crack of the door.
I brought a camera to provide a general description of the situation in the bathroom, and then I began to search for clues.
I truly do not understand how this inn continues to operate I placed the thermos brought by the short and stout old lady at the door crack and set a teacup on top of the lid This was not done to block the door but rather to serve as a warning
A debtor, living in constant fear, hides in a cheap motel in the suburbs, surviving from one meal to the next, indicating that his financial situation must be extremely dire
If someone were to stealthily open the door in the middle of the night, they would surely knock over the teacup, and upon hearing the sound, I would naturally be able to respond in a timely manner
After going around in circles with no results, I returned to room 203, closed the door, and set the camera aside
I have an older brother who works in another city
Rest assured, I will never engage in any actions that violate ethical or legal constraints, of this I am very clear
The light is too dim for me to see clearly, half of my body pressed against the door panel as I strain to open my eyes wide.
Everything has returned to the starting point, what exactly did the deceased do that night
The slippery ground, intense pain, and I, caught completely off guard, lost my balance and fell backward. With one hand holding the camera instinctively, the other hand grasped that indistinct white figure!
Just as I was about to fully open the door, the damned light bulb in the hallway suddenly went out, plunging everything into darkness, with only the cold wind from the corridor seeping into my clothes from all directions
Is it a person or a ghost
The television is inherently faulty, and it cannot be repaired.
"It's nothing, I'm used to it anyway. I just hope that the next person to go missing isn't me." The woman's tone was somewhat pessimistic
After pondering for a moment, I already have an idea in my mind, "The store is doing this to conceal something. Could it be that this restroom is also a crime scene of a murder?"
The light bulb flickered, and a brief illumination reappeared. In that instant, I saw a pale, lifeless face with dark hair swiftly approaching me
In the dim light, I could only see a vague white figure quietly standing at the door of room 206
A group of seasoned viewers in the live broadcast room, eager for excitement, were stirring restlessly; I wisely decided to conclude this topic
The wooden door, with its paint chipped away, appears to be quite old, and the lock is loose. The style seems to be the most popular one from the 1980s or 1990s.
I apologize for the interruption, may I ask if you know where the landlord is? The television in my room is broken
It is well said, but why do I feel a sense of disappointment
Logically speaking, it is relatively coherent that the victim's death is related to being out late at night
The floor is covered with brand new tiles, the walls are adorned with clean ceramic pieces, and the toilet and washbasin speak for themselves. Looking further in, beneath a solar water heater that is still in its packaging and has been used only a few times, there is a bathtub that is semi-fixed to the wall.
The door was pushed open, the warning thermos at the entrance was knocked over, and the teacups clattered. Scalding hot water suddenly splashed onto my legs
Holding a mobile phone, I went down to the second floor. The scar-faced old man and the short, plump old woman were not present; only a woman in her twenties was at the front desk
Having looked at the table, it is still not midnight. I opened the door and placed the camera at the entrance, watching the live stream on my phone. The third floor is deserted, enveloped in a deathly silence.
With these thoughts in mind, I released the talisman in my hand and slowly turned the lock. When the door lock clicked open, I gradually pulled the door ajar
One cannot expect much in terms of security from a budget hotel that costs 35 per night; in addition to being wary of vengeful spirits, I must also guard against human malice
The woman stood up, wiping the black-and-white photograph of the two or three-year-old girl in front of the incense burner: "Just like people, once broken, they will never repent."
Oh my god!
The back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, as if something was moving in the silent darkness.
"Ah, life is not easy. If there is anything you need help with, just tell me." She said generously while patting her chest. My eyes never left this woman, whose body was trembling slightly, as if she was afraid of something.
Caution and prudence do not stem from a paranoid delusion; rather, the experiences of the past few days have indeed been horrifying. To this day, I still do not know whether I am facing a person or a ghost
She is my younger sister who went missing when she was very young.
I apologize
The key was placed in the pocket, and the door was opened just a crack. Rooms 203 and 206 were located in the center of the corridor. Strangely, the corridor was dimly lit, and the flickering bulb at the stairwell effectively enhanced the eerie atmosphere, requiring no further embellishment to extinguish any desire to venture outside
I mean in any aspect, including seeking help, and anything you can think of, something happened. This sentence is just a probe, and I don't think the other party will believe a stranger who is completely unfamiliar, unless she is desperate.
Is the Anxin Inn being supported solely by the three of you? Where is your man?
I hope nothing strange will happen again. With a poorly executed self-hypnosis in my mind, I pushed open the door to the bathroom.
Oh, what you said is quite interesting; only the bad things need to be fixed
What is there to fear? Today, I have come to confront the ghosts. If I want to expose the true nature of the underworld show, I cannot back down at this moment
When I checked into room 203, the old lady instructed me not to go outside regardless of any noises I might hear. Under normal circumstances, the deceased must have received similar admonitions from the old lady during his lifetime. However, what if he did not adhere to this agreement and ventured outside in the middle of the night
Hello, we are a legitimate live streaming room, please do not start driving recklessly at the slightest disagreement! I am hastily stopping the experienced drivers who are ready to speed; I am only simulating the actions of the deceased and do not intend to actually do anything.
The woman kept her back to me, speaking in a very low voice: "It's nothing, you should hurry back to your room, it's not safe here at night."
Assuming I am him, huddled in a gloomy and eerie room, it is late at night, and I have nothing on me. In this situation, would I make the choice to leave the room and go outside to smoke a cigarette or something similar?
The vague white figure looks tall and thin, with long black hair hanging over the shoulders.
You have indeed succeeded in piquing my curiosity. By the way, is the little girl in the photo your child? I see that you ... ...
She knelt in the corner with her back facing me. Upon closer inspection, it seemed like she was worshipping a little girl who was only two or three years old.
Anchor, you are playing with fire now!