Suddenly, a cold voice called out from outside. Nui was sure it wasn't the voice of someone she knew. Hue heard a knock on the bathroom door. She still raised her hand to cover her mouth. backing up against the wall It was the same moment that the girl's feet kicked the paper umbrella on the ground, making a sound!
The knocking sound at the door suddenly disappeared. before a hoarse voice could be heard This time it was more firm and raucous than before.
“Is anyone there?”
carding paper
[Storage room]
“Non, are you sure it will work? If that ghost doesn't come out You're going to get me!”
Best yelled into the phone with barely audible words. This is normal for people who drink large amounts of alcohol. The young boy hiccuped once. His face was dazed, like someone who was about to fall asleep. But he still forced himself to widen his eyes and curse his friend out of frustration.
“Wait and watch! If you resist, you won't find anything. I'll definitely follow and burn your house down. Drinking alcohol and dragging him here, you're a disaster!” Best said in finality before hanging up the phone. Ready to turn and look at the darkness around us He was standing in the storage room. Inside an abandoned house behind the village A mountain of old furniture was piled up in one corner. Not only that
There is still a place where Best is standing. Dozens of old, worn out 'sa paper umbrellas' are also lined up.
Why are paper umbrellas here? The boy thought, before kicking those umbrellas hard. They were made of bright red paper. When I looked at it, it looked quite similar to the color of blood.
Best turned to a single source of light: a white candle placed in a pale glass holder. The intoxication made the young man want to extinguish it. Then he fell asleep in the darkness of the abandoned storage room until he knew it.
[kitchen]
Non cursed softly as soon as the other party hung up. Mouth says that he really wants to prove the ghost himself, but when he drags it, he gets angry. Animal!
The young boy felt misty-eyed. The whole world spins because of the alcohol coursing through the bloodstream. He dialed the correct and wrong number several times until a young girl's voice rang out. It was a slack sound, like a drunk person who was close to falling asleep.
“Arai...?”
“Are you ready? I'm going to perform the ceremony."
“I'm ready and I'm crazy!” Nui, the only woman in the group, replied. “I'm drunk right now. Any ghost will come and trick me. It's better if you come out, I'll vomit on your face!”
"Just get drunk so you won't be afraid or P'Mand will think you're a coward." Non pretended to say the name of the man the other party secretly liked. Suddenly, the girl screamed. His tone immediately changed to one of alertness.
“Then hurry up and do it! I will take a clip and show it to him.”
Non smiled brightly. A woman, a woman.
[bathroom]
The bathroom is the room where Non told Nui to hide. Surprisingly, even though it was an abandoned house The tiled floor was still wet. The faint smell of soap and shampoo hung around.
The girl looked at the small candle flame flickering in the glass. Then he turned to look around. It was found that the floor and walls were decorated with dozens of paper umbrellas. Its red color is striking. It looks more scary than beautiful.
The phone rings. When he looked down, he saw that Non had started a group call. The other party is in the kitchen. while she had to stay in the bathroom What a cheat! Give yourself a lot of room to play, it's nerve-wracking!
[Storage room]
Best joined the group call and leaned his back against the wall. Non and Nui's faces appeared. Surprisingly, the young man who had drunk several glasses of alcohol was still conscious. Even though he stammered a bit But it can be fully explained.
“Last week When we were drinking together I heard the elders nearby talking. Not just ordinary adults But it's the doctor's father. They probably know each other. The doctor who lives on Soi Three. He said that the house I brought you all to tonight was the house of Mrs. Vithupillai, a widow who was murdered a year ago...
Just a moment before we moved in.”
“You stop fooling around. Hurry and tell me how to prove it.” Best yawned as he held up his middle finger to his friend.
Non responded while Nui said helplessly, “That's enough! I want to go home!”
“Oh, I'm about to tell you. Mrs. Withupilai has a career making paper umbrellas to sell. It's just like you guys saw. The problem is that your resentment causes a curse. If anyone brings a paper umbrella to perform a ceremony in this house Mrs. Vithupillai's spirit appears in the living room where she died. The person performing the ceremony must hide in different rooms, not allowing the ghost to find him. Oh, I forgot to mention that.
The ceremony must be done in this house only. If you do it anywhere else, prepare to have that ghost come and sever your neck. The way to hide is simple: just don't answer if someone calls you. Don't look in the mirror, don't…”
"oh! Well, the room I'm in has a mirror!” Nui interjected, pointing to the mirror above the sink.
"Yes! I know, just don't turn around and look. If they are successful, they will each receive one wish. A blessing from Mrs. Withupilai. But if one of you makes a mistake, you will all be lost. I'm clear, it's over! Close the call, I'll call a ghost."
“Can you be trusted with this drunk?” Best said in the end without looking at himself.
[kitchen]
Non managed to cut his own blood and dripped it onto the mulberry paper umbrella that was placed closest to him. It was different from other umbrellas in that on its red surface one letter was clearly written...Vidhupilai.
Thinking about it again, it's funny. Why does it have to be a paper umbrella? The legend seems ridiculous, but it's worth a try. He dripped his own blood onto the surface. Spread it evenly until the red liquid blends into the paper. When finished, set fire to it. Let that umbrella burn up almost completely. Non drops another drop of blood onto the ashes...
Mrs. Vithupilai will wake up now!
[bathroom]
Nui heard something move. It looked like a pile of paper umbrellas behind him. When he turned to look, he found nothing.
Young girl sighs I felt fed up with my friend's credulity. At this time, it would be nice if I could get a can of beer to sip. So I thought, the effect of the alcohol rushing through me made Nui get up and open the door and leave the room. But not yet able to take a step The sound of 'someone's' footsteps suddenly sounded louder.
Building...building...building...
It's the sound of high heels. Or that Non and Best conspired to tease her? Nui turned to look around. empty corridor There is nothing wrong. The mysterious sound was getting closer and closer, causing the girl's heart to beat uncontrollably. Finally, Nui decided to go back into the bathroom. Listen carefully to the sound of high heels coming from the door. The young girl raised her hand to cover her mouth. I don't know why.
So she felt like the owner of that voice wasn't her. 'Normal people'...do ghosts really exist? She never believed these things.
“Is anyone there?”
Suddenly, a voice called out from outside. Nui was sure it wasn't the voice of someone she knew. Hue heard a knock on the bathroom door. She still raised her hand to cover her mouth. backing up against the wall It was the same moment that the girl's feet kicked the paper umbrella on the ground, making a sound!
The knocking sound at the door suddenly disappeared. before a hoarse voice could be heard This time it was more firm and raucous than before.
“Is anyone there?”
Knock, knock, knock. The door was knocked hard ten times. Nui gasped for breath. Thinking of the prayers she had heard through her ears, she was afraid. She would not be disrespectful again!!
Knock, knock, knock.
[Storage room]
Best was almost asleep. If the sound of high heels didn't come louder first. When he listened carefully to understand the direction I found that the owner of the voice was walking from the left side...where the living room was located! The young boy got goosebumps. Even though I don't feel afraid But his heart was pounding like it was going to burst out of his chest.
Suddenly...a sound like the door to the room being gently pushed rang out, causing the young man to startle slightly. But after that Everything was completely quiet. There was only the sound of high heels whirring around in front of the room. At that moment, a hoarse voice sounded from outside. Accompanied by the sound of a frightened person's heart pounding.
“Is anyone there?”
“Who?!” Best blurted out unconsciously. It lasted for a moment. Before he realized he had just made a terrible mistake. Non's words popped up in his thoughts.
Oh...forgot to tell you. The ceremony must be done only in this house. If you do it anywhere else, prepare to have that ghost come and sever your neck. The way to hide is simple. Just don't answer if someone calls you. Don't turn to look in the mirror. Don't...
If you answer, what will happen? The young boy wondered. Fear began to fill my heart. He took a slight step back. As soon as there was a knock on the door...several times in succession, it was as if the other party wanted to break in!
Knock, knock, knock.
"go out! Don't mess with me! go out!!"
As if hearing a request The knocking at the door immediately quieted. Best saw this and sighed. Ready to sit down on the floor But the boy's relief didn't last long, because suddenly the paper umbrella behind him began to move. The sight of many umbrellas slowly changing shape was the last thing he saw. Before the candle goes out And Best couldn't see anything anymore.
[kitchen]
A knock on the door came from outside the room. Non raised his hand to cover his mouth. Even if you're drunk and unconscious But the stories he heard in his heart reminded him not to respond. A voice asked loudly. It was a hoarse, eerie voice. The young boy was so frightened that he almost cried. But he still tried to control his mind. A few minutes later The mysterious sound disappeared. Replaced by a familiar voice
“Dammit Non! Is something wrong with you?”
Non would never misremember that voice...it was Best's voice.
“Best, you came out to do…”
The words just stopped. Because as soon as the young man pushed the door open The sight was an empty and dark corridor. There was no sign of the owner of the voice. Non felt his heart pounding. He hurriedly closed the door as before. Panting, he turned to look behind him. At that moment, his eyes met with bloodshot eyes.
The mulberry paper umbrella behind him changed shape... becoming the most terrifying sight the boy had ever seen.
[bathroom]
The sound of something moving rang out. Nui slowly raised her head to see that it was coming from the mirror above the sink. Non's words were still ingrained in his head. forcing the girl not to look back The knocking sound has gone silent. The mysterious call sounded as well, and now the sound from the mirror was slowly fading away. faded away as well The bathroom was suddenly quiet.
Only the sound of her breathing echoed in the darkness. Instinct told the girl to glance in the mirror...it did so automatically. Nui couldn't keep her body in time any longer. The first picture she saw made both of her eyes widen. It was...
emptiness
Nui must have cried out with happiness. If your eyes don't notice 'Something' enters...
The paper umbrella that had been piled up behind her was now slowly merging into the body of a woman. The dim light from the candle flame made the girl unable to see clearly. Each umbrella becomes a human organ. Some are spread out into hands. Some of them elongated and became legs and torsos. Eventually, where the umbrella used to be, there was only a pale white figure standing behind them.
Nui didn't even take her eyes off the mirror. Her consciousness drifted away from the moment that figure approached her. while whispering in his ear in the same tone as the one at the door a moment ago.
“Why don't you answer?”
[Living room]
The light bulb suddenly brightened. Along with the consciousness of the three teenagers returning, Best, Non and Nui opened their eyes. The first image that was seen was the angry face of a middle-aged man. Surrounded by a group of ten people
Non realized at that moment that the other person was his father.
“Explain, you guys didn't come home last night. We're looking for each other. Until I met you at home Ms. Supaporn..."
"house? Miss Supaporn...?” Non blinked slowly, turning to look at a young woman standing behind his father.
“That's right! Where do you think you are? It's good that Mr. Supaporn doesn't take issue. Breaking into his house and doing something secretive like this.”
“Non, don't tell me...” Best turned to his friend knowingly and said that he was in an abandoned house where there would be complete furniture. Probably because of being drunk and sleepy. It made him unable to think carefully.
“I...I think I brought you guys into the wrong house. At first I thought this was house number 22/1.” Non turned to his two friends.
"oh! Why..." Nui didn't seem to understand.
“Don't tell me what you're going to call Mr. Vithupillai. Spit! He's at home 19/1!" Non's father answered.
“And the paper umbrella...”
“Khun Withupillai doesn't sell paper umbrellas alone. Ms. Supaporn also.”
"I'm sorry," the young man confessed weakly. “At that time, I must have been drunk and misheard. I didn't go exploring first. If you want to come, then come. This house is even more quiet and cluttered, like it's an abandoned house."
"And last night's ghost..."
"I don't know. Maybe we're hallucinating ourselves or..." Best seemed to remember something. The young man's voice trembled as he reflected on Non's words from last night. “No, I think we actually met a ghost. Do you remember the rules for the ceremony? The last rule..."
“This ceremony must only be done in this house. If you do it anywhere else, prepare to have that ghost come and break your neck.” Nui repeated the other party's words. The three of them exchanged glances. Before the mysterious sound sounds again...!
Building...building...building...
Non, Best and Nui turned to look at each other. The picture seen was the image of Non's father and Ms. Supaporn standing and looking at them absentmindedly. The expressionless eyes turned harsh. His hands and arms appeared bulging with blood vessels.
...The hand that picked up a bright red paper umbrella and held it. before reaching straight for their necks.
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