"When will you open this box? The ghost lady inside will come out and give you one wish. It's a blessing that you don't have to ask for. But it is the highest desire in your subconscious mind. What do you wish for? What do you want or want to be? Open this box near a water source and within seconds it will take effect.”

8 days after I met that boy...

The atmosphere was like being sucked into another dimension. It was dark and filled with the cries of thousands of souls. The discomfort was so great that he felt a chill go down his spine. When he looked up, he saw that the target was only a small distance away.

A young man in a company employee's uniform stood in front of a grocery store. Suddenly, a cold laugh sounded out. along with the appearance of a girl in black The owner of the rotten face that stood there block my way The young man shrank. Reach your hand forward to grab it. 'Something'...the evil ghost was about to win.

And our mission will fail like every time before!

But the moment the young man's hand touched the metal box, I decided to rush forward. He walked towards the victim's body and shouted loudly.

“Don't! Don't touch it!!”

1 day after I met that boy...

The school yard was wet and puddle-filled due to last night's rainstorm. However, it was exchanged for the bright and fresh air. Unfortunately, it didn't ease the fear in my heart. Every step is still filled with fear and excitement as to where and when the 'other party' will emerge from nowhere.

Puddles on the road must be avoided. Even a wet stain on a window or a drop of water on a tree can easily make you feel paranoid.

My destination was a small wooden house located behind a football field. If that means walking through a large lotus pond, Walking past a body of water is like committing suicide. No, it's many times scarier than committing suicide through normal means!

“Hee...hee...hee...hee...”

Laughter sounded from somewhere. Maybe it came from the puddles on the floor. Glasses of water that middle school students walk by Or maybe it was a drop of water on the tree behind him. 'It' could emerge from anywhere there was water. The only thing left to do is run...run to that wooden house as fast as you can!

“Hee...hee...hee...hee...”

The laughter continued loudly. As I ran for my life, I realized that I had already cut across a football field. Uncle Sak's house stood tall in front of me. There is a large lotus pond blocking it. I saw it and took a breath. before rushing towards the wooden house as fast as possible

The water surface in the lotus pond should be completely still. Now it rippled and swayed as if something had fallen. No...it's not OK. That thing is 'coming up'!

It was a woman's head that slowly disappeared. Emerge from the surface of the water! His eyes were bulging, soaked with blood that was gushing from the wound on his head. The mouth was rotten, torn wide to the ears. Fonfe's lips stretched into a eerie smile.

“Scream!!!!!!” I screamed like a crazy person. The legs that ran without thinking about life slowly Little by little, my strength was fading. Why, even though the lotus pond was no wider than six meters wide? But I felt like I had run a kilometer and it wasn't too bad. A ghost slowly walked up from the pool. He came towards me with a horrifyingly twisted body.

A rotten hand shot up and grabbed his arm. before exerting force until I screamed loudly His face moved to whisper in his ear. With a laugh that chilled me to the bone.

“You will be next…”

“Scream!!!!!!!!”

Bang!! Suddenly, a mysterious sound resounded. With a horrifying figure bouncing off of me. Floating through the air before disintegrating before your eyes. Leaving only a howl, as if in extreme pain.

I collapsed to the ground He was panting heavily from exhaustion. At that moment, an old man in a janitor's uniform walked up to him. before helping me up

“Uncle already knows that I must come,” Uncle Sak told me in a hoarse voice. which is unique to him: “Don't be afraid, the evil ghost was attacked by Uncle's spell. You shouldn't be coming back anytime soon. Come, we have a lot to talk about.”

The inside of the one-story wooden house of the magical janitor looked better than expected. There are not many appliances. All arranged in an orderly manner. A small altar table and incense burner stood in the background.

Yes...Uncle Sak is a janitor. But he likes to play with things and has a certain level of knowledge. This is a secret that only a few teachers and students know. One of them was a close friend of mine who accidentally disrespected the mystery and was haunted. The person who came to help manage it was Uncle Sak. An old janitor who no one expected would be skilled in magic.

I sat down on the chair and boldly picked up the red box. The owner of the house took it. Ready to turn and look carefully. The gentle eyes turned solemn. Panic was evident on his wrinkled face.

“It really is Miss Wipada,” the old man muttered before looking up at me. “Can you tell Uncle where you got this box?”

“Yes,” I replied shortly. I remember the time I met the mysterious boy. Then the events of that night were broadcast to the other party...

The day I met that boy...

Raindrops fell in small droplets. As soon as I stepped out of school The sky above was covered with dark colored clouds that spread as far as the eye could see. The wind was blowing so hard that the branches on the side of the road were fluttering as if they were about to snap. And finally, large raindrops poured down without mercy. The umbrella you brought has become worthless.

My whole body was soaked with fluids that were splashing in from all around. Even the school bags that I tried my best to preserve were soaked to the point that I couldn't help but think about the condition of the books inside.

Five minutes later, the storm still hadn't subsided. It also became more and more intense. Until I can't see the way All I knew was that I had already turned into the alley of my house.

“Hee...hee...hee...”

A high-pitched laugh sounded from somewhere nearby. At first, I thought I was deaf. When he listened intently Instead, it was found that the mysterious sound was still continuously loud. It also continued to increase in loudness. It was as if the owner of the voice was walking closer...closer...

“Scream!!!!!” I screamed loudly and was shocked. When 'someone's' cold hand was placed on my shoulder and squeezed with force. When he turned back to look It was discovered that the other party was just a boy in a dark blue sweater. He couldn't have been more than thirteen to fourteen years old.

“N-N-Nong, is there something wrong?” Even though he was still in shock, But he acted kindly and fought the tiger. shouted a question to the other party in a loud voice Compete with the sound of the rain

But the person asked didn't answer. Instead, the boy lowered his head and smiled. It was at this moment that I noticed something unusual...the other party didn't open an umbrella. And he was wearing a sweater that didn't seem to fit the atmosphere at all. Amidst the heavy rain and gusty winds. Shouldn't the other person be soaked from head to toe?

And why wasn't the boy in front of him wet? A sweater that is worn over a school shirt. Including the school pants that were worn, there was not even a trace of water droplets!

“Hi...hi...hi...hi...” The same voice sounded from somewhere. It wasn't a boy's voice. But it was a woman's voice that could be heard in the rain. The already cool air turned so chill that the hairs all over my body stood on end.

“What do you want most?” the boy in front of him asked in a calm voice. One hand went into his trouser pocket. Take out a red metal box. Then he stuffed it into my hand without warning. It is shaped like a cube. Smaller than the palm of a hand and still light and empty, as if nothing was contained. The boy grinned. He took a small step back and spoke in an icy voice.

“When will you open this box? The ghost lady inside will come out and give you one wish. It's a blessing that you don't have to ask for. But it is the highest desire in your subconscious mind. What do you wish for? What do you want or want to be? Open this box near a water source and within seconds it will take effect.”

End of strong words The mysterious figure turned around. before running away and disappearing into the rain Leaving me standing in the middle of the road, completely bewildered.

As soon as I got home A soaked school bag was thrown to the ground. Along with that red box that was carelessly placed on the table. As a Mathayom 6 student, science major I can assure you that one wish was a lie. But what was that boy kidding for? What about the matter of the other party's body not getting wet from the rain?

There's not even a trace of water droplets?

Meow...a familiar voice sounded from below. When he looked down, he saw that Khao Suay, the cat he had raised since he was a child, was walking and snuggling. It indicates that he is hungry. Right now, Mom is probably sitting on the second floor watching the drama after the news. I didn't worry at all about my daughter who had to walk through the storm and come back. Even the cat you love so dearly forgets to feed it...

You have to let me do everything, right?!

“Hee...hee...hee...hee...”

Suddenly, mysterious laughter sounded again. I was startled and turned around to look. Found nothing but emptiness. When he looked down at the steamed rice I found the white cat staring at the red box on the table with wide eyes.

The moment when confusion covers every emotion I decided to walk over to the damn box and pick it up and examine it. It was the same moment that Khao Suay turned and ran out of the room...screaming all the way as if he was frightened. 'Something'! But what can it be afraid of? Since the only foreign object in the room was a metal box smaller than the size of this palm.

Or is there something the cat doesn't like in the box? The only way to prove it That is, open it up and see it to know it and then you will survive.

The mysterious boy's warnings still echoed in his mind. But how? It's just nonsense that even a mentally retarded child wouldn't know isn't true. I think so. The other hand slowly Pulling the red cap off a little at a time, the smell of something suddenly spread everywhere. When he sniffed carefully,

I found that it was the smell of moss or mud that was at the edge of the pond or the edge of the pond...

scorching!!

It wasn't until the lid of the box was opened enough to reveal what was inside. The sound of thunder was so loud that I was startled. I looked down at the metal box in my hand and shook my head...What the hell was I doing? A science student is trying to open a box he received from a boy who claims that a ghost will come to grant a blessing... Just thinking about it sounds so ignorant that it doesn't even bother your brain!

I rolled my eyes slightly before placing the damn box on the table, not opening it, and not wanting to open it. Tomorrow morning, I'll throw it away. It doesn't matter what's inside. Most importantly, my clothes were soaked with rainwater. If you don't shower quickly, you'll probably catch a fever. Certainly won't be able to go to school for several more days.

scorching!! The sound of thunder sounded again as soon as I stepped into the bathroom. And if I stop listening You may also hear a voice that changes your thoughts just now. Amidst the sound of torrential rain A young woman's laughter appeared to be heard continuously for a long time...

No...it wasn't just the girl's voice. But if you listen carefully It was found that one boy's happy laughter could be heard echoing in the rain.

It all started when the clock struck 11:00 p.m. I was startled by the sound of many dogs barking. The rain had stopped, leaving only puddles of water on the road and leaves scattered about by the storm.

But suddenly, something unusual happened in the puddle in front of the house.

My eyes widened in shock. His mouth opened in disbelief. The figure of a young woman slowly Emerging from that small puddle! The other party's eyes bulged out. His hair, which reached the middle of his back, was covered in blood stains and grime. His lips spread into a smile that stretched from ear to ear! The other party slowly

Looking up at the second floor Make eye contact with me and laugh in a high-pitched, eerie voice!

“Hi...hi...hi...hi...hi...hi...”

no! Absolutely impossible! Everything must be just a dream. Wake up!...Wake up!!

“Hee...hee...hee...hee…” The mysterious voice continued to sound. It stabbed into my auditory nerve until I screamed loudly. Aram was shocked, causing him to turn around and run without thinking for his life towards the door of the room. But with carelessness Causing your feet to lose control...slip and fall and hit your head hard on the ground! Pain spread throughout his body.

Everything blurred before turning completely black. The last sound heard before everything went dark was that evil ghost's horrifying laugh!

“Hee...hee...hee...hee...”

The next morning I woke up and found myself sprawled on the floor of my room. The pain in his head still hasn't gone away. But the most important thing was the ghost's face, which was still stuck in my mind. He quickly ran downstairs. I found my mother cooking in the kitchen. And the rice cook was eating his favorite fresh salmon on his plate.

“Why did you wake up so early today?” Mother asked as she put beaten eggs into the pan. I saw this and mumbled a reply, still confused. Were the events of last night a dream or reality?

No...it must have been a dream. Where are the women emerging from the puddles on the road? The only thing I can conclude is that I must have taken the boy's words into my dreams and then sleepwalked until I slipped and fell in front of the room door.

After finishing breakfast I grabbed my school bag and walked out onto the bus. The road was full of puddles of standing water. The trees were covered with cold dew that shimmered in the sunlight. while sitting in the car I decided to reconsider my dream last night. But suddenly My hand suddenly came into contact with something foreign...

It's that red box! The box I put on the table last night and haven't touched since. Fear began to build up in my heart. An image of the girl from last night appeared in his mind.

“When will you open this box? The ghost lady inside will come out and give you one wish. It's a blessing that I don't have to ask for. But it is the highest desire in your subconscious mind. What do you wish for? What do you want or want to be? Open this box near a water source and within seconds it will take effect.”

The mysterious boy's words echoed in his ears. Is that what I want? It might be money or admission to the university of your dreams. Strangely, I never thought about it. High school life is all about studying and studying. There is no time to think about fantasies like this kind of wish.

...but the only way to relieve curiosity is to open this box and find out. Which is not very difficult. I used my other hand to pull the lid open. But it stuck tightly like glue...

“Hee...hee...hee...”

A high-pitched laugh sounded in the close distance. When he turned back to look I found that the rainwater that was stuck on the road outside the window was now slowly rising... higher and higher. Until it appears in the form of a person!

It's that girl! The girl in last night's dream definitely wasn't wrong! She slowly raised her head. Make eye contact with me sitting wide-eyed on the bus. A horrifying figure walked out onto the street. before running after the car at an inhuman speed! Bulging eyes stared at me, grinning. It was a smile that caused the lips to spread wide all the way to the ears!

At that time, the bus arrived at the stop in front of the school. The monastery panicked. Made me run out of the car without thinking for my life. But no matter which way you turn I found the face of an evil spirit following me everywhere. Every puddle or drop of water I passed reflected the face of the ghost. Even the windowsill of the bus, which had been wet from the rain a moment ago, had the appearance of a decomposed face.

Not including the raven black hair that was sticking out of the drain. It can appear from anywhere. Where there is water!

A close friend's story about a janitor with a magical skill came to mind. I decided to run as fast as I could into the school. Quickly headed towards the one-story wooden house behind the football field.

Uncle Sak sighed softly. As soon as I finished telling the story The face is smooth and calm. But there was panic hidden inside. His gray brows furrowed as if he was tense. I saw this so I opened my mouth and prepared to ask. But the other party spoke up first.

“Miss Viphada...” a middle-aged man said, staring intently at me. “An elven ghost filled with vengeance. and want others to experience the same suffering they experienced.”

The entire room fell silent as soon as Uncle Sak finished speaking. The middle-aged janitor picked up the box and considered it. before continuing in a solemn tone. “Nang Wiphada is a ghost that everyone who plays must know. With powers that are more powerful than ordinary dead spirits Therefore, it is possible to kill people who are still alive without much difficulty.

She was a young woman who lived in a village in the provinces many decades ago. Live happily with your family. Unfortunately, one day There was a crazy person going on a rampage. Killing people in the village without mercy The insane man ran into Mrs. Wiphada's house. Killed her family. He also molested and tortured her brutally.

Mrs. Wiphada's body was thrown into the water. I had to struggle even though my body was covered with wounds. Soon he died in the river. It became a vengeful spirit that has been killing people ever since.”

Uncle Sak told the whole story without stopping. So fast that I didn't have time to interject.

“Uncle, I would like to say in no uncertain terms that Mrs. Viphada is a terrifying creature. She created perverse rules to make others experience the same suffering as herself. This box is the box where her spirit resides. If anyone opens it She will give her blessing to that person. before possessing him and brutally killing those closest to him

The boy who gave this box to me is probably the latest victim of this possession. and come to deliver the mystery to the next victim who are people whose horoscopes match You've probably seen the news, right? The boy who murdered his family and closest friends. The incident just happened five days ago.”

The middle-aged man's voice trailed off. The news pictures I had seen before suddenly appeared in my mind. The boy who murdered his family late at night...the boy who wore a school uniform over a dark blue sweater!

Yes, I remember, that boy looked exactly like the boy who brought the mystery box!

“Did you open this box?” Uncle Sak asked in a clearly agitated voice. When I saw it I shook my head. So he let out his breath slowly. “Consider me still lucky. Because if the box has already been opened It won't be able to fix anything anymore. Uncle wants to keep it for now. Uncle knew a shaman who had the power to put a spell on Nang Wiphada.

She is a spirit that many shamans have wanted for a long time.”

“And...even though I haven't opened that box yet. Why did she…”

“Nang Wiphada doesn't just haunt people who open boxes. She likes to frighten the living. It depends on the person. Is that during the waning period? Because if that's the case Her power will be able to hurt the other person more easily,” Uncle Sak said as he handed me a piece of talisman cloth. “I must keep this cloth talisman.

Never forget where you put it. It protects me from all the spirits. After this, let me go to the temple behind the school...stay in the temple until the afternoon. I'm sure that by then everything will be over. Don't go anywhere and don't go near any water sources again if possible.”

“So this cloth talisman...can it really protect me? Uncle said that Mrs. Viphada is a powerful spirit...”

“She is a powerful spirit. Naturally, one must use magical items that have strong power as well. This cloth talisman was consecrated by Uncle himself. I can definitely protect you from Mrs. Wipada,” Uncle Sak said with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Even though Uncle is a janitor, But I have a strong magic skill.”

I heard this and nodded in agreement. While the mind was still thinking about the other party's orders. All of these events happened so quickly that he couldn't even prepare. a few hours ago I still think the supernatural is silly and silly. But now he was afraid and completely believed the other person's words.

Uncle Sak used a large cloth amulet to wrap the box completely. Before we walk out of the house I put the cloth amulet I got in my backpack. before rushing out of the school Go around the fence to the temple behind. Go straight to the chapel where the large Buddha image resides. As Uncle Sak said...don't let me come out until the afternoon. He was probably confident that he would travel to the sorcerer and succeed in casting a spell on Nang Vipada.

Thinking of it all the way here. I just realized that I still hadn't called to tell my mother what had happened, so I slowly took the phone out of my pocket. But suddenly His eyes glanced at a new message that had been sent via Line. Plus, it's also my mother's line. When you click to see I had to open my eyes in shock.

Why are you making the rice cook salmon again? Do you know how much a piece costs? Didn't he just eat it a month ago?

Yes...it's normal text. The problem is exactly that. I'm not the one who gives salmon to steamed rice.

If my mother and I weren't the ones giving That means...

“Hee...hee...hee...hee...”

The laughter of an evil ghost could be heard from outside. It was at the same time that some events popped up in my mind. It was an event that happened last night. I went to bed early, placing the small box I had gotten on the table. The clock shows 11:00 p.m.... The rice cook slowly Boldly climb up onto the table.

He looked at the mysterious box with suspicion and suspicion. One foot extended forward. Before kicking the lid of the box, it opened easily!

What happened next chilled me to the bone. The metal cover that had been opened by a mysterious force slid shut as before. The water that was pooling in front of the house was now slowly forming into the body of that evil ghost! Suddenly, the boy's words flashed into his mind. “When will you open this box?

The ghost lady inside will come out and give you one wish. It's a blessing that I don't have to ask for. But this is the highest desire in your subconscious mind.'

Animals are never greedy for money. There is no passion. like human There is only the desire to survive. Especially if it's a cat raised like Chao Khao Suay. Live in a comfortable home His needs are definitely food...Jao Khao Suay's favorite food is raw salmon!

“If anyone opens this box...she will grant that person one wish. before possessing him and brutally killing those closest to him.”

Uncle Sak's words popped into his head. I decided to run out of the temple amidst the jeering laughter of the demons! He ran back and forgot his backpack with the talisman in the church. An image of his mother's face appeared in his head. Hands pressed the phone to you all the way. When he ran to the door of the house The phone that I called more than ten times was still completely silent. There was no response from the other end of the phone.

“Mom! Mom!!!” I unlocked the key and ran in hurriedly. Mom is still asleep in the chair. Luckily, I thought she would...

Meow...hiss...

A cat hissed from somewhere. That's when I noticed a stain on my mother's neck. It's not a stain. But it was a crimson blood stain that was gushing out from the cut on his neck…!

It was as if the whole world was falling apart before my eyes. Mom's face was covered in scars from being scratched by a cat. Worse still, one eyeball was missing from its socket. I fell to the floor and sobbed. The last picture that was seen was the image of the beautiful rice man walking towards him. Bloodstained lips stretched into an unnatural grin.

Big round eyes stared at me. It's like a hunter waiting to devour its delicious prey!

The last sound I heard before I lost consciousness was the hissing of a cat...a cat whose soul was a murderous ghost!

Meow...hiss...!!

8 days after I met that boy...

I and the ghosts who fell victim to Mrs. Vipada stood waiting in a lonely alley at night...a lonely alley with only a small grocery store with dim lights on. Mom squeezed my hand tightly. Feel the anxiety radiating from the palm of your hand. That moment The sound of small footsteps stomping on the concrete floor could be heard from somewhere nearby.

...that beautiful rice It was probably here to find its next victim. A victim who will make it free, unlike me, my mother, and all the other spirits. Who must wander around in the human world with the intention of breaking the perverted cycle...no one will be killed because of Nang Wipada ever again!

This is my first job...a job that has never been completed even once! As one spirit said The evil ghost will win every time. She used her cunning and superior strength to trick other spirits. together with our little power There are not many ways to warn the next victim.

The wind had long stopped. Leaving only silence An uncomfortable feeling similar to being stared at came over me until I felt a chill. At that moment, the figure of a young man in a company employee's uniform walked and stopped in front of the grocery store. Chao Khao Suay traced his feet closer. We saw this and therefore tried to sound every warning possible.

Instead, it only created gusts of wind and abnormally cold air. The devil's sneering laugh sounded out. along with the appearance of a horrifying figure Both eyes were bulging out. staring at us with ear-piercing laughter

Suddenly, the young man shrank. Reaching out, he grabbed a metal box and a piece of paper with a message written on it. I saw it, so I didn't delay. Hurry and rush forward. before shouting loudly

"Don't!...Don't touch it!!"

But my shout only caused the victims to raise their heads slightly. Maybe he thought he was deaf.

“Wish...?” The young man furrowed his brow as he read the message on the piece of paper that the young man had placed in his hand. Laughing slightly in his throat, he turned around and picked up the metal box and opened it without hesitation! His eyes suddenly turned blood red because they were possessed by an evil spirit. A wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth...!

Once again I and every other soul failed. The only thought that popped into my head was that three or four new friends would definitely be staying with us tonight.

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