A younger sister who loves and cares for her older brother who has mysteriously disappeared for more than two weeks. So she had to find him herself. Even though there was hardly any more information than what I had told you about my work to find some truth in a mansion.

What dark mystery awaits you in this place far away from civilization and people?

*** Inspired by the content of a computer game I once played. More than twenty years ago So I wanted to try writing a short story to see if it could create a new feeling or not.

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“Creak...... ”

The sound of the wooden sliding door scraping against the old floorboards with friction. A loud sound penetrating the silence of the night, clearly heard throughout the surrounding area, making one's heart tremble...

It's been two weeks since my eldest brother disappeared without news. After my mother died, he was the only close relative left. Before disappearing, I said that I would travel to find Ms. Momoe. who studies the history of beliefs in the Shinto religion He went to search for evidence about this matter at a mansion named "Kotomo".

After that, no one saw him again. As a reporter, I went to investigate the cause of his disappearance without any trace. But now another person has disappeared! When you told me this story, I thought to myself that this was not an easy matter. There must be something in that place. In the end, what he feared became reality.

I'm not sure if you're still alive or not?

The only way to find out is...I have to go to Kotomo's house.

Tonight the moon is full. But the atmosphere surrounding the bamboo forest area within Kotomo Mansion was dark and cold. Everywhere is filled with large tall trees interspersed with overgrown bamboo forests. Everywhere we go, they all look frightening. There was only a small path that meandered through the bushes. Head towards the exit ahead where you can see a light not far away.

The cool breeze carried the scent of the moist soil and leaves sprinkled with the dew of the night against my skin, causing me to shiver slightly. And when it floats and hits the tip of the nose that is sensitive to temperature changes Therefore, it stimulates every part of the senses in the body that is asleep. Stay awake and tense.

Be prepared for all types of immediate situations that may occur.

The moonlight filtered through the bamboo branches and onto the ground, showing some bright spots. When the wind blows The dots moved slightly as if they were alive. The black shadow of the bamboo stalks swaying on my body as I walked past made me feel excited and tense. I didn't dare look back to see things.

The surroundings are quiet. Moreover, the coolness of the air at this time made my heart shiver strangely. I can't tell you why. But now I felt that something must have happened to my brother. And it will happen again soon.

Away from the bamboo forest An ancient arch bridge made of wood appeared in front of us at close range. A little further along the wall was an old, crumbling entrance arch. Parts of the roof tiles were scattered on the ground. When I looked up past the roof

What was found was an old dilapidated mansion. which stands alone in the midst of nature. This building is architecturally similar to a large ancient shrine. But it was an abandoned shrine and there was no sign of any living beings living here for a long time.

The entire building is constructed mostly of wood. Therefore, many parts are broken and deteriorated over time. Because it's in poor condition and there's no one to take care of it.

“This is Kotomo Mansion,” I said softly to myself. As he walked across the bridge Head towards the stairs that lead up to the entrance that you can see ahead.

“It's been a while since I couldn't see anything.” I surveyed the surrounding area with the light from the small flashlight I had brought with me. I am currently standing on the square in front of a hall. In front is a low platform with two stairs. On the right hand side, there is a batten separating the floor from where he is standing and the other part.

I tried looking through the grid hole and saw some objects I didn't know what they were. There was a thick layer of cobwebs and dust. On the left hand side, a piece of wood, probably a pole or something similar, fell and fell on the lattice, causing it to break. and some parts had pieces of decomposed mat lying on them. The environment here is very desolate and quiet.

I've always felt goosebumps ever since I walked in. It was as if there was an invisible stream of mystical power circulating in the air around him. How those evil powers made me shiver strangely. But still stubbornly pushing forward.

In front of this, the middle floorboard was broken, leaving a large hole. Other areas around it were already heavily decayed. The creaking sound made by the floor collapsing while walking added to the frightening atmosphere. Only three or four more steps and I would reach the inner gate.

“Creak..... ”

The sound of the wooden sliding door scraping against the old floorboards with friction. A loud sound that penetrates the silence of the night, can be clearly heard throughout the surrounding area, causing one's heart to tremble. I slowly lifted my left foot and took a step forward. before slowly stepping forward with his right foot. But he trembled slightly until he felt it.

Behind this door was a long, narrow hallway. Leading directly to the large mirror on the wall not more than twenty steps away. After sliding the door closed as usual So I began to notice the surrounding walls. suspiciously Some of the walls were rotted and damaged, creating dark, scary-looking holes. Some spots have strange colored stains and spots.

As my eyes followed the beam of the flashlight shining on the floorboard, and slowly moved his hand to shine the light up and up

Suddenly, a beam of light collided with an object in the shape of a long line. Hanging still in the air at eye level Just inches from your face! My heart skipped a beat immediately. It was as if he would run and bounce outside. The sound of the dancing is loud and clear.. almost half a minute

Before I could suppress my panic Only after adjusting your mood to normal. and tried to look again and saw that It was a long, round, pale white rope about the size of a thumb. And there's not just one, but four! I didn't know how, but I had the courage to slowly lift my head up to the point of my neck.

The moment my eyes caught sight of a figure in white! who was crouching on an old, faded wooden beam and staring down at me with big red eyes. The hairs all over his body stood up in the blink of an eye.

In an instant, that figure disappeared!..

I felt suffocated. It was dizzying, like I was about to faint. Standing stiffly, neck and shoulders raised. Eyes wide, he stared at that location for a long time. It is the part of the roof structure such as the rafters and bridge. The rope you saw at first was actually tied to the beam above. I stood still for a moment and my breathing returned to normal.

While hesitating, he couldn't decide what to do next. Just then I saw a notebook on the ground not far ahead. So he walked over and stopped there and bent down on his knees and reached out to pick it up. On the cover there was someone's name written in kanji. which I've never heard before

When I turned it over and read the contents inside, it was written:

October 7, 1976

This “Kotomo” mansion is a place where some things are kept. which is related to beliefs in Shinto religion The last owner killed all the family members. Later, the most recent family that moved here mysteriously disappeared. As a result of the incident, no one dared to step in again.

Today it is in a very dilapidated condition, being mostly ruins.

I started to feel bad from the moment I entered the mansion. I wrote notes in this notebook. In case something happens to me... I need to find Ms. Momoe and the others as quickly as possible. Hope it's not too late..

The record ends there. I really wonder who is “Oyomu”?

Is there anyone other than my brother here? I kept the notebook with me and stood up and walked the rest of the way. In front of it was a tall mirror from the floor all the way to the top of the wall. which was well past my head. The reflection in the mirror made you see the path you passed and looked deeper, and the ropes remained motionless.

“Good,” I told myself, relieved. and pushed the nearby door

As soon as the door opened The light from the flashlight struck something. It's the camera! I hurriedly approached the black object that had fallen in the middle of the room, not noticing anything else inside out of curiosity. And it was true as expected. This camera belongs to my brother.

It was one of the first old cameras he had brought with him. Why did it fall here? So where have you gone? I picked it up with a heavy feeling. And suddenly

I heard your loud gasping! While running away from something down the hallway

Hundreds of hands floated behind me as well!

I lowered my head, gasping for breath. What exactly was the picture in your head just now? I was trembling with fear as I stared at the camera in my hand. Then slowly lift it up Finally, he decided to stick his face into the small clear rectangular hole. One eye squinted and looked through the camera lens.

The picture now is of one corner of the room, which is inside a circular picture frame. It's a perspective that gives a different feeling. It caught my eye so strangely that I couldn't help but move towards it. While concentrating on the wall picture clearly visible in the frame Suddenly it felt like someone's eyes were watching me nearby.

The hairs on my arms began to stand up again. Cold from the scalp all the way down to the toes. There was an itchy sensation in the face, tingling and flashing in an unpredictable rhythm. Hear the sound of his heart beating like a war drum. I tried to swallow hard. Then slowly turned around like a slow motion picture.

The eyes still stared closely at the camera hole. As the picture slowly moves from the corner of the wall to the left little by little until

Finally, the picture stopped at a large cloth screen. which is located near that wall A special touch inside me tells me There must be something hidden inside this scene. Something I can't explain. I only knew that there was a mysterious power radiating out around me. And that power only intensifies as I move closer.

Slowly approaching, a white socked foot protruded from the scene. Followed by the lower half of the body and parts of the hands. And all that was left in the next moment. A girl in a kimono! She has long bangs that are spread out like traditional Japanese dolls. The sad eyes look like they want to convey something?

While an unknown hand stretched out and slowly reached straight as if to put the paste down..

“Ahh...s! ”

“I'm sure I secretly avoided my wife and came downstairs to play a crazy ghost game. Where do you think you've gone? What a good father.. Late at night, I don't know how to sleep. It's a lot of fun, isn't it, this PlayStation? Dusimia or a ghost, which is scarier?”

finish.