“The only residents remaining in the small town of Miners Hill are spirits.” So goes the rumor. I love visiting ghost towns.
Driving into the town, I pull into the parking lot of the hotel at the top of the hill. I put the car in park, unfasten my seat belt and get out. It is so quiet.
I head towards the front door of the hotel. It is chipped, peeling, and open. I walk in. Dust covers the floor. A huge mirror hangs behind the front desk. There is a bell on the desk. I walk over to it and tap. A ding rings throughout the lobby. I can hear footsteps behind me. My heart begins to race. Turning, I look. I do not see anyone.
Behind me, I hear a voice. “Welcome to the Miners Hill Hotel. Would you like a room?” I turn towards the voice. No one is there. The front door slams shut and locks. I gulp.
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This is my contribution this week to the Mondays Finish the Story flash fiction challenge!
If you feel like joining in on this challenge, then click HERE!
Thank you dear reader for taking the time to stop by today! Have one heck of an amazing week! Be well… ^..^
That’s creepy, Barbara. At least the new guest won’t have noise disturnbing sleep at night. Although the ghosts might choose then to be up and around. Not a good situation to be in. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
🙂 No knowing whether or not she will get sleep at all! Ghosts can be noisy! Thanks Suzanne!
Shiveringly spooky ~ As the departed return to haunt the trembling residents ~ There is matter here Babs ~ What’s next?
I did my job then John! Who knows where this could go next?
Oooh, that sent a shiver down my spine. Ok, let me slow down my heart, open my mouth and breathe again. 😉 Sorry I’m so late getting to ya, Barbara, but I love the story! And thanks for including me in this week’s prompt!
I guess I did good with my bit of flash – eh Nortina? Thanks and thanks!
Chillingly cool take on a ghost hotel, had double checking the doors. Lol.
🙂 Glad you enjoyed my bit of flash Ruby and thank you for the follow!
Oooh! It’s going to be a ghostly adventure trip. Hope its enjoyable! It was a fun read Barbara. 🙂
Thanks Norma! I had a good time writing this one too!
Your take was just as chilling as the full length
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That was the first thing that came to my mind when I read the title 🙂
I always enjoy making room for your lead 😉
Thanks Jules! Appreciate that! Be well my friend! ^..^
Always ask the ghostly desk clerk, “which way is the ice machine?”
🙂
There have been places I wished no-one was there when I checked in. Good idea and read.
I am glad that you enjoyed the story! Be well, and think about joining in! 🙂
That is very creepy! I don’t think I’d like to visit that hotel. Great story. 🙂
Think of the fun you could have, and the stories you could tell! That is, if you can ever check out!
This is why rumors should be ignored and not acted upon 🙂 Nicely done spooky story!
Thanks! I had a good time writing it!
Wonderful story Barbara…loved it thoroughly. Spooky! And I must say the opening light was very inviting 🙂
It’s great to read all the different interpretations to the same story. So much imagination.
I like the way, in this story she’s going to get more excitment than the bargained for.
Thank you for Monday prompts and the inspirations.
Thank you for the lovely compliment! The idea for doing the MFtS challenge came to me in a dream. I am happy that you enjoyed my story!
In that case, may you have many more creative dreams.
Thanks! 🙂
Nicely spooky! Not just a rumour after all, then…
Thanks Ali! Yes, not just a rumor!
Oh, you made me gulp as well!
🙂 I did my job then!
Scary! You sent shivers down my back when the door closed and the voice asked if she wanted a room. Next installment, she checks into room 13. Great story.
Thank you Phylor! I had fun writing this one! Maybe it is room 13. Or, it could be room 217…from “The Shining.”
I think there’s a song like this:
I hear voices and there’s no one there.
or maybe that’s just the song of the paranoid – or just an old spirit-ual.
Randy
The song was done by…???
Donald O’Connor & Ethel Merman – I Hear Singing and There’s No One There
You’re Just In Love (I Wonder Why) is the actual title of the song
Just beautiful! What voices! Thanks for the link Randy! It works!
Gulp indeed Barb. Great take on this images. Enjoyed this one a lot..
Thank you Michael! Had the help of Nortina!
Very spooky specially with the door slamming shut behind the visitor. Creepy!
🙂 Thanks Scrapydo!
A Twilight Zone moment, good short story.
Thanks PJ!
Oh my, this is scary! I could feel the voice behind you…brrrr
Good! I did what I intended to do! I am glad that you found my story frightening!
What happened next? Is there another part coming?
Might just be! I am glad you enjoyed the story!
You could write a very creepy novel.
Hmmm…something to think about! Thanks for the comment Anneli! I just came back from watering the garden! I have seeds sprouting! Wahoo! 😀
Me tooooooo.
Wahoo! Sent another author to your Place site…
Thank you! Very nice of you!
🙂
Very good Barb! The title says it all. Loved it.
Thank you Joy! I am glad you enjoyed my bit of flash! 🙂