English short story | A ghost story|| 👻

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The Secret of the Old House
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an old, abandoned house at the edge of a forest. People in the village said the house had a secret. They whispered that strange things happened there, but no one knew for sure.
One sunny morning, a curious boy named Tom moved to the village with his family. Tom loved solving mysteries and exploring new places. The old house immediately caught his attention.
"Why is no one going to that house?" Tom asked the villagers.
"Strange things happen there," they said. "It's best to stay away."
But Tom was not afraid. He decided to find out the truth. One afternoon, he gathered his courage and walked to the old house. The door creaked loudly as he pushed it open, and a cool breeze blew past him.
Tom stepped inside and looked around. Dust covered everything, and the air smelled old. As he moved further into the house, he heard a faint sound. It was like a whisper, calling his name.
"Tom... Tom..."
Tom followed the sound to a small, hidden room at the back of the house. In the room, he found a dusty old book on a table. The book was glowing slightly, and the whispers seemed to come from it.
With trembling hands, Tom opened the book. Inside, he found pages filled with strange symbols and drawings. As he turned the pages, the whispers grew louder.
"Read the words, Tom. Unlock the secret."
Tom tried to read the strange symbols, and as he did, something magical happened. The room filled with a soft light, and a figure appeared before him. It was an old man with kind eyes and a long beard.
"Thank you for freeing me," the old man said. "I am the guardian of this house. Long ago, I was trapped in this book by a spell. Only a brave and curious soul could release me."
Tom was amazed. "Who trapped you here?" he asked.
"A mischievous wizard who wanted to keep the secret of the house hidden," the guardian explained. "But now, thanks to you, I am free."
The guardian smiled and gave Tom a small, glowing key. "This key will unlock a hidden treasure in the house. It belongs to you now."
Tom took the key and followed the guardian's instructions. He found a hidden door in the floor of the main room. The key fit perfectly, and when he opened the door, he discovered a chest filled with sparkling jewels and gold.
"You have a good heart, Tom," the guardian said. "Use this treasure wisely."
Tom thanked the guardian and promised to share the treasure with the village. When he returned and told everyone what had happened, the villagers were amazed. They realized that the old house was not a place of fear, but of wonder and magic.
From that day on, the old house became a place where children played and villagers gathered. Tom was celebrated as a hero, and the village prospered with the treasure he had found. And the guardian, free at last, watched over them all with a smile.