Writetober 2024, Horror Haven: Day 20: Dark & Light

Kur had always been a cheerful sort. Even after his theme park had closed, leaving him stranded and alone, his optimism remained. He'd found a new home with Clarice, a kind-hearted girl who'd took him in. 

But lately, Kur had been feeling a strange unease. It started with the creaking noises he heard late at night. At first, he dismissed them as old house creaks, but they were growing more frequent and unsettling. Then there were the cold spots he'd encounter, even on the hottest days. And most unnerving of all, the shadows that seemed to dance and contort in the corners of his room. 

One night, as he lay awake, a chilling voice whispered in his ear. "Remember the park, Kur? Remember the laughter? The joy? And the fear?" Kur's heart pounded. The voice was familiar, yet he couldn't place it. It was as if his own thoughts were being echoed back at him, twisted and distorted. He sat up, his eyes wide with terror. "Who are you?" he demanded. The voice chuckled, a sound that sent shivers down Kur's spine. "I am the ghost of the Park, Kur. And I am here to remind you of what you've lost."

written by Zoe