Written by: Rudrayani Shrestha - 30025, Grade VI
Posted on: 18 March, 2024
Once, there were two friends whose vacation had started. Their names were Anna and Rizan. They were almost 17 and 18 years old. They decided to leave the valley and go to a place called Japan, where they would stay in a hotel in the middle of Aokigahara Forest—one of the horror forests in Japan. The hotel was named Old Man’s Hotel, and they stayed in room 301. Initially, they thought the room was normal. However, strange noises could be heard at night. Anna and Rizan were the only two people in the hotel. Isn't it strange?
Despite Anna and Rizan sensing that something wasn't right, they attributed the strange noises to the wind and did not think much of it. The next day, they ran into a friend who had left the country long ago. As they engaged in conversation, the friend said, “Hey, Anna and Rizan, it's a pleasure to meet you two again. What are you doing here?”
Anna replied, “Ah, hey Lena. It's good to meet you after a long time as well. We are here for vacation. We were bored visiting the same places every vacation.”
Lena suggested, “Let’s go to my house and talk.”
Anna and Rizan agreed. After some time, they reached Lena’s house, which was huge.
Curious about where Anna and Rizan were staying, Lena asked, “Where are you guys living?”
Rizan answered, “We are staying in a hotel in the middle of Aokigahara Forest. It's called Old Man's Hotel.”
Lena was shocked upon hearing about the hotel in the middle of the forest. Anna asked her why she was shocked.
In a fearful tone, Lena explained, “The hotel named Old Man's Hotel was closed a long time ago because people used to hear strange noises. Many people had been killed in that hotel.”
Anna and Rizan were shocked and afraid after hearing what Lena had said.
What were the strange noises about? People screaming, crying, and asking for help—did nobody hear that? Different questions filled everyone's minds, but they all had an answer. The days Anna and Rizan spent in the hotel—what was all that?
To be continued...
