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標題： The Haunted House
Once upon a time, there was a old abandoned house in the woods. It was said to be haunted by a former resident who had died there many years ago. One night, a group of friends decided to go exploring the house and see if they could catch a glimpse of the ghost.
As they entered the house, they could feel a cold chill in the air and hear mysterious noises coming from the dark corners. They searched the first floor but found nothing out of the ordinary. Then they ventured upstairs and came across a room with a creepy portrait on the wall. As they got closer, they could see that the portrait was of the former resident, and they could sense that he was watching them.
One of the friends suddenly screamed and fell to the ground, clutching her arm. She had felt a sharp pain there and realized that she had been bitten by something. The others quickly investigated and found bloodstains on the floor and walls. They fled the house in panic, and ever since then, they have sworn never to go back.
The house stands empty and haunted, and everyone is afraid to go near it. But there are those who still dare to explore its dark corners, hoping to catch a glimpse of the ghost who haunts the house.
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