Zhao came here as a tourist, but this place, it haunted him. He has dreamt about this place so many times and always woke up sweating. He felt as if he has been here before, he knew the place where an old man used to sell tea. The window above had rose trellis, and Mrs. Ping used to bake bao there. Deja Vu!
How did he know that? According to people, this city was burnt down to ashes 80 years ago. Later, they found out that one man was murdered here while the whole city was away in the New Year Carnival.
While, walking down the street a very old woman, saw him and gave out a wail. She held Zhao's hand and said "Oh my God! Yansing, I am so happy, my prayers are answered, you are back"
Zhao stood there confused, the old lady brought out a picture from her purse, it was a black and white photo of a man, who looked exactly like Zhao, it was the picture of the man who was murdered in this town. Zhao was shocked, surprised, lot of mixed emotions.
The old lady looked straight into Zhao's eyes and said "Do you believe in rebirths?" She gave him a knowing smile and a piece of paper and suddenly vanished into thin air.
Zhao stood in the middle of this ghost town and fainted when he opened the little paper in his hand.
This post is written for What Pegman Saw - 16th Feb
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| Songxicun, China | Gao Shian, Google Maps |
While, walking down the street a very old woman, saw him and gave out a wail. She held Zhao's hand and said "Oh my God! Yansing, I am so happy, my prayers are answered, you are back"
Zhao stood there confused, the old lady brought out a picture from her purse, it was a black and white photo of a man, who looked exactly like Zhao, it was the picture of the man who was murdered in this town. Zhao was shocked, surprised, lot of mixed emotions.
The old lady looked straight into Zhao's eyes and said "Do you believe in rebirths?" She gave him a knowing smile and a piece of paper and suddenly vanished into thin air.
Zhao stood in the middle of this ghost town and fainted when he opened the little paper in his hand.
This post is written for What Pegman Saw - 16th Feb
Great to see you on Pegman! This story is a riddle and a ghost story all in one. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton Karen :-)
DeleteThat might explain why the place felt familiar. Wonder what he'll do with this information now? Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick :-)
DeleteIntriguing read, Dee Dee.
ReplyDeleteShalom,
Rochelle
Thanks a lot Rochelle :-)
DeleteCreepy. Would hate to be in Zhao's place.
ReplyDeleteI agree...
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