My name is Christian Jhon, and for the past five days, I have been locked in a crypt—an experience I never imagined I would live through. As a lover of the occult and someone fascinated by the paranormal, I decided to embark on this dark and mysterious adventure. At first, I admit I felt a certain fear, but it was an exhilarating kind of fear, the type of thrill that makes you feel alive and heightens your senses.
However, as the days pass, that fear has transformed into a deep terror that has taken root in the very core of my being. Being trapped in this confined space underground, surrounded by occupied coffins and corpses, has begun to take a toll on my sanity. The darkness has become overwhelming, and the silence is only broken by the rapid beating of my heart and my increasingly disturbing thoughts.
As the hours drag on, exhaustion takes hold of me, but I refuse to give in to it. Time stretches endlessly, and my mind, allied with fatigue, begins to play dangerous tricks on me. I wonder what exactly I am afraid of. Is it the fear of death, which feels so close in this crypt? Or is it the fear of losing my sanity in this oppressive confinement?
In moments of clarity, I question my own sanity for having embarked on this experience. What on earth am I doing here? I ask myself over and over again, without finding a satisfactory answer. Perhaps it was the thirst for the unknown, the search for answers beyond the tangible, that drove me to venture into this labyrinth of shadows.
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I remember how it all began seven years ago, when I worked for The New Herald in London. As a journalist, I was always drawn to inexplicable events, stories of the paranormal that defied logic and reason. That passion led me to explore the darkest corners of the city, seeking answers that challenged human understanding.
It was during one of my investigations that I came across the legend of this cursed crypt, a place said to be inhabited by supernatural presences and one that dared the brave or foolish to venture inside. Without thinking twice, I decided to take on the challenge and explore this enigmatic dwelling.
But now, in the midst of darkness and overwhelming silence, I realize the magnitude of my recklessness. Uncertainty and fear envelop me, and all I desire is to find a way out of this gloomy labyrinth. However, the crypt seems to have its own plans for me, and I find myself trapped in a battle between my initial bravery and the terror that has taken over.
As I continue to fight to maintain my sanity and find an escape, I wonder if I will survive this experience and what terrifying or fascinating revelations await me in the depths of this cursed crypt. Only time will tell if I will emerge from here unscathed, but one thing is certain: this adventure has left an indelible mark on my soul and mind, and I will no longer be the same after having faced the unknown in its most terrifying form.