Risha had always been an extrovert. She was in Grade 12 but not only she was exceptionally good in academics but also in sports. She mostly loved partying with her friends. She lived alone in her castle-like mansion as she had lost her mother at a very young age and her father was frequently out on business trips. She had servants and maids but they all left by 9 pm. So at night, she used to be all alone at her house. And she loved it too, it meant she could do anything she wanted to.
Since the last 3 months, Risha has developed a new hobby. Watching Old Hindi Movies. She knew her friends would laugh at her if they got to know that a teenager like her who loved partying is watching 50’s and 60’s movies so that’s why everyday sharp at 8:30 pm she used to send a text in her friends WhatsApp group that she’s going off for studies and switched off her phone. And after switching it off, Risha would put on an old movie on her laptop and start watching it.
Awara, Naya Daur, Anarkali, Padosan, Bandini, Manzil, she has watched them all.
Today she was feeling under the weather so she decided she won’t watch any movie and go off to sleep. Suddenly around 2 am she saw an old lady with pale blue skin standing near her bed and looking at her…
Risha: Who… Who r u?
She could feel that her voice was not coming out of her throat.
The old lady came near her and said, “You may not know me but I live on the tree behind your bedroom. Every night I sit there and watch movies with you. When I was alive I loved watching movies but nowadays no one watches old movies. Today I even brought my best friend Aarti to watch movies but you didn’t switch on any.”
Then she looked at the window and said, “Aartiiiiii, come here, the child wants to meet you.”
Risha started trembling now and as she looked towards her window. She saw a skeleton peeping inside from there, “You didn’t put on any movie today that’s why we came to visit you. Can you put on that movie by Dev Anand and Madhubala….. Ah… What was that….??? haan… Kala Paani…”
As soon as Risha heard this, she fainted like Meena Kumari on her bed.
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‘This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with RRE Studios and ShowCase Events.‘
‘This post is written for StorytellersBlogHop FEB 2021 by Ujjwal (https://mywordsmywisdom.com) & MeenalSonal (www.auraofthoughts.com)’.
Gave me the creeps! I will think twice before attempting to watch old hindi movies after midnight now!
Would like to know more about that story!!!!
ha ha ha, next time I will make sure all the windows are closed and draped. This was a great combination of comedy-horror.
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He he ,this made me chuckle so hard, imagine ghosts requesting the movie they want to see!
I don’t understand how you get me engrossed in ur writing. I love old movies and well company to some extent is welcome
Arre baap re! Fantastic concept! Sent chills down my spine! Loved the way you ended it with the Meena Kumari spin!
Oo… Ghosts with a love for movies! I can imagine them to be from Eastman Era and hopefully, they had no other plans than to just watch some movies.
he he! this one made me chuckle so hard, imagine ghosts requesting the movies they want to watch
Woah! Did not expect that! Nice twist!
Man I got chills. I wasn’t expecting it. But amazing imagination da. Loved it.
Never imagined such climax …..I will remember this story whenever I sit to watch old movies. :))…. Loved it
Lol, this gave me chuckles but also a thrill as I went through the lines till the end ! A very interesting tale.
I started off very scared and by the end of it I was in splits. I would love to know what happened next!
Ha ha. What a twist?
We never know who else is watching the movie along with us!
Gosh! imagine having someone near our bed at night and that person’s friend – a skeleton- peeping out from the window!
Phew! Hope all is well with Risha and she wakes up fine in the morning.
Well narrated.
Oh my my! This is so thoughtful! I was reading gradually but omg, didn’t expect that twist at the end. Even I went back to read it twice that what was the old lady’s complexion. At first I thought it might be a science fiction story. Loved it so much.
Glad u liked it
Wow, finally a spine-chilling ghost story!! Liked reading it.
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This is such a delightful and innovative story! Absolutely loved reading it!
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Oh my, I’m definitely going to close my windows when I see old movies next! Haha. This was a good twist and quite innovative writing.
What a cute creep this. Was just not expecting fiction and you gave a stress buster. Waiting to read the rest.
Glad u liked it.
Very interesting story. The climax is really interesting and sure to send a chill up your spine, especially if you are reading it alone at night. Nice work. Sandy N Vyjay
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Hahaha. Should I laugh or feel scare?
Loved the twist & the story.
I can’t sleep alone at night & have never been till now.
And after reading ur post, I will never in future coz u too watch Netflix at night.
I wouldn’t want to see a movie with ghosts. I think your story made me want to never play an old Bollywood movie again. Good attempt at the horror genre!
Glad u liked it.
Oh my goodness! This is extremely thoughtful! I was enjoying and reading slowly, but I didn’t expect that twist at the end coming. I thought I missed something and read it again . Amazing write-up.
Horror – comedy that way you have given the best fit for the blog hop. We will watch a movie together.
Loved knowing more about Risha. What an unexpected twist to this amazing tale! Keep writing!
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Oh my God. What a twist in the tale. I really didn’t expect something like this coming up and was superbly amazed. Good story.
This was one of the best creepy tales. The twist was totally unexpected and a fantastic thought. Loved reading this.
Glad u liked it
I am scared and want to laugh at this at the same time. I didn’t expect what happened at the end. Great story.
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The twist in the end is brilliant. I didn’t see it coming at all.
Glad u liked it
Hey Moni, that was spooky. Living on a tree behind your room sounds horrifying and imaging Rashi being alone is even more deadlier.
Haha… Glad u liked it.
Gosh I wasn’t expecting that twist! Quite a creepy little tale!
I havent read a pure horror story in a long time. Yours gave me the creeps but somehow the ending left me doing haha… I dont know if that’s how i was supposed to feel.
Haha. Glad you liked it…
haha this happened to me while reading a book!Enjoyed reading it!
Thanks. Glad u liked it
Hehehe! It’s a funny paranormal take. I enjoyed it so much. When I binge watch any series I often dream about them. Poor Risha. I am hoping she is dreaming too or she has made some lovely ghost friends.
Exactly… haha.. glad you liked it.
This sure gave me goosebumps. Imagine ghosts looking over your shoulder to watch a movie. I really love your stories.
Thanks a ton, ma’am I’m glad you love them.
Horror, reading this just before my sleep… U kept me hooked throughout the story
Thanks a ton Jasmine. Glad you liked it.
Loved it! Particularly the dash of comedy. I know it is a one-off but would have loved a continuation.
Haha.. It was dark I guess… but thanks a ton. Glad you liked it.
Brilliant plot. I would never have thought the ghost would come to watch a movie! LOL!!!
Haha… That was the twist. But Thanks a ton. Glad you liked it.
I had a good laugh. I know it’s not a funny story but the way you have moulded the words into such an interesting story is commendable. Looking forward to reading many more from you.
Thanks a ton. Glad you liked it.
First time a ghost story made me laugh and scared too. Very creative. We generally watch movies in the night now I think need to very careful.. Haha
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I really enjoyed the twist ending- it also brought me back to college when I used to secretly watch C grade bollywood films and not tell anyone 🙂
OMG, did a ghost join you?
However, loved your comment. Thanks a ton. Glad you liked it.
Omg, it’s scary. What a twist atthe end. Enjoyed the story.
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Haha, this was scary till the very last line until you wrapped it up with a funny punch line. Another brilliant piece with emotions taking me from frightened to tickled.
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Wow what a creepy tale. I honestly didn’t see that coming at all. Absolutely loved the story
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Creepy tale. Interesting ending. Enjoyed reading this story.
Thanks Abha. Glad ypu liked it.
I loved reading it. The climax was totally out of expectations. I hope you will write the next part of the same story. That blue aunty wants to watch Kala Paani then who played it or did she wait till the girl opened her eyes?
No no… Its a nano tale… But glad u liked it.
Ouch! I am definitely not watching it
U should try you know… Lol.
Ha ha ha ha….
Humour in Horror so both the ladies rocks. What’s much more funny is that I see my younger self in Risha. I used to watch an old movie every night when I was a teenager. This is so relatable.
haha.. Glad u liked it..