The Lakeside Stone- Horror story

Hey readers,

Today is Saturday and hence a story day. Today’s story is very interesting and was shared with me by my friend. Do read and share with everyone so that I will be encouraged to write more.

There was a girl named Anupama. She was a very bright and honest girl. She used to always go to school, come home and help her mother. Her routine was simple and there was nothing fancy in her routine or interesting as such. She used to spend her time with family or reading books. Now you all must be wondering about her friends. Yes, she had a friend named Karishma. Both used to study in the same school and class. But, Karishma used to stay a bit far, and being a girl Anupama was not allowed to roam alone. Her father was very protective and possessive about her.

Let me tell you about her schedule and life in a good manner.

Anupama goes to her school. Being alone was not her weakness and she never considered herself to be alone. She was very simple and did not want anything from her parents or life. Her mindset was such that she was happy with what she has. So, she used to go alone to the school which was not very far and used to come alone. While walking she used to enjoy the view of nature.  Anupama reaches her school. She used to sit on the second bench and used to focus on her studies. As I told her life was simple. After school, she starts walking towards her house. She reaches home, eats her food, helps mother and her day ends with reading few books. This continues for few years.

Now being a human, you at some point in time get bored of your schedule. You feel bored and, want to explore your capabilities and life, hence Anupama got bored and she wanted to explore her life and capabilities. She started watching her classmates being happy and having a large group. Her classmates used to plan something every day. For example, games,  or outings at waterfalls, etc. Anupama also wanted to join but, was shy. She suddenly wanted to become a center of attraction. She wanted attention which she never got because of her routine. Of course, after so many years she wanted to have a large group and escape her routine, it was not easy. We all know how it is in schools and colleges. Students make their groups and hang out within themselves only.  But, with huge courage, she approaches the group and asks for permission to join in.  Karishma does not participate in this because she doesn’t want to be a part of any groups.

The group stares at Anupama as if they do not know her. They giggle for a second and then ask her to meet them at the lakeside at 6 pm. Anupama was very happy and she shares the same with Karishma. Karishma warns her not to go to the lakeside so late because she might then reach home late after the outing. Anupama feels that Karishma is jealous of her. She ignores her advice and escapes her house at 5.30 pm.

After reaching the lakeside at 5.50 pm she finds nobody there. But, still, she waits for them since she reached early. Now, we all know that wristwatch was not very famous back then. Also, I forgot to tell you that this story is of the 1990s so children used to not wear watches since there was no importance given to watches while playing. She did not know the exact time. She was not worried since she thought the group would turn up on time. She waited, waited, and waited. 30 mins passed and nobody turned up. She was now worried. She understood that the group played a prank on her and she started crying. She sat under a tree beside the lake. The area was very quiet and there was not even a dog barking.

It was almost 7 and she now was about to start walking and she saw something shining at the side of the lake. It was almost dark and it was very clear that something white color is being shined. She went up there and took that shining element. It was a stone.

The moment she took it into her hand, something strong passed through her and she got a slight kick. She reached home at 7.40 pm and her father yelled at her and her mother was crying. The moment her mother saw her she hugged her. so many things happened but Anupama was quiet and did not say a word. She straight went to her bed. Her father and mother were surprised because there was no explanation given and Anupama did not even cry.

The next day Anupama woke up at 5 am. Cooked for her house and drank her tea. She even got ready for school. At 7 am her mother when enters the kitchen she gets a shock because the food was ready, utensils were washed, clothes were washed and hanged out. She did not understand that what just happened. She then looks around and she noticed that the house too was cleaned. She asks Anupama that how come she cleaned everything and even cooked because Anupama did not know cooking. Then her mother notices that Anupama suddenly looked too good. As in, fashionable. She yells at Anupama for applying cosmetics but as usual, Anupama walks away.

She reaches school singing. The group was waiting for Anupama. They thought she would cry. But when they saw her too fashionable and not at all scared they were left shocked. While passing the group smiled and winked at them. The boys got attracted to Anupama because as mentioned earlier she started looking very beautiful. Karishma notices the changed behavior of Anupama. The girl who used to be silent was very talkative today.

Karishma after school went to Anupama’s house and told everything to her parents that what happened. Karishma went there with her father too. Her father used to believe in supernatural things so he suggested they take Anupama to one “BABA” so that they can advise something. Anupama had gone out to play that time. When Anupama reaches her house she sees that one baba has come to her place. She becomes violent. She starts speaking in some Urdu language. The baba was not some roadside made-up baba. He was very talented and experienced in this field. He then does some rituals and saves Anupama.

The baba then asks Anupama that what does she remembers last. She then tells baba about the stone. When baba sees the stone, he tells that some spirit had entered that stone and by touching it, Anupama rescued the spirit as a result of which the spirit entered Anupama’s body. The Baba then did some rituals and put that spirit back to the stone and took the same with it. Anupama is now fit and fine.

Anupama then learned that she was better alone. Because she wanted to become the center of attraction she fell into such a trap. Now, I don’t know how true this incident is. But, yeah this was told to me and I am very thankful that the person shared the story with me. Thanks, my friend.

Now the question for you all is, do you believe in supernaturals? Do comment in the comments section and let me know.

Thanks for reading.

Share any kind of stories if you wish at baayultales@gmail.com and I will come up with it on Saturday. Thank you once again.

See you all on Tuesday in my discussion blog.