The 70 Year Old Old Man Didn't Let Me Out Of The Bedroom All Night

in a small village nestled along the banks of the mikong river there lived a young girl named Lena Lena was 20 years old with sparkling eyes and a smile that could light up the darkest of nights she lived with her mother Ma and her little brother Tien their father had passed away when Tien was just a baby and Ma had worked hard to raise her children on her own Lena's Village was a place of peace and Beauty where the people lived in harmony with nature the fields were green and Lush and the air was filled with the sounds of birds singing and children playing despite the hardships Lena loved her Village and her family deeply one evening as the sun set Over the Horizon casting a Golden Glow over the village Lena was playing with her friends by the river they were laughing and splashing in the water enjoying the last moments of daylight as the sky darkened Lena heard her mother calling her name Lena it's time to come home Ma's voice echoed through the village Lena waved goodbye to her friends and ran towards her home her bare feet kicking up dust as she went she found her mother standing outside the small bamboo HT her face lined with worry Lena I need you to do something very important ma said her voice serious Lena nodded her heart beginning to R what is it mama ma took a deep breath and placed her hands on Lina's shoulders I need you to take this basket of food to the old man Quang who lives at the edge of the village he hasn't been feeling well and I promised him some dinner but be careful my child the path to his house can be dangerous at night Lena felt a shiver run down her spine she had heard stories about passed quang's house it was said to be haunted by spirits and wild animals but she knew she had to be brave for her mother I'll be careful mama I promise Lena said taking the basket from her mother's hands ma hugged her daughter tightly thank you my Brave girl now hurry before it gets too dark with the basket in her hands and her heart pounding in her chest Lena set off to towards quang's house the path was narrow and winding lined with tall grass and thorny bushes as she walked the sounds of the village faded away replaced by the Eerie Silence of the night Lena tried to keep her mind focused on her task but she couldn't help but feel a sense of dread the stories she had heard about the path played in her mind making her jump at every rustle and Shadow as she neared quang's house she saw a flickering light in the distance it was the old man's Lantern glowing like a beacon in the darkness Lena quickened her Pace her fear giving way to relief when she reached the house she knocked on the door her Knuckles wrapping against the wood after a moment the door creaked open and Lena found herself face to face with Quan he was an old man his skin wrinkled and his hair white as snow despite his age his eyes were sharp and piercing good evening Quang Lena said her voice trembling slightly my mother sent me with some food for you quang's expression softened and he smiled thank you Lena your mother is very kind please come in Lena hesitated for a moment but then she stepped inside the house was small and simple with a few pieces of old furniture and a fire burning in the heart Quang led her to a chair and motioned for her to sit as Lena sat down she noticed something strange there was a large heavy lock on the bedroom door she had never seen such a lock before and it filled her with an uneasy feeling Quang must have noticed her staring because he chuckled don't worry about that child it's just to keep the wind from blowing the door open Lena nodded though she wasn't entirely convinced she handed the basket to Quang who thanked her again and began to unpack the food would you like to stay for a while Quang asked his voice gentle I could use some company Lena considered his offer it was already dark outside and the thought of walking back alone scared her besides Quang seemed kind and she didn't want to be rude okay she said smiling I'll stay for a little while as Quan busied himself with the food Lina looked around the room it was filled with strange and fascinating objects old books Dusty Trinkets and ancient looking Maps she felt a sense of curiosity and wonder mixed with a lingering onas after they had eaten Quang began to tell Lena St stories about his life he spoke of distant lands and long forgotten Adventures of battles fought and treasures found Lena listened captivated by his wordss she had never heard such stories before and they filled Her Imagination with Vivid images hours passed and before Lena knew it it was very late she stifled a yawn her eyelids growing heavy you should stay here for the the night Quang said his voice kind but firm it's too dangerous to go back now Lena's heart skipped a bit she didn't want to stay but she knew he was right the path would be even more perilous in the dark okay she said trying to hide her fear I'll stay Quang smiled and showed her to a small bed in the corner of the room as Lena laid down she couldn't shake the feeling of unease the lock on the bedroom door seemed to stare at her a silent reminder of her fears as the night wore on Lina's unease grew she tossed and turned unable to sleep the room was filled with strange noises the cricking of the house The Whisper Of The Wind and something else something she couldn't quite identify then just as she was starting to drift off she heard a noise that made her blood run cold it was the sound of the bedroom door creaking open Lena sat up her heart pounding she saw Quang standing in the doorway his face hidden in the shadows what's wrong Quang she asked her voice trembling Quang didn't answer instead he stepped into the room closing the door behind him the lock clicked into place and Lena felt a wave of panic Quang what what are you doing she cried backing away the old man didn't speak he just stood there his eyes glinting in the darkness Lena's mind raised she had to get out but the door was locked and Quang was blocking her way she looked around the room searching for something anything that could help her her eyes fell on a small window partially hidden by a curtain it was her only chance with a burst of adrenaline Lena leaped from the bed and ran to the window she tugged at the latch but it was stuck desperation filled her as she struggled to open it Quang moved closer his footsteps slow and deliberate Lena could feel his presence behind her cold and menacing just when she thought all hope was lost the latch gave way and the window flew open Lena scrambled through it her heart pounding in her chest she tumbled to the ground outside her hands and knees scraping against the rough Earth without looking back she ran she ran as fast as she could her breath coming in ragged gasps the darkness closed in around her but she didn't stop she couldn't stop Lena's mind was a whirlwind of fear and confusion what had happened to Quang why had he locked her in the room she didn't know and she didn't care all she wanted was to get home to the safety of her mother's arms finally fin after what felt like an eternity she saw the light of her Village in the distance tears streamed down her face as she stumbled towards them her legs trembling with exhaustion when she reached her home she burst through the door sobbing uncontrollably Ma and Tien rushed to her side their faces filled with concern Lena what happened ma asked her voice shaking Lena tried to speak but her words were choked by Tears she clung to her mother her body trembling with fear it's okay my child ma whispered holding her clothes you're safe now as Lena cried in her mother's arms she couldn't shake the feeling of dread she didn't know what had happened to Quang but she knew one thing for sure she would never forget the night the old man didn't let her out of the bedroom days passed and the memory of that night haunted Lena she couldn't sleep couldn't eat and couldn't stop thinking about Quang her mother and brother tried to comfort her but the fear remained one evening as the sun set over the village M sat down with Lena her face lined with worry Lena I need to know what happened that night ma said gently you haven't spoken spoken about it and I can see it's tearing you apart Lena took a deep breath her hands trembling she had tried to push the memories away but she knew she couldn't hide from them forever with a shaky voice she began to recount the events of that faithful night I went to quang's house just like you asked Lena said her voice barely above a whisper he was kind at first we ate dinner and he told me stories but then then he locked me in the bedroom Ma's eyes widened in shock he locked you in the bedroom why Lena shook her head tears streaming down her cheeks I don't know mama he didn't say anything he just stood there staring at me I was so scared my pulled Lena into a tight Embrace oh my poor child I'm so sorry I never should have sent you there Lena clung to her mother feeling a mixture of relief and sorrow she had kept the fear bottled up inside for too long and finally it was spilling out we need to find out what happened to quam ma said firmly we can't let this go unanswered the next morning Ma and Lena went to the Village Elder a wise woman named xan they told told her everything that had happened and xan listened intently her brow fored in concern this is troubling indeed xan said her voice grave Quang has always been a good man but something must have changed we need to find out what Shuan gathered a group of villagers and together they made their way to Quan's House Lena stayed close to her mother her heart pounding with a mix of fear and curiosity when they arrived the house was eily quiet the door was a jar and the inside looked untouched since Lena had fled the villagers called out quang's name but there was no response let's search the house xan said her voice steady we need to find Clues the villagers spread out combing through the small House Lena stayed with her mother feeling a sense of dread as they moved from room to room in the bedroom they found the lock that had trapped Lena it was heavy and old covered in strange symbols that none of them recognized what is this one of the villagers asked holding up the lock xuan examined it closely her eyes narrowing this is no ordinary lock it's Enchanted Lena's heart skipped a bit Enchanted what does that mean it means that someone possibly Quang used to bind the dooran explained but why and where is Quang now as they continued to search they found more strange objects an old book filled with mysterious writings a pouch of herbs and a carved wooden figure that seemed to radiate a dark energy we need to take these to the shaman Shuan said Gathering the items he may be able to tell us more the villagers agreed and they made their way to the Shaman's H at the edge of the village the shaman a wise old man named ba welcomed them with a knowing look I've been expecting you ba said his voice deep and resonant I've sensed a disturbance in the village Shan explained what had happened and B examined the items they had brought he muttered incantations and waved his hands over them his eyes closed in concentration this is dark magic ba said finally Quang must have been trying to protect something of someone lenina felt a chill run down her spine protect someone whoo Bow's eyes met hers and she saw a flicker of sadness in them I don't know child but whatever it is it's powerful the villagers exchanged worried glances dark magic was a dangerous thing and they they didn't know what they were dealing with we must find Quang ba said firmly he holds the answers but Quang was nowhere to be found days turned into weeks and there was no sign of the old man the villagers continued to search but it was as if he had vanished Into Thin Air Lena tried to return to her normal life but the fear and uncertainty lingered she couldn't shake the fa feeling that something was watching her wasting in the shadows one night as Lena lay in bed she heard a soft whisper At first she thought it was the wind but then she realized it was a voice a voice calling her name Lena she sat up her heart pounding the room was dark but she could see a faint glow coming from the window she got out of the bed and walked to the window her hands trembling outside in the Moonlight she saw a figure standing at the edge of the village it was Quang Lena's breath caught in her throat she wanted to scream to call for her mother but something held her back she felt a strange pull drawing her towards the old man she slipped out the house her bare feet silent on the ground as she approached Quang she saw that he looked different his eyes were no longer sharp and piercing they were filled with sorrow Lena Quang said softly his voice trembling I'm so sorry Lina felt a lump form in her throat what happened Quan why did you lock me in the bedroom Quang side his shoulders sagging I was trying to protect you there is a darkness in this Village a cur that I have been trying to keep at Bay but I failed the magic consumed me Lena's eyes widened in shock a cause what cause Quang looked up at the Moon his face etched with sadness long ago this Village was plagued by a powerful Spirit it brought sickness and death and the people lived in fear I used my magic to trap the spirit in a wooden figure and I kept it hidden in my house but the magic was too strong it began to corrupt me Lena felt a chill run down her spine the wooden figure the one we found in your house Quang nodded yes I tried to keep it locked away but the darkness found a way out I didn't want to hurt you Lena I was trying to protect you from the spirit tears welled up in Lena's eyes what do we do now Quang reached out and took her hand his grip surprisingly strong we must destroy the figure it's the only way to break the curse Lena nodded determination filling her heart let's do it together they returned to quang's house the villagers were startled to see Quang but Lena quickly explained what had happened B and xan agreed that the figure needed to be destroyed and they prepared a ritual to banished the spirit once and for all as the villagers gathered around the bonfire ba began to chant in a deep resonant voice the figure was placed in the flames and dark smoke began to rise from it twisting and writhing like a living thing Lina watched her heart pounding the smoke seemed to form a face twisted and angry she could feel the malevolent energy radiating from it and she gripped quang's hand tightly but the Shaman's chants grew louder and the fire burned brighter the smoke began to dissipate and the angry face faded into the night finally with a last desperate Scream the spirit was gone the villagers cheered their voices filled with relief and joy the course was broken and the village was safe once more Quang smiled a weight lifting from his shoulders thank you Lena you have a brave heart Lena hugged the the old man feeling a sense of peace for the first time in weeks the darkness had been banished and the village could finally healed as the days passed life in the village returned to normal the fields were green and Lush and the air was filled with the sounds of birds singing and children playing Lena felt a sense of happiness and contentment knowing that the darkness had been defeated but she would never forget the night the old man did let her out of the bedroom it had been a night of fear and uncertainty but it had also been a night of courage and strength Lena had learned that even in the darkest of times there was always hope she had faced her fears and overcome them and she knew that she could face whatever challenges lay ahead and so as the sun set over the village casting a Golden Glow over the fields smiled she was surrounded by the people she loved and she knew that they would always stand together no matter what