"I Bought A Cabin In The Woods. There's A Secret Hatch In The Floor" | Creepypasta | Scary Story

Lighthouse Horror36 minutes read

A man buys a cabin in the woods, only to realize he's caught in a curse that binds him to a mysterious woman leading to tragic consequences, ultimately facing a malevolent entity in a final attempt to break free.

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  • The cabin purchased by the narrator at a low price had a history of different owners and mysterious occurrences, including encounters with a disappearing old lady and eerie supernatural phenomena, hinting at a curse linked to signing a contract with a mysterious woman.
  • Despite attempts to escape, the protagonist finds themselves trapped by the curse, leading to feelings of hopelessness and impending doom, culminating in a desperate struggle against supernatural forces and a dramatic confrontation with a malevolent entity after destroying a disturbing book connected to the events.

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Recent questions

  • What is the protagonist's initial reason for buying a cabin in the woods?

    To escape city stress

  • What strange encounter does the protagonist have in the woods on the way home?

    Encounters an old lady who disappears

  • What warning does the elderly man in the small town give the protagonist?

    To leave the cabin by the lake

  • What does the protagonist discover in the cellar of the cabin?

    Strange books and a diary hinting at a curse

  • What drastic action does the protagonist consider as a means of escape?

    Contemplates suicide by hanging

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Summary

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Mysterious Cabin Purchase Leads to Strange Encounter

  • The narrator inherited money and decided to buy a cabin in the woods to escape city stress.
  • Found an ad for a cabin by a lake, met with an agent, and drove to see the cabin.
  • The cabin was old but well-maintained, with a history of different owners.
  • Discovered a hidden hatch in the kitchen leading to a dirt cellar turned into an office.
  • Purchased the cabin at a surprisingly low price and signed the contract with the agent.
  • On the way home, encountered an old lady in the woods who disappeared before impact.
  • Despite the strange encounter, the narrator planned to spend the weekend at the cabin.
  • Found old books on spirituality and a painting of the cabin with a mysterious lady in the window.
  • Realized there was no food in the cabin and decided to drive to town for groceries.
  • Noticed a figure in the rearview mirror resembling the person in the painting, creating an eerie atmosphere.

16:36

Cursed Cabin: Trapped by Mysterious Woman

  • The protagonist stops in a small town, buys groceries from an elderly man who warns him to leave the cabin he bought by the lake.
  • The protagonist finds the agency where he met an agent boarded up, and the agent's number disconnected.
  • He returns to his cabin, cooks dinner, and explores the cellar, finding strange books and a diary hinting at a curse.
  • While reading the diary, the protagonist experiences strange occurrences, including the hatch slamming shut and a feeling of being watched.
  • The diary warns that signing a contract binds one to a mysterious woman, leading to a tragic end.
  • The protagonist decides to leave the cabin but finds himself unable to start his car and ends up back at the cabin despite running away.
  • He encounters eerie markings in the woods and a stone circle, further adding to the mysterious atmosphere.
  • Despite trying to escape, the protagonist finds himself back at the cabin, questioning his sanity and reality.
  • The protagonist reads more of the diary, realizing the futility of escape attempts and the tragic fate of previous occupants.
  • The protagonist contemplates his situation, feeling trapped by the curse of the cabin and the mysterious woman, leading to a sense of hopelessness and impending doom.

34:26

Desperate protagonist battles supernatural forces.

  • The protagonist contemplates suicide, feeling isolated and desperate, considering hanging as a quick end to their suffering.
  • As the protagonist prepares to end their life, strange occurrences begin, with a mysterious voice claiming ownership over them.
  • Fearing for their safety, the protagonist barricades themselves in a hidden cellar, discovering a disturbing altar with a book that seems connected to the events unfolding.
  • Determined to stop the supernatural forces at play, the protagonist retrieves the book and struggles to destroy it, facing physical and mental challenges.
  • In a final act of defiance, the protagonist throws the book into the fire, triggering a dramatic confrontation with a malevolent entity before losing consciousness.
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