In the quiet town of Eldridge, there was a legend about an old, abandoned house on the outskirts. It was said that the house was haunted by a malevolent spirit known only as “The Mouth.” People whispered that it had a grotesque, insatiable hunger, drooling incessantly, and luring unsuspecting victims into its lair.
One night, a group of teenagers, eager for a thrill, decided to explore the house. As they stepped inside, the air grew thick and oppressive. The walls seemed to close in around them, and the floorboards creaked ominously beneath their feet. They ventured deeper, their flashlights casting eerie shadows on the decaying walls.
In the basement, they found a door that seemed out of place. It was covered in rust and had strange symbols etched into the wood. Curiosity got the better of them, and they pushed it open. The room beyond was pitch black, but they could hear a faint, wet sound¡ªlike something drooling.
Suddenly, the flashlight batteries died, plunging them into darkness. Panic set in as they fumbled for their phones, but the lights flickered and died as well. Then, they heard it¡ªa low, guttural growl, followed by the sound of something dragging itself across the floor.
They tried to run, but their feet seemed to stick to the ground. The drooling grew louder, and they could feel hot, foul breath on their necks. One by one, they were dragged into the shadows, their screams echoing through the house.
When the police finally arrived the next day, they found the door to the basement sealed shut, as if it had never been opened. But there was something else¡ªa pool of saliva on the floor, glistening in the dim light.
If you ever find yourself in Eldridge, stay away from the old house. And if you hear the sound of drooling in the night, run. For more chilling tales, visit https://horrorstories.net.
