The Vanishing Victim at Zhejiang Normal: A Haunted Tale

The mist clung to the ancient stone walls of Zhejiang Normal University like a ghostly shroud. It was an early autumn evening, and the air was thick with the promise of rain. Students hurried to their dormitories, the campus lights flickering against the encroaching darkness.

Li Wei, a fresh-faced freshman, paused at the entrance of the old library. His heart raced with a mix of excitement and fear. The library was said to be haunted, a legend whispered among the students. But Li Wei was determined to uncover the truth behind the vanishing victim.

"Li Wei, you shouldn't be here," a voice echoed through the empty halls. It was the librarian, Mrs. Chen, her voice tinged with disapproval.

Li Wei turned, but no one was there. "Mrs. Chen?" he called out, his voice echoing back at him.

"Li Wei, you know the rules," she replied, her voice distant. "No one is allowed in the library after dark."

Li Wei's curiosity was piqued. "But what about the vanishing victim? The legend says someone was last seen here."

Mrs. Chen sighed. "The legend is just that—a legend. No one has ever been found, and no one has ever seen the victim."

Li Wei's mind raced. The vanishing victim was a mystery that had haunted the campus for years. "But what if it's true?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Mrs. Chen shook her head. "It's just a story, Li Wei. You should go back to your dormitory."

Li Wei hesitated, then nodded. "Alright, Mrs. Chen. I'll be careful."

As he made his way to the dormitory, the legend of the vanishing victim played on his mind. He had heard the stories from his roommate, a senior who had grown up in the town. The victim was a young woman who had disappeared after being seen with a mysterious man in the library one night. Her body was never found, and the legend spoke of her ghost haunting the library.

Li Wei pushed open the door to his dormitory, but as he stepped inside, the door slammed shut behind him. He turned to see a shadowy figure standing in the doorway. It was the librarian, Mrs. Chen, her face twisted in fear.

"Li Wei, you must leave now," she whispered. "The library is not safe."

Li Wei's heart pounded. "What do you mean, Mrs. Chen? What's happening?"

Before he could respond, the door to the dormitory burst open, and a cold wind swept through the room. Li Wei's roommate, Xiao Li, stumbled in, his face pale and his eyes wide with terror.

"Li Wei, we have to leave now!" Xiao Li gasped. "The library is coming for us!"

Li Wei's mind raced. The library was coming for them? What did that mean?

As he followed Xiao Li out of the dormitory, he felt a chill run down his spine. The campus was quiet, save for the distant sound of rain. They ran through the empty halls, the library's shadowy presence growing larger with each step.

When they reached the library, the doors were flung open, and a gust of wind swept out. Li Wei and Xiao Li stumbled backward, their hearts pounding in their chests.

Inside the library, the air was thick with dust and the scent of old books. The shelves stretched to the ceiling, and the dim light cast eerie shadows across the room. In the center of the room stood a large, ornate desk, and at the desk sat a figure.

It was the librarian, Mrs. Chen, but she was not alone. Beside her was the vanishing victim, her eyes wide with terror, her hair disheveled. Li Wei's heart sank as he realized the truth.

The library was haunted, and the vanishing victim was trapped within its walls. Li Wei and Xiao Li had stumbled upon the truth, and now they were trapped in a nightmare from which there was no escape.

Li Wei stepped forward, his voice steady. "Mrs. Chen, we need to help her. We need to find a way to break the curse."

Mrs. Chen looked up, her eyes filled with sorrow. "There is no way to break the curse, Li Wei. The library is her prison, and she will be trapped here forever."

Li Wei's mind raced. There had to be a way to save her. He turned to Xiao Li, who nodded in agreement.

"We will find a way," Li Wei said, his voice filled with determination. "We will break the curse and free her."

As they worked together, the library seemed to come alive around them. Shadows danced on the walls, and the air grew colder. But Li Wei and Xiao Li pressed on, their resolve unwavering.

Finally, they reached the desk, and Li Wei placed his hand on the surface. He felt a surge of energy, and the library seemed to shudder. The vanishing victim's eyes widened, and she reached out to Li Wei.

"Thank you," she whispered. "Thank you for saving me."

Li Wei nodded, tears in his eyes. "We did it, Mrs. Chen. We broke the curse."

The library seemed to sigh, and the shadows receded. The vanishing victim vanished, and Mrs. Chen's eyes filled with relief.

Li Wei and Xiao Li left the library, the weight of their burden lifted. They had saved the vanishing victim, and the legend of the haunted library had been put to rest.

As they made their way back to the dormitory, Li Wei couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. They had faced the darkness and emerged victorious.

But as they reached the dormitory, the door slammed shut once more. Li Wei turned to see the librarian, Mrs. Chen, standing in the doorway.

"Li Wei, you must leave now," she whispered. "The library is not safe."

Li Wei's heart raced. The library was coming for them again? But this time, he was ready. He turned to Xiao Li, who nodded in agreement.

"We will face it together," Li Wei said, his voice filled with determination. "We will not be afraid."

As they stepped outside, the rain began to fall, washing away the shadows of the library. They had faced the darkness, and they had won. But the legend of the vanishing victim at Zhejiang Normal University would never be forgotten.