Curse of the Abandoned Mansion

Write a story about a group of friends who dare to explore an old, abandoned mansion in their town that’s rumored to be cursed.

Set the stage for bone-chilling suspense and spine-tingling horror as the friends encounter mysterious phenomena and unravel the dark secrets of the mansion. Is there truth to the curse or is it just a local legend? What haunting figures will they encounter, and will they be able to stand their ground when faced with the chilling truth? This prompt urges the writer to build a cloud of mystery and suspense, weaving together an ominous setting and intricate plot.