Marc returned home and looked around for a long time. However, he couldn’t find the bag of money. It was crucial that he found it. He distinctly remembered withdrawing five thousand rupees from the ATM and putting the money in the bag. He hadn’t needed the money for a few days, but when he checked this evening, the bag was nowhere to be found. For a moment, he wondered if he had lost it somewhere. This thought sent a chill down his spine.

Near Marc’s house was a lake. He ran a small business. Many people went for morning walks by the lake, and it had become Marc’s routine as well. He had also gone for a walk there this morning. Now, he thought that perhaps the money bag had fallen out of his pocket during the walk. He realized he had to go back there, as the money was urgently needed. He set out quickly.

By the time he reached the lake, it was 8 PM. Fear gripped his heart. A few days ago, a girl had committed suicide by jumping into this lake. Since then, some people claimed to have seen her ghostly figure. Others had experienced terrifying encounters. Marc thought it might be wise to return home. But he steeled his nerves and started walking along the lake’s edge.

His body trembled as he walked by the lake. The path wasn’t completely dark; there was some light around, but it was deserted. He understood that he was alone there. Especially after hearing about the horrifying incident, people had stopped coming at night. Still, he reminded himself that finding the bag was very important, so he had to keep his eyes on the path and move forward.

A little further on, he felt as if someone was walking behind him. He turned around but saw no one. Dismissing it as his imagination, he moved on. Yet, he continuously heard footsteps. Fear started to creep in. He gathered his courage and looked back again. But once more, there was no one. He resumed walking. He didn’t have to go far. After a short distance, he saw something lying on the ground ahead. It looked like his money bag. Yes, it was indeed his money bag. As soon as he reached for the bag, it vanished. Marc stood there, stunned.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of a girl crying. Looking closely, he saw a well nearby. He approached the well and peered inside, seeing a girl sitting with her head bowed. When he called out… (the girl raised her face, and her eyes were white). Terrified, Marc ran from there. He started running faster, feeling as if the girl was chasing him. He quickened his pace. Suddenly, he spotted his money bag again. Overcoming his fear, he approached a bush to retrieve the bag. Just then… (the girl was standing right in front of him).

Forgetting the bag, Marc started running back. Finally, he saw the park gate and somehow made his way out.

Back home, he sat down to rest, trying to calm himself. Recalling the incident, he was filled with dread. He hadn’t found the bag, but he was alive, and that was enough.

A while later, he heard the sound of a police car and a lot of commotion. He quickly went outside and saw people heading towards the lake. Gathering his courage, he followed them.

Reaching the lake, he saw that the police had cordoned off an area. Someone’s body had just been found. Marc moved closer and saw someone lying face down on the ground. When the police turned the body over, he was shocked to see that it was his own. He recognized the spot by the bush where he had last seen the bag.

Suddenly, he saw the terrifying girl standing under a tree. She was holding his money bag. Marc no longer felt afraid. He walked towards the girl, who handed him the bag and then disappeared. Marc was happy. Even in death, he had found his money bag.