The Vanishing Dormitory: The Final Glimpse

In the heart of a bustling university town, nestled between towering libraries and the sprawling campus green, there was a dormitory known only to the most adventurous students. It was an old building, with creaky floors and drafty windows, its history shrouded in legend. The dormitory was known for its eerie ambiance, but it was also the site of many a lively night out. However, no one could have predicted the series of events that would lead to the most chilling send-off in the dormitory's storied past.

It all began with the arrival of a new student, Li Wei, who had been accepted into the university's prestigious engineering program. Li was an introvert, preferring the quiet solitude of his room to the noise of the dormitory halls. His room, on the third floor, was one of the oldest in the building, with its own peculiar quirks. The door handle, for instance, would occasionally turn itself, and the lights would flicker for no apparent reason.

One evening, as Li was returning to his room after a long day of classes, he noticed something unsettling. In the dim light of the hallway, a shadowy figure seemed to hover near the end of the corridor. It was a ghostly silhouette, a mere whisper of a person, but it was there, unmistakable. Li's heart raced, and he quickened his pace, trying to avoid the ghostly presence. But as he reached his room, the figure vanished as quickly as it had appeared.

Over the next few weeks, Li began to experience more of these eerie encounters. At night, he would see the same shadowy figure, but it was never close enough to make out any details. It seemed to beckon him, calling him to follow. But each time he approached, the figure would retreat, vanishing into the darkness.

Word of Li's experiences spread through the dormitory, and soon, other students began to report similar sightings. It was as if the dormitory itself was alive, watching over its inhabitants. Some students dismissed the sightings as mere pranks, but Li knew better. There was something deeper at play, something that went beyond the realm of the ordinary.

Li's roommate, Zhang Hua, was skeptical at first. "You're just imagining things, Li," he would say. "You're stressed out from school, and it's affecting your mind." But Li couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the story. He began to research the dormitory's history, hoping to find an explanation for the ghostly apparitions.

What he discovered was a tale of tragedy and unrequited love. In the 1920s, the dormitory had been home to a young woman named Mei, a brilliant student who had fallen in love with a professor. Tragedy struck when Mei's father disapproved of the relationship, leading to a heated argument that ended in a fatal accident. Mei, heartbroken and desperate, had taken her own life, leaving behind a legacy of sorrow and longing.

Li's research led him to a hidden room in the basement of the dormitory, a place he had never seen before. The room was filled with old photographs and letters, the walls adorned with Mei's paintings. It was there that Li found a clue: a portrait of Mei, her eyes wide with fear, as if she were trying to warn him of something.

That night, as Li lay in bed, the shadowy figure reappeared. This time, it was standing outside his window, its form clearer than ever. Li's heart pounded as he reached for his phone, recording the figure. The recording captured a chilling whisper, "The final send-off is near."

The next day, Li shared his discovery with Zhang, who was skeptical but agreed to help. They spent the afternoon searching the dormitory, looking for anything that could explain the ghostly figure's presence. As they delved deeper into Mei's story, they found a series of old letters between Mei and her professor, detailing their love and the events that led to her death.

That evening, Li and Zhang returned to the hidden room in the basement. They were determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious send-off. As they examined the letters, they noticed a peculiar pattern: the dates of the letters coincided with the days of the week on which the ghostly sightings had occurred.

Li's eyes widened as he realized the significance of the pattern. "Mei is trying to tell us something," he said. "She's leaving us clues to find her final resting place."

The next morning, Li and Zhang set out to find Mei's grave. They followed the clues they had gathered, navigating through the university's old cemeteries until they reached a forgotten plot. There, beneath a weathered gravestone, they found Mei's final resting place.

As they stood there, the shadowy figure appeared once more, standing at the edge of the grave. This time, it was as clear as day. Li and Zhang could see Mei's face, her eyes filled with a sense of peace. She had come to say goodbye, to ensure that her story would not be forgotten.

With a heavy heart, Li and Zhang returned to the dormitory. They knew that the send-off was over, but the memory of Mei's story would forever linger in the halls. They had brought closure to her, but the dormitory would never be the same.

In the weeks that followed, the sightings of the ghostly figure ceased. The dormitory returned to its usual state of lively chaos, but the students who lived there knew that something extraordinary had happened. They had witnessed the last glimpse of a soul, a final send-off that would be told for generations to come.

And so, the legend of the Vanishing Dormitory grew, a testament to the power of love and the enduring legacy of a young woman who had left her mark on the world, even in death.