Cracked Macabre Doll

An Adventure Into The Wonder Of The Macabre – The Doll

Step into a world where time freezes. Echoes of the past whisper secrets yet untold. In a quaint antique shop, among relics of old, sits a porcelain doll. Its story spans centuries. With a cracked cheek and glassy eyes, it holds tales of love and loss. Mysteries linger within it, waiting for you.

Now, join us on a thrilling adventure. We’ll unravel the enigma of “The Doll.” This journey begins in 1874’s sunlit parlors, filled with laughter. Then, it shifts to today’s shadowy corners, where the doll waits silently. Along the way, you’ll meet lives it touched. You’ll see wonders it witnessed. And you’ll uncover its dark legacy.

So, are you ready? Dare to explore this wondrous expedition. Discover the truth of the doll’s cursed past. The adventure calls—step into the unknown.

Meanwhile, in a dusty antique shop, the doll rests in a glass case. A jagged crack mars its cheek. Nearby, a tarnished train and a watch stopped at midnight flank it. Another doll, with bouncy curls, sits beside it. But this doll is old. Its glassy eyes seem to follow you. It watches. It waits.

So I hope you enjoy this Scary Story to Chill Your Bones…

The Doll

The Doll

A Gift from 1874

First, let’s travel to 1874. The doll rested in Matilda Hephzibah Crushing’s arms. It was her birthday gift. Her love—pure and fierce—gave it a faint awareness. Back then, days were innocent. Matilda hosted tea parties with tiny cups. She shared crumpet crumbs in secret. Sunlight poured through lace curtains. Her laughter rang out. The doll soaked in her affection. Its porcelain heart warmed.

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A Plunge into Darkness

But joy fades fast. Darkness soon crept in. One summer day, tragedy struck. Matilda clutched her doll in the family carriage. Suddenly, the horse reared. Its eyes rolled back. Foam dripped from its mouth. The driver flew off his seat. The carriage raced toward a ravine. Matilda screamed. Her hands gripped the doll tightly. Then, they crashed. She lay dead in the wreckage. The doll stayed in her grasp. As her spirit left, something dark entered the doll. Its cheek cracked in that moment.

A Silent Sentinel

Afterward, the doll sat on the family’s piano. It became a tribute to Matilda. From there, it watched the table they once shared. But the Crushing family changed. They avoided its cold touch. Their eyes skipped over its stare. Whispers grew. Did it move at night? Did its head turn? A chill spread from it. Dread bloomed in their hearts daily.

Harriet’s Fear

Years later, Harriet arrived. She was the family’s new daughter. She brought her own dolls—grander ones. Yet, the cracked doll loomed over her. Harriet stared at it often. Its fractured cheek looked like a grin to her. Servants whispered tales. “That doll’s cursed,” they said. “It took Matilda. It wants more.” Harriet believed it was a witch. She feared it caused her sister’s death. Meanwhile, the doll watched her coldly.

A Fatal Encounter

Later, at twenty-eight, Harriet played the piano. Her fingers shook. She glanced at the doll. Terror gripped her. With a scream, she grabbed it. She threw it hard. It hit the wall. Its crack grew. Then, Harriet fell. Her heart stopped from fright. She died that night, like Matilda.

Afterward, her mother wrote a note. She pinned it to the doll’s foot. It read: “Held in my children’s hands at their death. I dare not destroy it. I dare not touch it. I dare not want it.” By morning, the note was shredded. So, she sewed the words into its corset. She hoped to trap the curse there.

A Cursed Journey

Thus, the doll’s dark journey began. It moved from home to home. New owners laughed at the stitching. But soon, misfortune hit. In one house, a child burned with fever. In another, eggs oozed blood. Elsewhere, death came fast. A father died under a beam. A mother drowned in a pond. A baby stopped breathing. Each time, the doll sat close. Its crack seemed to smile wider.

People tried to destroy it. They tossed it into fires. It returned unscathed. They boiled it in oil. It stayed perfect, except the crack. One sank it in a river. Yet, it reappeared at dawn, dripping wet. Over time, towns grew into cities. Dresses shortened. Cars replaced horses. The doll endured, its crack spreading.

A Malevolent Hunger

Gradually, the doll’s mind sharpened. Matilda’s happy memories faded. Horrors took their place—screams and tears. At first, it feared the terror it caused. But then, it welcomed it. It fed on dread. It nudged shadows. It whispered in the dark. It sowed fear in new owners.

Waiting for You

Today, the doll sits in the antique shop. It’s surrounded by relics—a rusted train, a stopped watch, a newer doll. Bright lights blind its eyes. But a shadow wakes it. It craves a new owner. It longs for a warm touch, like Matilda’s. Yet, that touch brings a curse. Many have died from it. Still, it waits patiently. Someone will pick it up soon. Maybe you will. Dare to take it home? It is waiting just for you.

What Do You Think?

Did this tale chill you? Would you touch the doll, knowing its past? Do you pity its start, or fear its evil? Did it cause those deaths, or just watch them? Share your thoughts below—I’d love to hear!

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4 thoughts on “An Adventure Into The Wonder Of The Macabre – The Doll”

  1. Yes, I would touch her. Yes, I feel sorry for her. No, I don’t think any tragedies were her fault. I like so many things about this story! I like that you used “it” instead of “her” in reference to the doll, but I can’t put my finger on why. I like how you use time in such a short story. The details over short period of time, then generalities over years, then details on the day at hand to finish. For me, the best part is that the story mirrors something true about life — everyone can relate to false assumptions. Very cool!

    1. Thanks, Susan!! I felt sorry for the doll while writing it! I love exploring how legends are formed!

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