Chilling Village Hostel Ghost Story

I need a spine-tingling ghost story that keeps readers up at night. The entire tale must unfold inside a lonely hostel tucked away in a remote village, where a series of mysterious deaths has gone unsolved for years. My only goal is to scare, so lean into dread, atmosphere, and an unforgettable final twist—no moral lessons or happy endings required.

I’m looking for vivid sensory detail, tight pacing, and believable dialogue that gradually turns claustrophobic. Prior experience writing horror, paranormal, or gothic fiction will help you nail the tone I’m after.

Deliverables
• Original short story (roughly 2,500–4,000 words, Word or Google Doc)
• 150-word synopsis for marketing copy
• One revision round after my initial feedback

Acceptance criteria
• Setting never leaves the remote-village hostel
• Central plot revolves around the unexplained deaths; other supernatural elements stay secondary
• Story sustains tension, relies on genuine fright instead of gore, and ends with a memorable scare