It was a chilly autumn evening when I first set foot in the Forbidden City. I had always been fascinated by its history—centuries of emperors, power struggles, and whispers of the supernatural. As a security guard working the night shift, I thought I was prepared for anything. Little did I know, the shadows of the past had other plans.
The Forbidden City, with its towering red walls and golden roofs, is a place where history feels alive. But as the sun dipped below the horizon, the atmosphere shifted. The corridors, once bustling with tourists, grew eerily silent. My footsteps echoed against the ancient stone floors, and the faint scent of incense lingered in the air. I was alone—or so I thought.
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As I walked through the dimly lit halls, I noticed something unusual: a figure in black robes standing at the far end of a corridor. My heart raced. I called out, but there was no response. The figure turned, and I froze. Where a face should have been, there was nothing—just a blank, featureless void. A cold breeze swept through the corridor, carrying with it the faint sound of sobbing.
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I stumbled backward, my breath catching in my throat. The figure vanished as quickly as it had appeared, leaving me alone in the darkness. I tried to convince myself it was a trick of the light, but deep down, I knew better. The Forbidden City has a way of revealing its secrets to those who dare to listen.
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The next day, I shared my experience with a colleague. To my surprise, he nodded solemnly. “You saw her,” he said. “The Faceless Woman in Black. They say she was a concubine who fell out of favor with the emperor. Her name was erased from history, and her spirit has wandered these halls ever since, seeking recognition.”
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I never saw the Faceless Woman again, but her presence lingers in my memory. The Forbidden City is more than just a historical site—it’s a place where the past and present collide, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. If you ever visit, tread carefully. You never know who—or what—might be watching from the shadows.
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Horror Level:
4 / 5
References:
Wandering through the Forbidden City’s corridors – link
The Forbidden City – link
Room inside Forbidden City – link
Corridor in the Forbidden City – link
Categories: Ghost Stories, Ghost Stories, Haunted Places, History
Tags: China, Forbidden City, ghost stories, Haunted Places, supernatural
Religion: N/A
Country of Origin: China
Topic: Ghost Stories
Ethnicity: Chinese
