''Hidden Ghost''

This short horror story talks about not wanting to give up midway, but how to find motivation.

On a Sunday, after finishing work, I had some free time and visited the site to contribute a few lines with everyone.

Humans sometimes rely too much on science, which is also a form of superstition. If people believe too much in science, they will have a contemptuous attitude towards spirituality, not believing in God or karma. Gradually, they distance themselves from social moral standards, living for the moment, and when they die, that's it. So they act recklessly, causing society to become unstable and decline.

In many cases, spirituality defies scientific explanation, making it difficult to distinguish between superstition and true spiritual experiences. For example, in 2020, China experienced a sudden increase in unusual phenomena such as disease outbreaks and floods. One such occurrence was a strange sound that echoed through the mountains for a month, attracting crowds of people trying to uncover its source. Even scientists were unable to explain the phenomenon conclusively; some suggested it was the sound of a mysterious creature while others claimed it was just a bird.

While it's essential to consider the role of spirituality in our lives, we must also avoid blindly following superstitions. Blindly following superstitions can be harmful and allow unscrupulous people to take advantage of those seeking spiritual guidance. Instead, we should use our intelligence to distinguish between fact and fiction.

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However, their ultimate goal was liberation, not supernatural powers.

Now I will tell you a true story that I witnessed over 20 years ago.

Back then, I had just graduated and was assigned to work in a mountainous area that was still wilderness, very different from now. This place is now crossed by the Ho Chi Minh road, and its economy and spirit have thrived.

I met a man whose family originally migrated here; they were Buddhists. However, in this region, 90% of the people are Catholics, almost entirely.

His grandparents were already elderly. Her grandmother was a business executive who came here with her family during the war and stayed to establish herself. The couple made a living selling food since the land was barren, underdeveloped, and their economy was mediocre.

The grandfather was a talented and cheerful man who played the mandolin skillfully. When he had free time, he would often take out his mandolin and play pre-war songs that made people's souls indescribably ecstatic. Now...I wonder where he is...

I remember its mouth full of leaves from the other day. It was a gift from grandpa. He gave it as a congratulatory present. The bird did not have to climb up, grandpa lifted it up so that it could have plenty of candy and it kept eating without stopping..