Poe´revenche by ziggy

Title: Whispers of the Müngstener The night was thick with fog, clinging to the iron girders of the Müngstener Bridge like a shroud. Beneath its arches, where the Wupper River flowed silently, strange events unfolded—a tapestry woven from threads of darkness and forgotten memories. I. The Haunting Melody On moonless nights, a haunting melody echoed through the rusted beams. Locals spoke of a phantom violinist, unseen but deeply felt. His mournful notes carried tales of lost love, betrayal, and the weight of unfulfilled dreams. Those who dared to listen too closely found their hearts heavy, burdened by sorrows not their own. II. The Vanishing Lovers In the shadowed alcoves near the bridge’s base, lovers met clandestinely. Their whispered promises and stolen kisses were like dew on spiderwebs—beautiful yet fragile. But one moonless night, they vanished. Witnesses claimed they stepped into the fog, hand in hand, and were never seen again. Some say their spirits still wander, eternally bound by love and betrayal. III. The Solitary Watchman Old Gustav, the bridge watchman, kept vigil for decades. His rheumy eyes scanned the murky waters, searching for signs of trouble. He spoke of ghostly figures—drenched souls rising from the depths, their faces twisted in anguish. Gustav’s lantern flickered as he muttered ancient prayers, warding off the unseen forces that plagued the Müngstener. IV. The Whispering Stones Beneath the bridge, where moss-covered stones met the river’s edge, children played a forbidden game. They pressed their ears against the cold granite, listening for secrets. The stones whispered of drowned lovers, of a pact made with the river’s nymphs, and of a hidden treasure guarded by malevolent spirits. The children vowed never to return, but curiosity gnawed at their souls. V. The Midnight Train Once a year, on the anniversary of the bridge’s completion, a phantom train materialized. Its wheels screeched against the tracks, and spectral passengers peered from fog-shrouded windows. They wore Victorian attire, their eyes hollow and accusing. The train sped across the Müngstener, vanishing into thin air, leaving behind an eerie silence. VI. The Unfinished Symphony Legend spoke of an unfinished symphony composed by a tormented artist. He sought inspiration beneath the bridge, where the river’s whispers merged with his notes. But the composition remained incomplete, haunting the dreams of musicians who dared to play it. Some claimed the missing chords held the key to unlocking the bridge’s mysteries.