In a small, rural town, there lived a mysterious dollmaker named Emilia. She was known for creating exquisite, lifelike dolls that seemed to capture the essence of their owners. However, rumors circulated that Emilia's dolls were not just mere toys, but vessels for restless spirits.
One stormy night, a young couple, Sarah and Mike, stumbled upon Emilia's abandoned workshop. The building was eerie, with cobwebs covering the walls and a strange, pungent smell lingering in the air.
As they explored the workshop, they discovered a room filled with Emilia's creations. The dolls seemed to watch them, their glassy eyes glinting in the dim light. Sarah, an avid collector of antique dolls, was fascinated by the craftsmanship.
Suddenly, a doll caught her eye. It was a beautiful, porcelain-skinned doll with piercing green eyes. Sarah felt an inexplicable connection to the doll and decided to take it home.
That night, strange occurrences began to plague the couple. The doll would change positions, and Sarah would hear whispers in her ear when no one was around. Mike dismissed her concerns, but Sarah knew something was amiss.
As the days passed, the events escalated. The doll would appear in different rooms, and Sarah would find herself talking to it as if it were alive. Mike grew concerned, but Sarah couldn't resist the doll's strange allure.
One fateful night, Mike awoke to find Sarah sitting in a chair, the doll perched on her lap. Her eyes were black as coal, and her voice was low and menacing. "I'm home," she hissed.
Mike realized that the doll had taken control of Sarah's mind. He tried to flee, but the doors were locked, and the windows refused to budge. The dollmaker's revenge had begun.
The next morning, authorities found Mike's car abandoned outside town. Inside, they discovered a note: "The dolls are mine now." Sarah was never seen again, and the doll remained, its green eyes glinting with an otherworldly intelligence.
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THE DOLLMAKE'S REVENGE