The Footprints of Time in Hell

one of its members. And now, the exhumation ceremony is about to take place. In recent days, I've seen my family busy with preparations and contacting the

s stories related to spirits and ghosts, I decid

between the two sides. Not everyone is eligible to participate. Even if it turns cold that day, when the time comes, you have to be re

sy hearing this,

t him, don't blow this out of proportion. In the future, suppose if we pass away, he will know how to perform the exhumation

is and his face frowne

her side to ask about the age, okay? You w

and waited for my

while,

it in your pocket. You two have been close for a

said many times that I dreamt of him, and he always bestowed good things

family, always doting on us, his nieces and nephews. For some reason, he never wanted to marry. The love he had for us was the most profound, especially for me. He always took care of me and gave me gifts and

days. My grandmother cried listening to them, but many believed he was followed by a

st a few weeks, they would disappear. The girlfriends he introduced would vanish mysteriously after just a few da

of his took my grand

assed away,

as come t

three years have passed, and tomorrow my uncle will be moved to his new resting place. I felt honored to be part of the ceremony, though it was also

ore. Every detail, from clothes to accessories and necessary items such a

ly and the exhumation team, proceeded to where my uncle rested. The night was quite chilly, and the quiet atmosphere of the vacant land made me shiver. I was grateful to be accompanied by many, or else I wouldn't h

ted by the sound of digging and the rustl

n team echoed, showing their professionalism in their task. I quickly

ud...creak

ing everyone flinch. As it was opened, the workers were t

thing inside still so intact? I've been doing this

ed with a w

e flesh is still att

the sight. Some were even on the verge of fa

use straw t

ioned his 30 years of exp

wood! Andrew, go to my car and br

lied. He returned with four large

If we continue to use alcohol or gasoline to burn, it would be h

n lid and set the four Măng Sông lamps around the body, each abo

Once the body starts to decompose,

umers said wit

the flesh is still i

aining flesh on the bone was gently cut away and cleaned. A while later, the task was completed. Dawn

still eating joyfully, while I felt a loss of a

longer than usual. Typically, it only takes about two hours. But with

decided to stay and express my gra

witnessing this, and I w

t of alcohol emanating from his breath

scared? This is just exhuming a body. T

joking. Seeing my reaction, he lau

us. Guess what his reaction would be if w

feel slightly uncomfortable.

an the dead come back to life as if

more serious, sa

l tell you about the "Gh

idn't want him to revisit the past. However, he