The Qingdao Hotel
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The Qingdao Hotel looms like a specter from a bygone era, its ornate facade whispering secrets of the German Governor's reign, while inside, the air hangs heavy with a palpable chill that gnaws at the bones. Guests often find themselves ensnared by shadowy figures gliding silently down the dimly lit corridors, their hushed whispers slithering into ears like dark promises, and cold spots clinging to them, breath-stealing reminders that they are not alone. Those who dare to linger beyond nightfall speak of feelings of unseen eyes tracing their steps, and though they may check beneath their beds, it's the walls that seem to pulse with a sinister heartbeat, each thump echoing a warning: not all who wander