The Full Moon Night and Dita's Choice
POV 1 – Dita
This full moon night feels different. I stand before the old well. A cold breeze blows gently, carrying a stronger scent of kenanga flowers.
I want to know who "my friend" is. I feel there's something she wants to tell me.
"If I climb down, will you come?" I whisper.
The voice returns, soft, almost like the wind's whisper:
"Yes... but you must be brave enough to accept what you find."
My heart pounds. I know I have to choose: remain silent, or dive into a mystery long buried.
I step forward, holding the bamboo rope hanging at the well's edge.
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POV 2 – Bu Mirah
Last night, I saw Dita near the well. Her face was pale, but her eyes were bright.
I know this isn't ordinary. I'm afraid something might happen. But I also remember my grandmother's words:
"If a child hears a voice, don't forbid them. It might be a bridge between the lost world and the living."
I stayed quiet, praying God protects that child.
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POV 3 – Pak RT
Tonight, I'm at the night watch post. I hear a faint sound coming from the well.
I'm curious but afraid. I know the villagers have begun doubting what I said before.
Then I remember the elders' words:
"That well only keeps secrets not everyone is ready to know."
I grab my flashlight and walk slowly toward the well, hoping to see nothing but darkness and water.
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POV 4 – Niko
I'm recording all this. The atmosphere grows eerie. When Dita descends a little into the well, a thin mist rises from within.
I hear a song I've never heard before—a language whose meaning I don't know.
But more than that, I feel something... an energy science can't explain.
I realize I'm no longer just investigating folklore. I'm part of the mystery now.
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POV 5 – Dukun Tarip
I wait with a small offering, beneath the moonlight.
Dita has a strong heart. But this isn't just about physical courage.
I know there are two paths for those souls:
— Rest in peace, or
— Be trapped forever.
I hope Dita's choice will bring goodness.
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Interesting Knowledge:
In Indonesian culture, the full moon night is considered spiritually powerful. The natural energy at the full moon is often believed to open the 'gateway' between the real world and the unseen world.
Philosophy:
When we dare to dive into our deepest fears, we may find hidden truths. Sometimes answers come in forms we don't expect.
Local Rumor:
It is said that on full moon nights, the voices from the well transform into lullabies for trapped souls, giving them a moment of peace.