The narrator and their companion are in Edinburgh, Scotland, exploring its reputation as the "most haunted city in the world." They take a ghost tour, visiting underground vaults and a room believed to be haunted by the ghost of a child named Annie. Throughout the tour, they experience strange occurrences, such as unexplained noises, cold breezes, and an eerie atmosphere. The companion becomes increasingly uncomfortable and fearful, sensing a malevolent presence. After the tour, they attempt to walk back to their hotel, but the atmosphere remains tense, and the companion feels like they're being followed. Eventually, they return to their room, exhausted and shaken.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The city of Edinburgh in Scotland is known for its murderous history, ghosts, underground vaults, and graveyards.
2. The city has a reputation for being one of the most haunted cities in the world.
3. There are underground vaults beneath the city of Edinburgh.
4. The vaults were used for various purposes, including as a student's bedroom.
5. A landlord was told about strange voices coming from the vaults, but he didn't take any action.
6. A group of drunk friends broke into the vaults to investigate the strange voices and found a Poltergeist vault.
7. The Poltergeist vault was used by witches for black magic rituals.
8. The vaults are believed to be haunted by ghosts and witches.
9. Exorcism was performed in the vaults, but the witches never left the place.
10. A circle made of stones in the vaults is believed to be the demon's home.
11. A ghost tour bus in Edinburgh is believed to be haunted.
12. The bus was used for funerals before it was used for ghost tours.
13. A massive fire destroyed most of the buses, but some were left and are now used for ghost tours.
14. People who take a tour on the bus often experience paranormal activity.
15. The Edinburgh Vaults are located beneath the city's South Bridge.
16. Mary King's Close is a haunted site in Edinburgh where an 8-year-old girl named Annie died.
17. A Japanese psychic communicated with Annie's soul and learned that she was sad about losing her favorite doll.
18. Visitors to Mary King's Close bring dolls or toys for Annie to appease her spirit.