–An Article by Ishita Nathwani
In the moonlit shadows along the Arabian Sea, Dumas Beach in Gujarat, India, casts a foreboding presence upon those who dare to venture onto its shores. Renowned for its black sand and picturesque facade, this seemingly tranquil destination conceals a nightmarish reality that chills the hearts of even the bravest souls.
As the sun dips below the horizon, Dumas Beach transforms into a realm of eerie whispers and spectral figures. Locals, well-versed in the supernatural tales that shroud this haunting coastline, speak of ethereal voices that emerge from the shadows, murmuring conversations that send shivers down the spines of those who walk its desolate stretches. The air becomes heavy with an unsettling sadness, intensifying as the wind carries ghostly cries for help that seem to echo from another dimension.
One chilling account tells of a group of friends who, oblivious to the paranormal reputation, spent a day at Dumas Beach. While they encountered no overt supernatural activity, the photographs they captured revealed a different narrative – spirit orbs haunting the images, unseen by the naked eye but unmistakably present in the captured moments.
Among the tales, a local legend adds a personal touch to the horror. A girl, residing near the beach, recounts a nightmarish encounter with a poor young boy selling balloons. Ignoring his offerings, she roamed the beach until an invisible force seemed to pull her towards the water’s edge. The sand beneath her feet disappeared, and she found herself sinking into the depths. Miraculously waking in her bathtub, on the brink of drowning, she dismissed it as a vivid dream. Yet, an uneasy feeling drew her to the window, where she beheld the same poor boy with balloons, staring directly at her, his gaze piercing the veil between dreams and reality.
Dumas Beach’s supernatural reputation extends beyond mere whispers. As darkness descends, ghostly silhouettes materialize in the moonlight, figures that appear and vanish with unsettling ease. Man’s best friend, the loyal dogs of the area, howl and bark through the night, sensing invisible presences and warning those who would tread further into the realm of the unknown.
Adding to the mystique is the unsettling phenomenon of people disappearing without a trace. Locals and tourists alike have vanished into the abyss of the night while strolling along the shore. The beach, with its black sand, is said to hold a connection to the tormented souls that linger in the afterlife, intensifying the paranormal encounters experienced by those who dare to tread upon it.
For the denizens of Surat, Dumas Beach is not merely a haunted tourist spot but a psychological landscape of nightmares. Strange noises, ghostly apparitions, and the ominous disappearance of those who wander too far into the dark – all contribute to the chilling tapestry of horror that envelops this once serene coastline. As the tales continue to circulate, Dumas Beach stands as a testament to the thin veil between the living and the restless spirits that refuse to find solace in the realm beyond.
