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Some nights are so unpredictable, they refuse to fade. What was meant to be a light-hearted birthday dinner turned into a rollercoaster of emotions — filled with horror-themed laughter, family bonding, and an unforgettable twist in the dark streets of Karachi.
A Birthday Plan at Hasan Square’s Haunted Café
It was Sunday evening, around 7:10 PM, when I reached the famous Haunted Café at Hasan Square with my family.
My wife’s birthday was the reason. My plan?
> Celebrate, eat, and return home by 11:00 PM.
But plans, as they say, are made for the day. Nights have their own stories.
What I saw outside the café was shocking — not ghostly, but human. Dozens of people waiting outside, far more than what the café could hold inside.
I thought of leaving…
Maybe try another restaurant?
But my three sons, horror movie fans like me, refused.
> “We’re staying!”
So we stayed.
The Wait – Long, Loud, and Legendary
Three hours passed before our name was finally announced.
I had never waited this long for food, but what came next justified every second.
Inside, it was like stepping into a cinematic nightmare — fake cobwebs, eerie lights, sudden screams, waiters dressed like the undead. The ambiance?
Chilling. Brilliant. Magical.
My sons were thrilled. They roamed fearlessly, laughed at horror tricks, posed with “ghosts,” and soaked it all in.
But not everyone was brave.
I saw grown men jump, women scream, and even children cry.
It was real entertainment.
Dinner That Didn’t Disappoint
We ordered fast food — crispy, tasty, and surprisingly budget-friendly.
As the clock ticked, we didn’t notice time slipping through our fingers…
It was 3:00 AM.
The café was still alive. But it was time for us to head home.
We stepped out — full of joy, photos, and spooky memories.
The Road Back — And a Twist No One Saw Coming
Driving back towards home, near the Old Sabzi Mandi, I noticed something odd — a man lying on the road with three motorcycles nearby.
Instinctively, I hit the brakes.
> “Maybe he’s hurt. Maybe he needs help.”
The road was empty. Quiet. Too quiet.
But as soon as I stopped —
The man jolted up, pulled out a gun, and approached me.
The others surrounded our car — left, right, and back.
We were caught.
In seconds, we were robbed —
📱 2 smartphones
💳 Wallet, cards
🚬 Even my cigarette pack
Gone.
The Ride Home Was Silent
We drove in silence.
The night had shifted from fun to fear.
But strangely… we didn’t regret it.
Because what we lost was replaceable.
What we gained was unforgettable.
Reflections: A Priceless Night That Left Us Penniless
They took our belongings…
But they couldn’t take the memories we made.
The laughter inside that haunted café.
The birthday we celebrated with joy.
The courage of my sons.
The videos we saved to Google Drive.
> This night reminded me: Life is made of contrasts — light and dark, fun and fear, joy and loss.
And somehow, that’s what makes it beautiful.
FAQs
Q: Is the Haunted Café real?
Yes — located at Hasan Square, Karachi. It’s a horror-themed restaurant open late night, and yes, it gets packed.
Q: Would you go back?
Absolutely. But maybe with cash only and a security backup 😅
Q: What’s the takeaway?
Sometimes, unforgettable moments come wrapped in the most unpredictable packages.
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