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THE CAR

BY NAVAZISH

By Navazish BegPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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THE CAR
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It was a dark and stormy night when Sarah was driving home from a late shift at work. As she drove down the winding road, she noticed a car parked on the side of the road. It was a sleek black sports car with tinted windows, and it looked like it had just been abandoned.

Curiosity getting the better of her, Sarah decided to pull over and investigate. She got out of her car and approached the mysterious vehicle, wondering who could have left it there in the middle of nowhere.

As she got closer, Sarah noticed that the car was still running, and the driver's door was slightly ajar. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should leave and call the police, but her curiosity got the best of her, and she decided to take a closer look.

As she peered inside the car, Sarah noticed that the keys were still in the ignition, and the engine was running. She could feel her heart racing as she wondered why anyone would leave their car like this. As she leaned closer, she noticed a small piece of paper stuck to the windshield with the words "I know what you did" scrawled on it.

Suddenly, Sarah felt a chill run down her spine. Her mind raced as she tried to figure out who could have left the message and what it meant. She quickly got back into her car, locked the doors, and drove away, feeling like someone was watching her every move.

The next day, Sarah tried to put the incident behind her, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. As she went about her day, she noticed a black sports car following her wherever she went. She couldn't see who was inside because of the tinted windows, but she could feel their eyes on her.

As the days went by, Sarah became increasingly paranoid. She couldn't focus on anything else, and she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. She started to notice the car more and more, parked outside her apartment complex or waiting for her in the parking lot at work.

One night, as she was walking home from work, Sarah noticed the car again, following her down the street. She quickened her pace, but the car kept getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the driver's side window rolled down, and a gloved hand reached out and grabbed her by the arm.

Sarah screamed and struggled, trying to break free from the person's grip. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she realized that this was no coincidence - someone was stalking her, and they were not going to stop until they had her.

Just as she thought all hope was lost, a police car pulled up, sirens blaring. The driver of the mysterious car sped away, but not before Sarah caught a glimpse of their face - it was someone she recognized, but couldn't quite place.

The police took Sarah's statement, and she told them everything she knew. They promised to investigate and find out who was behind the mysterious car, but Sarah knew that her life would never be the same again. She was constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering if the person who had been following her was still out there, waiting for their next move.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Eventually, the police caught the person who had been stalking Sarah - it was someone she had worked with in the past, someone who had a grudge against her and had been seeking revenge.

In the end, Sarah was relieved to know that she was safe, but she knew that the memory of the mysterious car would haunt her forever. She had learned the hard way that sometimes, curiosity can lead to danger, and that the truth is not always worth the risk.

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