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The Haunting of Apartment 13 PART-1; A Tale of Terror and Dark Secrets

A Feeling of Being Watched

By YABIPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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Sarah had just moved into her new apartment, and despite being excited about this new chapter in her life, she was also feeling a bit uneasy. She had always been afraid of the dark, and this apartment seemed especially dark and foreboding to her.

Sarah couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her every time she turned off the lights. She would often sprint from the light switch to her bed, jump under the covers, and turn on a small lamp to ease her nerves.

One night, as Sarah was getting ready for bed, she heard a noise coming from her closet. She tried to ignore it, telling herself it was just her imagination, but the sound persisted. It sounded like something was shuffling around in there, moving things around.

Sarah's mind started racing, and she began to panic. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was in her closet. After a few minutes of trying to convince herself that it was nothing, Sarah decided she had to investigate.

The Strange Noise in the Closet: Uncovering the Dark Secrets of an Old Apartment Building

Slowly, she made her way over to the closet, trying not to make a sound. As she approached, the noise grew louder and more persistent. Sarah reached out to open the closet door, and just as she touched the handle, the noise stopped.

For a moment, Sarah froze, unsure of what to do next. She stood there for what felt like an eternity, waiting for something to happen. But when nothing did, she finally mustered up the courage to open the closet door.

As she did, she was met with a rush of cold air that made her shiver. The closet was completely empty, save for a few hangers and a pile of shoes. Sarah was confused and a bit embarrassed that she had let her imagination get the best of her.

She closed the closet door, turned off the light, and climbed into bed. But as she lay there in the dark, she couldn't shake the feeling that someone was still watching her. She tried to convince herself that it was just her nerves, but she couldn't help feeling uneasy.

Sarah knew she would have to confront her fear of the dark if she was going to make it in this apartment. But for now, she turned on her small lamp, snuggled under the covers, and tried to get some sleep, knowing that she would have to face whatever was in her closet again tomorrow night.

The next day, Sarah couldn't shake the memory of the strange noise she had heard coming from her closet. She was determined to figure out what it was and put her mind at ease.

She spent the day cleaning and organizing her apartment, making sure everything was in its place. She even went so far as to vacuum her closet, just to make sure there wasn't anything lurking in the corners.

That night, Sarah went to bed feeling a bit more confident. She had taken control of her fear and felt that she was better prepared to handle any strange noises or feelings that might arise.

But as she lay in bed, she heard the noise again. It was coming from her closet, just like before. Sarah tried to ignore it, but the sound persisted, growing louder and more persistent.

Sarah knew she had to investigate again, but this time she was more prepared. She grabbed a flashlight and cautiously approached the closet. As she opened the door, she saw something that made her blood run cold.

There, in the corner of the closet, was a small hole in the wall. It looked like it had been covered up with plaster, but now it was exposed. Sarah couldn't believe what she was seeing. She had lived in this apartment for weeks and had never noticed the hole before.

She shone her flashlight inside the hole and was met with darkness. But as she listened closely, she could hear something moving around in there. She couldn't make out what it was, but she knew it was something alive.

Sarah felt a wave of panic wash over her. What was on her wall? Was it a rat? A snake? Something worse? She knew she had to call a professional to take care of it, but she couldn't shake the feeling that whatever was on her wall was watching her.

She went to bed that night feeling uneasy, knowing that there was something living in her wall, just inches from where she slept. She tried to convince herself that it was nothing to worry about, but deep down, she knew that something was wrong. And as she closed her eyes, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was watching her every move.

Over the next few days, Sarah's unease grew. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched, and the noise coming from her wall only got louder. She knew she had to do something about it, but she didn't know where to start.

One day, while she was at work, Sarah's neighbor stopped by to introduce herself. Sarah was grateful for the company and invited her in for a cup of coffee. As they chatted, Sarah mentioned the strange noises in her apartment, and her neighbor grew concerned.

"Have you checked the building's history?" her neighbor asked. "This building is over a hundred years old. Who knows what kind of secrets it holds."

Sarah had never thought to check the building's history, but now she was curious. She spent the rest of the day researching the building's past and was shocked by what she found.

It turned out that the building had a dark past. Decades ago, a woman had been murdered in one of the apartments. Her body was hidden in the wall, and it wasn't discovered until weeks later.

Sarah couldn't believe what she was reading. Was it possible that the noise coming from her wall was the spirit of the murdered woman? It seemed far-fetched, but Sarah couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

That night, Sarah decided to confront whatever was on her wall. She grabbed a hammer and began chipping away at the plaster. As she worked, the noise grew louder and more persistent. But Sarah was determined to see what was inside.

Finally, she broke through the plaster and saw something that made her scream. There, staring back at her, was a pair of eyes. They were hollow and lifeless, but Sarah knew that they were the eyes of the murdered woman.

She ran out of her apartment, screaming for help. When the police arrived, they found the remains of the woman, just as Sarah had suspected. It was a grisly scene, but Sarah felt a sense of relief knowing that the woman's spirit could finally rest.

From that day on, Sarah never heard any strange noises in her apartment again. But she couldn't shake the feeling that the murdered woman's spirit was still watching over her. And as she lay in bed at night, she couldn't help feeling that she was never truly alone.

to be continued......

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