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UNFORSEEN

Nighttime horror

By Joan Godwin Published 5 months ago 3 min read
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In a small, secluded town, nestled deep within a dense forest, there was a legend whispered among the locals about a mysterious creature that lurked in the shadows . It was said to have eyes that never closed, even in the darkest of nights and always kept watch at odd hours.

On a stormy evening,Emily found herself stranded in this eerie town after her car broke down with not a single soul in sight to come to her rescue . With no other choice, she sought refuge in an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town. The mansion had a dark history, but Emily was desperate for shelter from the howling wind and rain.

As she stepped inside half drenched from the heavy downpour outside , the atmosphere grew heavy, and an unsettling feeling crept up her spine making the air inside the mansion turn chilly like winter on a rainy night. The mansion was filled with broken furniture and dusty corridors, its walls adorned with faded portraits of long-forgotten residents. Emily couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched.

Nightfall descended, and the storm raged on. Emily decided to rest in one of the mansion's bedrooms, hoping to find solace in sleep. However, as she lay in bed, her eyes caught a glimpse of movement from the corner of the room.She ignored it feeling she was tired and and her mind was playing tricks,Then she heard the sound,low growling followed by a scarping on the wall, She turned her head, and her heart skipped a beat.

There, in the darkness, were pairs of glowing eyes and luminous teeth. The eyes shimmered with a malevolent intensity, fixed upon her. Paralyzed with fear, Emily tried to scream, but no sound escaped her trembling lips. The creature seemed to glide closer, its eyes never wavering,it seemed to be relishing the terror it caused and the fear that shone on emily’s face so brightly he could see.

Suddenly, the mansion plunged into darkness as the storm severed the power lines. Panic consumed Emily as her surroundings became a black void. She fumbled for her phone, desperately trying to find a source of light. With a flicker, the screen illuminated, revealing the dark figure mere inches away.

The figure standing few inches hidden in the dark away from her was unlike anything she had ever seen. Its body contorted and twisted, with long, spindly limbs, and its eyes continued to stare unblinkingly. Emily's mind raced, searching for an escape, but the mansion's labyrinthine layout seemed to conspire against her.

With each step she took, the creature followed, its eyes fixated on her every move. The mansion echoed with her racing heartbeat, the sound amplifying her terror. As she reached a dead-end, Emily turned around, only to find the creature just inches away, its eyes piercing through the darkness.

Summoning every ounce of courage, Emily made a desperate dash towards the mansion's main entrance. She stumbled and fell, but she refused to give up. The figure pursued her relentlessly, its eyes burning with an insatiable hunger.

Finally, Emily burst through the mansion's front doors, gasping for breath as she stumbled into the stormy night. She glanced back one last time, but it had vanished into the shadows, leaving only a chilling sense of dread in its wake.

From that night on, Emily vowed never to forget the nightmarish encounter with the unholy figure that chased her down the hallway of the mansion into the dark cold night . The legend lives on, a cautionary tale for those who dare to venture near the haunted mansion, where eyes remain open, forever watching, waiting for their next victim.

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About the Creator

Joan Godwin

I'm a passionate content creator and storyteller.I believe in the power of words,visuals,and storytelling to captivate and create meaningful connections.I strive to produce thought-provoking content that resonates with audiences.

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