The Last Message Chapter 5: Now You See Me

Chapter 5: Now You See Me

The darkness swallows the room whole.

Your breath is shallow, your pulse hammering in your ears. The closet door stands open now,

Its gaping maw stretching into blackness. The air is thick, pressing against your chest like an unseen force.

Your phone screen flickers weakly on the floor. Another message waits.

Unknown

Step closer.

Your fingers curl into trembling fists.

You

No. No way.

You

Every instinct in my body screams to run, but

You

my feet remain frozen.

Then—

A movement.

A shape shifts inside the closet.

Your breath catches as two faint glowing specks appear in the darkness—eyes.

Watching. Waiting.

Your phone vibrates violently. Another message

Unknown

Do you see me now?

A cold chill rushes down your spine. You take an involuntary step back.

You

The eyes don’t blink.

You

They don’t move. Just… watching.

Your fingers fumble as you reach down, snatching your phone off the floor.

The second you touch it, a new message appears.

Unknown

Too slow.

The closet door slams shut.

You jump, a strangled gasp escaping your lips. The force of it rattles the walls.

You stumble back, nearly dropping your phone again.

Your screen flickers. A new message.

Unknown

Look behind you.

You

🥺😲

Your stomach drops. Your body locks in place. The air around you feels electric, like something standing just inches away.

Close enough to touch.

You

I don’t want to turn. I can’t turn.

Unknown

Say my name.

A cold sweat drips down your temple. Your mind races.

You

Who—what—is this?

A low whisper slithers through the room.

"Say it."

Your throat is dry. Your fingers tremble.

You

I don’t know the name.

You

I never knew the name.

Then—your phone screen flickers once more.

A name appears.

You

😮

You

😳

One you recognize. One that shouldn’t be possible.

Because it’s your name.

And then—

The lights go out.

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To be continued…

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