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In reply to the discussion: It's Halloween time. Let's have some spooky stories, links, or other bits of horror. [View all]In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)21. Sleepy Hollow is just south of my home.
A Knock on the Window
I lay in my bed, restless and alone, on a dark and silent night. I toss and turn in my bed, trying to find a comfortable spot, but I feel uneasy. Something about tonight just didnt feel right. I toss and turn until I finally find a comfortable position.
I close my eyes, but it doesnt make a difference, its too dark in my room to see a thing anyways. I guess it takes time for my eyes to adjust to darkness. I lay there, still and silent on a dark and dank night. My body is relaxed, my mind is blank, and Im ready for some much needed rest. Instantly, the silence is shattered and my mind fills with fearful thoughts as my startled eyes flash open.
Knock. Knock.
Its almost undoubtedly the sound of a fist on glass. But no, it couldnt be, what would someones motivation be to wake someone alone in their home? Think logically. If someone wanted to break in, why would they warn me with a knock? They would just break in, making a loud and obvious noise, or try to be as silent as possible. Why would they knock?
Monsters dont exist. I could give myself some peace of mind and simply look out the window, but Im facing the other way and Im too timid to turn my head, afraid of finding my greatest fears standing outside my window. What could it be though? Maybe a couple of birds flew into my window. No, thats too unrealistic. Could a group of kids be running around late at night, knocking on windows to get a few laughs? Its a possibility. Come to think of it, maybe it was my imagination. Maybe I heard the usual creak in the house and my paranoid mind has mistaken it for a knock.
Knock. Knock.
Nope, that definitely wasnt my imagination. Those damn kids are persistent. They dont want to quit until they get that reaction. Maybe some sick twisted freak is standing outside waiting for me to look so he can smash through and attack me. No, dont think that. Dont get Paranoid. Besides, hes outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. Monsters dont exist. Besides, I havent moved yet, hopefully those kids will think Im a heavy sleeper and leave me alone.
Knock Knock.
No, it cant be kids. No kid would wait around this long just to get a reaction from one, lonely guy; theyd just get bored and move along. But, what could it be? Why would a serial killer target me, of all people? Think logically. Monsters dont exist. Dont get paranoid. Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. But if its not a monster or some sort of killer, what could it be? Just pretend to be asleep and maybe theyll go away.
Knock. Knock.
Oh God I cant think of a noise I hate more than that persistent knock! Please go away! Just leave me alone and let me be! Theres no hope. Its going to get in here and do sick and horrible things to me. Inhale. Take deep breaths. I can feel my heart pound out of my chest just relax.
Monsters dont exist. Remember, theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter I know Im safe. Repeat that. Dont let your fear get the best of you. Just pretend to be asleep. Dont move a muscle.
Knock. Knock.
Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. Monsters dont exist. Just pretend to be asleep and pray itll go away.
Knock. Knock.
Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. Frightful tears begin to drip down my face. Monsters dont exist. Monsters DO NOT exist. I begin to whisper to myself, Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe.
Knock. Knock.
I CANT TAKE IT ANY MORE! Im gonna go mad listening to these knocks! At least if I see what it is Ill have peace of mind! Take a deep breath. I repeat to myself, one more time, Theyre outside, Im inside, until I hear a shatter, I know Im safe. I take a few more breaths, my heart pounding as hard as its ever pounded at a mile a minute. I slowly turn my head to face the window.
My heart sinks into my chest and Im too afraid to scream or move. I turned my head to find a pale figure with beady, black eyes staring through me and into my soul as a horrid grin creeps across its face. It was standing inside the whole time, knocking on my window.
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