I’d followed the instructions exactly, sure I’d beaten the game. Only a bit of silliness. Wasn’t it?

Just before midnight I’d written my name on paper, added a drop of my blood. Lights off, I lit the candle, and placed the paper before my door. I knocked twenty-two times, opened and closed the door and wandered the house to make sure the Midnight Man couldn’t catch me.

Absolutely nothing happened.

Or so I thought.

They said I’d be safe after 3.33am. But they’re wrong.

I can’t get out.

The Midnight Man is here, whispering my name.

My candle goes out…

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Margarida Brei
Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
7 months ago

This is what nightmares are made of- so chilly.

Thompson Emate
Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
7 months ago

Hmmm.

Thompson Emate
Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
7 months ago

Wow! Very spooky. Can’t wait for the sequel. Good job, Carrie.

Marianna Pieterse
Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
7 months ago

A minute insect flew past me after I finished reading this, giving me the biggest fright!
The tension build-up gave a sense of impending doom. The final two sentences were terrifying!

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
7 months ago

How creepy is this? As John Travolta once sang ‘I’ve got chills, they’re multiplying’, but not in such a good way, Carrie! The clues were there in the buildup leaving me holding my breath! You didn’t disappoint! Very nicely done!

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
7 months ago

It really spooked me out when I heard the news. Very sad, she was such a talent.

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
7 months ago

The last two sentences make me almost fall off my chair. So terrifying. Well done, Carrie.

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
7 months ago

You are welcome, Carrie.

Allan Neil
Allan Neil(@allan-neil)
7 months ago

Witchcraft has a silent approach and the knack of catching one unawares. The witch identifies you and…darkness. Like so many good tales of the supernatural, the finish is disturbing. One realises that it’s not just the candle that has been snuffed out. Or is it?? Nice one, Carrie.

Emily O'Leary
Emily O'Leary(@emily-oleary)
7 months ago

When will people learn — don’t mess with the monsters!! ?

Emily O'Leary
Emily O'Leary(@emily-oleary)
Reply to  Carrie OLeary
7 months ago

I mean, if that was the guarantee then perhaps I would go looking for the monsters after all ??

allinonefitness steven jenkins
allinonefitness steven jenkins(@allinonefitness-steven-jenkins)
6 months ago

Very spooky! Well done, Carrie  ? 

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