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I was lying in bed when I heard my phone buzz. A message from an unknown number: “I see you.” I froze. My apartment was empty. I told myself it was a prank, but then I heard a soft creak from the hallway. My heart started pounding. I grabbed my blanket and peeked over the edge of the bed. Shadows …

I was lying in bed when I heard my phone buzz. A message from an unknown number: “I see you.” I froze. My apartment was empty. I told myself it was a prank, but then I heard a soft creak from the hallway. My heart started pounding. I grabbed my blanket and peeked over the edge of the bed. Shadows moved across the walls, though nothing should have been there. Another message appeared: “Why are you hiding?” The air grew cold, my breath visible. I could hear whispering now, right behind me, soft b