Creeeak—!
A jarring, eerie noise echoed through the room, jolting me from my sleep.
Blinking groggily, I struggled to summon the energy needed to pry open my eyes.
Another creak reverberated in the air, this time punctuated by a sharp click that sent shivers down my spine.
I rose from my bed, my hand instinctively rubbing my still-heavy eyes. Through blurry vision, I could make out the silhouette of someone standing in front of the door.
The figure advanced toward me, each step bringing them closer as my eyes strained to focus. Finally, they reached the foot of the bed opposite mine, and my gaze fixated upon them as they sat.
As my vision gradually cleared, the features of the figure came into focus.
