Why Did the Lights Go Out? 💡🔦

Why Did the Lights Go Out? 💡🔦

Why did the lights go out? It wasn’t the usual flicker; the power went out abruptly, plunging the entire house into darkness. I froze, heart racing, as silence blanketed the room. I fumbled for my phone, the only source of light, and noticed that even the streetlights outside were dead. Just as I was about to call for help, I heard it—a soft creaking, like someone slowly opening a door. My breath caught in my throat.

I slowly turned, the phone trembling in my hand. The beam of light fell on the hallway, where a shadow lurked. I held my breath, hoping it was just my imagination. Then, I heard footsteps—slow, deliberate, getting closer. My heart pounded as I backed away, bumping into the table, almost dropping my phone.

Suddenly, the lights flickered back on. I spun around, but the hallway was empty. There was no one there. I took a shaky breath, trying to convince myself it was nothing. But as I turned off the light and lay back down, I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was still watching me from the darkness.