The Watcher

CHAPTER 3

Lena and Rachel spent the rest of the day trying to uncover more clues. They scoured the internet for information on sleep disorders, hypnosis, and even paranormal activity. But nothing seemed to fit Lena's situation.

As night fell, Lena felt a sense of unease. She didn't want to go to bed, afraid of what might happen. But Rachel reassured her, promising to stay up and keep watch.

As Lena drifted off to sleep, she felt a sense of trepidation. What would the night bring?

The next morning, Lena woke up to find Rachel fast asleep on the couch. But something was different. The camera was back on her nightstand, facing the bed.

And on the screen, a message was typed: "I'm still here."

Lena's heart racing, she woke up Rachel. "Look at this!" she whispered urgently.

Rachel's eyes widened as she read the message. "What does it mean?" she whispered back.

Lena shook her head. "I don't know, but I think we need to investigate further."

Together, they decided to set up more cameras and recording devices around the house. They were determined to uncover the truth behind Lena's strange behavior.

But as they worked, Lena couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being watched. And the smile from the video kept haunting her.

As the night wore on, Lena and Rachel reviewed the footage from the new cameras. They saw Lena sleeping peacefully, but then, she got up again, smiled at the camera, and left the room.

But this time, they saw where she went.

She walked to the living room, opened a book, and began to read. But it wasn't just any book - it was an old diary that Lena had never seen before.

Lena's eyes widened as she watched herself read from the diary. The words on the page seemed to be some sort of code, but Lena's sleeping self seemed to understand them perfectly.

Suddenly, the camera flickered and went black. Lena and Rachel were left staring at a blank screen.

"What just happened?" Rachel asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lena shook her head. "I don't know, but I think we're getting close to something."

They decided to investigate further, starting with the diary. But as they searched the living room, they couldn't find it anywhere.

It was as if the diary had vanished into thin air.

Lena felt a chill run down her spine. What was going on? And what did her sleeping self know that she didn't?

As the night wore on, Lena and Rachel reviewed the footage from the new cameras. At first, everything seemed normal. But then, they saw it - Lena getting out of bed, walking to the camera, and smiling again.

But this time, something was different. This time, she spoke.

"I'm trying to tell you something," Lena said, her voice low and husky. "But I don't know what it is."

Rachel's eyes were wide with fear. "What's going on, Lena? What's happening to you?"

Lena shook her head, tears streaming down her face. "I don't know. I feel like I'm losing my mind."

As they watched, Lena's image on the screen began to distort and flicker. And then, everything went black.

Lena and Rachel sat in stunned silence, unsure of what to do next. But then, they heard a noise - a faint whispering in the background.

It was soft and raspy, and it seemed to be coming from all around them.

"Get out while you still can."

Lena and Rachel exchanged a terrified glance. What was happening? And who - or what - was behind it?