Chapter 1: A Strange Night

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It was a typical Friday night when I went through my usual routine. I brushed my teeth, changed into my pajamas, and climbed into bed, ready for sleep. Everything seemed normal, just like any other night. I even checked my phone one last time before setting it down on the nightstand.

But as I turned off the light and settled into my blankets, something strange happened. I felt uneasy, as though something wasn't right. I pulled the covers tighter around me, but the feeling lingered. I closed my eyes, hoping sleep would come soon, but when I opened them again, I froze in fear. My eyes had caught something unusual.

There, in the corner of my room, a shadow moved, something—or someone—standing just out of reach. My body tensed, my heart pounded in my chest, and I stayed perfectly still, afraid to move. Was it my imagination, or was there really something there?

That was when the story began to unfold, one that would change my life forever.

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