Closer and closer and closer submitted by Carlos.

Hey Edy and Nick, this is a story from one of my siblings I've been wanting to post for a while. They don't

like sharing personal stories but gave me the green light to post this one so

here it goes. I was walking home from a late night at the office, trying to shake off the stress of the day.

The streets were deserted. The only sounds were the distant hum of traffic and the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind.

As I turned on to my street I noticed a

figure in the distance walking towards me. I couldn't make out any details but

something about its gate seemed off, almost inhuman.

I tried to quicken my pace, but the figures seemed to be getting closer and closer,

until I could see its twisted, contorted face.

My heart raced as I realized that this was no human being but something far more sinister.

I broke into a run.

The figure kept pace with me. Its ragged breaths echoing in my ears. I looked back and

saw that it was gaining on me. Its eyes glowing with a malevolent light. I turned the corner onto my street and sprinted towards my front door,

fumbling from my keys, but just as I reached the door, the figure grabbed me by the shoulder,

its icy grip sending shivers down my spine.

I turned to face it, ready to fight for my life.

The figure simply stood there, its eyes boring into mine.

Then, just as suddenly as it had appeared, it vanished in a thin air.

I stumbled into my house, panting and terrified, trying to make sense of what I just experienced.

To this day, I can still feel the chill of that icy grip.

I know that I'll never be able to forget the terror that night.

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