Back when I was in second grade, something quite unusual happened to me at my school, which I’ll never forget. Our school, Pineview Elementary, was originally a Victorian hospital, adding a mysterious air to the place. One day, I needed to use the restroom, but my fear of the supposedly haunted toilet area had me… Continue reading Shivers down
Tag: Childhood Fear
Door slammed
n a quaint little town, nestled beneath a canopy of towering trees, lived a young girl named Mia. She had always been curious, and her inquisitive nature often led her on unexpected adventures. One sunny afternoon, her quest for answers would take her to the very edge of her courage. Mia’s beloved big brother, Daniel,… Continue reading Door slammed
Light broke through the windows
When I was approximately 12 years old, I used to spend weekends at my mother’s house. You see, I primarily lived with my grandma, but weekends were reserved for my mom’s place. This one particular night, an incident occurred that would forever change the way I looked at that house. It was late, well past… Continue reading Light broke through the windows
Secrets of Olivia’s Loft
One day, my sister Olivia and I, along with our friends Sophia and Ava, found ourselves gathered in Olivia’s room. Downstairs, our parents were busy preparing dinner. We had a peculiar habit of talking to candles, playfully asking if any spirits were around. We’d say, “Flame, go up if you’re here,” and the flame would… Continue reading Secrets of Olivia’s Loft
The shelter of my covers
During the tender days of my youth, a time when my brother Ethan had yet to enter our lives, we occupied a snug apartment nestled in the heart of the city. Our sleeping arrangements were intimate, with my younger brother, Leo, resting in the upper bunk while I claimed the lower berth. Adjacent to our… Continue reading The shelter of my covers
November night that would soon become extraordinary
I am Melaine, a girl of thirteen with a tale to tell—a single brush with the supernatural that has stayed with me throughout my life. This experience, etched into my memories, occurred when I was a mere six years old, on an ordinary November night that would soon become extraordinary. As the clock struck 8:00,… Continue reading November night that would soon become extraordinary
My heart raced, thudding against my chest
On a chilly, rain-soaked night, the darkness pressed against the windows of my room like an unwelcome visitor. I lay in my bed, a ten-year-old with a racing imagination, unable to find solace in sleep. The heavy downpour outside created a symphony of tapping on the glass, a constant reminder of the storm that raged… Continue reading My heart raced, thudding against my chest