The Smiling Doll

"Have you ever heard a sound late at night? A sound you couldn't explain?

One night, Lily did." "It was past midnight. The house was silent... except for a faint,

rhythmic scratching. It seemed to come from her closet." "She tried to ignore it.

Pulled the covers tighter. But the scratching grew louder. 'Tap...

tap... tap-tap-tap...'" "Her heart pounded. She knew she had to look.

Slowly, carefully, she crept out of bed. The scratching was

right behind the closet door." "With a trembling hand, she reached for

the handle. Pulled it open... "And saw... Nothing. Just clothes.