The Whisper in the Dark

"It was past midnight, and the house was completely silent. I was lying in bed when I heard it…

a soft whisper coming from the hallway. At first, I thought it was my imagination.

Then it called my name. I sat up, heart racing, and listened.

The whisper sounded urgent now, almost desperate. I slowly got out of bed and followed

the sound. It led me to the basement door. I don’t even have a basement.

My hands trembled as I reached for the doorknob. The whisper grew louder,

almost commanding: ‘Open it…’ I stepped back, panic rising. Suddenly,

every light in the house went out. Total darkness. I could barely breathe. The whisper came