Unknown Number at 2:17 AM

Everyone in the house was asleep. Lights off. Curtains still. At 2:17 AM,

my phone buzzed. Unknown Number: “You’re still awake.” I frowned. I hadn’t posted

anything. I hadn’t told anyone. I typed: “Who is this?” Three dots appeared…

then stopped. Another message came. Unknown Number: “You always check

your phone when you’re scared.” My stomach dropped. I locked my screen and tried to sleep.

Buzz. Unknown Number: “You left the living room light on.” I slowly looked

down the hallway. The living room was dark. My hands were shaking now.

I whispered, “This isn’t funny.” Buzz. Unknown Number: “Don’t whisper.”