The night was unusually quite, as if The world was holding its breath..A single streetlight flickered while Aarav walked home alon
He felt it befor e he heard it -- someone was behind him.
Footsteps matched his pace , but whenever he stopped, they stopped too.
His phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number.
It read, "Why did you leave me?"
A chill ran down his spine because the voice in his head sounded familiar .
He replied with shaking fingers, "Who are you?"
The reply came instantly, "Turn around and see."
His heart screamed no, But curiosity whispered yes.
The air grew colder, heavier, harder to breathe.
Slowly, against his will, he turned around.
The street was empty .
Relief lasted only a second.
Another Massage appeared on his screen.
"I'm not behind you anymore. "
The streetlight went dark.
And something warm began to breathe on his face.