The house is dark and silent—save for the sound of the refrigerator humming in the background. You can't resist the urge to keep checking your phone for updates, even though you know you should turn it off and focus. As you scroll through your feed, a feeling of unease washes over you. You can't shake the sense that something is off, like someone—or something—is watching you. The storm outside seems to be getting worse, and the sound of thunder rolls in the distance. The feeling of dread only intensifies, and you begin to panic a little as you wonder if you heard something from downstairs.

then you saw him.

As you stare into the dark, you see a shadowy figure in the corner of your eye. It's tall and lanky, with a long, dark coat. Your heart pounds in your chest as you realize that you may be looking at the infamous Slenderman.