Closet
Closet
I was catching some z's in my bedroom. The day was quite tiring so i slept like a rock.
I was in a deep slumber when I could my mother calling me. Thinking of it as a dream I slept off.
After few moments, her voice came louder and then I could able to make out the words. She was calling me down for the dinner. I sit up half sleepy.
Lazily I walked down the stairs.
I was feeling hungry but the sleep was fogging up my mind.
I came to the kitchen and looked it was empty. Then I saw a note lying on the table.
Honey I told you already but in case you forgot I will be home after 2 days. Take care of yourselves. Cook whatever you like. I have stocked the fridge. You can also order food if you wish to.
Love you
Mom
Then I remembered my mother telling me she was going to see her friend who was admit in the hospital. I couldn't go as I was having exams.
But then something clicked. I swear I heard my mother voice calling me downstairs for dinner. But I am home alone. How is this possible. Thinking of it as a figment of my imagination, I started fixing some food.
While cooking I heard my mother's voice. It was just like a whisper taking my name. I looked around and saw no one. I waited for some time to hear the voice again.I was a bit spooked. But it was all silent. I again started cooking.
When I sat down a chair and started eating, I heard the voice again much more clear.
" Honey I am home. Open the door. "
I thought that my mom must came back early. I am being overly paranoid. She must be waiting outside for so long. I didn't even check.
My mom started continuously calling me. I got up and started walking up to the main door. But the voice became I bit distant. I opened the door and saw no one.
I feared that I was hearing voices in my head. But my mom's voice was now also calling. I walked in the direction of the voice.
We had a spare room. The voice grew louder. I entered the spare room. I could hear some scratching and thrashing. Then again I heard my mother's was.
I was beyond terrified. I was glued to the spot.
As the voice was not coming from the main door but from the inside of the closet. An antique closet we bought a few days ago.