Dark

I felt that I was all alone and that my room seemed to air their lonesome that my space looked as if it might province to be further empty than ever before. I wanted to be boxed by a sensation of infinite and overwhelming solitude. I sat down, but then kind of nervous impatience agitated my legs so that I got up and began to walk again. I was to be feverish, for my hands, that I had clasped behind myself, nearly looked as if it might tremble. Then suddenly a cold shiver depleted my back, which I assumed that the damp air may like penetrated into my space., therefore I lit the fireplace for the first time that year. but presently I felt that I could not in all probability keep quiet. Therefore I got up all over again and determined to travel resolute kindle an acquaintance essentially province company. I could not notice anyone and returned home. When I depart I regularly double-lock the door of my house. presently I found it merely closed, which shocked me. I went in and located my fireplace still burning, in order that it lighted up my area a touch. Within the act of seizing the candle, I detected someone sitting in my armchair by the fireplace, warming his feet, together with his neck towards me. I assumed terribly naturally that some friend or alternative had come back to ascertain me. Little doubt the porter, whom I had told after I went out, had lent him his own key. In a very moment, I remembered all the circumstances of my come back, however, the road door had been opened straightaway which my very own door was solely locked and secured. I may see nothing of my friend however his head. He was obviously gone to sleep whereas looking forward to arousing him, therefore I went up to him to woke him. I saw him quite clearly; his right arm was hanging down and his legs were crossed, whereas his head, which was somewhat inclined to the left armchair, appeared to indicate that he was asleep. “Who may it be?” I asked myself. I couldn't see clearly, because the area was rather dark, therefore I place my hand to touch him on the shoulder, and it came up-to-date with the back of the chair. There was no one there; the seat was empty.

I at once jumped up with fright. For a moment, I drew back as if some terrible danger had suddenly appeared in my way; then I turned around again and looked at the armchair. I remained standing upright panting with fear, so upset that I could not collect my thoughts, and was ready to drop.

I lay quietly on my back. Then an irresistible desire seized me to look round the room, and I turned onto my side. My fire was nearly out, and the few glowing embers threw a faint light on the floor by the chair, where I fancied, I saw the man sitting again.

 I quickly struck a match, but I had been mistaken, for there was nothing there. Since that time, I have been afraid of being alone at night.