My Friend’s Mom Came to My Room While I Was Alone

it was a quiet Saturday afternoon and I was finally enjoying some time to myself the house was peaceful no distractions no noise just me my thoughts and a chance to relax my friend and I had spent the morning hanging out but he'd left a few hours ago to run errands with his dad I didn't think much of it when they said they'd be gone for a while after all I was comfortable in their home and had been here countless times before it was like a second home to me I had just settled into my friend's

room scrolling through my phone when I heard a faint knock at the door it wasn't loud or hurried just soft enough to make me wonder if I'd imagined it assuming it might be the wind or one of the neighbors I ignored it but then a moment later the door creaked open standing there to my surprise was my friend's mom now let me pause for a second to paint the picture here she's always been incredibly kind and welcoming the type of mom who makes you feel at home the moment you step through the door but this

time something felt different her expression wasn't her usual warm smile it was more serious almost hesitant she stepped inside the room and closed the door softly behind her my stomach did a little flip not out of fear but because I couldn't quite figure out what was going on her presence was unexpected and the quietness of the moment made it feel oddly intense she took a seat at the edge of the bed looking like she had something important to say I couldn't help but notice the way she was fidgeting with her hands like she was debating

how to start hey she said finally her voice low I just wanted to talk to you about something something I think you should know and just like that the atmosphere in the room shifted completely I didn't know where this conversation was headed but I could tell it was going to be something I'd never forget I sat there trying to stay calm but my mind was racing what could she possibly want to talk to me about she looked at me for a moment almost like she was trying to figure out if she should go through with

it her hesitation made me even more nervous I wasn't sure if I should say something or just wait for her to continue I decided to stay quiet sensing that whatever this was it wasn't something I should interrupt she let out a small sigh almost like she was bracing herself I know this might feel a little strange she started but I've noticed some things lately about you and about how things are when you're here her voice was steady but there was this underlying seriousness that made my chest tight what was she talking about what had I

done a million thoughts ran through my head and none of them made sense she paused again as if she was carefully choosing her words you're a good kid she said finally her tone softening just a bit I've always thought that about you you're polite respectful you're like family to us she smiled faintly but there was still something unspoken in her expression it was like she was building up to something bigger something she hadn't quite gotten to yet I tried to respond but the words caught in my throat uh thank you I managed my voice awkward

and unsure I um I really appreciate that she nodded but her eyes didn't leave mine that's why I think it's important to talk to you about this she said her voice dropping just a little I don't want to make you uncomfortable but I need to know if you've noticed anything unusual unusual what was that supposed to mean my heart started pounding as I tried to piece together what she could possibly be referring to but before I could ask she leaned in slightly and said something that left me completely stunned her next words hit me like

a brick have you ever felt like someone's been watching you she asked her voice barely above a whisper my stomach dropped watching me the question was so unexpected so out of place that I didn't know how to respond I blinked at her trying to process what she was saying but all I could manage was a nervous laugh uh no not really I said though my voice didn't sound convincing even to myself why what do you mean she leaned back slightly studying my reaction like she was trying to figure out if I was being honest it's

probably nothing she said after a long pause but the way she said it made it clear she didn't believe her own words I've just noticed a few things small things doors left open lights on when no one's in the room and she hesitated again her gaze flickering toward the window the other night I thought I saw someone outside near the house that sent a chill straight through me I turned to glance at the window suddenly hyper aware of how quiet it was in the room my mind raced back to all the times I'd stayed over

here all the little noises I'd Shrugged off as the house settling or the wind was it possible I'd missed something or maybe I didn't want to admit it but maybe I hadn't noticed because I didn't want to I didn't want to scare you she continued her voice breaking the silence but I thought if you've seen or heard anything you tell me right I nodded slowly but my thoughts were all over the place what was she trying to say was this just her being overly cautious or was there really something going on here her words lingered

in the air heavier than I expected I wanted to tell her it was nothing that maybe she was just overthinking things but as I sat there I couldn't shake the feeling creeping up my spine I haven't noticed anything I said cautiously though my own mind was starting to question that hadn't I heard strange sounds before hadn't I caught Shadows shifting in the corners of my vision only to convince myself it was my imagination she studied my face for a moment her expression unreadable maybe I'm just being paranoid she said finally forcing a faint smile it's

probably nothing but the way she said It felt more like she was trying to reassure herself than me then almost as if On Queue there was a noise from the hallway soft but distinct we both froze did you hear that she whispered my heart thudded in my chest gued as I nodded it wasn't loud just a faint Creek like someone stepping on the old wooden floors but in the tense Silence of the house it was enough to send chills down my arms stay here she said suddenly standing up her voice was firm but I could

tell she was trying to hide her own unease wait I blurted out grabbing her wrist instinctively what if what if it's something serious my voice voice sounded shaky and I hated how obvious it was that I was scared she hesitated then gently pulled her arm free it's probably nothing she repeated more for her own sake than mine but as she moved toward the door I couldn't shake the sinking feeling in my chest the door creaked open and she peered out into the hallway I held my breath every nerve in my body on edge for a

moment there was nothing nothing but silence then she stepped out disappearing into the Shadows of the hallway leaving me alone with my racing thoughts and the growing certainty that something wasn't right I sat there staring at the door every second stretching out like an eternity the house felt unnaturally quiet now like even the usual background hum of Life had been swallowed up my ears strained to pick up any sound her voice her footsteps anything but the hallway remained silent I wanted to get up to follow her but something kept me Frozen in place was it

fear or was it the faint nagging sense that there was something I wasn't being told then just as I started to convince myself everything was fine I heard it a muffled sound like a thud followed by a low scraping noise it wasn't loud but it was enough to send my pulse skyrocketing I stood up instinctively my body tense and my mind racing Mrs Carter I called out my voice barely above a whisper there was no response I stepped toward the door each movement feeling heavier than the last as I reached the threshold I hesitated gripping

the edge of the frame like it was the only thing keeping me grounded the hallway stretched out before me dim and eerily still but something was off at the far end near the staircase I thought I saw a shadow just for a split second like someone moving out of sight my stomach tightened Mrs Carter I called again louder this time still nothing I took a shaky step into the hallway every Instinct screaming at me to go back to stay in the room but I couldn't something was pulling me forward a a mix of concern and

the unsettling sense that I needed to know what was happening as I approached the top of the stairs I felt it a faint draft coming from below that's when I noticed the front door which had been shut earlier was now slightly a jar my heart pounded in my chest as I crept closer glancing around nervously the house felt too quiet too empty and just as I reached the top step a sudden noise behind me made me spin around only to find myself face to face with someone I never expected to see I froze my breath

catching in my throat standing there just a few feet away was my friend his face was pale his expression unreadable and his sudden presence hit me like a shock wave what are you doing here I blurted out my voice shaky I thought you were with your dad he didn't answer right away instead he glanced over his shoulder toward the staircase as if he were checking to see if someone was there I need you to trust me he whispered his voice urgent but you have to leave right now what are you talking about I whispered back

my confusion and fear spiraling out of control where's your mom what's going on he stepped closer lowering his voice even more I can't explain everything right now but there's someone in the house they've been here before and we don't know who they are or what they want my stomach turned at his words the strange noises the shadow I'd seen the door left a jar it all came flooding back and suddenly it made sense in the worst way possible just then we both heard it a Sharp Creek coming from the hallway behind me I turned quickly

my heart pounding but there was nothing there when I looked back at my friend his expression had darkened go he said firmly his voice breaking slightly I'll take care of it before I could argue he pushed me gently toward the stairs my feet moved on Instinct even as my mind screamed to stay and help I reached the bottom of the staircase glancing back one last time and that's when I saw it over his shoulder just barely visible in the dim light was the outline of someone standing at the end of the hallway someone who wasn't

supposed to be there and then the door slammed shut between us I stood Frozen at the bottom of the stairs staring at the door that had just slammed shut my heart raced and my legs felt like they were made of lead part of me wanted to run back up and force the door open but fear rooted me in place who was that figure in the hallway and why hadn't my friend followed me down my mind spun with questions each one more terrifying than the last then I heard shouting from upstairs my friend's voice firm and

commanding followed by a loud crash that made the walls Shake I panicked unsure of what to do my instincts screamed at me to get help but my body wouldn't move seconds felt like hours until finally the front door burst open and his dad rushed in a flashlight in hand what's going on he demanded his eyes darting between me and the staircase there's someone upstairs I managed to stammer my voice cracking without hesitation he bolted up the stairs shouting for his wife and son I stayed rooted to the spot every nerve in my body trembling as

more noises footsteps shouting and another loud thud came from above then silence minutes later his dad came back down his face tight but calm behind him were my friend and his mom both looking shaken but unharmed it's okay his dad said putting a hand on my shoulder we called the police whoever it was is gone now I let out a shaky breath relief washing over me but I couldn't shake the unease in my chest as we waited for the authorities my friend finally explained for weeks strange things had been happening around their house objects moved

doors left open noises at odd hours they'd brushed it off at first but recently his mom had seen someone lurking near the property late at night they thought it was just paranoia until now the police arrived and swept the house conf affirming the Intruder had fled they found evidence muddy Footprints near the back door and a broken lock on a window upstairs but no clear answers about who it was or why they were there as I left their house that night I couldn't stop thinking about how close we'd come to something far worse it was

terrifying yes but it also reminded me how fragile our sense of safety can be sometimes the scariest things aren't in our imagination they're right in front of us hiding in the shadows