The Midnight Visitor

April 6, 2026

by Giovanna

Last night was unlike any other. Around eleven-thirty, I found myself awake, enjoying the peace of a quiet weekend at home. With a late-night snack in hand, I went to the kitchen to pour some juice. Just as I reached the counter, a flicker of movement caught my attention.

At first, I brushed it off, thinking it was just my imagination. But as I poured the juice, I saw it again—a shadowy figure in the backyard. Curiosity piqued, I turned to look more closely. To my shock, I saw a woman in a long, flowing gown, gliding through the moonlit grass.

A chill ran down my spine as I tried to call out, but the words caught in my throat. The woman turned toward me, her gaze piercing through the darkness. I felt as if she could see right into my soul. Just as suddenly as she appeared, she vanished into thin air, leaving me shivering in disbelief.

Fearing I had imagined the whole thing, I summoned the courage to tell my family. They stepped outside to investigate, but there was nothing to be found. We returned to our rooms, but sleep eluded me. Hours passed, and I lay awake, my heart racing.

Then, the air changed. A soft melody floated through the silence—a familiar tune that sent shivers down my spine. It was a gentle humming, the kind you might hear at a wedding. I sat up in bed, scared and confused, wondering if I was truly alone in the house. The night stretched on, thick with mystery, as I listened to the haunting melody, hoping dawn would bring clarity and safety.

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