Silhouette Man Experience

 

Every  town has an urban legend. A creepy story that circulates through the schools, from classroom to classroom, in the hallways during lunch or break time. Kids try to scare each other with it, each adding their own unique spin to the story, or their own piece of detail to make it that bit scarier. But nobody really believes that it's real. Ours was the silhouette man, and one day I found out that he was more than just a story.

One fine night when I was walking on the streets alone I heard some footsteps behind me, I turned around but saw no one. I thought to myself that, I must have misheard someone or thought it must be my footsteps as no one else is here. I kept walking ahead with no fear in me. Furthermore, I took a right turn as I was very close to my apartment. Suddenly I heard a loud scream. I turned back horrified by the noise not knowing what to do, should I go and search for the origin of the scream or let go and pretend I didn't hear anything. As any afraid man would do, I kept walking straight towards my apartment, forgetting that someone might need my help.  

Then there was another scream from the same place, behind me. I decided to be a man and help that person, from the scream I figured it out that it must a woman. She must be in danger, I should go and help that person as soon as possible. I turned back and started walking towards the side where I figured the woman must be in. Strolling towards that side, I saw a silhouette of a man on the wall. I got scared, no one passed by me, nor I heard any footsteps, so where is the figure coming from. I got more scared and goosebumps started forming on my body. Furthermore, I slowly approached the building where I thought the origin of the scream must be. As soon as I entered the alley, there was another scream. This time louder and stronger, which gave me a hint that i closer to the voice and to that silhouette man. My body was sweating, I was having no idea whether I would leave this alley alive or dead. But one thing was sure, this man will not be easy to handle, as I kept walking ahead.

 Out of the blue, a big and larger than me shadow appeared in front me, and it kept growing big. I started shivering as I knew it is straight behind me and somehow there was complete silence. No footsteps, no screams, no air flowing around me. Slowly I turned around as my curiosity just wanted to make it worse. As I turned around. I opened my mouth and left a huge scream, and it was the last thing I could ever see. Finally, understanding the origin of all the screams.