Hi friends! Happy Friday ya'll! I hope you're having a wonderful week so far and if you live in Melbourne, you've been enjoying the warm weather (although it's turned quite dark today now).
I just want to say that after a brief hiatus Freaky Friday Files is back ya'll, and to ease back into it, I thought I'd do something a bit fun - so I got ChatGPT to write 5 short scary stories and I'm gonna edit them. Let me know which one is your favourite in the comments below. Enjoy!
The Last Message
As the clock ominously struck midnight, Sarah's phone vibrated with an urgent message from her best friend, Emily: "Help me, I'm outside." Her heart racing, Sarah hurried to the window, but the moonlit street lay eerily deserted. Frantically dialing Emily's number, only silence greeted her, the call diverting to a chilling voicemail. Fingers trembling, she texted back: "Where are you?" A jolt ran through her as a swift response flashed on the screen: "In your room." A shiver crawled down Sarah's spine as she turned slowly, the phone slipping from her grasp, her eyes fixating on the closet door ominously creaking open, revealing a darkness that seemed to swallow the very essence of the room.
Whispers in the Dark
Jake had always been a heavy sleeper, but for the past few nights, he had been waking up at exactly 3:00 AM. The first time, he heard faint whispers, too soft to understand. The second night, the whispers grew louder, more insistent. By the third night, the whispers had become clear: "We’re coming for you." Jake tried to ignore it, but when he felt a cold breath on his neck, he realised the voices weren’t just in his head. The room was icy cold, shadows danced on the walls, and a feeling of dread crept over him. The clock struck 3:00 AM, and a figure emerged from the darkness, its eyes glowing with malice. Jake's heart raced as he realised he was not alone in the room. What was to come next, would haunt Jake forever.
The Forgotten Doll
Lily found the old doll in her grandmother’s attic, a dusty relic from a bygone era, its once beautiful porcelain face now marred by cracks and its eyes devoid of their former luster. Despite its eerie appearance, Lily felt a strange pull towards the doll, as if it held a secret from the past waiting to be unraveled. She carefully carried it home, the weight of its history palpable in her hands, and placed it on the shelf in her bedroom, where it seemed to watch over her with a haunting gaze.
That night, as the clock struck midnight, Lily was jolted awake by a faint scratching sound coming from her bedroom door. Heart pounding, she hesitantly turned on the light, only to find the doll missing from its usual spot on the shelf. Panic rising within her, she scanned the room frantically until her gaze fell upon the doll, now seated ominously at the foot of her bed. Its cracked mouth seemed to widen into a malevolent grin, sending shivers down Lily's spine.
In that moment, a chill swept through the room, and Lily couldn't shake the feeling that the doll held a dark secret, a tale of woe and longing that transcended time itself. As she gazed into its lifeless eyes, she couldn't help but wonder about the history that bound them together, a connection that defied logic and reason. The doll's presence loomed over her like a spectre from the past, its silent vigil a reminder of the mysteries that lurked in the shadows.
Reflection
Anna always hated mirrors. She avoided them, fearing what she might see. One day, as she walked past the bathroom mirror, she saw something out of the corner of her eye. Her reflection didn’t move as she did—it stood there, staring back at her, smiling. Heart racing, Anna stepped closer, but the reflection remained still. Then, it raised a finger to its lips, and in a voice that wasn’t hers, it whispered, "Don’t tell."
The Old Photograph
While rummaging through her attic, Claire found an old photograph of her family, taken when she was a child. Everyone was there—her parents, her brother, and even their dog. But there was something wrong. A shadowy figure stood in the background, tall and indistinct. She didn’t remember anyone else being there that day. That night, she heard footsteps in the hall, and when she checked the photo again, the figure was closer. As Claire continued to investigate the mysterious photograph, strange things began to happen around her. Whispers echoed through the house when she was alone, and a chilling presence seemed to linger in every room she entered. The figure in the photo started to appear in her dreams, its face obscured by darkness, but its eyes filled with a malevolent gleam.
Each night, the footsteps in the hall grew louder, as if the shadowy figure was drawing closer to her. Claire's once peaceful home now felt like a prison, trapping her with an unknown entity that seemed intent on haunting her every waking moment. The air turned icy cold whenever she approached the photograph, sending shivers down her spine and raising the hairs on the back of her neck.
Desperate for answers, Claire delved into her family's history, uncovering long-buried secrets and a tragic tale of betrayal and revenge. The shadowy figure in the photo was no longer a mere spectre but a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for past sins. And now, it was coming for her.
As the nights grew darker and the figure in the photo drew ever closer, Claire realised that she was running out of time. The boundary between the living and the dead blurred, and she found herself caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a malevolent force beyond her understanding. With each passing moment, the shadowy figure loomed larger, its presence suffocating her with fear and dread.
Will Claire be able to unravel the mystery behind the haunted photograph and put an end to the sinister entity's torment? Or will she become another victim of its insatiable thirst for vengeance, forever trapped in a nightmare from which there is no escape?
Which story was your favourite? Let me know in the comments below and I'll see you all again next week for more Freaky Friday Files!
Much love,
Ash xoxo
PS, I thought I'd also share some of my favourite Reddit /r/nosleep stories #nosleep
The Forgotten Doll 🖤