Sandhya Ganesh

Summary

A young girl recounts a haunting experience of feeling an unseen presence while alone at home on a sunny August afternoon.

Abstract

The narrative describes a vivid memory from the author's childhood where, while doing homework in a seemingly empty house, she is visited by an eerie sensation of being watched. The doorbell rings, but upon investigation, she finds no one outside. A chill runs down her spine as she senses an entity behind her, despite being alone. The mysterious occurrence of pages fluttering without a breeze and feeling cold in the heat of August leaves her with lingering fear and questions about the unknown presence.

Opinions

The author conveys a deep sense of unease and fear from the encounter.
There is a lasting impact of the experience on the author, as the fear still lingers years later.
The author suggests a

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Who Was It?

I Am Still Haunted By The Thought

It was a bright August afternoon Sun blazing and I was Alone in the house Doing my little school girl’s Schoolwork with nothing To give me company except For a few books. Suddenly The doorbell rang, twice and the Little me was startled. Who would it be? I peeked out the window Cuz Mama had told me Not to open it Unless it was her. I looked around and found No one there. I felt A tingle, a slight tremor Behind me. Who is it? I asked. Got no reply. Yet I could feel someone, Something standing Right behind me. Watching. Just Watching. I freaked out a little, Not knowing what to do. I turned back to my room where The pages fluttering In the afternoon breeze. Wait, breeze? The windows Were all closed. In the hot august noon I was shivering with cold. Who was it watching me? What was it watching me? It had been many years Since that day, yet The fear of the unknown Still lingers in me.

Horror

Being

Unknown

Haunted

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