Short Stories Before Bed (Horror)
That Little Boy
The silence of the night ruled the small town at dawn. The streets were deserted, there were only dark shadows of trees greeting by the side of the road. Amidst the silence, there was a spooky story circulating among the locals about a little boy who appeared suddenly by the side of the road when dawn arrived. Its mysterious existence and frightening appearance made anyone who passed by it feel terrified. Some people even claimed that they had seen the child vanish in an instant, like a ghost.
That cold morning, Ramona, a writer and inspiration seeker, was driving down the city's main road. He was interested in the horror story about the little boy that continues to roll among the citizens. Seeking new guidance for the story she will write, Ramona hopes to find evidence of the mysterious child's existence.
When he entered the area near the forest where the child often appeared, his hands trembled, a feeling of alertness surfaced within him. The air was getting colder and the wind was blowing slowly making the leaves sway gently. Suddenly, something caught his attention. On the side of the road, among the increasingly dense fog, he saw a small silhouette standing.
Ramona pulled her car over and came out following the shadow, with a thumping heart. The presence of the little boy clearly felt strange at a time like this. However, all those fears seemed to be gone when he saw the child's clothes. It was a school uniform, complete with a shabby-looking backpack.
Ramona believes that this is the perfect opportunity to find out what really happened. However, as he approached, he saw the boy's eyes. Bright red eyes that glared coldly, expressionlessly. The boy's body was filled with scars and dried blood, indicating that he had suffered a terrible event. But, his eyes, his eyes were the most sinister.
Without saying a word, the boy suddenly extended his hand. Ramona noticed an unnaturally cold touch on her skin as the boy touched her gently. His feelings of tiredness and uneasiness instantly disappeared, replaced with a strange calmness and comfort. Everything was foggy in his mind. He could feel the child's life, suffering and deep sense of loss.
Finally, they arrived at the forgotten old grave. Ramona finds herself stopped in front of a tomb that looks abandoned. The boy pointed at his headstone. When Ramona read the name on the stone, shock and horror struck her. The name is the name of a small child who has been a mystery to the city's residents – small children who appear on the side of the road before dawn.
Everything becomes clear to Ramona. The boy is a ghost from the past who wants to be delivered his message. Passing through time and dimension, the spirit of the little boy shows Ramona his final resting place. It is time for this mystery to unfold and the boy can rest in peace.
With feelings of empathy and compassion, Ramona respects the boy's request. He knelt before the tombstone and prayed. The wind stopped and the forest became quiet. Only voices far from the past were heard, albeit so softly.
The spooky story about the little boy is finally known his true purpose. Ramona returned to her car with a smile on her face. Although fear still lingered in his heart, he also felt connected to something bigger than himself. On his way home, he decided to write this story in honor of the boy and to reveal his knowledge of the spirits that roam this world.
