Suspense Short Story – The Strange Encounter
” Veg or cheese sandwich? ”
” Cheese sandwich ”
The cashier gave me a wierd look and said, ” Two dollars and thirty five cents.” I gave him three dollars.
He went into a room and came back with change after five minutes.
” Can you please make it faster?” I said. I was in no mood to wait as it was 10 PM already and i had to travel another sixty kilometres to reach my destination.
” Yeh sure! Your order will be ready in five minutes. ” said the cashier with a warm smile which was quite convincing. Meanwhile I took a seat and was waiting for my order.
” Here is your order mam! ” I went to the counter and picked up my parcel, got into the car and started my journey again.
I have a habit of eating while driving so I quickly grabbed my sandwich and started eating. Within no time i was done. A new thought entered my mind.
I work in a software company in Washington and my family lives in the outskirts of Newyork. I spend my weekend with my family. I was doubtful if my parents would stay at home that weekend because I remember my mom saying that she has to attend her friend’s wedding anniversary.
” Oh sh*t!!! I could have called her up before starting!! Let me call her up and find out. ” I quickly grabbed my phone and called her up and was waiting for her to pick up the phone.
” Hello mom! Are you guys at home? ”
” Yes!! We just returned from the party. ” my mom sighed with relief.
And before I could say something, she quickly pose another question.
” By the way, did you have anything? ”
” Yes! You don’t have to worry about my dinner. ”
” I wouldn’t, if you were a bit responsible. ”
She was gonna turn into a typical mom again so I quickly chucked the topic and said, ” Okay mom! I’m driving! We aren’t supposed to talk while driving. I’ll talk to you later. Bye! ” and quickly cut the call.
The roads were clear and it was pitch dark. It was cool, foggy and scary. I could hear the sounds of insects and the shrill cry of cicada from the woods on the either sides of the road.
” Oh crap! ” I yelled. The car broke down! I didn’t want this to happen, atleast not in a place like this. I didn’t know what the hell was i supposed to do. I was scared to get down the car and check the car to fix it and start as soon as possible as I felt that walking would be a more scary thought.
I was left with no other option so I got down the car and started checking it out to find out if something was wrong. The engine was hot and it started emitting smoke. I need to fix it but i needed water for that. So i quickly checked out my car for water but realised that I didn’t have it. So i took a can and moved into the woods as there was a pond in the woods. As i started moving, the erriness of the place increased and it started turning more scary. I could the sounds of many animals which was freaking me out.
Finally I found the pond, i moved closer and bent down to fetch some water. As soon as i put my hand into the water, a hand caught it.
” Holy sh*t!! What the hell!! Who the hell are you!! Leave me!!!”
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