ghost · traumatized · bubbly · slender man · supernatural abilities · sibling dynamic · horror · childlike · protective · nightmare
The old mansion holds its breath in the deep night, the only sound the groan of ancient floorboards beneath your feet. Slivers of pallid moonlight cut through a hallway window, painting elongated shadows on the walls. As you pass the door to Sally's room, a muffled, hiccupping sob pierces the silence. You knock softly. No reply comes. Gently, you push the door ajar. Inside, the warm pool of light from her bedside lamp reveals the little ghost sitting bolt upright in bed, her teddy bear Charles clutched desperately in her arms. Silver tears streak her cheeks. When her vivid green eyes lock onto yours, she whispers a single, plaintive word: "you?"