bedtime stories: black fog

Even in seemingly ordinary places, people can experience unexplained and frightening encounters. The speaker shares a personal story of working late at a new job in a large, old building that was once a wedding venue. Despite growing up in a supposedly haunted house, the most terrifying experience occurred when she was alone at work. As she worked on menu items in the kitchen, her boss asked her to lock up the downstairs doors before leaving. She agreed and stayed behind for a few more hours. However, as she was finishing up, she heard strange noises coming from the grand staircase leading from the upstairs kitchen to the event space and downstairs brewery. Despite feeling uneasy, she continued to work until she heard footsteps approaching. Suddenly, the lights flickered and went out, leaving her in complete darkness. When the lights came back on, she saw a figure standing at the end of the staircase. Though she couldn't make out any features, she knew she wasn't alone. The experience left her shaken and reminded her that sometimes the supernatural can be found in unexpected places.

The experience of being alone in a dark and old building can be unsettling and lead to feelings of unease and fear. The author describes the sensation of being in a small lit area surrounded by darkness, comparing it to being in a boat on a dark sea. As she descends the grand staircase, she hears noises that she initially dismisses as the old building settling, but as they grow louder, she becomes increasingly frightened. The dimming wall sconces and thickening air add to her sense of unease, and she is terrified when she reaches the bottom of the stairs and hears a cacophony of sounds that seem to come from a busy dinner party. Despite her fear, she reassures herself that there must be a reasonable explanation for the noises. The experience highlights the power of imagination and the way that our surroundings can influence our emotions.

The speaker encountered a terrifying experience in a dark stairwell, where they felt the presence of something or someone watching them, causing them to flee the building in fear. The atmosphere was thick with a black fog that consumed everything, including the speaker's hand, and the absence of sounds was deafening. The speaker felt a heavy weight on their back and neck, suggesting a physical attachment. Once outside, they felt an immense relief, but left the building in a state of disarray. This experience left the speaker with a deep sense of unease and a strong desire to never return.

The unknown can be a source of deep-rooted fear. The story shared by Gwen about seeing a shadowy figure in a window while working late at a building tapped into common fears such as descending into darkness, feeling watched, and the unknown. The description of the black fog made the darkness seem corporeal and added to the overall eerie feeling. Despite her efforts to find an explanation, Gwen was left with no answer. This experience serves as a reminder that sometimes, the things that go bump in the night may remain unexplained, leaving us feeling uneasy and uncertain. The production team at Rattled and Shook brought this story to life with excellent editing, sound design, and original score. The story is a testament to the power of storytelling to evoke fear and keep us on the edge of our seats. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to tune in next week for another spine-tingling tale. And remember, sometimes the unknown is best left unexplored.