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The Shadow That Shouldn’t Be There
What Was That Figure Passing Behind Him?
The bathroom is where we wash away the dirt, cleanse our bodies, and prepare to face the world. But in the unseen world, it is believed to be a place where other beings dwell — a dark, filthy space where their presence feels all too natural. And sometimes, when you step inside, you may not be alone.
The real question is… what happens when something in there refuses to let you leave?
Razif had heard the stories.
As a new student at the university hostel, he had been warned by his seniors that the place was haunted. They said spirits were especially fond of disturbing newcomers. Razif never took those warnings seriously.
Not until one night.
After a late table tennis practice, Razif returned to his dorm room. His roommates were nowhere to be seen, so he lay on the lower bunk, scrolling through his phone while waiting for the sweat to dry.
Suddenly, his bed shifted.
It felt as though someone had climbed onto the upper bunk.
“Eh, Syafiq. When did you get back? I didn’t even hear you open the door.”
No answer.
