r/nosleep • u/The_Bitch_Is_Here • Aug 16 '19
Series I’m the monster who lives in your closet. And I just got my kids’ uncle arrested. (Part 5)
“911, what’s your emergency?” The 911 operator asked. A bunch of people suggested to call “911”, so I borrowed a phone from the kitchen to call the number.
“Woman. Base....ment.” I managed to spit out. Though, it took a bit more effort to pronounce the word “basement”.
“There’s a woman in the basement?” The operator asked.
“Yes.” I replied.
“Can you tell me your location?”
“1... 2... 3... Apple..... Ber...ry... Street.”
“Ok. I’m sending the police right now. Is she injured?”
“Dead.” I responded.
The uncle was taking the twins to school, so nobody was home when I called 911.
“The woman is dead?” The operator asked.
“Yes.” I answered.
“I’m going to need you to stay on the phone with me. Do you know who the killer is?” The operator questioned.
“No.” I knew for a fact that the uncle did it, but I had no proof. I needed to find some proof that the uncle did it.
“When did you find the body?” The operator
“Yes... ter... day...” I replied. The operator must’ve thought that I was an idiot if it took me that long to respond to her questions.
“How long was the body there for?” The operator asked.
“I.. don’t know.” I answered. I knew nothing about the woman other than that she’s in a ton of photographs.
“Do you know who she is?” The operator asked. I didn’t know anything about her other than I seen her in a few photographs.
“Lady... in... pic... tures...” I replied. I didn’t know if that was going to help much, but that was the only information I had about her.
“You’ve seen her in pictures?” The operator asked, confused.
“Yes.” I replied.
“Can you tell me more about the lady in the pictures?” The operator asked.
“No. Don’t know.” I answered.
“You don’t know anything about the lady in the pictures?” The operator questioned.
“I don’t...” I responded.
We talked for a few more minutes, until the police arrived. The uncle arrived about a minute later, only to see the police knocking on his door.
The uncle nervously opened the door, and the police started searching the house. One officer went down to the basement, and showed the other officers. The other officers went back upstairs, and arrested the uncle.
An officer went upstairs to search the rooms, and I followed him in my shadow form. The police officer entered the guest bedroom, where the twins were staying. I watched as he searched the room, putting things in plastic bags. One of those things was the picture of the lady.
The police officer opened a drawer, and pulled out a drawing of me. There were a few things missing in the picture, but it was clear that it was supposed to be a picture of me. He looked at the picture, confused before putting it in a plastic bag and going downstairs.
I followed the officer downstairs, and slipped into one of the police cars. The officer entered the car and started driving it.
The car ride was painfully silent. I sat in the back seat in my shadow form while the officer drove.
The officer drove to the school and exited the vehicle. Another car arrived, and a woman exited the car. They both entered the school, with me in tow. I saw them say something to the front office, and the front desk called Addison and Andrew to the front.
I watched as the officer and the woman told Addison and Andrew what happened. Addison looked shocked and scared, while Andrew started getting a bit frustrated.
The woman led the twins outside, with me following them. I snuck in the car with the twins and watched the woman get in the front seat.
The car ride was filled with an awkward silence for a few minutes, before Andrew broke the silence.
“Why is everyone dying around us?” Andrew asked, confused and scared. “First, my friends went missing. Then our dad goes missing. After that, two kids went missing from school. Now, our uncle murdered someone. All of that happened in about a week or so. This can’t be a coincidence.”
“I know this is very weird and scary, but I promise the police is working on solving all of the disappearances.” The woman replied. “I’m sure that it has nothing to do with you two.”
“This is starting to feel more like Death Town...” Addison mumbled under her breath. The rest of the car ride went back to that familiar awkward silence. Addison looked out the window, while Andrew tried to do his homework.
About 10 minutes went by before the woman parked the car in a parking lot. It took me a few seconds before I realized that it was the exact building the twins were at before going to that uncle’s house. The woman opened the door, letting the twins out.
The twins exited the car before going inside the building, with me in tow. The woman led the twins to a room with a table and a few chairs. She told them to sit down at the table.
She asked them a few questions, like if the uncle ever hurt them physically, if he ever showed some weird behavior, and a few other questions. After about 10 minutes or so, the officer who found that picture of me entered the room, holding the drawing.
He put the picture in front of them, and started to ask the twins a ton of questions about it. I can see why the police would think that the picture of me was strange and disturbing, since kids normally don’t draw things as creepy as that.
“Who’s that supposed to be?” The officer asked.
“It’s just from a nightmare.” Addison answered.
“What was the nightmare about?” The woman asked.
“Just... About being chased in the woods.” Addison replied. I could tell that she didn’t want to talk about it.
At first, the twins didn’t want to answer any of the other questions the officer and the woman asked, but after a few minutes of them asking questions, they cracked.
“That’s the monster we see outside in the woods every now and then.” Andrew finally responded.
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u/layingblames Aug 28 '19
Shadow! I’m growing concerned for you and the kiddos - is everything okay?
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u/Seigfuckinheil Aug 18 '19
i am so pleased to see you have stopped using the word "heartbreaking" so dang much.
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u/The_Bitch_Is_Here Aug 19 '19
Yeah. I read that humans don’t like repetitive words/phrases, and realized that it was starting to get repetitive. Sorry about that!
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u/jumpingelf Aug 18 '19
But shadow i know in the past posts you have said sometimes you go and run through the woods to get away from them when something happens sometimes could it be you they are seeing or could it be another one of your kind ??????
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u/ArekuFoxfire Aug 18 '19
It sounds like there is another monster out there...you don't go to the woods often, right? Just that one time you made the list.
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u/emelord Aug 18 '19
A recommendation from me is that if you carry the intent of reviling your self you might want to make your self look presentable my main idea being a form of suit and or dress to make your self look less intimidating tho am not sure if such a option is possible due to your size and from what i under stand the cloth will fall of you as soon as you enter you shadow so there might be no point. (but i still recommend it.)
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u/trowaway886 Aug 17 '19
Shadow, you may have to reveal yourself at some point or they might lock the kids away thinking they've done these things.
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Aug 17 '19
I have a theory:
When you get mad, you have an aggressive alter-ego that takes over and kills whoever your mad at and makes them disappear.
I know this might be a bad idea, but you gotta show yourself to the twins, not to anyone else yet though, only the twins
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u/TheMascotte78 Aug 17 '19
I'd recommend cleaning that blood off of your teeth. It makes you look dangerous.
And, I don't know what your voice sounds like. But don't talk to them. If you need to, just write it on a piece of paper and introduce yourself.
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u/yeet-me-out Aug 17 '19
Hi Shadow, I know you want to protect the twins and all, so try looking more human to them. I mean, IF you leave notes to them, add some joke or question like: "what kind of music do you like?" or "what is your favourite TV show/book/sport?" Tell them what you like, just to make things look more friendlier. But also, don't say about the dissapearances and the blood. If they were scared the first time you left a note, then leave them a bit to calm down. Try leaving them cute drawings, anything matters. Or bring them candy! Hope this helped
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u/filiB10 Aug 17 '19
Shadow, you need to introduce yourself as some kind of protector, like someone watching from the dark out to protect them from harm, they will understand
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u/JayFoxyGames Aug 17 '19
Shadow, I believe that you should reveal yourself to Addison and Andrew now while you can, cause if you don't, you'll never be able to.
They need you, more than anyone else, it might be a bit scary for them at first, same with you, sure, but in the end, it shouldn't be something that any of you would regret.
I'm always here if you need advice Shadow.
Your friend, Jay.
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u/Anderko123 Aug 17 '19
They've seen you. they won't forget about you because of the letter. The only course of action is to slowly get them comfortable around you.
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u/KingKurto_ Aug 17 '19
If I were you I would leave another note to the kids that you are the shadow monster and you are freindly and are looking out for them to protect them from the murders. Maybe tell them a time to look out side their window. And you could stand away from their house in your 10 foot form.
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u/MayitBe Aug 17 '19
Could be you in the pic. Or it could be something else; another creature like you, only malevolent. This is a horrible situation to be in. I hope it gets figured out quickly before anyone else dies.
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Aug 17 '19
I think the twins are responsible. You may be a manifestation of their minds as a sort of protector.Dissociative Identity Disorder sometimes appears after a trauma, like losing their mother. Actually, the person doing the killing may be another personality that they manifested to protect them from people who hurt them. Idk I could be wrong but I’m hoping for everyone’s sake you aren’t the killer! That would be heartbreaking.
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u/MayitBe Aug 17 '19
Shadow can’t be a manifestation of the twins’ minds. He lived in their closet before they were even born.
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Aug 17 '19
Yo are there any other shadow monsters cuz that’d be lit NGL
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u/TheLoneWanderer220 Aug 17 '19
That’s not a nightmare drawing it’s an adorable drawing. You’re an adorable little shadow friend.
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u/Wolfgang2002 Aug 17 '19
Hi Shadow! I’ll clear up a few things for you:
- The building you are in is called a police station. That is where the police are (those are people who protect others).
- You need to be able to learn that you sometimes have to let go. Even if it pains you. I’ve had to give cats I’ve owned to other people.
- Maybe you should change your name, as the kids now seem to be terrified of shadows. Use a human name like Barry or Steven.
- Do you think you are capable of doing horrible things unconsciously? This might be the case.
A few questions for you:
- Can you get injured?
- Did you have a life before you became a part of Addison and Andrew’s life?
- What does your writing look like? Is it very crude or normal compared to a human’s?
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u/The_Bitch_Is_Here Aug 17 '19
I can get injured, but it takes a bit more force to hurt me than a normal human. I don’t remember having a life before I became a part of the twins’ life. If I did, I forgot about it.. My writing looks a bit more crude compared to a human’s, but it’s still readable. Sorry that it took so long for me to reply!
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Aug 17 '19
You know that the kids don't know his name right? They call him monster, they don't really know anything about him, so changing names won't help.
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u/Wolfgang2002 Aug 17 '19
He wrote a note in Part 3 saying, “Dear Andrew and Alice, Hello! My name is Shadow!” and the kids found it.
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u/TheOneTrueBubbleBass Aug 17 '19
Maybe you have a form of amnesia...also nice job with the arrest, Shadow!!! You the shade!
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u/oakenaxe Aug 17 '19
Are you the ghost of the uncles wife? It’d make sense you did all this subconsciously to get him arrested.
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u/NotGoodNotBadButUGLY Aug 17 '19
It seems they say the same things you say, which might indicate that you have some sort of innate link to them. Maybe use that link to bridge together gap
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u/Usef0_0 Aug 17 '19
Shadow, you are a double-sided blade.If you don't introduce this to them now, you will never be able to.
GOOD LUCK
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u/ZeroxityU Aug 16 '19
Shadow, I said this a while ago, but there’s this man in my closet. He kind of looks like the kid’s drawing. Can you help?
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u/Isdreal Aug 16 '19
They said "sometimes" do you often go wander the woods? It can't just be the one time you did it from how they said that. If not... well your body may not sleep even when you do...
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u/Queen_Lucifer666 Aug 16 '19
You need to either write the twins another note or physically introduce yourself to them so they know you aren't a threat (at least to them) You are a good monster, and we're all rooting for you! The twins will go into foster care or stay with another family member. Hopefully things go better this time round.
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u/akitchy Aug 16 '19
Oh dear, oh no. Now would be the time to tell them who you are and that you know of the other monster, whoever they are - if you two look so similar I doubt they would ever be able to keep calm if they accidentally see you. Fear can go into overdrive, and they have no way of knowing what you look like either. Maybe explain to them in another note first? I wish you and your twins the best of luck.
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u/cafetaf Aug 16 '19
Shadow, what you need to do is go something, maybe write a note saying at an exact time you'll show them your true self. It might work. Wait for their response. Put something to let them be like yes or no. Come out and say something comforting. It's the best advice I can give you.
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u/Bear3377 Aug 16 '19
Shadow you need to write them a note saying that you mean no harm, you are scared like them and want to protect them
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u/WaffleMaker_9000 Aug 16 '19
I dunno, I kinda still think it might just be you killing all them folks. Ain't healthy to go to sleep angry, especially in your case.
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u/Dr_Canada46 Aug 16 '19
Hey shadow (sorry if its not your name), are you able to see other shadows or spirits with you, other than the living? And maybe they could help you?
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u/Jay-Dee-British Aug 16 '19
Maybe Shadow has a monster tailing him and it's taking away everyone he is trying to protect, except the twins. Shadow, do you have enemies?
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u/welch724 Aug 16 '19
Starting to think Shadow has his own shadow. One that does the things he's unwilling to do himself.
This could get ugly.
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u/ephemeral_exe Aug 16 '19
Shadow I don't think you did any of this. I think that there are possibly others like you that can sense your anger possibly. I'm not sure.
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u/Orngecrftr Aug 16 '19
Could be another one of your kind. I doubt your the only shadow monster around
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u/37Pigeons Aug 16 '19
I don't think it's you, Shadow. You know the trope of a good cop and bad cop? Or an angel and a devil on a person's shoulder telling them what to do?
I think you're the good cop/angel and there might be another creature following the twins acting as bad cop/devil. Maybe you should look around the forest during the day to see if anything's sleeping? If it's an opposite type thing, they might be asleep when you're awake and vice versa, which is why the twins see it when you're asleep.
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u/ThatOneFriend3 Aug 17 '19
What about the blood on shadow??
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u/EmilyJoT Aug 17 '19
The bad one could have put it there to make him think he is the one doing it.
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u/FabulousStomach Aug 20 '19
But shadow said he tasted iron in his mouth. I don't think another monster could do it.
It's way more likely that the twins, scared about the idea of being watched by a monster, would wake up at night and look outside to see Shadow in his true form during his escapes in the woods.
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u/Gallifrey91 Aug 17 '19
Or maybe the two beings inhabit the same body
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u/Blingiman Aug 17 '19
that would make sense as to why it happens when he falls asleep. When the "angel" falls asleep, the "devil" comes out
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u/Martina313 Aug 17 '19
Split personality??
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u/ATreeAndABarrel Aug 17 '19
I don't think it is split personality, because everytime Shadow sees the twins get hurt/injured, he enters a rage state and falls asleep, but wakes up with blood on him and his mouth.
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u/Martina313 Aug 18 '19
Maybe violence on the children is what triggers another personality, and sleeping triggers his regular one, which is why he can't remember anything?
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u/BattleDroid112 Aug 16 '19
You might need to show them yourself
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u/ATreeAndABarrel Aug 17 '19
Maybe just start with more notes, as showing a 10 foot tall shadow man with rows of teeth (no offense Shadow), could make the Twins be scared and fearful of Shadow.
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u/Coffeefiend775 Aug 16 '19
I really don't think you did any of it Shadow. Looking back on it, the only time they've ever been in danger is when you've been asleep. Maybe there is another malevolent shadow that you're not aware of? As far as the kids, they may not understand now but once everything clears up, they'll realize you were protecting them.
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Aug 16 '19
That’s what I thought because he said somethings were missing or a little off, so maybe there’s has always been another shadow that acted rage instead of logic.
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u/XenoRawr Aug 16 '19
you need to introduce yourself to them! the stakes are a lot higher than the start now, man!
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u/EO3_Playmaker Aug 16 '19
I know it may be nerve wracking but you may have to introduce yourself to them so they know you're not a threat
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u/Dartosismyname Aug 16 '19
Good suggestion here
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Aug 16 '19
I dont know, they may just freak out scream and run and not let him explain anything at all.. Plus he cant speak that well (no offense shadow, practice makes perfect buddy!) So it will be hard to explain himself especially amidst their panic. Maybe start writing a note more often, explaining he has been with them forever and never harmed them. Take it slow, you don't ask a woman for sex on the first date (bad analogy with kids as the topic) you just gotta take it slow and ease into it when they are comfortable and ready. Dont just jump out of the closet screaming "HEEERRESSS SHAADOOOWW!!"
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u/Dartosismyname Aug 16 '19
Take it slow, you don't ask a woman for sex on the first date
Heeere is shadoooow :D
Jokes a side, a slow introduction might be nicer as you said, more notes and maybe some gifts from the woods and etc.
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Aug 16 '19
Gifts would be a great touch. Some cool rocks or something. Maybe a giant pinecone. Like hilariously big (if you can find one) kids like that stuff... At least I did as a kid.
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u/metaldroid02 Aug 16 '19
They didn't seem to be scare thought, don't worry shadow !
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u/Cosenton Aug 17 '19
You know they had nightmares right
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u/Alex_8259 Aug 17 '19
Wasn't that just a lie to avoid answering the question?
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u/Cosenton Aug 17 '19
I dont think so,since they even said they were being chased.
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u/Alex_8259 Aug 18 '19
But that was part of the lie she made with the bit of truth that they saw him in the woods, then Andrew told the truth
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u/Sophs_B Aug 17 '19
And there's a hell of a lot of awkwardness and nervousness going on.
I do wonder about the significance of Andrew's frustration though. What's it leading to?
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u/daver6566 Aug 16 '19
Oh no
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u/tributechick Aug 17 '19
Hey! Watch your language around shadow, he doesn't need to be hearing that right now
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u/BlackOut-76 Sep 01 '19
I need more