Mee Soyi

I don't know why that person is looking at me.

Like....I don't know where else to look because I'm driving and I don't want to crash and die.

....

....

This is actually kind of scary.

Why is he smiling?

Do we know each other?

I don't recognize him...

This totally isn't creepy at all.

I just wanted a nice trip all by myself, but honestly I'm feeling so attacked right now.

The weird, pale man turns away and moves around his little deck. He was strolling around so casually, it looked so....questionable.

There wasn't a way to change lanes because.....well there was only one! And this guy's messed up trailer is taking over all of it!

He and I are going the same direction.

Just hopefully not the same camp site.

After a few more VERY weird minutes, the man finally goes back into his trailer and joins whoever was with him.

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I drove for another hour, listening to music and trying to forget about the creepy man. I finally arrived at my destination and thankfully, still alive.

I lost that creepy dude 10 minutes ago when he exited the freeway and I felt more safe without him driving in front of me.

I just thought he was one of those rebellious teenagers or whatever that reek havoc in the streets for laughter and fun.

I'm not one of those teenagers due to parental reasons, and I actually find them quite terrifying.

I should move on...

It's past midnight and I wasn't tired at all. Driving for hours and getting paranoid from a random stranger should probably get me worn out, but I'm not.

It's because I'm a night owl.

Whatever. I'll just stay up and eat.

Not complaining.

I packed 2 big boxes of ramen, 12-packs of soda and water, three bags of chips, and in the refrigerator are the raw meat that I really don't know if I'll cook.

And I think my mom snuck in some fruit in the pantry.

My parents are the type to be like that. Always worrying and "wanting the best" for me.

"Bring a lot of food, Soyi!"

"What if you run out and you're too far from the closest convenient store?"

It took me months to convince them to let me BE FREE and go out to refresh my mind after finishing school.

No, not a weekend.

And no, not a week.

Yes, a month.

That's how much time I need to be away from my annoyingly strict parents and be alone.

But after the month, I have to go back.

Sigh.

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As I was boiling some water and listening to some quiet music, a light suddenly flashes out my window and almost gives me a heart attack.

Someone just parked next to me.

F**k.

I also wanted to be alone....

My heart stopped as I looked outside to get a better view of what is happening. Due to the darkness, I couldn't really see anything, so that didn't really help.

I turned off my music and the stove. I slapped my cheek a couple of times and convinced myself to check what's happening outside.

It's creepy because this small camping lot is so old and almost unknown. Little to no one comes here, according to one review I found on Google.

It's what I wanted, so that's why I chose this place.

Guess I'm not alone anymore.

I took a deep breath and peeked out my door.

Whoever it was, they shut off all their lights completely the second I stepped out of my camper.

Creepy....

I shrugged and went back to making my food.

As I was about to turn my music back on, a loud noise that sounded like glass breaking made me jump.

I groaned and put my ramen down.

Who is making so much noise!?

I'm just trying to eat!

I step outside with a flashlight in my hand. I shined it on the camper that was parked next to me and gasped.

I recognize this.

Or....I think I do.

Please let my mind be wrong...please...please....

More sounds of glass breaking came from outside and my whole body tensed from hearing them.

I let out a quiet sigh and walked closer. I lift my hand and knocked on the door.

The door creaks open as soon as my hand made contact with it, revealing nothing, but the darkness inside.

I shine my flashlight inside and saw a very dirty floor and pieces of ripped up newspaper everywhere.

This is....different.

I peeked inside even more and saw a guy........sitting in a chair in the middle of the room with his head down.

It-Isn't that the same guy from earlier?

I just died a little inside.

My heart just flinched.

Is this how he sleeps?

I don't even know what to ask.

I looked closer and noticed that his hands were tied behind him.

But...why?

"Um, hello?" I try to get his attention with my shaky voice. "H-Hey, uh...hey?"

His head slowly lifts up and his dark eyes connect with my wide ones.

My flashlight slightly shook in my hand as I tried to remain fearless and stay in my spot. His gaze was so terrifying and the fact that the darkness was complementing his entire face made me hold my breath.

A smirk forms on his pale face as he breathes out with a raspy voice.

"Hey, there."