maybe it was that shadow you saw briefly
out of the corner of your eye.
or that house you pass every night
that seems to be watching you
as much as you're watching it.
you want to walk into that house
or walk to that dark corner of the room into where
the shadow disappeared.
but what stops you?
is it what you might see?
or is it what might see you?
we're all fascinated just by the look of an empty room or abandoned house.
no stories needed,
the look alone gives you a chill.