The Message I Shouldn’t Have Read

Title: The Message I Shouldn’t Have Read Chapter 1

I never thought one small decision could change everything. That night felt normal until I saw a phone on the empty bus

seat.

Are you coming or what? Why did you stop?

There’s a phone here. I don’t think it belongs to anyone.

Then leave it. It’s not your problem.

Wait… the screen just turned on by itself. It says, "Don’t go home tonight."

That’s not funny. I didn’t send anything.

⸻ Chapter 2

Another message just came: "If you go home, something bad will happen."

That’s actually creepy. Maybe you shouldn’t ignore it.

It’s probably just a glitch. I’m going home anyway.

Fine, but call me if something feels wrong.

⸻ Chapter 3

I started walking alone, but the phone vibrated again: "You’re making a mistake." My heart started racing.

I felt like someone was behind me. I heard footsteps getting closer.

I turned around and said, "Who’s there?" but no one answered.

The phone lit up again with one word: "Run."

⸻ Chapter 4

I didn’t think, I just ran. My hands were shaking and I could barely breathe.

Where are you? You sound terrified!

I think someone is following me. I can hear them behind me.

Don’t go home. Come to the café near the main street. Stay where there are people.

I’m trying, but I can still hear footsteps.

⸻ Chapter 5

I finally reached the café and rushed inside. I felt safe again.

I told you not to ignore it. You could have been in serious trouble.

I know… I should have listened.

The phone lit up one last time: "Now you understand."

That phone warned you.

Maybe some things aren’t meant to be explained. Since that night, I never ignore small warnings again.