The Static on Channel Nine
Late at night, Clara liked to fiddle with her vintage television set, hunting for ghost channels in the static. One evening, between two dead frequencies, a clear black-and-white image flickered onto the screen showing her own living room from a high, impossible angle. Puzzled, she looked up at the ceiling corner, but saw nothing except empty space and peeling wallpaper. On the screen, however, a long, grey hand slowly descended from the top frame, reaching directly toward the miniature sofa where she currently sat. Terror paralyzed her limbs as she heard a soft creak right above her head, followed by the heavy breathing of someone adjusting their weight in the dark room.
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