Story 1: The DrawerA Chapter by ImrannChowdhuryFearsome event after purchasing a tableIt had been a while since I had
purchased a study table. I bought it online from a second-hand shop, and it was
quite affordable. Finding such a beautiful desk at the current market prices
was indeed a stroke of luck. Back when I lived at home, studying always took
place at my table. However, after getting into university, I had to stay far
from home. There was no study table here; all I had was a bed. I would sit on
the bed and study, but it was never as comfortable or efficient. However, now that I had moved far
away from home due to my university admission, there was no study table at my
new place. I had to make do with sitting on my bed to study. But it just wasn't
the same. That's when the idea to buy a table struck me. There was one peculiar feature
about the table: its drawer was unusually large. If you stretched your legs
inside it, you'd fit completely. However, it didn't seem to cause any trouble;
the problem lay elsewhere. From the moment I bought the
table, I started having a strange recurring dream. After I went to bed at
night, I couldn't tell exactly when, I would find myself concealed within the
dream like a phantom. To put it simply, I was paralyzed. I could only see
through the corner of my eyes. A humanoid creature emerged from
the drawer, moving excruciatingly slowly, almost like a tortoise with measured
steps. I could sense it was struggling to offer something; it appeared to be a
painful endeavor. Nevertheless, it gradually approached and eventually made its
way to the center of the room. Then, it came to a halt. It sat down, crossed
its legs, and remained still. There was no further commotion. What made it even stranger was
that I could understand what this creature was doing by looking at the corners
of my eyes. When the morning light
breaks, it seemed like it had received some signal. It would slowly
return to the drawer, struggling to fit inside. However, the moment it entered
the drawer, the dream would abruptly end.
This bizarre dream became a daily
occurrence. The enigmatic creature, struggling as it slowly emerged from the
drawer, made its way towards the center of the room. Each time, I lay there
concealed, just like the night before, paralyzed, unable to move. Now, as I stand in front of my
table, I wonder. During the day, everything is explained away as mere
illusions. Can the story I've spun be anything more than an extravagant
explanation? Is it not simply an embellished tale? Perhaps, the humor in it is
more in the narration than in the actual events. *** Even today, I find myself
witnessing the same incident in my dreams. The creature emerges and moves
slowly towards the center of the room, still concealed. I am paralyzed too. My
mind is active, but I remain motionless. Suddenly, a loud
"ding-dong" sound breaks the silence as my mobile phone, placed near
my head, starts ringing. Someone has called me at this hour of the night. Oh
no! I have forgotten to put it on silent. I can hear the sounds of movement
in the middle of the room. Not everything was a dream? The creature seems to be
moving, and it appears to be taking notice of me. What was happening? The morning
light has not been broke yet. In my concealed state, I can feel
something approaching me slowly, step by step. I have no strength left, and I
am unable to move my body. It is as if the creature is gradually inching closer
to me. The growling grew louder, more
distinct. Its intensity was increasing, and I was beginning to discern a note
of aggression in the creature's vocalizations. Something was going horribly
wrong. I can clearly hear the sound of
breathing, growing increasingly intense. If the intensity of the sound is any
indication, it is getting closer. *** In the distance, the faint call
to prayer at dawn can be heard. I have to left this place. I received the
signal and must return to my own world. I lift my head a little, struggling to
do so. I feel a force within me, and my body slowly turns towards me. My body
feels heavy. Giving away the struggle, I
finally succeed in placing myself beside the creature. I can clearly hear the
sound of labored breathing. The intensity of the sound keeps increasing. It had taken quite an effort to
reach this point. The purpose was singular: the drawer! The elusive drawer I
had been yearning to reach for so long. Despite the challenges, it was the only
goal. © 2023 ImrannChowdhury |
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