Syahidah Syarifuddin

“Leaving Again” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

I stared at the woman across the bar. For a second our eyes meet. And just for a second I fall in love all over again. She leaves her table to walk to the bar where I'm currently at. I try to hide my panic when she sits next to me and orders a drink. She takes a sip of her drink and I silently pray she would go away. She stares at me and I pretend she's not there. "So, I noticed you've been staring." A sigh escapes my mouth. Guess my prayers are both answered and ignored. "I notice you've been doing the same." The woman of my dreams sm...

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“For A Night” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

Everything was ready for the ritual. Each item was placed right where I need them to be. I eyed the clock and walked into the house to grab a key ingredient. "Shh. It's bonfire night. Don't fight it," calmly I said to the wiggling body. With a little more effort than previous years, I dragged the guy into the unlit bonfire. Quickly, I tied his hands and feet to the pole in the middle. I stared at the sight and put on a Guy Fawkes mask on his face. The timing couldn't have been more perfect when I saw wafting smoke in the direction of the...

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“Halloween Killer” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

It is perfect. My favourite day in the world finally arrived. I hold up the piece of fabric and smiled. After finishing up my look, I walk out into the street trying to blend in with every other person around. As usual, I walk into an alley I picked and waited. Not too long after that, a kid passes by. "Hey, there." The kid stopped and glanced at me. He was dressed as Batman. "You want some candy?" I took out one of the candy in my pocket and offered it to him. His face lights up and he took it. "Thank you, mister. Happy Halloween." ...

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“Hang Out” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

Submitted to Contest #104

Finally. After working relentlessly for the whole week, I finally could rest. My only plan today is to sleep and watch movies. No work, no distractions, just me and my empty apartment. I started my day with an easy breakfast and went straight to the movies I rented. Halfway through the first movie, my doorbell rang making me groan in annoyance and fear that someone is gonna disturb my plan. With cautious, I walked to the door. Seeing as I haven't invited anyone or expecting anyone, this person could be dangerous. A sigh escaped from my l...

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“The Glowing Door” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

Submitted to Contest #95

Ugh. What is that noise? The constant, annoying noise woke my mind without a warning. My hand wandered around trying to reach whatever it is. Strange. Usually, my phone is around. With a little extra effort, my eyes opened. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. It was dark. Too dark. As if all light was sucked out of the room. I'm not even sure if it's a room. I got up and was just about to find something, anything and that's when I felt it. A cold sensation right under my foot. Fear made me want to run away from it but curiosity made me re...

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“Intruder In The Dark” by Syahidah Syarifuddin

Submitted to Contest #92

"Damn it." I silently exclaimed as the lights went out. With a sigh, I walked to the light switches by the door. Click! Click! My brows furrowed still not seeing any lights emitting from the bulb. Shaky hands fumbled trying desperately to turn the lights on to no avail. Tries after tries and finally I gave up. To my shock, my phone lit up with a ding notifying me of a text. My eyes squinted at the bright screen, trying as fast as I can to lower it. A smile formed on my lips seeing the name on the screen. A worried question from my gi...

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