It was a typical Thursday evening in the city. The subway was its usual self - crowded, noisy, and a bit too warm for comfort. People were packed in, some reading, some lost in their music, and others just staring blankly. I was one of the latter, leaning against the door, trying to keep my balance as the train swayed and jolted.
At the 59th Street station, he came in. There was an immediate shift in the atmosphere. He was disheveled, with unkempt hair and clothes that looked like they hadn't been washed in weeks. He mumbled to himself, words indecipherable but his tone unsettling. People around him subtly moved away, trying not to make it obvious, but the discomfort was palpable.
I kept my eyes down, not wanting to draw attention. But I could feel him moving closer. My heart rate increased, and I could feel the sweat on my palms. He stopped just a few feet away from me. I could hear his mumbling more clearly now, but it made no sense. It wasn't just the words; his voice had a strange quality, almost like it wasn't really there.
Then, without warning, he started shouting. It wasn't words anymore, just guttural, primal sounds. It echoed through the subway car, and for a moment, everything else stopped. The chatter ceased, the music faded into the background, and all eyes were on him.
I dared to look up, and that's when our eyes met. His gaze was intense, penetrating, like he was looking right into my soul. I wanted to look away, but I couldn't. It was as if I was frozen, trapped in his stare.
The train stopped at the next station, but no one moved. It was like the entire car was under a spell. The doors closed, and we continued on, the man still shouting, his eyes still locked on mine. I felt a chill run down my spine, a sense of dread I couldn't explain.
This went on for what felt like an eternity but was probably only a few minutes. At my stop, I finally managed to break away from his gaze and hurried off the train. As I stepped onto the platform, I took a quick glance back. He was still there, still staring, as the train pulled away.
I haven't taken the subway since then. I can't shake the feeling of his eyes on me, the terror of that moment. It was more than just a strange encounter; it felt otherworldly, like a brush with something inhuman.
So, to anyone riding the subway, especially in the evenings, be careful. You never know who – or what – you might encounter.
SubwaySilencer