Chapter 3- Voices

I quickly went to the library and before logging in, I checked my surroundings to make sure I wasn't being watched. Everything was clear and so I begin to continue my research. First I looked up Kate and there was one report of a missing woman. Not just her but two other people went missing but were found dead at a satellite tower. Could she be the one that did this or Slenderman? I continue on looking at many missing reports that were similar to Kate.

I've gone through so many till I stumble upon a child that went by Charlie. He went missing awhile back but no body was found. I gotten curious about him so I looked him up. There were many videos dedicating to the disappearance of Charlie. It was pretty sad until a mysterious video tittle with an odd thumbnail pop up. I looked around once again to make sure no one took notice. So I played the video and I listen.

*"So last night I was walking around the woods. I heard some crying going off in this abandon home. I brought my friend Ron over there to help investigate. Let's have a look."*

I skipped a few minutes ahead.

*"It's pretty dark down here. Ron, you mind turning your light on so we can navigate. Thanks let's keep go- wait what is that? Jesus Christ run Ron!"*

I didn't see what it was that spooked him and so I skipped ahead almost close to the end of the video.

*"I think…I lost it. I don't know where Ron went but I need to get the hell out of here."*

He started to walk around a dark area with no light in sight. All he was using was his ears and hands to move. He look to his left and found a shining light. That is when he found his friend.

*"Ron!? Thank god you are okay. Come let's get-"*

He looked closely at his friend and realized he's been torn in half. He grabbed his friend's phone and shine it at his dead friend. My stomach turned a bit but this guy threw up on the spot. Footsteps echoed behind him and he flashed the light at that direction. Nothing was there until suddenly he was pushed to the ground and all I heard was screaming and flesh being torn apart. The camera was still rolling and soon everything went silent. But footsteps soon broke out and the last thing that I could find in the video was this creature's foot. I kept looking back at the video to find who or what this creature was until someone tap my shoulder. I jumped and turn around to see who it was.

"Oh Brandon it's only you."

"Yeah sorry to spook you there. What you playing?"

"It's just a video that I found. It is nothing."

"Hmm alight but have you watched the news recently?"

"What?"

"Diana…she was murdered last night."

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah they found her body out near the woods. They said her head was cut off and her body was left hanging on a tree."

"God that is horrible."

"I know and no evidence were found."

"Well I hope something comes up."

I got off the computer and was heading out until Brandon had one last thing to say.

"Um actually Diana texted me that she was leaving last night. She saw you out her window leaving the dorms and thought to chase you."

I froze with a widen expression on my face. I looked at him face to face and looked around my area. I grabbed his arm and took us to the back of the library. I look once again to make sure the close was clear. So I explained.

"Last night, I found out a horrible truth about my future."

"What do you mean?"

"This thing told me it was dying but he put a curse on me."

I showed him my arm and this made him curious.

"I can't quite explain it but he has minions that do his bidding. Diana was at the wrong place at the wrong time. I didn't want that to happen to her but I had no choice. It doesn't want to be found. I may know about it yet people are unaware of it."

"Of who?"

"It calls itself the Slenderman."

Brandon just scratched his head then said.

"You know that thing is just a story right?"

"No you don't get it! They say it's just a story but no they are true! I found many missing reports of people. They were either found dead or possibly driven into insanity! Now this Slenderman has a minion known as the Chaser and I found out it was this woman named Kate! She is watching me but I know you are somewhere here!"

I screamed out loud while Brandon was getting a bit scared of how I am reacting.

"Elena let's head back to your dorm. Let's settle down and think it through okay?"

I calmed myself down and agreed on his offer. So we walked back to my dorm. I was still being cautious of my surroundings. We arrived at my door and I opened it and we walked through. I quickly shut the door and locked it. I deeply breathe out some air and looked back at my friend who was sitting on my bed. I sat next to him and so I continued.

"I'm being serious Brandon, this is something I accidently stumbled upon. Right now you could be in danger."

"Hey don't worry about me. I'm sure you are just stressed out so don't worry."

Suddenly a noise was made inside of my closet. We both turn to it and jumped up. My heart was beating rapidly and I was curious on what could it be. Brandon notice my worriedness and walked over to the closet. I shout out.

"No don't open it!"

"Elena you are being too worried. It might just be an object that fell over."

Brandon reached his hand out and opened it. There was nothing inside. Brandon looked around and made sure nothing was there.

He turn around and said.

"See nothing there."

That's when I saw it.

"Brandon look out!"

He turn around but was too late. He was grabbed and was sucked into the closet. I ran over to open the door but it wasn't budging. I can hear banging on the door and his screams calling out for help. I yelled out.

"Kate don't do it please! I didn't mean to tell him! Please not Brandon!"

Again I can still hear his screams of agony and the sound of flesh getting ripped apart. I fell to me knees and begin to cry. This was really starting to have its effect on me. First Diana and now Brandon. My closest friends are now gone and who could be next? Silence filled the closet and so I begin to open the door. Though I suddenly stopped myself because someone was banging on my front door. I open it and it was my neighbor.

"Hey do you mind keeping it down? I'm trying to finish some important work here."

"Oh I am sorry. I'll be sure to-"

That's when my closet door opened and what came out was a bloody severed arm. I looked back and was shock to see that but not as shock as my neighbor. She started to walk back and I spoke out.

"What this isn't what it looks like!?"

"Um, I'm going to just-Blah"

A hand was impaled straight through her gut. Pieces of her intestines hit my face as well as some blood. I was about to throw up but I hold it in. The hand was removed and my neighbor looked down to see the hole in her body. She fell forward into my room and I watched as her body went lifeless. I look to see who did it and sure enough it was her.

"Hello Elena. Couldn't keep your mouth shut huh?"

I wanted to hit her but I felt powerless. Instead I dragged my neighbor's body into my room while Kate walked in wiping the blood off her hand. She sat on my bed and I shut my door. Things were quiet but I spoke out.

"Why did you need to do that?"

"What? She saw Brandon and well I helped make sure you won't get into trouble."

"Still Brandon didn't need to die! He didn't believe a single word out of my mouth."

"That's the thing, silly. They might not believe it but they will grow curious about it. Soon they will do what you did today. Find information, look at stories, pictures, sightings and well just about anything on the internet."

Then voices begin to speak into my head and I was looking around wondering if it is here. Kate notice my caution and calmed me down.

"Relax. Hey! You mind stop doing that? It is giving me headaches."

The voices stop and I turned around. It came from the closet and what came out horrified me. It was a different being and its body didn't look normal. Kate spoke out.

"His name is Charlie."

I looked at her and she smiled a bit.

"Yes that Charlie. The boy that went missing."

"What happen to him?"

"All I know is that he was the first."

"The first what?"

"To be marked."

"Huh but I thought-"

"Yeah I know but it's not like that. It's more like your body begins to transform into the tall guy. Charlie went through that faze but failed in the end. Yet he does have some powers of his. Like those voices you heard were because of him. And what he did to your friend well that is something else."

I looked over at Brandon who was mauled up like an animal. I sat down on my bed and I was just lost. I have no words to say and nothing to think. Kate made it clear that I was going to turn into it but when?

"Though after this incident, we can't be sure now on your safety so…"

Kate put pinned me down on my bed and I was spooked by the sudden push. I struggled to break free from her grip but she held me down tight. Kate looked at Charlie and gave a head signal. Charlie began to walk over to me and put his hand on my head. Soon my body began to get weak and everything went dark. Though I was soon waken by a sudden slap to my face woke me up. I rub my cheek and opened my eyes. I found myself in a room of with only a candle to light my area. I look at who slapped me and it was Kate but she was her other self. I got spooked but found a wall right behind me. And so I asked.

"Where am I?"

"You are safe just like it asked."

"What?"

"It doesn't want you to get into anymore danger with the humans. It knows you might ruin everything. Yet I would like to see you try."

"Just tell me where am I!?"

"Fine gosh. You are in the basement of Charlie's home."

"His home?"

"Yeah and if you can see he's sleeping over there."

I looked at where she pointed and sure enough he was laying on the ground. He gave off an odd feeling but I focused my attention back on Kate.

"How long do I have?"

"The process of you changing isn't long. Look at your arm."

I did and the mark that was left was soon starting to spread out. It was extending close to my collarbone area. I didn't panic by the site of it. I continue on asking questions.

"When will I know that it hits?"

"Idk probably when it hits your heart. Ask Charlie for all I know but he's hardly responsive. Anyways enjoy what life you have bitch. I'm going out to eat."

Soon she left and it was just me and the sleeping child. I also wonder if the Slenderman was nearby.