Mary Read`s Journal

17 Aug 2023

It's been another long and strange day. I've been out and about, clipping up my nails and getting ready for the party next week. As I was doing my nails, I noticed a strange looking man standing by the door. He was wearing a dark cloak and wide-brimmed hat, his face obscured by the shadows. A chill ran through me and I quickly turned away, refusing to make eye contact with him.

As I walked home, I felt like I was being watched. Everywhere I looked I noticed someone or something lurking in the shadows. I quickened my pace, feeling an almost primal urge to run. But when I reached the safety of my home, I was relieved.

I don't know why I felt so uneasy today. Maybe it was the old school horror movie I watched yesterday — the one I had recorded three years ago from the late night show — or maybe it was my sixth sense. Either way, something strange is going on.

I decided to take a hot bath to unwind and before I knew it, I was feeling relaxed. As I lay there, my mind drifted to the evening ahead — drinks at the pub with a few of my old vampirix friends and then off to dance the night away at the club.

The party was a blast, with laughter echoing through the streets and people dancing to almost any song you could think of. As I made my way home, I considered the strange man from before. I realized I never made out his face, and in fact he hadn't moved a muscle for the entire time I was standing there.

My mind raced, unable to shake the feeling that he was watching me, and something was off about him. I get a chill just thinking about it.

The night was glorious and now it's morning again. I'm feeling a bit calmer and everything seems normal now. I guess I was just feeling a bit jumpy yesterday.

I'm just going to keep my eyes open and try to relax. That man was probably just passing through. Nothing to worry about.

2023-08-17