Chapter 17: A new friend

NYX'S POV.

As I slept, I felt a strange presence in my room, but I was too tired to open my eyes. However, the feeling persisted, and I started to feel uncomfortable. I opened my eyes slightly, but the darkness of the room made it difficult to see anything.

Suddenly, I heard a faint creaking sound, and my heart started to race. What was happening? Who was in my room? I was about to scream when I saw her creepy smile looming over me.

As soon as I see the creepy smile, my heart rate spikes up and my body jolts up in shock.

Her hair was wild and unkempt, her eyes were wide and unblinking, and she had a huge, toothy grin plastered on her face. I couldn't believe what I was seeing - was this really happening, or was I still dreaming? I rubbed my eyes and looked again, but she was still there, staring at me with that unsettling smile.

I gasp and nearly fall off the bed. I grab onto the edge of the mattress, trying to steady myself. But my grip slips and I flail my arms around, grabbing o