TETHERED
I reached out to turn off the water, my hand hesitating on the shower knob, when suddenly she said,
"Don't turn off the water," she pleaded softly. "You won't be able to see me or hear what I've come to tell you."
With trembling hands, I gripped the shower knob, my mind racing with disbelief and fear. "Who are you?" I managed to whisper, my voice trembling as much as my body.
The mysterious voice paused, as if considering my question. "Please, just look at me," she urged gently.
"Why should I?" I stammered, my voice escalating to a shout. "I don't even know what you are—ghost, spirit, some other… creature?” Leave me alone!" I screamed, my words echoing off the tiled walls of the bathroom.