The Closet

“Mom in the Closet” Every night before bed, Mom would remind Xiao Yu: “No matter what you hear at night, don’t open the closet.” Xiao Yu never understood why. Until one night, he was woken by a crying sound. “Xiao Yu… save Mom…” The voice was coming from the closet. He fearfully asked, “Mom, is that you?” The voice from the closet cried, “It’s Mom, hurry and open the door. Mom is so dark and cold…” Just as Xiao Yu was about to get out of bed, the bedroom door suddenly opened. Mom walked in, smiling, “Sweetie, why aren’t you asleep yet?” Xiao Yu pointed to the closet, “Mom, there’s someone crying in there.” Mom’s smile vanished instantly. She scooped Xiao Yu up, rushed out of the room, and immediately called the police. When the police arrived, they opened the closet. It was empty. Everyone thought Xiao Yu had just misheard. That night, Mom slept with Xiao Yu. At three in the morning, Xiao Yu suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Mom, asking: “Mom, why did the Mom in the closet say the one on the bed is fake?” Mom froze. Because she saw the closet door slowly opening. A hand reached out from inside and gently stroked Xiao Yu’s head. Then, a voice exactly like hers chuckled, “Good boy, I finally found you.”