>>5465599That... does not sound like knocking or banging. That sounds like someone trying to break down a door. The front door, from where the sound is coming from. Concerning, but you guess you can't do much about it since you've locked yourself in here. Uh, where were you. So, the thing outside it still outside- for now- but whether that's because of it's desires or something else you don't know. ...You also have no idea whether it's the thing behind this or if there's yet other creature bearing down on top of you. Great.
THUNK.
There is one thing bothering you- besides the noises. How exactly did everything get cut off? The electricity, the internet, even the water. The WHY makes sense, but it's not really something you see as paranormal behavior. Did the creature knocking around outside really take the time to go through your yard, find your utilities, and disconnect them all? Even your water? How would that even work with a cell phone- a signal blocker? That would be oddly high-tech for the situation, unless there are aliens involved. No, there has to be some simpler, more straightforward explanation you're missing.
That's when it hits you. It's almost 5 AM right now. It should be just a bit brighter outside now, shouldn't it? Or at the very least, the moon should've changed position. But the moonlight hasn't moved a bit the entire time you've been here. It's not something you paid too much attention too, but you're almost certain of it.
A strange, unmoving celestial body, blood vessels bursting out of the street, and a complete lack of all utilities. You've got it- something that can explain all of that. This is definitely your house, but what if it isn't exactly- what if this is some sort of alternate dimension or something? It's unlikely the world around you suddenly changed so much in the hours you were asleep, so the most reasonable explanation is that you aren't in your world! Right, but that-
THUNK. CRACK. SLAM.
...That sounded an awful lot like the front door being forced open.
>Perhaps now is a good time to unlock the window and survey what an escape route would look like.>Well, it's not like you can hide any more than you already have, so all that's left is to quietly clutch your golf club for dear life in the corner.>Write-in 