Bursting out into a fit of laughter as I watched a wild Japanese variety show. Tears streamed down my face while I tried desperately to catch my breath, when a ding broke through the threshold of my laughter. Clutching my side while I continued to chuckle, I paused the show and grabbed my phone. Unlocking it and clicking on the WhatsApp icon, the chuckle died and a cold chill ran down my spine.

Text:

Hey, r u there? I need ur HELP!

Furrowing my brows as I read the number of the sender over and over. What in the creepypasta is this? I thought, awe struck by how my own phone number could have possibly texted me. Three dots popped up, showing that the other person was about to text me. My heart thrummed violently in my chest as I awaited the message.

Text:

I know this is strange… but plz listen to me, we don’t have much time!

Honestly, I wanted nothing more than to block the ID and forget all of this, but I couldn’t help but entertain this. Curiosity gripped its claw around me and I was compelled to text them back.

Who is this? And how r u able to text me on my own number?

Text:

U already know the answer to that question, but I’m running out of time… I am u and rn u need to leave immediately!

They texted back fast and cut straight to the point. I read it over and over again in my mind and before I could process anything, they sent another message.

Text:

If u don’t believe me, look out ur bedroom 🪟 they have been watching us for awhile and they know!

Without skipping a beat, I flew up and rushed towards the window. Fear rooted me to the spot as I stared at a drone perched up on the roof across the street. Glancing further down, a black van was parked in its empty parking lot.

Ding!

Jumping at the sound of my phone buzzing, I peered down and read the message.

Text:

Plz hurry! Tonight’s the night they’ll take us!

As soon as I finished the sentence, a loud bang came from my front door. The sound of thudding came hurling through my apartment and straight to my room. Lifting up my hand and using telekinesis to slam my bed up against the door, I turned to look out the window, assessing the area down below. Men in black uniform had guns pointed directly towards me. Biting my lip nervously, I racked my brain for an escape.

Bang!

Jumping at the sound of my bedroom door being bombarded by bodies hitting it, I turned back towards my window in panic. Looking around, my eyes fell upon my blanket and night stand. Smiling at a wild thought, I put it to action and grabbed the blanket, using it to cover the night stand. Flinging my hand forward, shattering the window with my abilities, I then flung the items in my other hand and guided them up and over the roof as fast as I could. Using my x-ray vision to guid me, I sent them to the next building behind mines and through the building door.

Hiding in my closet, loud gunshots rang out and the shouting of men and the whooshing sounds of a chopper overhead, began to fade as they followed my decoy to the next building over. Breathing out a relieved sigh, when the banging on my door finally ceased. Getting up and leaving the closet, I carefully peaked down my window to make sure all was clear before jumping out.

Guess I gotta find another place to live. Rolling my eyes begrudgingly, I dashed in the opposite direction of the commotion and laughed at the thought of them finding my decoy. Humans can be such simple and annoying creatures. I thought. This crazy dare to live amongst them for a decade has proven to be challenging, but if the others can do it… so can I! and I refuse to let my friends and family call me a wimp and a screw up any longer.

Ding!

Grabbing my phone from my back pocket, I looked down at it and clicked the app to read the text message.

Text:

The future is changing, but we’re not safe yet. If they find us, they’ll torture and then kill us…. I’ll lead us to a safe spot, until then, change ur face and get on a train, it leaves in 10min. This is our only safe window, u cannot miss it!

Groaning out, I followed suit, already exhausted by thinking about the journey I’d have to take. I guess for my next identity… I thought carefully and smiled… Maybe I’ll try being someone famous like so many of my cousins and their friends… thinking of stage names, I rushed to the nearest train station.