Paranoia or Reality?
I was beginning to feel apprehensive at this point. It was as if someone was constantly watching us, keeping track of our every movement. Despite my mounting anxiety, my husband reassured me that it was only my mind playing games. “You need to relax,” he said, attempting to soothe me. However, his reassurances were insufficient to alleviate my anxiety. The stress in me was increasing, and I couldn’t ignore it.
A Curious Glint in the Doll’s Eyes
On the drive back from the beach, our daughter fell asleep in the car. I returned my attention to her serene expression and the doll in her arms. The sunshine caught it just right, and I observed its eyes glinting strangely. It was weird, as if they were reflecting more light than necessary. I looked at it for a time, wondering if it was just a trick of the light.