After Midnight, Never Open the Door

David finally confessed. Miriam’s death was not an accident. After pushing her during an argument, he realised she was still alive but chose to leave her. Their father later helped him hide the crime. Miriam’s spirit had never wanted revenge. She only wanted the truth. The police eventually found the evidence, David confessed, and his father’s crimes were exposed. Their old house was abandoned. Months later, at exactly 12:17 a.m., I received a message from an unknown number: “YOU ARE SAFE NOW.” Then came three knocks at my bedroom door, followed by David’s voice calling my name. I remembered Miriam’s warning: never open the door after midnight. When the knocking stopped, Miriam appeared by my window. She smiled peacefully before disappearing. I never opened the door, but every night at 12:17 a.m., the three knocks return.

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