Chapter 3, it truly is a shared nightmare
I am quite bold
She looked terrified
Closing the security door indeed provides a sense of safety
Regarding this, Lin Mo had a question: "At that time, was it not possible to speak?"
Upon careful observation, the furniture and appliances also possess a sense of age, such as the checkered sofa cover, the large-bellied thermos, and the old wooden photo frame
Liu Ying is not as good as Old Zhang; at this moment, she has already turned back to look, after all, there is a ghostly figure standing behind her, who wouldn't be afraid
As long as one can speak
As for the other bedroom, Lin Mo did not intend to hide there, because the wooden door of that bedroom could not withstand this thing at all
That is speed
At this moment, the entrance to the corridor on the first floor is sealed off by clusters of spider silk, and there are many raised objects on the ground that resemble insect eggs
It is easy to imagine how bizarre and frightening this appearance is
Pushing open the fire door on the second floor, Lin Mo saw that the security door of the first room on the second floor was slightly ajar. He directly pushed it open and walked in, finding no one inside
Because I cannot imagine this style of decoration from forty to fifty years ago at all
She was somewhat surprised; Old Zhang is an acquaintance from the property management. Why not let people in? In the current situation, having one more person means one more strength
It seems that this thing cannot leave that area of black mist
Two bedrooms and one living room, with no one else around. Upon closer inspection, the decoration style of the house is very retro, completely reminiscent of the style from forty to fifty years ago
The woman looked up and, gathering her courage, said: "I know, we have seen each other in the neighborhood before"
The danger does not stem from Old Zhang, but rather from a pale figure standing behind the other party
At this moment, Lin Mo quickened his pace and dashed out of the room, running towards the staircase.
Living room
"Are we not letting him in?" Liu Ying was taken aback, as she also realized Lin Mo's intentions
At that moment, a sudden and urgent knocking on the door was heard
Liu Ying nodded hurriedly: "A few of my friends saw that female ghost, screamed in fright, and were immediately hung up by a rope. I was so scared at the time that I couldn't scream, and instead, I escaped a disaster"
The shadow has disappeared
What a tremendous power this is
To be honest, if she hadn't just reminded me, Lin Mo might have fallen into the trap as well
After a while, the woman on the sofa seemed to have calmed down a bit, her trembling lessening. Lin Mo felt that the time was about right.
Human nature, under the dominion of fear, is fragile and as delicate as glass, shattering at the slightest touch, and at times, it reveals the most selfish and dark aspects of itself
Clearly, it is not only Lin Mo who thinks this way
Behind her stood the terrifying pale figure
Lin Mo's demeanor was excessively calm, almost as if it were not the reaction one would expect from a normal person
Pain
It is evident that she still needs time to recover
Liu Ying's condition has clearly improved a lot. At this moment, she turned to Lin Mo and said, "Thank you for earlier."
The sound of a neck snapping echoed through the second floor
Lin Mo did not find it strange
If possible, Lin Mo would not stand by and watch someone die, but if it meant sacrificing someone, how could Liu Ying, who is not related to him, risk his life to save someone else
The noise was not merely knocking on the door; it was practically battering down the door
At this moment, Liu Ying completely forgot who had saved her just now
Indeed, it is not one's own dream
He thought carefully; with that hanging female ghost guarding the third floor, the killer who enjoys disemboweling should not be able to come down from upstairs. Therefore, for the time being, the second floor can be considered relatively safe
So when we wake up, will everything be normal?
Save people
Lin Mo intended to support this female neighbor all the way down to the first floor; however, upon looking down from the second floor, he temporarily abandoned this plan
Lin Mo ran outside without saying a word
In the current situation, self-preservation is the top priority. It is not that she is indifferent to others' suffering; rather, she and Lin Mo are struggling to ensure their own safety.
Knock knock knock
"We are dreaming, aren't we?" Liu Ying suddenly asked
It seems that this cursed thing has changed its target
Even if Old Zhang from outside were to burst through the door, with Lin Mo holding the fort, hiding in the bedroom would undoubtedly be the safest option
Therefore, this monster should prioritize attacking the nearest target
Bang
If Liu Ying is hiding behind the door, then in terms of straight-line distance, Lao Zhang is closer to Liu Ying than he is to himself, as he is in the corner of the living room, at least five to six meters away.
Lin Mo knew that Liu Ying was hiding in the bedroom and had locked the door from the inside
Just as he burst out of the door, Lin Mo glanced back and immediately felt a twitch in his eyelid
"Close the door, quickly close the door," the woman spoke, her voice trembling, and her beautiful eyes were filled with fear
In the next moment, Liu Ying twisted her neck one hundred and eighty degrees, and the expression on her face also froze at that instant
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Lin Mo, and I live on the seventh floor." Lin Mo was the first to break the silence
Lin Mo was struck hard and fell to the ground
What is the thing following behind? Just imagining this scene is enough to instill fear
Thinking of the previous Lao Zhang, and then of Liu Ying, Lin Mo let out a sigh. He lowered his head to look at his feet and could vaguely see something standing behind him.
She quietly got off the sofa, then swiftly entered the bedroom, closed the door, and locked it.
"It is Old Zhang from the property management." Liu Ying recognized the voice
Lin Mo glanced at the photograph, which depicted a family of three; however, what was strange was that the individuals in the photograph had no facial features.
Since it is a dream, anything can happen, strange photographs, houses that do not belong to this era, this further confirms my previous suspicions
The original positions of the facial features were a blank slate
She had long realized that something was amiss
Lin Mo walked up to the terrified woman, who was curled up on the sofa, hugging her legs and trembling uncontrollably
At this moment, Lin Mo was observing carefully, not letting any detail slip by.
As for the psychopathic murderer upstairs, Lin Mo could not afford to think too much about it for the time being. After all, no matter how formidable the opponent was, they should not be more terrifying than this ghostly figure that enjoyed twisting people's necks.
The hanged female ghost did not come after us
As for this dream, both individuals were unaware of more details, and neither spoke, resulting in a somewhat desolate atmosphere.
The two then chatted, and Lin Mo learned that the woman's name was Liu Ying, that she lived on the third floor, and that she was a music teacher at a training institution
Lin Mo took the opportunity to check the other rooms of this household
In the dimness, a massive shadow can be seen fleetingly passing by
At that moment, Lin Mo distinctly heard the sound of the opponent's cervical vertebra breaking
Outside the door, Old Zhang's voice was already tinged with tears
However, Lin Mo made a mistake in calculating one matter
He does not blame her
Leaning against the door, Liu Ying's heart was pounding incessantly.
Only by entering the stairway, then going up and passing through the area of the hanging female ghost, might there be a chance to use the hanging female ghost to block this pale specter
Unrealistic
How much determination must one possess to achieve this? Is his courage made of iron?
I do not know
This figure seems capable of distorting light, making it impossible to discern the appearance of the other party
"Weren't you afraid just now?" Liu Ying couldn't help but ask at that moment. She had seen it very clearly; Lin Mo had come face to face with that terrifying female ghost, and at that distance, it was as if they were about to kiss if they moved a little closer.
Lin Mo has retreated to the corner
Lin Mo had been observing through the peephole, his expression calm
Lin Mo nodded: "Indeed, it is him"
Lin Mo was not in a hurry
Lin Mo nodded
Old Zhang lay motionless on the ground, while Liu Ying stood trembling and crying in an extremely bizarre posture
After falling for an unknown distance, Lin Mo only felt dizzy and disoriented, with a slight headache. When he reached out to touch his head, his hand was covered in blood
"Old Zhang is being followed by something." Lin Mo's voice revealed no hint of emotion, yet this statement sent a chill down Liu Ying's spine.
Not correct
Old Zhang, who entered the room, resembled a marionette, yet he did not approach Lin Mo; instead, he turned around and walked towards the bedroom where Liu Ying was hiding
She has figured it out; there must be something wrong with Old Zhang in the corridor. The force with which the door was slammed just now is not something a human could achieve. However, this Lin Mo is also not normal; hiding in the bedroom is the safest option for herself
Looking over there at Liu Ying, Lin Mo was taken aback
The person who hanged themselves by the stairs on the third floor, I took a look and recognized a few familiar faces, they are also our neighbors, and there are a few unfamiliar faces as well
Although there are many rooms on the second floor, they are all dead ends. Even the security doors cannot stop this ghostly entity, remaining on the second floor is tantamount to seeking death
Liu Ying is currently lying on the ground about two meters away, her neck twisted, completely motionless
I give full marks for the difficulty of this pose Lin Mo commented, although he was not afraid, he still felt a tangible sense of danger
For this type of question, Lin Mo's response has always been the same
Please, open the door, I do not want to die
That is clearly a terrifying memory
In the bedroom, Liu Ying's terrified scream echoed, but Old Zhang did not stop his steps and entered with an extremely swift pace
At this moment, Old Zhang resembled a wild beast; the wooden door was as fragile as if it were made of paper, shattering upon impact.
Even the security door has been dismantled
It felt as if he had been struck by a wild elephant, and Lin Mo nearly fainted.
A normal person, when frightened, will often make some foolish moves
In the face of such terrifying scenes, this man remained remarkably calm, even wearing a smile on his face
Now, Old Zhang and that ghostly thing are blocking Liu Ying in the bedroom, this is an opportunity
Some matters should not be pondered too deeply; the more one thinks about them, the more problematic they seem
The way ahead is blocked, so we can only go to the second floor
There is someone outside pleading
Under the control of the ghostly shadow, Liu Ying's speed was astonishingly fast, as she caught up to Lin Mo in just a few steps
With a loud crash, the wooden door was instantly flung open
The security door hung on the door frame has completely deformed, and a wave of darkness seeps in from the outside, accompanied by the silhouette of a person.
The plan is good
Looking back is a human instinct
At this moment, Liu Ying also became aware of it
Lin Mo did not expect to be injured in a dream, and the pain felt so real
Open the door, I beg you, open the door
Just now, Lin Mo saw clearly that something suddenly attached itself to the back of Lao Zhang. Earlier, outside the door, Lao Zhang was so frightened that he turned his head to take a look, and then his neck twisted on its own.
Lin Mo's eyes narrowed.
Moreover, if one hides away, it becomes impossible to observe
At that moment, Liu Ying heard the sound of the security door being smashed open, and she was so frightened that her soul seemed to leave her body, causing her to tremble all over.
After all, Lin Mo had previously speculated that if one dies in this dream, one would also die in reality
It is not that it has disappeared
Lin Mo nodded: "Yes"
Why? Liu Ying detected a hint of something amiss
Liu Ying's eyes began to reflect doubt; she felt that she could no longer easily trust anyone.
including this Lin Mo
She did not persuade any further
This person is wearing a security uniform; he is Old Zhang from the property management. However, at this moment, his head is turned one hundred eighty degrees. He clearly walked in facing forward, yet his face is turned towards the back.
However, there was not the slightest intention to open the door; instead, it was firmly held shut.
Lin Mo nodded, no wonder she had made a gesture for silence towards him at that time; she had already discerned the method by which the female ghost killed.
Of course, it can be further confirmed
The sound of the door being struck was louder, and the force seemed almost beyond that of a normal person, resembling more that of a monster pounding on the door
Lin Mo felt a stir in her heart
That was my friend. We were originally celebrating a birthday together, had a few drinks, and decided to stay at my house. Who would have thought that after I fell asleep, I discovered...
Liu Ying was startled by the sudden noise and shrank back on the sofa, while Lin Mo remained quite composed, walking to the security door and looking outside through the peephole