Short Horror Stories: The Flesh-Crawling Encounter

In the dimly lit alleyway, where shadows danced like restless spirits, a man named Tom found himself lost. The city’s usual hustle and bustle had faded, leaving only the eerie silence of the night. As he hurried along, he felt something brush against his leg. He looked down, but there was nothing. Shrugging it off, he continued, only to feel it again¡ªthis time, colder and wetter. Panic surged through him as he realized the ground beneath his feet was moving. Tiny, unseen creatures were crawling over his shoes, inching their way up his legs. He screamed and ran, but the alley seemed endless. When he finally stumbled out into the open, he collapsed, his mind shattered. Only later did he learn that the alley was rumored to be haunted by the restless spirits of those who had perished in a long-forgotten plague, their flesh-eating curse still lingering in the darkness.