For as long as I could remember, my parents had one strict rule: never look out the window after dark. I always found it strange, but I obeyed without question. That is, until one restless night, curiosity got the better of me, and I peeked outside. What I saw made my blood run cold. The horrifying sight left me trembling, but it was what happened next that truly terrified me… My heart raced as I watched a shadowy figure move slowly across our yard. It seemed to be searching for something – or someone. Before I could react, the figure suddenly turned and looked straight at me, its eyes glowing eerily in the dark. Panicking, I stumbled back from the window, realizing my parents’ warning was far more serious than I’d ever imagined. Desperate for answers, I confronted my parents the next morning. They reluctantly told me the truth: years ago, a dangerous criminal had escaped and was never caught. Since then, strange sightings had been reported in our neighborhood. Knowing the truth, I understood their fear. But to my relief, the police finally captured the intruder that very night, bringing peace back to our home.