The Glitch In The Grid
The Unknown Number
The group chat had been buzzing for hours, with the usual suspects trading jokes and memes.
Liam, Maya, Chloe, and Noah had been friends since high school, and their online hangouts were a staple of their daily routine.
Liam
Anyone else craving pizza? Like, seriously craving pizza.
Maya
Dude, it's 9 am. You can't be serious. =_=
Liam
And? Pizza knows no time. I'm talking cold, congealed slices, eaten straight from the box. The good stuff
Noah
You're a monster, Chloe. Pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity
Cloe
Bring it on. I'll have you know, pineapple and jalapeño is a game-changer hahaha
The conversation continued, with the friends bantering back and forth about their favorite pizza toppings. But then, Liam dropped a bombshell....
Liam
Has anyone else been getting weird texts from a random number?
Maya
Yeah actually just got one. Bunch of gibberish.
Noah
Same here. Just Deleted it.
Liam
But Mine wasn't gibberish. It was a single word: “Awake.” Kinda freaked me out.
Maya
Okay, now no jokes but I'm officially creeped out. What does it mean?
Noah
Probably just some idiot trying to mess with us. Ignore it.
But before anyone could respond, the chat screen flickered, and a new message appeared....
[Unknown Number joins the chat]
Unknown Number
They are listening......
The message was simple, but it sent a chill down everyone's spine. Who was this mysterious stranger, and what did they want?
Liam's response was immediate.
The others were left staring at the screen, wondering what had just happened. The conversation had gone from lighthearted and playful to eerie and unsettling in a matter of seconds.
Maya
Liam?! What the heck? Why'd you leave?
But Liam was gone, and the others were left to wonder what was happening.
Static
The group chat was in disarray after Liam's sudden departure. Maya, Chloe, and Noah were left staring at the screen, trying to make sense of what had just happened.
Maya
Liam?! What the heck? Why'd you leave?
Cloe
OMG, that was freaky. Who is that?
Noah
Probably just some idiot trying to mess with us. Report and block.
Maya
Heyyy Liam isn't answering his calls , it directly went to his voicemail.
Cloe
Dammmm... This is giving me major bad vibes. I don't like this.
But before anyone could respond, the Unknown Number sent another message.
[The message was cryptic, and it only added to the confusion and fear. What did it mean?]
Cloe
OkayThe heck is going on, now I'm freaking out. What does that even mean?
Noah
Look, I'm sure there's a logical explanation. Maybe someone hacked Liam's account.
Now this could be possible
Maya
But heyy what about the texts we all got? This is getting weird.
Maya
Coincidentally we all got those texts!
Cloe
And what does “the static is rising” even mean? Is this some kind of code?
As they continued to discuss the mysterious messages, Chloe's phone suddenly started malfunctioning. The screen flickered, and a burst of static appeared, filling the display.
Cloe
GUYSSS… something just happened. Something… impossible.
The static on Chloe's phone grew louder and more intense, and then, a distorted image appeared on the screen. It was a picture of Chloe's own bedroom, but it was warped and glitchy.
Cloe
What the…?! How is this happening?!
The image vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving Chloe and the others stunned and confused.
Noah
What just happened? Was that some kind of hack???? Tell us
Maya
Oh My god I don't know, but I don't like it. This is getting too weird.
Cloe
I Need to get to the bottom of this. I'm going to try and call Liam again.
But as Chloe tried to call Liam, her phone started malfunctioning again. The screen flickered, and the static returned, filling the display with an eerie, white noise
Guys, my phone...MY PHONE is possessed or something. This is insane.
The others watched in horror as Chloe's phone continued to malfunction, the static growing louder and more intense
Noah
We need to get out of here. This is not normal..
Maya
Agree. Let's try to meet up in person and figure out what's going on.
But as they tried to make plans, the Unknown Number sent another message.
Unknown Number
You can't escape the signal.!!!
The message was ominous, and it only added to the fear and confusion. What did it mean? And what was happening to their phones?
The Signal
The group chat was in disarray after the Unknown Number's ominous message. Maya, Chloe, and Noah were trying to process what was happening.
Maya
What does that even mean? "You can't escape the signal"?
Maya's eyes were wide with fear as she stared at her phone
Maya
Guys, what's happening? This is getting out of control.
Cloe
I don't know, but I'm seriously freaking out. My phone's been doing this weird static thing all day.
Noah
Okay wait wait guys, let's try to stay calm and figure this out. Maybe it's just a glitch or something.
But as they tried to discuss the situation, their phones started malfunctioning again. The screens flickered, and the static returned, filling the displays with an eerie, white noise.
Maya
Oh my god, it's happening again. What if it's not just our phones?
Cloe
What if it's something bigger? What if we're in danger?
Noah's calm demeanor started to crack.
Noah
Okay, okay, let's not jump to conclusions. We don't know what's happening yet..
As they continued to try and make sense of the situation, the Unknown Number sent another message
Unknown Number
The signal is spreading.
The message was accompanied by a strange, pulsing image that seemed to fill the screens. The image was like a virus, spreading from phone to phone, infecting each device with otherworldly energy.
Maya
What is this? This is not normal.
Chloe's eyes were welling up with tears
Cloe
I think we're in trouble. This is getting out of control
Noah
We need to get out of here. Now!!!!!
As they tried to make a hasty exit, their phones started ringing. The calls were coming from unknown numbers, and the voices on the other end were distorted and unrecognizable
Chloe's hand trembled as he held his phone
Cloe
Guys, I'm getting a call from an unknown number. What do I do?
Maya
Don't answer it. It could be a trap.
But Chloe's curiosity grew bigger. He answered the call, and the voice on the other end was speaking in a low, menacing tone.
Voice on the phone: ["You're part of the signal now. You can't escape"]
Chloe's eyes went wide with fear as he listened to the voice. He knew he had to get off the phone, but his body seemed frozen in place.
Maya
Chloe, hang up the phone. NOW!!!!!
Chloe slowly came back to reality and ended the call. His face was pale, and his voice was shaking.
Cloe
Guys....I think we're in trouble...We really..need to get out of here...
The others nodded in agreement, and they quickly grabbed their belongings and made a hasty exit. As they stepped out into the bright sunlight, they couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched. The signal was spreading, and they were now a part of it.
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