Genre: Psychological Horror + Young Adult
Life Phase: Early college student (19–21 years old)
Ivan just moved into an old boarding house near campus because it was cheap. His room was cramped, the paint on the walls was peeling, and the lock often got stuck. But Ivan was a logical kid, he didn't believe in mystical things.
The third night, every 2 a.m., his door opened slowly by itself. There was no wind. There was no sound. But he started to hear footsteps... not from outside, but from inside his room.
He checked all sides, put up a camera, even blocked the door with a table. It remained open.
Finally, he spoke to the door. "If you want to come in, go ahead. But I want to sleep too."
The door stopped opening that night. But in the morning, Ivan found a long hair on the floor, and a small handprint on the window glass... like a thank you note.
Interesting knowledge: When humans are in a half-sleep state (hypnagogia), the brain can create the illusion of sounds or movements that feel real—but many real experiences have never been scientifically proven.
Philosophy: Maybe fear is a door—and those who knock don't always want to hurt, sometimes they just want to be recognized.
Strange rumor: Some old boarding rooms in Java are believed to be inhabited by "good guardians" who will only approach lonely residents and not insult the place. Those who are rude... will be locked from the inside.