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Creep

For the “Nothing But Voices” challenge

By Sandor SzaboPublished 18 days ago Updated 12 days ago 5 min read
Creep
Photo by maxine guo on Unsplash

Fuck me, that was a rough shift

I mean, I could if you wanted me to lol

Ha ha. No, seriously. We started out with 32 on the board and patients just KEPT. CHECKING. IN.

Who was the doc did you at least have a good one?

You know who it was….

Ewwwwww… I heard he shit in one of the third floor bathrooms and didn’t flush

Bahahah! Can confirm… I found it hah!

You did not! Why are you even going up there??

Actually, I can’t lie, I’ve done it before too lol

It’s just quiet!

Exactly! You get it!

So what are you up to now? I miss you.

I miss you too!

I’m just headed to Walmart.

I need to pick up something to cook. This is my fifth shift in a row. My fridge is EMPTY empty.

Is my sole surviving Yeungling in there? lol

It is haha I haven’t tossed it yet… hoping you’ll come by and finish it ;)

Maybe I will….. Maybe we can finish something else while I’m there…

I think that sounds lovely right now.

OMG.

Sorry, I don’t mean to break the mood but I just saw Brian Seals! Hahaha I almost had to look at another imaginary rash!!! Hahahah

Who is that?

Brian! That frequent flyer that always comes in! With the meth rashes!

Not ringing a bell…

Jesus haha

Your so bad with names! He’s there all the time?

*You’re ;)

Stfu, I’m trying to keep an eye out for Brian hahah

Sure sure lol You know… It’s been a minute since I’ve cooked you dinner… why don’t you skip the Walmart trip and I’ll make you something?

Interested in some Hungarian sausage? ;)

OMG hahaha Is there anything else on your mind?

I just miss you.

I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever, how much longer are they going to keep you on dayshift?

At least another month.

Christ I can’t go that long! Seriously?

You know staffing has been terrible!

I offered to finish out this schedule until they can replace that shitty traveler they just let go.

Traveler??

I’m kidding lol Yeah… Ssssteve? Right?

Hello?

Sorry, I just got into this conversation with a guy in the forzen pizza aisle. Blech! Clearly flirting with me.

He asked if I preferred sausage on my pizza.

Do you guys have any other jokes?

lolol a man of taste!

Then he asked me about my scrubs, asked if I worked at the hospital.

Gross. Please tell me you lied.

I’m not an idiot.

I’m a dental hygienist tonight hahaha

Yeah, sorry, YOUR >;) smarter than that.

It gave me the fucking ick though.

I kept trying to walk away and he kept matching my steps.

Told me his mom was a nurse.

Fuck. So fucking weird.

I ended up telling him that ‘was nice’ and ‘his mom sounds lovely.’

Lol Insincere sincerity.

Welllllll…. Like I said, the dinner offer still stands.

You can bring your groceries here, I’ll keep them cold in my fridge

… and we can heat something else up ;)

Hello?

Sorry! Sorry! He followed me to the milk section.

No he fucking did not.

Yeh

Asked me if I’d ever considered nursing. What my favorite color scrubs were.

Wtf…?

If I wanted to go out to dinner sometime.

Jesus! Bruv, get a life. What did you say??

I told him I was ‘with someone but that was such a sweet offer.’

Were you lying this time too…?

I don’t THINK I am…

Fuck…. I miss you so much.

Okay, now YOUR definitely coming over. I’m going to start something, what do you want for dinner? :)

Is this about the ‘your/youre’ fix lol I was just joking.

Okay, it’s been like 5 minutes where’d you go?

Hellooooo?

It’s that guy

I was walking to checkout and he found me again.

He’s getting on my nerves now.

What the absolute fuck???

What happened?

Hello?

Sorry, I haven’t checked out yet. I ended up putting my stuff down.

I’m in the bathroom.

He didn’t follow you in there did he??

No no! I’m just…

waiting?

I guess?

Good idea. You should tell an employee about him?

No, no, it’s fine. He’s just not taking no for an answer.

I was walking to checkout and he asked me for my number. He asked if my boyfriend would be okay with that.

And what did you say?

I said ‘sorry, I’m not okay with that’

then he asked for my Snapchat

Fucking hell! Give it up, dude!

IKR. Anyway, I just came in here to pee and put some distance between us.

Smart.

And, for the record… your boyfriend wouldn’t be okay with him having your number ;)

God that feels nice to say.

Hello?

Just washing my hands hahaha

Chill!

Okay, headed back out there

Well?

Is he gone?

Yeah, gone! But Brian is at the counter

Buying 10 bottles of lotion hahaaha

Lolol the smoothest skin in the freqent flyer game lol

You never answered! What are you hungry for?

I’ve got salmon thawed

I can make that salmon piccata thing

Oh god, no. You used way too much lemon juice last time hahaha

Lolol fine, I can throw some chicken strips in the air fryer for m’lady

Only the finest Tyson for your discerning palate.

Hesout here

Fucking WHAT??

Red hoodie. Jeans, glasses.

What?

I’m in my car

Okay, stay calm. Drive here.

Holy shit

I’m driving

He was waiting

Got in his car

I’m

Stop

Just focus on the road, come here. I’ll be outside

White civic

Stop!

Just drive here

ran a red light

Almost got hit doing it that was scary.

My heart is racing and I’m not even there!!!

What the fuck!?

Are you okay?

Yeah, he’s stuck at the red light. I’m going to take the long way home.

Home? You mean here!?m

If I drove to you every time a creep hit on me I’d never leave you

Besides, where would I go when you creeped me out?

El oh el….

But I’m serious… please come here?

I’m just sitting here in the kitchen staring at a plate of chicken strips

* AirPods Pro Found Moving With You The location of this AirPods Pro can be seen by the owner. Tap to open Find My and see available actions. *

^^^ What the fuck does this mean?

Holy SHIT. Did he plant fucking AirPod on you??

I’ve never seen that message before?

Did he?

Check your pockets

I’m trying to drive right now

Actually, don’t come here.

I’ll meet you at the police station on Mulberry.

That’s about 8 min from you and 15 from me.

Just loop around until I get there

I’m already getting in my car

We’ll go to the police and then we’ll come back to my place

This is weird AF

Hello?

Did you find the AirPod?

Hello!?

You cant disappear now???

Pick up the phone!

I’m at the station.

Where are you?

*this user has stopped sharing their location with you*

Hello??

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About the Creator

Sandor Szabo

I’m looking to find a home for wayward words. I write a little bit of everything from the strange, to the moody, to a little bit haunted. If my work speaks to you, drop me a comment or visit my Linktree

https://linktr.ee/thevirtualquill

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  • Leslie Writes6 days ago

    This conversation felt really natural and the action reeled me in. Nicely done!

  • Lamar Wiggins6 days ago

    Theres always one creep nearby... Great entry! It grabbed my full attention. I wished she would have listened to him and came over for dinner.

  • Matthew J. Fromm14 days ago

    Damn it man this shit creeps me out…all too fucking real

  • Tim Carmichael15 days ago

    That story kept me on the edge of my seat. You wrote the chat messages so well that it felt like watching a movie.

  • Omgggg, that guy was soooo creeepppyyyy! I'd hate to be her. And I didn't like her boyfriend, lol. Loved this so much!

  • Sandy Gillman17 days ago

    This was such a clever way to do this challenge! That escalation was terrifyingly fast.

  • Mae17 days ago

    Very real and spooky 😬

  • Paul Stewart18 days ago

    God. The tension. Dur. You pulled another winner out with this. What is most unnerving is how realistic this is. Not unheard of. I loved how authentic our dialogue was. Felt real. Well done. Though I'm sad now ha.

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