The Clock of Everwake
Story Summary : "The Clock of Everwake" is a horror story set in the fog-enshrouded town of Ravenswood. Clara, a young woman, discovers an ancient, cursed alarm clock in an old antique shop, "Eldritch Emporium." Despite warnings, she buys the clock, only to find that it rings at midnight, transporting her to a nightmarish realm. Each night, the clock reveals a world filled with spectral horrors and shadowy creatures. Clara learns that the clock's creator, a mad horologist, bound his soul to it, turning it into a gateway to a realm of eternal night. To break the curse, Clara must wind the clock backward at midnight, aligning the realms. She succeeds amidst attacks from the nightmarish entities, restoring her world to normalcy. Clara then buries the clock, ensuring its dark powers remain dormant. The story concludes with Clara valuing daylight, mindful of the shadows that whisper secrets of a timeless world.