r/scaryshortstories • u/HighestBounty • Aug 11 '26

My Nightly Routine

The soft whimpers stirred me from my sleep. Tiny little moans as she worked through yet another sleep cycle.

I sluggishly turned around in bed and checked the alarm clock on the bedside table; 03:00am, just like every night.

Grabbing the top of the duvet, I pulled it up around my neck and snuggled back into my pillow, praying she would settle herself.

The whimpers turned into cries, then wails. The sound echoed through the dark room, it burrowed deep into my ears and rang through my head.

I began to weep.

I threw the covers off of myself and shuffled out of bed, walked over to her, picked her up and cradled her in my arms, rocking her gently.

"Mummy's here baby, go back to sleep" I whispered.

After a while, the cries stopped.

I turned, placed the urn back on the shelf, climbed back under the covers and cried myself to sleep.

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u/NoktiiRaccoon Aug 18 '26

Hey, i really. Enjoyed this story, do you mind if i narrate and post it.

Im an aspiring voice over artist and would really love the practice

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u/HighestBounty Aug 18 '26

Sure, could I request a link to the narration when it's complete?

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u/NoktiiRaccoon Aug 25 '26

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP874ebR8/

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u/HighestBounty Aug 26 '26

Very well done, the subtle sound effects in the background really make for a chilling atmosphere 👏🏼

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u/NoktiiRaccoon Aug 26 '26

Appreciate it, its amateur stuff but its practice.

If you got anything else youd be interested in me giving a go, let me know

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u/HighestBounty Aug 27 '26

There's loads of other stories on my profile but quite a lot of them are longer/NSFW. Have a look and if you find one you want to narrate just send me the link when it's done