Eerie Object Encounter

Write a detailed description of an encounter with a seemingly mundane object that holds an eerie significance.

Choose an everyday item and infuse it with a chilling backstory or paranormal properties. Describe in depth the item itself, the feelings it ignites when touched or stared at, and your character’s emotional reaction to it. This prompt invites exploration of sensory language, psychological reactions, and the intersection of mundane reality with unsettling abnormality.