Eerie Silence

Write a series of unsettling events that culminate in a deafening silence.

In horror narratives, silence can be incredibly potent and unsettling, especially when it follows a series of peculiar events. Write a climax where the scariest part isn’t the noise, but the quiet that follows. What leads up to this silence? Why is it so petrifying? This prompt encourages suspense building, tension, and sensory exploration.