
by Horrorologi
The year 2020 left behind the silentest terror hidden deep within the white walls of a hospital.Six patients from different wards suddenly died in their beds without any logical medical reason. They had no history of terminal illness, showed no signs of heart failure, and some were even preparing to be discharged the very next day.The hospital management chose to remain silent, hiding the cases from the police and labeling them as mere 'medical anomalies.' However, a leaked confidential document revealed two terrifying anomalies:First, every single patient died at the exact same time: 3:14 AM. Second, their body temperatures plummeted to sub-zero levels within seconds, leaving a trail of frozen mist escaping from their wide-open mouths.For those who have ever worked the midnight shift, the eerie cold atmosphere and the piercing stench of lysol are nothing new. But this time, something real is walking down those deserted corridors.If you happen to be in a hospital tonight, take a look at the clock on the wall. If it reads 3:13 AM... brace yourself. Because in just one minute, something cold will come for you.
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