
Midnight Shriek
By Storybird

05 Aug, 2023

Mike was an ordinary man who had recently landed a job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. He never imagined that overtime would cause so much trouble. The days were normal. Just an ordinary run-down pizza place. But the nights... those were a different story.

Night 6 began just like the others. He arrived at work, punched his time card, and took his seat in the security office. The eerie quiet of the place at night was unsettling.

The only noise was the continuous buzz from the flickering monitor. He could see the chilling empty animatronic stage through one of the security cameras. The silence was broken by an ominous voice on the speaker.

"Remember, these characters hold a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect." The voice was a pre-recorded message from the restaurant’s manager. Oddly reassuring yet ominous.

Anxious, he switched through the cameras, keeping a close eye on the animatronics. They were still on stage, lifeless, their eyes glaring into the empty restaurant. Mike tried to focus on his work.

Suddenly, on the monitor, Freddy Fazbear and his companions weren't on the stage anymore. A chill ran down his spine. He quickly switched to another camera, and he saw them.

The animatronics were wandering the restaurant. He knew they were programmed to move around at night to prevent their servos from locking up but seeing it in action was unsettling.

He frantically flicked through the cameras. Chica was in the dining area. Bonnie was in Backstage, staring right at the camera. Freddy, however, was nowhere to be seen.

Mike jumped as the sound of footsteps filled the quiet room. Swinging his chair around, he saw nothing. His heart pounded in his chest. His breath hitched. He reached for the door controls.

The heavy door slammed shut. Relief washed over him, even as the power drain increased. He was safe from whatever was wandering the halls... for now.

He turned back to the cameras. But there was no sign of Freddy. Where was he? Mike's mind raced. Was he in the corners of the restaurant unseen by the cameras?

Then he heard the eerie jingle of Freddy's music box. Paranoia set in, he clenched his fist, eyes darting to each corner of the office. Nothing. He sighed, opened the doors, and switched the camera.

He let out a breath of relief. The animatronics were back on stage, immobile. Had it been a figment of his imagination? Exhaustion. After all, he had been working overtime.

The rest of the night wore on, filled with paranoia and constant camera checks. The animatronics remained on the stage. The jingle faded in the background. The footsteps ceased.

As dawn approached, his anxiety lessened. The horrifying night had passed. His shift was almost over. Only when the sun rose did he finally relax.

Mike could still feel eyes on him as he left the security office. The animatronics sat motionless on the stage, staring blankly ahead. He rushed out of the building, relieved to be out.

As he walked towards his car, he turned one last time to look at the building. The morning light brought an eerie glow to the restaurant. He shuddered, got in his car, and drove away.

When he got home, Mike couldn't shake off the eerie feeling. The animatronics were still fresh in his mind. He decided he needed a break and decided to call in sick tomorrow.

He was haunted by the animatronics’ eyes. He knew he couldn't go back. But he needed the job. He needed the money. It was a tough decision, but he knew what he had to do.

Night 7: Mike was back at Freddy's. This time he was prepared, or at least, he thought he was. But as the saying goes, you can never be ready for what's waiting in the dark.

The animatronics were not lifeless dolls. They were something more. Something sinister. Whether it was all in his head, or a reality he was living, Mike knew he was in for another long night.

Despite his fear, he had a job to do. He was back in the security office, under the flickering lights, ready to face whatever came his way. After all, he needed this job. He had to stay.

Night 7 began. The animatronics stared menacingly in the camera. Mike knew what he had to do. He had to make it through the night. He had to survive. This was no ordinary job, but Mike was no ordinary man.

A long night awaited him. Freddy and his companions were well-known for their night-time escapades. And Mike, the solitary night guard, braced himself for another night of terror at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.

As the clock struck 12, the animatronics came alive. Night 7 had begun. And Mike was ready. After all, it was his job. And he was going to see it through, no matter what the cost.

No matter how many times he saw the animatronics move on their own, it always startled him. But he was getting used to it. The fear was still there, but it was a manageable fear.

He knew what to expect. The footsteps, the jingle, the sudden appearance of the animatronics. All he could do was keep an eye on the cameras, close the doors when needed, and wait for sunrise.

As the night wore on, Mike's courage grew stronger. He was no longer a scared security guard. He was a survivor. He had a job to do, and he was going to do it.

As the hours passed, dawn was in sight. The animatronics were back on their stage. Their eyes no longer filled with malice, but an eerie sense of calm. Mike breathed a sigh of relief.

As the first rays of sunlight pierced through the darkness, Mike's shift ended. He had survived another night at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. He was tired, scared, but most of all, happy to be alive.

As he walked out of the security office, he knew he couldn't do it again. The fear, the adrenaline, the constant threat; it was too much. He needed a break. But for now, he was safe.

He turned in his keys and walked away from the building. The morning sun shone brightly, a stark contrast to the darkness he had just faced. He had survived the night. He had survived Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.

As he got in his car, he looked back one last time at the restaurant. It was just a building, filled with animatronics. But to him, it was much more. It was a battleground, and he had won.

Mike drove away, leaving Freddy Fazbear's Pizza behind. He didn't know if he would return, or what the future held for him. But for now, he was grateful to be alive, to have survived the night.

As he drove home, the sun shining bright, Mike couldn't help but smile. He had a story to tell, a legendary tale of survival. He was no longer just Mike, he was the man who survived Five Nights at Freddy's.