"Something walks whistling past my house every night at 3:03" Scary Stories from R\Nosleep
The Dark Somnium
21 min, 26 sec
The story recounts a mysterious nightly occurrence in a neighborhood where a soft whistling can be heard and the dire consequences of seeking its source.
Summary
- Every night at 3:03, a whistling sound passes by the narrator's house, starting near the Carson place and fading away towards the cul de sac.
- The main rule for the residents is to never look at the source of the whistling, which is linked to the neighborhood's good fortune.
- The narrator's sister, Nola, once sick, recovered miraculously after moving to this neighborhood, suggesting a connection between the whistling and the residents' luck.
- One night, a guest named Holden disregards the cautionary rule and looks out the window, leading to a night of terror with persistent knocking.
- The family endures a horrifying experience when an entity mimics the voice of the narrator's mother and terrorizes them throughout the night.
Chapter 1
The narrator introduces a nightly whistling occurrence and the rule of not looking at its source.
- A soft whistling can be heard every night at 3:03, starting near the Carson place and going past the narrator's house.
- The narrator and his sister used to sneak out to listen to it, facing punishment if caught.
- The strict rule was to never attempt to see the source of the whistling.
Chapter 2
The narrator describes the neighborhood's characteristics and the peculiarities associated with the whistling.
- The neighborhood is described as a small, well-kept community with good-sized yards and friendly for kids.
- The narrator's family moved there due to the good luck the area seems to bring, particularly for his sister Nola's health.
- The whistling and the good luck are considered two strange aspects of the neighborhood.
Chapter 3
The family's response to the whistling, including security measures and the impact on the narrator's father.
- The narrator's father is particularly disturbed by the whistling, enforcing the rule of never looking outside at night.
- Shutters with locks are installed on every window in the house for protection.
- The mother's reaction to the whistling is ambiguous, but she is occasionally found listening to it.
Chapter 4
The whistling has a consistent tune and the neighborhood's luck is detailed.
- The whistling tune is described as cheerful, a consistent melody every night.
- Residents of the neighborhood experience a disproportionate amount of good luck in various forms.
Chapter 5
The story delves into the family's past, the neighborhood's welcoming committee, and their warnings.
- Nola's recovery is attributed to the good luck of the neighborhood, which is why the family stays despite the risk associated with the whistler.
- The welcoming committee warns new residents about the whistling and the importance of not seeking its source, with stories of misfortune for those who do.
- The narrator's father takes the committee's warnings seriously, installing security measures and joining the welcoming committee himself.
Chapter 6
Holden's curiosity leads to a night of terror for the narrator's family.
- During a sleepover, the neighbor's son, Holden, expresses his curiosity about the whistling and reveals he has the key to the blinds.
- Despite warnings, Holden opens the blind, breaking the main rule, and the whistling stops, leading to a night of knocking and mimicry from an unknown entity.
- The family endures a harrowing experience as the entity knocks on doors and windows, trying to gain entry.
Chapter 7
The narrator reflects on the consequences of the night and the family's life after the incident.
- Holden and his family quickly move away, appearing drained and affected by the events of that night.
- The narrator ponders the impact of the whistling and the rule on their lives and the community.
- Life continues, with the family being more cautious and protective of their safety and the neighborhood's secret.