Who Watches the Night Guard?
The Night Shift Job
The office was unusually quiet.
Only the faint ticking of an old wall clock echoed through the room as a young man sat across from the station manager's desk.
station manager
The middle-aged manager adjusted his glasses before sliding a file across the table.
station manager
"You've come regarding the night guard position?"
Liam Carter / MC
Nodded.
"Yes, sir."
station manager
Studied him for a few moments before speaking again.
"You've read the job details?"
Liam Carter / MC
"I have."
station manager
"And you still wish to accept it?"
Liam Carter / MC
The young man hesitated.
Liam Carter / MC
His fingers unconsciously tightened around the worn strap of his backpack.
That means staying awake all night...
Liam Carter / MC
A small sigh escaped him.
And attending university during the day...
Liam Carter / MC
Just imagining the schedule was exhausting.
Yet...
He quietly lifted his head.
Liam Carter / MC
"I'll do it."
His name was Liam Carter.
Twenty-three years old.
Just another ordinary university student trying to survive adulthood.
There wasn't anything particularly remarkable about him.
No extraordinary talent.
No wealthy family.
No powerful background.
Just a rented apartment, stacks of textbooks, a part-time university schedule... and bills that refused to wait.
His parents had divorced years ago.
Since then, living alone had become normal.
Tuition.
Rent.
Food.
Electricity.
Every expense rested on his own shoulders.
When Liam saw a notice advertising a high-paying night guard position at the old Riverside Railway Station, he hadn't thought much about it.
The work sounded simple.
Guard the station during the night.
Complete inspections.
Record unusual incidents.
Nothing more.
Finding another job that paid this well wouldn't be easy.
So...
He accepted.
station manager
Closed the file with a soft thud.
"Good."
station manager
His expression remained unreadable.
"You'll report tonight."
Liam Carter / MC
"Tonight?"
station manager
"Eight o'clock."
Liam Carter / MC
Blinked in surprise before giving a small nod.
"I understand."
station manager
The manager reached into a drawer but stopped halfway.
"...You'll receive your equipment after you arrive."
Liam Carter / MC
"Equipment?"
station manager
"A flashlight."
station manager
"A whistle."
station manager
"A diary."
station manager
Paused for a brief moment.
"...Read the diary carefully."
Liam Carter / MC
Smiled politely.
"I will."
station manager
Looked at him silently.
Then, almost as if remembering something...
station manager
"There are rules."
Liam Carter / MC
Chuckled softly.
"I assumed every job had some."
station manager
Didn't smile back.
"Don't ignore them."
The room suddenly felt quieter than before.
For a reason Liam couldn't explain...
Those four words lingered in his mind longer than they should have.
Liam Carter / MC
Simply nodded.
"I'll keep that in mind."
Liam Carter / MC
Stood and left the office, the old clock struck four in the afternoon.
station manager
Remained seated.
Watching the closed office door.
station manager
Only after several silent seconds did he slowly lower his gaze toward the employment file.
"...Another one."
His quiet murmur disappeared into the empty room.
Outside the office window...
Far beyond the railway tracks...
An rumored platform stood beneath the fading evening sky.
For just a fleeting moment—
It almost looked as though someone was there.
Watching.
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The Contract
The old station clock had just struck eight when Liam stepped through the station entrance.
The evening air carried a cool breeze, gently rustling the leaves of the trees surrounding the nearly deserted railway station.
A few dim lights illuminated the platforms.
Everything looked... ordinary.
Perhaps even quieter than most stations.
Standing near the station office was the same manager from earlier that afternoon.
station manager
"You came on time."
Liam Carter / MC
Smiled politely.
"I don't like keeping people waiting."
station manager
Gave a small nod before placing a thick document on the wooden table beside him.
"Before your first shift begins, there's something you must sign."
Liam Carter / MC
Accepted the papers.
"A contract?"
station manager
"Our employment agreement."
Liam Carter / MC
He flipped through the pages.
His eyes widened little by little.
Monthly Salary: ₹500,000.
Working Hours: 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Minimum Employment Period: One month.
Employees may not resign before the contract period ends.
Late arrival or leaving before duty hours end is prohibited.
All written station rules must be followed.
Company-issued materials must be returned after every shift.
The company will provide a house, meals, clothes, and daily necessities.
Employee concerns regarding accommodation or provided facilities will be addressed promptly.
Liam Carter / MC
Blinked twice.
"..."
Liam Carter / MC
"This is..."
Liam Carter / MC
He looked up.
"This is far more than I expected."
station manager
Folded his hands behind his back.
"We take good care of our employees."
Liam Carter / MC
Let out a quiet laugh.
"For a night guard?"
station manager
Simply nodded.
Liam Carter / MC
Couldn't help asking,
"Why?"
station manager
Remained silent for a brief moment before answering.
"This station has... quite a reputation."
Liam Carter / MC
"A reputation?"
station manager
"People believe it's haunted."
Liam Carter / MC
Stared at him for a second...
Then chuckled.
"I'm sorry, sir."
Liam Carter / MC
"I don't really believe in ghost stories."
Liam Carter / MC
His smile remained warm and respectful.
"I think people just enjoy making rumors."
station manager
Didn't seem offended.
Instead...
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"Whether you believe them or not..."
station manager
"...the company benefits remain the same."
Liam Carter / MC
Laughed again.
"Then I suppose I'm the lucky one."
Liam Carter / MC
Without another thought...
He signed the contract.
station manager
Carefully collected the papers
station manager
Opened a small metal case resting beside the table.
Inside were only three items.
A flashlight.
A worn leather diary.
And...
A simple black fountain pen.
station manager
He picked up the pen first.
"This belongs to the company."
Liam Carter / MC
Accepted it.
It felt surprisingly heavy for such an ordinary-looking pen.
station manager
"Don't leave it anywhere."
station manager
"Don't lose it."
Liam Carter / MC
"I understand."
station manager
The manager then handed him the diary.
"The station rules are written inside."
station manager
"You'll have enough time to read them before your shift begins."
Liam Carter / MC
Tucked both items safely into his bag.
station manager
Turned toward his car parked outside the station, he suddenly stopped.
Without looking back, he spoke one last sentence.
"And one more thing."
Liam Carter / MC
Looked at him curiously.
station manager
"If you break even one of the rules written in that diary..."
station manager
"...your employment will end the very next morning."
Liam Carter / MC
Smiled helplessly.
"So strict?"
station manager
Finally looked over his shoulder.
His expression was calm.
Completely serious.
"We don't make exceptions."
The car engine started.
Moments later...
Its headlights disappeared into the darkness beyond the station entrance.
Silence settled once again.
Liam Carter / MC
Stood alone in the enormous station.
He glanced at his watch.
8:17 p.m.
Still some time before his first shift.
With nothing else to do...
Liam Carter / MC
He looked down at the old leather diary resting quietly in his hands.
"...Let's see what these famous rules are."
Liam Carter / MC
He opened the first page.
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The Rule Book
The station had become eerily quiet.
Only the distant chirping of insects broke the silence as Liam sat alone on a cold metal bench beneath the dim station lights.
Liam Carter / MC
He glanced at his watch.
8:31 p.m.
Liam Carter / MC
Still half an hour before duty.
With a quiet sigh, he placed the leather diary on his lap.
Liam Carter / MC
"...Let's see what scared everyone away."
The first page contained only one sentence.
Station Night Duty Regulations
Liam Carter / MC
Smiled faintly before turning the page.
Rule One
Never separate yourself from the company-issued pen under any circumstances.
Whether you're walking, eating, sitting, standing, or sleeping... the pen must remain with you.
Liam Carter / MC
Blinked.
"...Seriously?"
Liam Carter / MC
He looked at the ordinary black fountain pen resting in his palm.
"What makes this thing so important...?"
Liam Carter / MC
Shrugging, he continued.
Rule Two
A whistle has been provided.
Do not blow it.
Not even once.
Liam Carter / MC
Frowned.
"..."
Liam Carter / MC
His eyebrows knitted together.
"If I'm never supposed to use it..."
Liam Carter / MC
"...why give me one?"
Liam Carter / MC
He looked at the whistle...
Then at the diary...
"...Weird."
Liam Carter / MC
He turned another page.
The further he read...
Liam Carter / MC
The more the smile slowly disappeared from his face.
Liam Carter / MC
His relaxed expression gradually became serious.
Rule after rule...
None of them sounded like instructions for an ordinary night guard.
Liam Carter / MC
"...This is getting strange."
Liam Carter / MC
His blue eyes scanned another rule.
A train will pass through the station at 11:07 p.m. Do not look inside the train. Simply note its train number and continue your duty.
A few seconds passed.
Then...
Liam Carter / MC
His expression froze.
"...Huh?"
Liam Carter / MC
He slowly lowered the diary.
His gaze drifted toward the empty railway tracks stretching into the darkness.
Liam Carter / MC
"...That's impossible."
Liam Carter / MC
A cold bead of sweat slid down his temple.
Liam Carter / MC
"I checked the timetable before accepting this job..."
Liam Carter / MC
"There isn't a single train scheduled to pass this station after sunset."
Only the rustling wind answered him.
Liam Carter / MC
His grip around the diary tightened.
"...Then..."
Liam Carter / MC
"...What train am I supposed to record?"
Liam Carter / MC
His heartbeat quickened.
For the first time that evening...
The station no longer felt ordinary.
Liam Carter / MC
Swallowing nervously, Liam forced himself to continue reading.
Another page.
Another rule.
If it appears to be dawn before 5:00 a.m... do not leave your cabin.
Even if sunlight fills the station... even if birds begin to sing... do not trust your eyes.
Not everything you see is real.
It may only be an illusion.
Liam Carter / MC
Pupils shrank.
"..."
Liam Carter / MC
"...What?"
Liam Carter / MC
His breathing became uneven.
The diary slipped slightly in his trembling hands.
Liam Carter / MC
"...No..."
Liam Carter / MC
"...No, this..."
Liam Carter / MC
He abruptly stood up from the bench.
"What the hell is this?!"
Liam Carter / MC
His voice echoed through the station.
"This isn't a job..."
His eyes darted around the silent platforms.
The cold wind brushed against his face.
For the first time...
The empty station felt far too large.
Far too quiet.
Liam Carter / MC
Clutched the diary tightly against his chest.
"...It's a survival game."
The station clock...
Tick.
Tick.
Tick.
Liam Carter / MC
Instinctively looked toward it.
The hands pointed to...
8:59 p.m.
One minute before his shift.
At that exact moment—
A cold gust of wind flipped the remaining unread pages of the diary by itself.
Frrrtt...
They stopped on the final page.
Only one sentence was written there.
"We sincerely hope... you survive your first night. "
Liam Carter / MC
Breath caught in his throat.
"..."
The station clock struck.
Dong...
Dong...
Dong...
9:00 p.m.
His first shift...
Had officially begun.
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