A Mysterious Encounter on a Desert Bus Ride
Last month, during a long journey home, I experienced a strange and unsettling event on a luxury bus traveling across state lines. It was the second day of the trip, and as we traversed the vast desert landscape, I prepared to settle in for a nap.
I dozed off, and upon waking, I noticed a young girl with blonde hair and glasses peering out the window from the seat in front of me. She bore a striking resemblance to a younger version of a friend of mine, yet I knew she hadn't been among the passengers when I boarded the bus. After a moment, she lowered her head, disappearing from sight.
Confused, I drifted back to sleep. This bus route didn't make stops to pick up new passengers; it simply continued on its predetermined course. Later, when the bus stopped for a meal break, I scanned the restaurant, but the little girl was nowhere to be found.
The seat in front of me remained occupied by the same man who had been there before, and there was no sign of the young girl or anyone who resembled her.
Given the circumstances, I'm convinced that what I saw was a spirit. There were very few children on the bus, and none who matched her description. The fleeting nature of the encounter, the empty seat, and the girl's resemblance to my friend all contribute to the eerie and inexplicable nature of this experience.
I'm still shocked by what I saw. I wish I had captured it on camera, but it happened so quickly. The memory of that little girl peering out the window on that lonely desert highway will stay with me for a long time.
