A young woman took to Reddit to share the story of something that had caused her to lose many a night’s sleep. When she finally learned the truth, she knew that the very reason she was losing sleep was also the reason that her life was saved.
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When Tara and her husband Eric first settled into married life, the euphoria of their newlywed phase was punctuated by the typical issues that test a young marriage: debates over personal space, disagreements on chores, and notably, clashes over home decor. Among these domestic disputes, one particular point of contention stood out—a mysterious oil painting of a woman that Tara’s husband adamantly insisted on keeping.
The painting, apparently acquired at a rummage sale before Eric met Tara and with no known history, featured a young woman with blonde hair that cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, her attire a simple white cotton dress. The painting was rendered in oil, which caught the light in a way that breathed life into it. Yet, despite her beauty, Tara found that the painting exuded an unsettling aura, especially since her husband had chosen to hang it prominently above their bed.
A cozy bedroom with a photo of a woman hanging above the bed | Source: Shutterstock
Tara’s unease with the painting was palpable. Its presence was ominous in their bedroom, and she often woke in the night feeling like she was being watched by the woman’s piercing gray eyes. Her discomfort escalated to the point where she pleaded with her husband, Eric, to relocate the painting.
Tara tried to tell Eric that the painting did not fit in with their modern decor, with Eric replying that neither did Tara’s FunkoPops, which were also on display in their bedroom. Tara conceded to this and allowed Eric to keep the painting in the bedroom. However, she was still losing sleep because of the painting, so she told Eric that if he moved the painting out of their bedroom, she would move her FunkoPops.
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He reluctantly agreed, moving it to the staircase,...
