I met someone who claimed to be the devil...and I think I believe them

It was a typical Monday evening. I was working late as usual and since it was nearly 9 PM, I decided to pack up and head home.<br><br>I grabbed my briefcase and headed out of my office. The powerful fluorescent lights of the elevator flickered as I stepped in and pressed 1. The building I work in is nearly 80 stories tall. By the time I reached the bottom I had already checked my phone a couple of times.<br><br>As the doors opened, I saw an older man, probably in his 60s walk in. He was dressed in a powerful navy blue tailored suit with a matching fedora and a bright red tie. A small suitcase sat beside him. I could smell a rather unusual powerful odor similar to sandalwood coming from him.<br><br>He complimented me on my work attire and asked me what it was that I do. I work in M&amp;A for a large firm, and he told me he was a lawyer. Seemed like a typical friendly older gentleman, but there was something off about him. The way he talked, smiled, and seemed to enjoy my presence did something weird in my mind.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>We talked about nearly everything. I was surprised to learn he knew a lot about me, like for example where I studied and graduated from. He even asked questions about my home life and where I live, which felt a bit awkward. He was a very curious man. I remember him mentioning that he lived on the top floor, which seemed a bit odd because we only have 78 floors. I tried to shrug it off as he may have lived in the penthouse.<br><br>I went on about my evening, and he seemed intrigued. I didn’t mind having a conversation with this man, as he was clearly smart and very intuitive. However, his presence was unnerving. There was something off about him.<br><br>We got closer to the top, and I asked where he was going. He told me he lived on the 83rd floor. I tried to shrug it off as he may have lived in the penthouse, but I knew our building had only 78 floors. I didn’t have time to ask any more questions. As soon as the elevator reached the floor where I needed to get off, I bolted out the door. I took a quick glance at the elevator, and he smiled at me. He tipped his fedora and said, “Until next time.”<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>It’s been a week since then, and I didn’t see him for a few days. However, I had an off feeling. Every time I used the elevator, which was about 4-5 times a day (I work on the 50th floor), I felt as if I was being watched. Until yesterday, when I stepped into the elevator and saw him standing in front of me. I tried to smile and say hello, but he didn’t respond.<br><br>He was dressed in a similar outfit as before. He stared at me, and I tried to stare back. He didn’t flinch. I got off on my floor and didn’t look back.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>I didn’t go to work today. I’m writing this from my home. I haven’t left my bedroom in over 24 hours. I keep looking out the window, expecting to see him there for some reason. Don’t know why, it’s just a bad feeling. Every time I hear a noise, I jump. Every time someone opens the door, even if it’s Pizza Hut or the mail guy, I’m terrified. I have this feeling of impending doom, as if something bad is going to happen to me. I feel like I’m being watched.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’m going crazy. I don’t know what he is or who he is. I know he’s not a regular man. The last time I saw him, it felt as if I was staring at the void of nothingness. As if I was staring at pure, unadulterated darkness. I would recognise those eyes anywhere. You know, they say that looking into a serial killer’s eyes you can see pure darkness. But looking into his eyes was like staring into a void.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>I don’t know what to do. I feel like I need to talk to someone. I have this feeling of impending doom, something bad is about to happen to me. I mean, he did say Until next time.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>What would you guys do in my position? How would you approach this situation? I’m going to try to get some sleep now. I’ll update this post in a few days and let you guys know if anything else happens. Sorry if this ramble a bit, I just needed to get this out of my mind.<br><br>I’m just glad I’m not going crazy. Thank you guys for the comments and messages.