Swipe Right...into Darkness

"You have 3 new matches!" Candice's phone chimed just as she was about to close the app for good. Among the matches, one profile stood out - Alex, with his mesmerizing eyes and witty bio. They started chatting, and he seemed perfect. But when Alex suggested meeting up at a mysterious, old café at midnight, Candice felt a shiver. Curiosity got the better of her. Arriving at the café, the place was eerily quiet, almost abandoned. Alex, with his charming smile, greeted her. They talked for hours, but as the café's clock struck 3 AM, the charm faded. Alex's eyes turned cold, his voice monotone. "Do you believe in the afterlife?" he whispered. Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the café seemed to decay around them. Candice tried to leave, but the door wouldn't budge. Panicking, she turned to Alex, who now looked like a ghostly apparition. "I've been waiting for someone like you," he intoned. A chilling wind swept through the café, and Alex vanished into the shadows, leaving Candice alone and terrified. The next morning, the café was condemned, having been abandoned for decades. Candice's phone buzzed. A new message from Alex: "Can't wait to see you again..."