The silence didn't last long. A low, guttural moan echoed through the mansion, sending a chill down my spine. It was coming from the direction of the study.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkPp5fPvQh
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"We need to find another way out," I said, my voice low but firm.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU3ODJMBHSZ
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"Where?" Sasha asked, her voice trembling. "We don't even know this place."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGqxS74HTc
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"There has to be another exit," Masha said, her tone calm but urgent. "A back door, a window, something."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ05h5pr3mqP
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"Windows are barred," Hendrick said, his voice hollow. "I just checked."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nMBp070bp
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My heart sank. "Then we're stuck here."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNCZgQR6WE
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The moan came again, louder this time, and the sound of footsteps followed—slow, deliberate, and growing closer.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbUSuMl6YR
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"Whatever that thing is, it's coming," Maya said, her voice shaking.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZ5PlIJ8p6
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"We can't just stand here," Sasha said, her voice rising with panic. "We have to do something!"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJBzQ9BkAz
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"Stay calm," I said, though my own heart was racing. "We'll figure this out."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Id8dOUK9x
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The footsteps grew louder, and the air seemed to grow colder. The shadows in the hallway shifted, and a figure emerged—a hunched, humanoid shape with glowing eyes and a grotesque snarl.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJm1Sr7VkY
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"Run!" I shouted, grabbing Sasha's arm and pulling her toward one of the other rooms.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1fWI8DNxk
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The others didn't need to be told twice. We scattered, the others disappearing into one room while I pulled Sasha into another. I slammed the door shut and bolted it, the creature's moans echoing behind us.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeOiqPuytTJ
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"Are you alright?" I asked Sasha, who shot me a weak smile in response.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8U1tgznmsX
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I wiped the tears still on her face, but from the corner of my eye, I caught sight of someone else in the room.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0W12EnDLR
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Evelyn.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuWRn6IPoI
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She stood with her back to us, air pods in her ears, completely oblivious to our presence.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSASK5bExTI
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"Evelyn!" I tapped her shoulder, and she jumped, startled. Her expression shifted from fear to surprise as she pulled out her air pods.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxboPyS206H
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"You guys are still here?" she asked, her tone casual, as if nothing were wrong.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDRXhLB563
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"Yes," I said, my voice tight. "I thought you went out to get groceries?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHRpMow4p0
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"I did," Evelyn said, shrugging. "I got back a while ago. I didn't want to disturb you guys, so I came up here. I thought you'd left already. Do you know what time it is?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CVRuPaA1G
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"I thought you didn't have your key or something and were waiting for you to get back—"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzkNb6ceo5
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The creature's moan came again, louder this time, and Sasha gripped my hand tighter, her nails digging into my skin. A cold chill ran down my spine.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHwQCZBRy6
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"What the hell was that?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXDr2y4UvV
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"I was hoping you'd tell us," I said, my voice sharp. "Why is there a ghost in your house?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRUUUKy20b
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Evelyn frowned, her expression a mix of confusion and irritation. "What are you talking about? There's no ghost in this house."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9xe27QObt
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"Then what the hell is that?" I snapped, pointing toward the door.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZg6Nf9Kdsz
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Evelyn started for the door, but I moved quickly to block her. "Don't," I said, my voice firm. "It's not safe."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvebKSurp1r
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"Why not?" Evelyn demanded, her tone defiant.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MGjCks48d
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"I'll explain later," I said. "Is there another way out of here?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRsuxzEWjc
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Evelyn eyed me for a moment before sighing. "Yeah, there's another door behind the curtains over there."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTvOkaxoX6
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Evelyn walked toward the curtains and pulled them apart, revealing a hidden door. It was small and unassuming, but the sight of it sent a chill down my spine. What else was hidden in this mansion?100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOK9f7nH8Ol
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She pushed the door open, and we stepped into a walk-in closet. Hendrick, Maya, and Masha were already there, huddled together in the corner. Hendrick stood with a clothes hanger in his hands, pointed at the door like a weapon. His face was pale, and his clothes were stained with dark, drying blood.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXIfdGzShQ
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"I thought you were someone else," he said, lowering the hanger.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LzRSUYPSJ
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"Evelyn? I thought you weren't home?" Maya asked, her voice trembling.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12RYwbAdoG
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But Evelyn wasn't listening. Her eyes were fixed on Hendrick's bloodied appearance. "What the hell happened to you?" she demanded, her voice rising with panic. "And why is there blood all over your body?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9at1r8tb6a
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"I didn't see this coming," Hendrick said, his voice barely above a whisper.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMHkw8lqNZ
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"What?" Maya asked, her tone sharp.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bU5pTkMh0
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Hendrick staggered back before sitting on the floor, his face pale and his hands trembling. "Earlier at school today, when I heard you talking with Evelyn about coming here, I thought it'd be the perfect opportunity. A chance to grab some valuables without anyone noticing."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvU9IPxlxHK
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"You wanted to rob me?" Evelyn said, her voice rising with anger. "What the fuck is wrong with you?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWfPiW10YL
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"I'm sorry," Hendrick said, his gaze fixed on the ground. "I thought you wouldn't notice if a few things were missing…"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTiOZcFOQ2F
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"So that was a lie when you told me my sister and Evelyn were talking about doing drugs after school?" Maya asked, her voice trembling with betrayal.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRsXzRiqMW
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"I'm sorry," Hendrick said again, his voice hollow. "I never thought this would happen. I wouldn't have done it if I knew…"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPbxnaIWgA
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"We went down there thinking there'd be some valuables," Hendrick continued, his voice shaking. "But Martin… he must've touched something…"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVC3ulBO2IY
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"Down where?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqFV91olHJ
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"The secret room behind the bookshelf in the study," Hendrick said.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpuPEaTXjtR
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"What secret room?" Evelyn asked, her voice rising with panic. "What are you talking about?"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjxEVl6zSQ
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Hendrick paused for a beat, then reached into his pocket and pulled out an ornate box. He placed it on the floor next to me, his hands trembling. "I managed to grab this," he said, his voice barely audible. "But Martin… he didn't make it."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22JZUJRWet
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I grabbed the box and opened it, finding a strange-looking stone inside. Underneath it was a folded piece of paper. My hands trembled as I unfolded it, the ink faded but still legible. My heart sank as I read the words: "Preservation Ritual—Day 147. The connection grows stronger. Everything's going as planned so far."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDipeb3yI1K
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"Guys," I said, turning to the others, but their attention was still fixed on Hendrick.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPd1SDQGMLT
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"So you led Martin into your stupidity and got him killed?" Sasha said, her voice trembling with rage.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWibANbKgbp
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Evelyn's eyes widened at the word "killed," but before she could say anything, Sasha lunged at Hendrick. "YOU WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!" she screamed, punching him across the face.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNA92Rc1nD
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I dropped the note and grabbed Sasha, pulling her back as she struggled against me, her breath coming in ragged gasps. "Let me go!" she shouted, her voice breaking. "He got Martin killed!"100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYneQWQzbJA
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"I'm sorry," Hendrick said again, his gaze fixed on the ground. Maya didn't say anything; she just looked at him, with an expression of disappointment.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKQCsm3jbt
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Masha turned to Evelyn, her usual quiet demeanor replaced by a rare intensity. "Is there another way out of the mansion?" she asked, her voice firm.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8bcbBenRqC
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"Yes," Evelyn replied, her voice trembling. "There's a back door in my mom's room that leads to the garden."100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡia30WY7o64
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Masha turned to me, and I could see the determination in her eyes. We shared the same thought: that was our way out of this forsaken mansion.100Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxovCgDMUrx
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