The minutes ticked by, each one heavier than the last, as an ominous stillness descended upon the house. The once familiar sounds of creaking floorboards and distant traffic had vanished, leaving me in an unsettling silence. Yet, I could sense that something was alive and breathing only a mere breath away. Dust-covered furniture lined the dimly lit rooms, their surfaces adorned with faded rags and withered flowers that seemed to have long surrendered to the grasp of oblivion. An inexplicable pull drew me towards the old, creaky stairs that led to the second floor. With every step, my nerves jangled and my heart raced. I

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