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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUi7X20Jvq
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"We need to find another way out," I said, my voice low but firm.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WNgAJxUVT
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"Where?" Sasha asked, her voice trembling. "We don't even know this place."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwbub09SOI
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"There has to be another exit," Masha said, her tone calm but urgent. "A back door, a window, something."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5YQEQ5q09
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"Windows are barred," Hendrick said, his voice hollow. "I just checked."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIholE3ACJc
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My heart sank. "Then we're stuck here."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7Rxcf7WED
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The moan came again, louder this time, and the sound of footsteps followed—slow, deliberate, and growing closer.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZlcCKLETv
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"Whatever that thing is, it's coming," Maya said, her voice shaking.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RGuqhf34Q
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"We can't just stand here," Sasha said, her voice rising with panic. "We have to do something!"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKttjYuK6Bk
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"Stay calm," I said, though my own heart was racing. "We'll figure this out."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBAopfUsRi
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlgvpzBMS8t
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"Run!" I shouted, grabbing Sasha's arm and pulling her toward one of the other rooms.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFX0JnbKZm
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVp6BM9L7m
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"Are you alright?" I asked Sasha, who shot me a weak smile in response.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJW24INxJd
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5epm8ousEN
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Evelyn.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePhwU1fN9P
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She stood with her back to us, air pods in her ears, completely oblivious to our presence.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6f4DvnhJzU
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47kA3jIBWE
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"You guys are still here?" she asked, her tone casual, as if nothing were wrong.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fKJ0l8E55
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"Yes," I said, my voice tight. "I thought you went out to get groceries?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFHMCPkkmA
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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?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGtePzb9Ls
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"I thought you didn't have your key or something and were waiting for you to get back—"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYXwwfaFmN
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLCcB9egIu
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"What the hell was that?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkluCicQg65
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"I was hoping you'd tell us," I said, my voice sharp. "Why is there a ghost in your house?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJkUjCOpkV
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjy2Ak8ZsNG
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"Then what the hell is that?" I snapped, pointing toward the door.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUPGgrPdk0
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFImvJSN297
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"Why not?" Evelyn demanded, her tone defiant.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9jQouCO21
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"I'll explain later," I said. "Is there another way out of here?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4skCROkAl
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Evelyn eyed me for a moment before sighing. "Yeah, there's another door behind the curtains over there."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGraI5MBAqj
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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?324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2F03UZ7Snh
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpC0enErYRQ
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"I thought you were someone else," he said, lowering the hanger.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YAGl8rDcV
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"Evelyn? I thought you weren't home?" Maya asked, her voice trembling.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFAnfFQxs3
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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?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDuDG80zkxA
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"I didn't see this coming," Hendrick said, his voice barely above a whisper.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5lycbkvfP
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"What?" Maya asked, her tone sharp.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACOfBj0hPQ
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqH40Ld3CQX
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"You wanted to rob me?" Evelyn said, her voice rising with anger. "What the fuck is wrong with you?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mL56BoSNh
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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…"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDG3RsiRi3
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPsXH5ESq0
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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…"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YSHNnL7DC
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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…"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNyyZs7nv6
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"Down where?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUebqRXHm2n
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"The secret room behind the bookshelf in the study," Hendrick said.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSVHzOMEaF
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"What secret room?" Evelyn asked, her voice rising with panic. "What are you talking about?"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmn98d1JGfG
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4caqGYLLw
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3vmNCBkkr
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"Guys," I said, turning to the others, but their attention was still fixed on Hendrick.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6PN6QANAC
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"So you led Martin into your stupidity and got him killed?" Sasha said, her voice trembling with rage.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNX7IJedlV
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3tS9h6vZH
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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!"324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11MABbeU5G
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvywWR72ayn
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZP3BuRhMUn
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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."324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTM0ljSVFrl
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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.324Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsB8oy2xvU2
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