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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uTcCFZf3d
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"We need to find another way out," I said, my voice low but firm.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKdk1E5iiu
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"Where?" Sasha asked, her voice trembling. "We don't even know this place."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexRNPPYYFY
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"There has to be another exit," Masha said, her tone calm but urgent. "A back door, a window, something."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8mAyzks0T
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"Windows are barred," Hendrick said, his voice hollow. "I just checked."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4mGV0vyS0h
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My heart sank. "Then we're stuck here."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XIFnIvKqK
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The moan came again, louder this time, and the sound of footsteps followed—slow, deliberate, and growing closer.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaSryHYiDZP
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"Whatever that thing is, it's coming," Maya said, her voice shaking.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmsIapejiR
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"We can't just stand here," Sasha said, her voice rising with panic. "We have to do something!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVojfaMURmy
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"Stay calm," I said, though my own heart was racing. "We'll figure this out."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMe8akJb9EE
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kiUxkv9KJ
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"Run!" I shouted, grabbing Sasha's arm and pulling her toward one of the other rooms.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQ1rpzoByY
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIWc7tT5UW
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"Are you alright?" I asked Sasha, who shot me a weak smile in response.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBB46ZTQwn1
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkY58MI0abf
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Evelyn.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONunS2dFb1
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She stood with her back to us, air pods in her ears, completely oblivious to our presence.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfDLk2YCOz
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAOMnPmota
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"You guys are still here?" she asked, her tone casual, as if nothing were wrong.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjJ2ouZigt
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"Yes," I said, my voice tight. "I thought you went out to get groceries?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDQxLMnIqo
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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?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yFtYXHPk7
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"I thought you didn't have your key or something and were waiting for you to get back—"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3X1dbgoynH
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVaoQujYB0D
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"What the hell was that?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxEMllr5Q8
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"I was hoping you'd tell us," I said, my voice sharp. "Why is there a ghost in your house?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMaEwnlAnJ
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOrbX6iNGY
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"Then what the hell is that?" I snapped, pointing toward the door.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWK2WO7LmjB
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XXRSEDAb0
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"Why not?" Evelyn demanded, her tone defiant.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VSyo8aHsz
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"I'll explain later," I said. "Is there another way out of here?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoARnspqoOi
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Evelyn eyed me for a moment before sighing. "Yeah, there's another door behind the curtains over there."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWqL6bCYKu
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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?102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVs6YMlRoUF
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPOWwNXvSX
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"I thought you were someone else," he said, lowering the hanger.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hxuBFwsRc
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"Evelyn? I thought you weren't home?" Maya asked, her voice trembling.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOUvuIHhIU
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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?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxmrSGbRYf
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"I didn't see this coming," Hendrick said, his voice barely above a whisper.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp98OE8kPba
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"What?" Maya asked, her tone sharp.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9O0AGmtI86
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmYrXOFfi5
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"You wanted to rob me?" Evelyn said, her voice rising with anger. "What the fuck is wrong with you?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHClLKeTh5E
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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…"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjcWbR2Erm
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNFQnkHrWm
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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…"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CC13ZNWgI
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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…"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡInIUbfg6av
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"Down where?" Evelyn asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNScwkcjvH
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"The secret room behind the bookshelf in the study," Hendrick said.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdH5hDePZK
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"What secret room?" Evelyn asked, her voice rising with panic. "What are you talking about?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFBoD7cdNX
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3raA57ea93
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEVDTc4tcY
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"Guys," I said, turning to the others, but their attention was still fixed on Hendrick.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGyZlgGbl7
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"So you led Martin into your stupidity and got him killed?" Sasha said, her voice trembling with rage.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzqjSwlIxc
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5fo2V1DIh
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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!"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnv5SDslN8P
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO2t8BGDArL
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7mLEIK1lu
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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."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ybmXz8hWz
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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.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRkRHGpHQi
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