The ground shook, and the house creaked as it changed shape. The Victorian style facade crumbled and smashed to the ground, revealing an old decrepit house. I followed Pepper as she ran towards an old basement door on the side of the house, and the massive crow followed us, ripping at the flesh on my arms with its talons.
“What the f*ck is going on?” I swatted at the crow as we ran. “Get off me, you stupid bird!”
The bird left me behind and swooped down to attack Pepper. She screamed as it sank its talons into her arm and took a bite from her. My blood boiled, and I ran over and grabbed the bird from behind. It released her, and she took off.
“Something’s wrong with House! I have to get to the furnace.” She yanked at the basement door, forcing it open. She ran inside, and I followed, an
