The car rolled to a halt in front of the grand mansion. April glanced at Richard, expecting him to say something, but he didn’t.
Without a single word, he got out, slamming the car door shut behind him.
His long strides carried him swiftly into the house, leaving her to follow behind, unsure of what to expect.
April stepped inside and noticed the eerie silence.
It was unsettling.
The house felt lifeless, as if everyone had gone to bed too early. Just as she was about to head upstairs, a loud, piercing bell rang out, startling her.
Her heart jumped in her chest.
“What was that?” she muttered to herself, looking around in confusion.
Doors creaked open along the hallway as sleepy workers emerged, their faces laced with confusion and fear.
They had never expected they’d be called upon
