She cautiously stepped inside the house, her footsteps resounding in the silence that filled the air. The stillness of her surroundings caught her off guard, causing a flicker of surprise to dance across her face. As she made her way through the rooms, her eyes scanned every corner, searching for any signs of life. With each passing second, the emptiness grew more palpable, amplifying the unease building within her.
She called out, her voice echoing through the silent rooms, "Mum!" The word escaped from her lips, carrying a mix of anticipation and apprehension. She longed for the comforting presence of her parents, desperately needing answers to the questions that gnawed at her mind. But there was no response, only the echo of her own voice bouncing off the walls.
Frustration tugged at h
