Staying up all night
John stayed up all night to catch the noises himself, sipping coffee to stay awake. Max stayed by his side, ears perked up, sensing John’s resolve.
Hour by hour, the house was eerily silent. John’s eyes grew heavy, but he forced himself to stay alert.
It wasn’t until deep in the night that he finally heard something – faint murmurs and soft creaks, barely noticeable yet unmistakable.