Whispers in the dark
At 3 AM, John heard faint murmurs and creaks, enough to make his heart race. He nudged Max, who instantly perked up, ears twitching in direction of the sound.
‘Do you hear that, boy?’ John whispered. Max barked softly in response, signaling he did. John steadied himself, his instincts screaming at him to investigate.
With a mix of fear and determination, he followed the elusive noises.