The Weight of Silence
Each creak beneath her feet grew louder, echoing through the small house. The silence felt unnatural, pressing on her chest until it was hard to breathe. She scanned the room again, convinced she wasn’t alone. The hidden home seemed to pulse with secrets, and every detail warned her she had crossed into a space meant for someone else’s presence. The dread thickened, almost unbearable, yet she couldn’t step back.
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