Ariana had brushed off the earlier tales as simple theatrics meant to entertain the audience.

But seeing Melon’s genuine fear made her second-guess herself.

Holding Melon close, Ariana soothed him, saying, “It’s alright.

Mommy’s here, and there’s no such thing as monsters.”

Still, Melon’s teary eyes darted toward the stairs. “It was there, Mommy.”

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Melon’s grip around Ariana’s neck tightened, his small body shaking with fear. “Mommy, let’s leave. I’m scared.”

Ariana, known for her unwavering courage, gently stroked Melon’s back.

sweetie,” she whispered.

program crew wouldn’t put them in genuine danger, Ariana aimed her

trying to soothe him. “There’s

her mouth, an unexpected muffled cough echoed from the staircase, followed by rhythmic thumping, reminiscent of someone tapping the

of unease washed over Ariana, causing her to pull Melon closer. She wondered if the production team had added an unexpected

trepidation and reminding herself of her rational beliefs, she took a deep breath, ready to confront whatever or whoever

casting tree shadows into the room and

steadily louder. The dim light filtering from the outside revealed the silhouette of

evident in his voice, cried

composed, Ariana called out firmly,

Ariana projected strength, inside, anxiety

she remained rigid, unwilling to move

on her shoulder caused her to

the boy echoing Ariana’s fear, wailing, “Help!

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