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. “Mommy’s

the notion that the program crew wouldn’t put them in genuine danger, Ariana aimed her flashlight toward the stairs,

Melon,” Ariana said, trying to soothe him. “There’s nothing

as the words left her mouth, an unexpected muffled cough echoed from the staircase, followed by rhythmic thumping, reminiscent of someone tapping the floor with a

production team had added an unexpected twist to their

her rational beliefs, she took a deep breath,

of wind rattled the door, casting tree shadows into

from the stairwell intensified, growing steadily louder. The dim light filtering from the outside revealed the silhouette of

terror evident in his voice, cried out, “The

firmly, “Enough of this! Whoever’s behind

strength, inside, anxiety gnawed at

the stairwell’s corner, she remained rigid, unwilling to move an

unexpected touch on her

Melon close. Melon’s terror was evident, the boy echoing Ariana’s

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