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.

alright, sweetie,” she whispered.

wouldn’t put them in genuine danger, Ariana aimed her flashlight toward the stairs, finding nothing out of

trying to soothe him.

unexpected muffled cough echoed from the

pull Melon closer. She wondered if the production team had added an

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

wind rattled the door, casting tree shadows into the room and enhancing its

intensified, growing steadily louder. The dim light filtering from the outside revealed the silhouette of Ariana and Melon and an ominously

in his voice, cried out, “The

to remain composed, Ariana called out firmly,

projected strength, inside, anxiety gnawed

corner, she remained rigid, unwilling to

on her

was evident, the boy echoing Ariana’s fear, wailing,

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