Couple Finds Hidden Door During Renovation, Then They Look Inside

Familiar stumble

Just as Mike was about to agree, they heard it again—that familiar stumble, this time louder than before, coming from the basement. Sarah froze, but Mike didn’t hesitate this time. He grabbed a wooden beam they’d set aside for their new bookcase, holding it tightly as a makeshift weapon. “Stay behind me,” he ordered as he headed for the stairs.