June 7th, 2023, 8:50 a.m.
Eden, Arox, and Rain, who were close friends, had finally managed to make their dream of living together come true after years of planning. They had been getting ready for the move for a while and were thrilled. Despite the house being inexpensively priced because of a prior tragedy, they decided not to dwell on it.
The house, a once-beautiful Victorian-era mansion with sprawling gardens, now bears the scars of its dark history. Several decades ago, a mysterious murder took place within its walls, and the unsettling story lingered in the town's memory. The home's grandeur had been tarnished by an event that had shaken the entire community. A family had lived there, and a terrible incident had shattered the peaceful facade of the neighborhood.
Now, in the glow of their computer screens, the three friends gathered on FaceTime while packing their belongings. Eden, with a fond smile, carefully wrapped his collection of Leon S. Kennedy merchandise in bubble wrap, placing them in a box marked "Fragile."
Arox playfully teased, "Yeah, but how much do you want to bet it's haunted?"
Rain responded, "To tell the truth, I wouldn't mind if it was haunted, but I strongly doubt it is."
Eden, glancing at the worn wooden floors of his old house, then brought up the past tragedy and suggested that the house might be haunted due to its unsettling history. The atmosphere grew more somber as the friends considered the history of their new home, a place that held secrets and a tragic past they were now inheriting. Eden hangs up and then gets ready to arrive at Rain's house.
"Ready to go?" Eden said this once he arrived with his window down, as the car was getting extremely hot.
"Hold on, I've got to say goodbye to my mom," Rain yelled, then walked inside to say his farewells.
Hold on, I've got to say goodbye to my mom!" Rain yelled, then walked inside to say his farewells. The small suburban house stood bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, casting a warm, golden hue on the well-kept front yard.
Rain finished his farewells with a quick, heartfelt hug from his mother, and then they loaded everything into the truck. The truck, with its well-worn leather seats and the comforting scent of air freshener, felt like a ship embarking on a new adventure.
As they began driving to Arox's house, the scenic route was a journey of open roads and swaying trees. The breeze flowing through the open windows created a sense of freedom. They decided to turn the car into a mobile karaoke studio, singing their hearts out to their favorite tunes.
The truck jolted suddenly, its tires hitting an unexpected bump. "That had better not be a person, dude," Rain said with a worried tone, clutching the door handle. Eden stepped out of the vehicle, and as he glanced into the darkness, he could barely make out the silhouette of a small animal. "I'm guessing it's a fox," Eden said while pointing his flashlight at the creature.
"Jesus, you've got to pay attention to the road." Rain scolded Eden for his poor driving abilities. Eden, frustrated in his voice, retorted, "IT WASN'T MY FAULT THAT SOMEONE WANTED A KARAOKE SESSION!" He threw his arms up in exasperation.
"OH, SO NOW IT'S MY FAULT!" Rain shouted in return. Eden, realizing he was in the wrong, gritted his teeth and accepted defeat. They continued in silence for the rest of the ride to Arox's house.
Upon arriving at Arox's house, they saw the quaint, charming facade of her home, adorned with a white picket fence and a flourishing garden. A sense of warmth and welcome emanated from the front porch.
Both Eden and Rain stepped out of the truck, their steps echoing on the driveway. They made their way up to the front porch, preparing to knock at the same time and playfully disputing who should knock first. After Arox opened the door, she asked with a raised eyebrow, "What the heck are y'all doing?"
