Guri's Old Mansion ✅

10.

As Midori stood transfixed by the cryptic warning of the old man, her friends' voices calling out to her from below went unheard. It was only Dokyeom, known for his timid nature, who mustered the courage to ascend the staircase and approach her, his eyes reflecting a newfound determination that surprised everyone present.

With a tentative grip, Dokyeom gently pulled Midori away from the ominous presence of the upper floors, his actions driven by an unexpected display of bravery that left their companions in awe. The shock and disbelief on their faces mirrored the astonishment that filled the air, as they watched a timid soul step into the role of a protector, bridging the gap between fear and fortitude.

In an attempt to defuse the tension and disguise Dokyeom's sudden act of valor, Midori found herself weaving a tale of his intervention as that of a vigilant guard mistaking them for intruders. She lied about the old man and everyone believed that man was a guard who mistaken them as thieves. Laughter bubbled up among her friends as they recounted the events of the past few minutes, finding humor in their own reactions and the unexpected heroism that had unfolded before them. Yet Midori remained somber, her thoughts still lingering on the ominous warning that hung heavy in the air.

Feeling a wave of unease wash over her, Midori voiced her discomfort, a tremor of apprehension in her tone as she suggested a retreat from the looming shadows of the mansion. Concern painted the expressions of her friends .

"I'm not feeling good. Can we go back?" Midori's voice held a note of urgency. Sensing her distress, her friends nodded in agreement, their shared unease paving the way for a unanimous decision to depart from the eerie confines of the mansion.

As they made their way back towards the entrance, the fading light of day casting long shadows across their path, a sense of relief washed over the group. The echoes of their laughter from moments ago were now replaced by a somber silence.