Uninvited Guests

As Jaden crouched in the shadowy corners of the basement, he couldn't help but feel a creeping sense of boredom wash over him. He had been playing hide and seek with his cousin for what felt like hours, and he was starting to lose steam. But just as he was about to call out and give up, a sudden, ominous knocking echoed through the room. Three sharp raps, came from a door that Jaden was certain had never been opened before. Suddenly, the game of hide and seek felt like something far more dangerous and sinister.