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Shadow of the past
The wind and rain beat the chronic windows of the Langley Estate, which remained empty for almost fifty years till date.
Detective Elis Marlo remained at the entrance while holding his flashlight as it was shaking uncontrollably. His presence had no official police purpose in the property. It was personal. This house was sacrificed after her mother disappeared from her mother’s hall in 1975. Since then, no one has returned to this place. Allice Marlo became the only recipient of this note.
“Come alone. Midnight. Waiting for truth.”
A ghost sound emerged from the initial door that seemed to recognize him. A dishonest cold atmosphere merged with rotting dust within the abandoned building.
The house released threatening voices with each step made of the floor. Alice navigated through the dark hallway according to the letter, which led her to the grand ladder. The signs of decay covered the walls as the wallpaper displayed the appearance of bad skin. The Light Beam illuminated an old picture displaying her mother with energetic eyes and a wide smile below it read dated craftsmanship *April 12, 1975 *. A scratch placed on white paint on the date of 12 April 1975.
He turned. A whisper.
“Allice …”
