The creature guarded the building from evil, yet as we crossed the threshold, the wraiths floated endlessly through walls, up and down the stairs, and what felt like right through us as we stood stock still, staring.

We had heard the history of this place, yet didn’t believe in ghosts. As if on cue, we pivoted together and fled the building. Our uncle had warned us, yet we had to see it for ourselves. We decided the money wasn’t worth it after all.