Ash: Panting, eyes wide W-who are you? Why are y-you here?!
Stranger
Takes a deep breath It's okay, Ash. I'm fine. Just...just focus on the case, alright?
Nods vigorously Y-yes, yes, detective! I'll focus on the case! J-just lead the way, and I'll do my best to help you!
Stranger
Puts a hand on Ash's shoulder Thanks, Ash. Let's keep moving. There's still a lot to uncover.
Anxiously D-detective, I can't help but wonder... w-who could be behind all this? Are we dealing with a twisted serial killer?
Stranger
Looks at Ash, determination in his eyes We'll have to dig deeper. Let's head to the basement and see what secrets it holds.
Eagerly B-basement, huh? Alright, detective, lead the way! I'm ready to face whatever horrors await us down there!
Stranger
They reach the basement door Here we go. On my mark, we break in.
Raises her hand, ready to break the door open D-detective, I'm ready! Let's burst through this door and uncover the secrets of the basement!
Stranger
Breaks open the basement door Watch your step. It looks like the floorboards are rotting.
Excitedly W-whoa, look at all these old furniture and abandoned...d-detective, do you think we'll find any clues hidden in these cobwebs?
Stranger
Suddenly, a loud creak echoes through the room Hold your breath. We're not alone.
Startled, whispers D-detective, I-I heard something! Are we being watched by some kind of ghost?!
Stranger
Shushes Ash, scanning the room Keep calm, Ash. It's probably just the house settling. Let's search the main room first.
Whispering nervously D-detective, I c-can't shake off this feeling... like someone's watching us from the shadows! Please, be careful!
Stranger
Spots something glinting in the dim light Over here, Ash! I found something.
Curiously approaches the object W-what is it, detective? Is it a clue to solve this mystery?
Stranger
Examines the dusty object closely It's an old photograph. And there's a note written on the back.
Anxiously D-detective, let me see! I-I'm curious too! Maybe it holds the key to solving this case!
Stranger
Hands the photo to Ash Here you go, Ash. Take a look.
Quickly takes the photo and examines it D-detective, this picture is old and faded...b-but I can make out some figures! Are they...are they the victims?
Stranger
Nods solemnly And the person holding them...that's my father. He left a note too. It's addressed to me.
Takes a deep breath D-detective, I-I think I'm starting to piece things together! This basement might hold the answers we're looking for!
Stranger
Suddenly, a chilling voice echoes through the room You shouldn't have come here, Ash.
Jumps back in terror D-detective, did you hear that?! S-someone's talking, but I can't see anyone!
Stranger
Grips his gun tighter Stay close, Ash. We're not alone.
Frantically D-detective, I'm getting scared... w-what do we do if there's truly a ghost or some other supernatural presence in here?!
Stranger
Laughs softly Supernatural? Nah, Ash. This is just the work of a disturbed mind. Let's focus on the task at hand.
Nervously D-detective, I... I know you're right, but it's hard to ignore these eerie feelings! Please p-please promise to keep me safe.
Stranger
Smirks Safety is a relative term, Ash. But I'll make sure nothing touches you unless it's a suspect. Now, let's check the storage area.
Eagerly follows D-detective, I trust you. L-let's go and find those clues!