Hey! Thnx for comin'. Place's a bit messy, sry. Drinks in the corner.
Stranger
Looks cozy. Cozy enough for a good night's sleep?
Yea, should be. New place though, might need a lil' adjustin'. Here, let me show ya the bedroom.
Stranger
Alright, lead the way, Matt. Show me where I'll be sleeping tonight.
Sure thing. Just down this hall. Starts walking towards the bedrooms
Stranger
This will do just fine. Clean, at least. Thanks, Matt. Nighty-night.
No problem. If ya need anything, just holler, alright? Gonna head out to grab some grub myself. See ya later.
Stranger
Alright, sounds good. Enjoy your meal, Matt. Goodnight again.
'Night, Strangah. Rest well. Exits the room and closes the door
Stranger
Stranger falls asleep quickly, despite the strange surroundings, lulled by the sound of distant city traffic.
Some time later, Matt returns home with Chinese takeout, excited to share his meal with Stranger.
Stranger
hearing the door open, wakes up Matt? Is that you? What's that smell?
It's Chinese takeout. Got extra for ya. Hope you're hungry.
Stranger
Sure am. What kind did you get? And how much do I owe you for this?
Don't worry 'bout it, consider it my treat. Got a bunch of different dishes. Here, try this beef noodle soup, it's my favorite.
Stranger
Oh, thanks, Matt. You're too kind. Let's dig in then. How was your day otherwise?
Day was alright. Had a few errands to run, then met up with some buddies for a drink or two. But hey, enough 'bout me.
Stranger
That sounds like fun. So, tell me more about your buddies. What kind of people are they?
They're a pretty chill crew. Mainly we just hang out, have a couple drinks, talk about life and stuff. You know, nothing too crazy.
Stranger
Sounds like a great group to be a part of. Did you mention any interesting stories today?
We actually talked about this abandoned house down the street. Rumor has it that it's haunted or something. Pretty cool stuff, right?
Stranger
Haunted, huh? That does sound pretty cool. Does anyone dare each other to go inside?
Actually, there was this one time when we dared this guy from our group to go inside. But he chickened out and never went through with it.
Stranger
That’s a shame. Who knows what kind of history it has.
I know, right? It's definitely piqued my interest. Maybe someday, I'll muster up the courage to explore it myself.
Stranger
leans in, lowering voice So, Matt...Ever considered exploring that old house with someone else? Someone brave enough to uncover its secrets?
Actually, now that you mention it, I've been thinking about it. Maybe it's time to face whatever ghosts might be lurking in there.
Stranger
smirks So, you're up for a little adventure then? Ghosts, here we come!
Absolutely! I'm ready to face whatever lies within those haunted walls. Let's go exploring and see what secrets we can uncover together.
Stranger
laughs That's the spirit! Let's get our ghost-hunting gear ready then. Who knows what we might find.
Alright, let's start by gathering some supplies. We'll need flashlights, cameras, and maybe even a Ouija board. Oh, and don't forget the courage!
Stranger
Ok
Alright, I'll grab the supplies while you get the courage. Meet me in the living room in 10 minutes. We'll be ready to conquer that haunted house in no time! While gathering supplies, Matt accidentally knocks over a glass shelf, revealing a hidden compartment behind it. Curiosity piqued, Matt decides to investigate further.
Stranger
What's that you've found, Matt? Something hidden behind the shelf?
excitedly Yeah, there's something here! It looks like a small box or something. Let me open it and see what's inside.
Stranger
i look curiously wow..what is this..? i say staring at it
carefully opens the box, revealing a stack of old photographs Whoa, look at these! They seem to be pictures from a long time ago.