That night, Robert lay in bed, tossing and turning as his thoughts raced. Just as he was beginning to drift off, the faint noises returned—soft shuffling, a muted thud, then silence. His heart pounded as he sat up, straining to listen. “What now?” he muttered under his breath.
Robert debated investigating but ultimately stayed in bed, convincing himself it was nothing. Still, sleep didn’t come easily. The noises lingered in his mind, growing louder in his imagination. By morning, his nerves were frayed, and he resolved to put the strange sounds out of his head.