Chapter 33

SARAH'S POV:

We arrived at my father's old house late at night. As we approached, we came to a narrow spot in the road where we had to stop because it was too tight for a car to pass through.

Barr Lawn was the first person to step out of the car. He gingerly touched the ground and then began walking towards the road that led to the house. Shortly after, I also emerged from the car and trailed behind him.

"Wait," Lawn exclaimed as he abruptly halted, his hand raised to signal silence. A low, ominous noise emanated from up ahead, prompting us to freeze in place.

Lawn directed the beam of his flashlight towards the source of the disturbance, illuminating a weathered sign that read "PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORISED PERSONS ONLY."

As we strained our eyes to decipher the message, a sudden movement caught our attention. A large rat scurried out from beneath the sign, causing us to jump in surprise.

I sensed an overwhelming feeling of unease as I expressed my fears: "I feel like once we go in the