"Whispers in the Abyss: A Descent into Madness"
I sat alone in the empty house, my mind filled with a deep sense of unease. The silence was palpable, broken only by the faint ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. As I contemplated the solitude, a strange sound reached my ears, emanating from the depths of the basement. It was a soft, almost imperceptible scratching, like tiny claws scraping against the cold concrete floor.
