The House That Hummed at Midnight

 The old Ashford house stood like a sentinel on the quiet street, its turrets and gargoyles reaching towards the moon like skeletal fingers. Twenty-year-old Lena stood before it, her eyes fixed on the creaky front door as she fumbled for the keys. She had inherited the property from a grandmother she barely knew, a woman who had been a mystery to her throughout her life. As she stepped inside, the air enveloped her like a damp shroud, thick with the scent of decay and forgotten memories.

 Lena had always been drawn to the unknown, and the Ashford house was no exception. She had grown up hearing whispers of its strange history, of the family that had lived and died within its walls. Her grandmother, Evelyn, had been the last of the line, and now Lena was the sole heir to the estate. As she began to explore the musty halls and rooms, she felt a shiver run down her spine. This was a house that held secrets, and she was determined to uncover them. Read More Download free