One evening, after noticing that the dog had remained fixated on the same spot for much longer than usual, Henry decided to investigate further. The house had always seemed a bit old-fashioned, but now, with its air of secrecy and the dog’s eerie obsession, it felt more like a setting from a gothic novel than a typical suburban home.
As Henry approached the corner where the dog was staring, he saw that the wallpaper was faded and peeling. He ran his fingers over its surface, feeling the crumbling edges beneath his touch.