The strange noise, though, continued to tease her, faintly echoing through the walls. Taking a deep breath, Emily tiptoed down the hallway, trying to follow the sound. It led her into the kitchen.
Her nerves were on edge as she scanned the room, half-expecting something to leap out at her. But nothing happened. She peeked behind the fridge, checked the cabinets, and even moved a few spice jars, but everything looked completely normal.