Desperate to escape the eerie noise, she quickly scrambled back up, slamming the door shut behind her and hastily barring it with the old wooden chair that creaked under the pressure. She leaned against the door, trying to calm her racing heart.
As she stood there, the unsettling sound faded, leaving her in heavy silence, broken only by the thumping of her heartbeat. She glanced at the darkened hallway, trying to gather her courage.