Discovering the Basement
One evening, as Jacob left for his nightly errand, Elena noticed something new on the camera feed. The door to the basement was slightly ajar. They rarely used the basement—just for storage. But now, it seemed like a place of interest. Elena’s pulse quickened. She hadn’t installed a camera down there, and she regretted it. Grabbing her phone, she crept downstairs, her footsteps silent. The basement was dark, musty, and filled with old furniture. But there was something new: a locked box.
Discovering The Basement
The Locked Box
The box was small, metal, and locked with a simple padlock. Elena tried to open it but quickly realized she would need the key. Her mind raced with questions. What was Jacob hiding in this box? Why had he started going to the basement at odd hours? She felt a surge of determination. This was it—this box held the key to the mystery. She decided to confront Jacob about it, but she had to be careful. He couldn’t know about the cameras.
The Locked Box
