"Why so startled?" William put down his things and steadied Sophia.

Sophia glanced at William, feeling slightly more secure but still hesitant to speak.

William stepped in front of her and addressed the dark house, "Pardon our intrusion, we're younger visitors hoping to have the honor of seeing—"

"Stop your bullshit!" shouted the voice from inside.

Sophia: ??

William froze.

There were continuous sounds from ...