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They saw a dark shadow moving in the garden. Ben and Logan looked outside searching for signs of life, but there was nothing. Suddenly, they heard a scream from inside. They rushed in. I came to Yumi and Taylor, who were scared and pointing at the corner of the room.

A few hours earlier: Ben, Logan, Yumi, and Taylor were hanging out when suddenly Ben spoke up.

 Ben: Hey, do you guys want to hang out at my place later? Taylor: Yeah, sure! Yumi: Yeah! Logan: Definitely.

 Ben: Let's go after school, I'll wait for you guys.

 After school, Ben went home with his bicycle. Today, Ben's parents had to meet with company partners, so they couldn't cook and only left 500 USD. A few minutes later, while Ben was in his room, he heard someone calling him. He looked out the window and saw Taylor and Yumi; only Logan hadn't arrived yet. He invited the two inside. Meanwhile, Logan thought, "Why do I keep feeling something is going to happen tonight? Oh well, let's go to Ben's house." 

Logan: Sorry, I'm a bit late. Ben: No problem, come in.

 Taylor and Yumi are upstairs.

 Logan went upstairs to greet Taylor and Yumi.

 Ben followed soon after.

 Ben: Hey guys, what do you want to order tonight? My parents left 500 dollars, or we could cook ourselves.

 Taylor: I think we should cook at home.

 Logan: Agreed.

 Yumi: Of course.

 Ben: So who will go to the market?

 There's no food left at my house. 

Taylor: You and Logan can go. 

Yumi and I will write down what we need to buy. Taylor took a pen from Ben's pencil case and wrote something on a piece of paper, then handed it to Ben. The note read: Bread, fish, noodles, ham, cake mix, and chocolate. 

Ben: Alright, Logan, let's go quickly; it's getting late.

 Ben and Logan went to the market. Logan kept feeling something was wrong. 

Ben: Hey, what are you thinking about? We're at the market now

Logan: Oh, yeah.

 While buying the necessary items, they met Ash (a friend from their class). 

Ben: Hey, there's Ash. 

Logan: Yeah.

 Ben: What's wrong with you? You don't look happy

Logan: Nothing... nothing at all.

 Ben:... Tell me about it.

 Logan: Okay, since I came to your house, I've had a feeling something bad is going to happen.

 Ben:... 

Logan:... 

Ben: Even if that's the case, don't worry. Everything will be fine. Whether it happens or not, you should enjoy what's in front of you. We'll deal with it when it comes.

 Logan: Um... Alright, thank you.

 Ben: No problem.

 Meanwhile, back at Ben's house, Yumi and Taylor were in the living room

Taylor: Hey Yumi. 

Yumi: What's up? 

Taylor: Who do you like in class?

 Yumi: Ehhh? Why do you suddenly ask that?

 Taylor: I'm just... curious. Yumi:... Well... I like...

 Taylor: Who? Yumi: I like... Kai!!! 

Taylor: Ohh, I like Ben. 

Door opening sound 

Taylor: Who's that?

 Ben: We're back. 

Taylor: Let's start cooking!

 Yumi and Taylor went to the kitchen. 

Taylor: (shouting from the kitchen) What does everyone want to eat today? 

Ben: I'll eat anything you cook. It's all delicious.

 Taylor: Let's get started. Taylor: (to Yumi) We're having fish tonight. 

Yumi: It's going to be smelly, you'll see. 

Taylor grabbed a knife and started preparing.

 Taylor: I didn't want to say it, but it really is smelly. 

Yumi: I told you so. 

Taylor: You make the omelette. 

Yumi: Alright. 

Taylor: Ben, can you help me set the table with plates and bowls?

 Ben: Of course.

 Ben: Hey Logan, you can pick any book you like from my parents' room. 

Logan: Oh, thanks.

 While Logan was in Ben's parents' room, looking for a book to read, he found a half-burnt piece of paper with a few words left and a photo of a child around 11-12 years old. Ben: Logan, are you done? Come help me set the table.

 Logan: Huh? Oh, wait a second.

 Ben: What's taking so long? Logan: Oh, your parents' bookshelf is huge; it's hard to choose.

 Ben: Really? Come eat then. 

Logan: Umm.

 Ben: Taylor, you cook well. 

Yumi: Hey, do you like Taylor? Don't steal my credit.

 Logan: Your cooking is good too. Yumi: Thanks. Logan: (I didn't get to read it) After eating. Ben: Who will wash the dishes?

 Logan: I'll do it. Ben: I'm going upstairs.

 Taylor: Wait a bit, I need to ask my parents if I can stay over. 

Yumi: Oh, me too. While Logan was washing the dishes.

 Weird sound: run! run! die! hide! hide! die! Need to face! Need to face! Logan:...?

 Taylor: Are you done yet? We're waiting.

 Logan: Oh, I'm done, let's go.

 Taylor: //knocking// Hey Ben? Can you open the door for us? 

Logan: Hey, I think the door's unlocked.

Taylor stepped in and fainted.

Logan: Are you okay? 

Yumi: Should we go in too?

 Logan: Agreed. After stepping in, both fainted. 

Present time: A dark shadow swept past the group. 

Taylor: AAAAAAAA!

 Logan: Was that a person?

 Yumi: //hugging Taylor// I don't want to die.

 Ben: Hey Logan, do you feel the same as I do?

 Logan: I think so.

 Ben, Logan: That was the shadow of a man. 

Yumi: A man? 

Taylor: Will he kill us?

 Logan: I don't think so, because if he wanted to, he would have done it already. 

Ben: Hey, who are you? 

The shadow: //Stops moving//

 The shadow: //Points at Ben// 

Ben: Me? 

The shadow: //Shakes head//

 The shadow disappears. 

Ben: What just happened? 

Yumi: We're safe now, right?

 Logan: Maybe, it has disappeared.

 Taylor: But we haven't left this place yet. 

Logan: Ben?

 Ben: I think I know who he is. 

Logan: Really?

 Ben: I'll explain later. 

Ben: Close your eyes for 20 seconds and then open them slowly. 

Taylor, Yumi, Logan: Alright?

 After following Ben's instructions, they escaped.

 Taylor: Uh.. We got out, right? 

Ben: We got out... 

Taylor: Are you okay?

 Ben:..Yes, I'm okay. 

Taylor: Si vous connaissez le français, c'est une déclaration sincère, je t'aime. 

Ben: What are you saying? 

Yumi blushing: I understand what you mean, Taylor.

 Logan: What time is it? 

Ben: It's 9 o'clock. 

Logan: Wait a minute, I'll show you something.

 Ben: Alright? Logan runs downstairs.

 Taylor: Ben, are you really okay? 

Taylor: You're crying.

 Yumi //quietly goes downstairs//

 Taylor: Hey, my giant, stop crying. What's wrong? You can tell me.

 Ben: I.. really... 

Taylor: Come on, calm down, stop crying. I'll stay with you until you feel better.

 Logan //comes up the stairs// 

Logan: Be (gets his mouth covered)

 Yumi: What's wrong? I'm watching a movie. Logan: Movie? Yumi: //Points to the room// Logan: Alright. 

Logan yells: Enough with the romance! 

Logan: Ben, I found this in your parents' room. 

Ben: What?

 Logan: This paper. Ben looks at it for a while.

 Ben: I know I'm in this photo, but I've never taken it. 

Ben: And this paper might be old because of the stains, but a few words are still visible. The words I noticed are the date, month, year of birth, and my name. But I've never had a psychological check and I don't have a middle name "Mark."

 Logan: That's strange? 

Ben: Yes, but I don't want to deal with this now. Can we talk about it tomorrow? 

Logan: Of course. 

Ben: Are you guys sleepy yet? 

Logan: No (gets his mouth covered again) 

Yumi: Yes, we are sleepy.

 Ben: Alright, Taylor and I will get more pillows.

 Yumi: Thanks, you two.

 Logan: ... (still gets his mouth covered) After the others leave. 

Logan: What's wrong with you, Yumi?

 Yumi: You really know how to ruin things.

 Logan: What did I do? 

Meanwhile, with Taylor and Ben.

 Ben: Thanks for comforting me.

 Taylor: No problem.

 Ben: By the way, Taylor.

 Taylor: What? Ben: Je t'aime aussi. 

Taylor: What are you saying? I should have learned all the French 

Ben: You'll know eventually. 

Ben: Are you done getting the pillows? Let's go back. 

Taylor: Yeah, I'm done. Back in the room.

 Ben: Hey, we're back. 

Yumi: Oh, thanks.

 Logan: But I still don't want to sleep yet 

Ben: Alright, I think I can set up an extra mattress for Logan and me.You two can sleep on the bed. 

Yumi: Thank you, you're so nice, Taylor. 

Taylor: Uh.. yeah. After everything is set up. 

Ben: I'm turning off the lights.

 Logan, Taylor, and Yumi: Okay. While everyone is sleeping

Logan: I can't sleep... //turns towards Ben//

Logan: He's really huge //gently taps Ben's shoulder//

 Logan: This is boring... //gets up and goes to the hallway// A dark shadow sweeps past. Logan:... Logan: What was that? Am I imagining things? 

The shadow sweeps past again. Logan:... I'm going back to the room. Logan returns to the room but doesn't see anyone.

 Logan: Everyone? 

Silence Logan: Dream? //turns around// A dark shadow stands in front of him.

 Logan:... 

The shadow:... 

Logan: AAAAAAA!!

 The shadow:... 

Logan: ...? 

The shadow:... 

Logan: Do you want to say something? 

The shadow //points to the room// Logan //peeks in// Ben and everyone are there. 

Logan: Is there a problem? 

The shadow: s..e...e

 Logan: ...okay? 

Logan looks closely and sees them smiling at him. Logan: What's happening? This gives me chills.

 Logan: Did you do this? The shadow //pounces//

 Logan: AAAA!! 

Logan: //opens eyes//I'm still in the room?

 Logan: //looks over//Ben? He's sweating a lot? 

Logan: Hey Ben, wake up! BEN!

 Ben: //opens eyes// Huh!? 

Logan: I saw you sweating a lot, so I woke you up. 

Ben: Oh... thanks. //breathes heavily//

 Logan: What's wrong?

 Ben: //looks at the bed// Alright, let's go to the living room, the others are still sleeping. Logan: Okay.

Police Station: What's the matter?

 Lily: There's someone in my house, I think he's hiding in the closet. 

Police Station: Ma'am, is he armed? 

Lily: Um... I don't think so, but I'm pregnant and can't defend myself. 

Police Station: The police are on their way, don't worry.Can you leave the house? The police are outside.

 Lily: Yes.

 Police Officer: Hello, I was sent here. Are you Lily?

 Lily: Yes, I'm Lily. He's hiding in the closet next to our bed. 

Police Officer: Okay, don't worry, I'll handle this. 

Lily: Yes. 

A few minutes later, more police cars arrived.

 Lily: What's going on? 

But the police were shouting into their radios.

 Lily: Hey, what's happening?

 Police Officer: You're Lily, right? For now, you can't stay here. 

Lily: But this is my house, and I'm pregnant!

 Police Officer: I'm very sorry for the inconvenience, but I don't think this will be resolved quickly.

 Lily: What? Isn't it just a matter of catching a pervert? 

Police Officer: A pervert? 

Police Officer: I think you should watch this footage. The footage showed the police entering and looking into an empty space in the closet, then slowly dying

 Police Officer: Do you see that?

 Lily: No way. Lily: This is absurd. 

Lily: What is that? 

Police Officer: I don't think we can handle this. 

Police Officer: I suggest you find a priest, not the police. 

Police Officer: Have a good day, and goodbye. After that, the police forces gradually withdrew. 

Lily (calling): Honey?

 Aron: What's wrong? I'm on my way home. 

Lily: Oh, congratulations. While you were working leisurely, your wife and child at home were facing a supernatural entity!

 Aron: What are you talking about? A supernatural entity!? 

Lily: Yes!!! 

Aron: Wait for me, I'm coming right now.

 Lily: Hurry up!

 Aron: This is bad.

 Aron (calling someone): Hey, are you free today? I need your help. 

???: Sure, I'm free. What do you need help with?

 Aron: Come to my house, I'll explain when you get here. 

???:Okay, I'll be there soon. I need to prepare some things.

 Aron: Thanks a lot

 Aron: Alright, let's go home

 After arriving home.

 Lily: The police said we need to invite a priest.

 Aron: I know...

 A black car arrived. 

Lily: Who's that?

Aron: My friend

. A man stepped out.

 Aron: Hello, old friend.

 ???: Oh, hello, you're just like before.

 Aron: This is my wife, Lily. 

???: Oh, hi, I'm Anxo. 

Lily: Hello. 

Aron: Can you help me deal with this unclean matter? 

Anxo: Of course, but first, tell me the problem. Aron: You can ask my wife. Lily then told Anxo everything from the beginning.

 Anxo: Alright, this is simple.

 Anxo took a cross from his bag and hung it in front of the room door, asking: When is your baby due?

 Lily: Um... in 7 days.

 Anxo: That's enough time.

 Anxo took a small bag of powder and scattered it in the corner of the room.

 Anxo: Alright, I need you to give birth to the baby at home, okay? There's going to be a storm. 

Aron: A storm? The weather forecast didn't say anything.

 Anxo: Trust me. Anxo: Alright, you can stay in your house now. 

Aron: Thank you. 

Lily: We appreciate it

 Anxo: No problem... Good luck!

 Lily: Good luck? What does he mean? Oh well. 

Aron: Now that everything is settled, you can rest. You look exhausted.

 Lily: Yes. Aron: I'll stay home with you since I took the day off.

 Yumi: And then, on your birth date, there was a big storm that prevented you from going to the hospital. But luckily or whatever, Anxo sent a nun who lived near Ben's house, so she helped deliver you safely. After you were born, everything went back to normal, but the tree in your yard was struck by lightning and burned with green fire. When you were baptized, the water turned black and emitted a horrible smell. That's the summary.

 Ben: :0 

Taylor: That's quite something to ponder... 

Logan:... 

Taylor: Hey! I hear a car. 

Logan: So? Taylor: You haven't returned the books, and this table needs to be clean, or Ben's parents will be furious. 

Logan: Ohh. They cleaned everything quickly. As the door opened, a stranger stood in front of it. Ben: Good morning, Dad, Mom..?

 Logan: ...? 

Taylor: ???

Yumi (whispering): Who's that? 

???: What's going on? 

Taylor: Who are you? 

???: I'm James.

 Ben: James? That sounds familiar, but I don't think we've met.

 James: I was a friend of Mark.

 Ben: Huh? 


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