Ross and Riley were thrilled to buy their first home, an old Victorian house at a surprisingly low price. The excitement of moving in quickly turned eerie when their neighbor, Hazel, brought over a pecan pie and a chilling tale. She revealed that previous owners were obsessed with finding a hidden treasure rumored to be buried in the house by a 19th-century smuggler. Though skeptical, the couple couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling.
One night, they heard strange tapping from behind a basement wall. Investigating, they found a hidden box, not filled with gold, but with old love letters and a confession detailing a conspiracy involving powerful families. Realizing the potential danger, they resealed the box and decided to renovate the house and sell it.
Before moving out, they shared a meal with Hazel, who promised to stay in touch. They soon relocated to a modern home, relieved to leave the mysterious Victorian house—and its secrets—behind.
