A Sudden Clatter Echoed
As Melody ascended the stairs to her room, a sudden clatter echoed through the house, igniting a spark of anticipation within her. With renewed energy, she bounded up the steps, taking them two at a time.
Could this be the moment she had been waiting for? With bated breath, Melody rushed to her window, heart pounding in her chest.
And there it was: a figure lurking in her neighbor’s backyard, confirming her suspicions.