The House You Shouldn’t Have Bought

You finally bought your first house — a quiet, aging two‑story place on the edge of town. The neighbors said the previous owner moved out months ago. The realtor insisted the place was “vacant.” But on your first night, as you settle into your new bedroom, you hear footsteps in the hallway. Slow. Careful. Intentional. Someone else is in the house. And they know the layout better than you do.