Chapter 159: Strange Occurrences

Rick's POV: Rick's heart raced as he fumbled for his phone. His mind was swirling with confusion and fear. He needed someone to confide in. Someone who might have answers Or at least a shred of understanding. Ryan, his brother, was the first person to come to mind. With Lizzie sleeping peacefully beside him, Rick tiptoed out of the room, Be careful not to disturb her. He closed the door gently behind him. He enveloped himself in the hushed stillness of the hallway. His fingers trembled slightly. As he dialed Ryan's number, The soft glow of the screen illuminated his worried expression. "Hey, Ryan," Rick whispered anxiously into the phone, his voice barely audible in the silence. "Something strange is happening, man. I don't know what's happening, but it freaks me out." As he spoke, Rick paced back and forth, his footsteps muffled on the carpet. He poured out the details. Recounting the mutilated cat, the eerie silence, And the mutilated doll. He shared his conce