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I silently broke the lock with the vase, and when it was opened, I immediately dashed in.

The room was empty, almost abandoned if possible.

The thick black curtains made the room a bit dark, if not for the brightness of the day that overshadowed the darkness and made the room a little viewable.

I wandered around the room to find what had caused the loud thud but couldn't find anything strange.

Sighing that I just got curious for nothing, I decided to leave when...

Another loud thud brought me back.

I retracted my steps to follow the sounds but still couldn't find any secret door.

I checked every curtains and every place that I thought looked stealthy but nothing look unfamiliar or mysterious to me.

Realizing nothing, I decided to go out of the room, when...

I heard a creaking sounds.

I halted my steps to observe again and I didn't hear anything. Then I took another step forward, heading towards the door and this time, I heard that same sound

'Where on earth is this sound coming from