Lin Yu and Shen Yao took a closer look, and sure enough, the dust on the ground formed a clear straight line, as if something had been dragged back and forth here. This mark was particularly abrupt on the dusty ground, like a mysterious mark left by an invisible hand in this desolate place. "This mark doesn't look like it was formed naturally. Is there someone else in this building?" Lin Yu frowned and said, his eyes revealing vigilance. He held the flashlight tightly in his hand and focused the light on the mark. The flashlight's light swayed in the dim corridor, as if it would be swallowed by the darkness at any time. His heartbeat also accelerated with the swaying light. Countless possibilities flashed through his mind, each of which was full of unknown dangers.
Just then, a chilling gust of wind blew through, rattling the windows in the hallway, as if countless invisible hands were shaking them angrily. The sound of the wind whistled and echoed through the hallway, like the howling of ghosts and wolves, chilling everyone's spines. Ouyang Zhenghao shuddered subconsciously and said, "This wind is so strange! It feels so cold, it's biting right through my bones." His body trembled slightly, and he tried hard to control his emotions, but fear still surged through him like a tide.
Chen Yao, intently examining the data from the instrument, suddenly grew serious. "The instrument indicates abnormal fluctuations in the magnetic field here, and the temperature is also off, several degrees below normal. This could be related to the strange phenomena within the building," she said, her eyes etched with confusion and worry. These unusual readings made her realize that the building's secrets were far more complex than they had imagined. She knew that magnetic field anomalies were often a sign of paranormal activity, and the sudden drop in temperature added a touch of eeriness, as if the building were enveloped by a sinister force, seeking to drag them into endless darkness.
Lin Yu nodded and said, "Everyone, stay alert and keep going. Perhaps the answer lies deep within this building." The three continued along the corridor, their heartbeats accelerating as they went deeper into the building. Every step was filled with uncertainty and fear, not knowing what kind of horror awaited them. It was as if they had stepped into a vast maze, and every corner of this maze concealed deadly dangers and mysterious puzzles.
When they reached a bedroom on the first floor, they found the door ajar. A faint, pungent odor wafted from within, a stench like a mixture of decay and rust, almost nauseating. Lin Yu gently pushed the door open, and an even stronger odor assaulted him, nearly suffocating him. In the dim light, they saw the number "1" painted in blood-red paint on the bedroom wall. The number shimmered eerily in the dim light, as if written in blood, emanating a sinister aura.
"This number looks very recent, it doesn't look like it was left here thirty years ago. Could someone have been here recently and left it there intentionally?" Ouyang Zhenghao asked, his eyes filled with confusion. He gripped his weapon tightly, leaning forward slightly, ready to respond to any possible danger. At this moment, his heart was filled with curiosity and fear: curiosity about the meaning behind the number, fear of the unknown existence hidden in the darkness.
Chen Yao walked into the bedroom and carefully examined the numbers on the wall. "The texture and color of this paint are very strange, unlike ordinary paint," she said. "And the way the numbers are written is also very unique. It might have some special meaning." Chen Yao took out a small bottle, scraped some paint sample into it, and prepared to take it back for further analysis. Her movements were cautious, her eyes revealing professional focus. Every detail could be the key to solving the mystery, and she couldn't miss a single clue.
At that moment, a strange sound suddenly emanated from the building, like someone sobbing softly, or perhaps a heavy sigh. The sound echoed through the hallway, as if it were coming from deep within the building, or as if it were whispering in their ears, leaving them with a chilling chill. The sound seemed to possess a kind of enchantment, penetrating their ears and striking deep within them, evoking their deepest fears.
"What's that sound? Is there really a ghost?" Ouyang Zhenghao nervously gripped his weapon, his eyes filled with fear. His heartbeat raced, threatening to burst out of his throat. His mind went blank, only fear of the unknown remained. Every pore stood on end, sensing every movement around him.
Lin Yu signaled for everyone to be quiet and listen carefully for the source of the sound. "It seems to be coming from upstairs. Let's go up and take a look. But be careful, this building is full of dangers," Lin Yu said, his eyes revealing determination. Although he was also filled with worry, as the leader of the team, he had to lead everyone forward and uncover the mystery of this building. He knew that retreat would only allow fear to prevail. Only by facing it bravely would he have a chance to solve the mystery and escape this terrifying place.
The three of them walked slowly up the stairs, taking each step carefully, for fear of disturbing the unknown existence hidden in the darkness. The stairs creaked under their feet, as if they could not bear the weight, but also as if issuing a warning. The strange sound became clearer and clearer, as if calling them, and as if warning them not to get any closer. In this atmosphere full of unknowns and fear, they approached the source of the sound step by step, and what awaited them was an even more terrifying scene. The darkness in the corridor seemed to have life, constantly squeezing them, trying to swallow them up. Every shadow seemed to hide countless ghosts, spying on their every move in the darkness, waiting for the right moment to launch a fatal attack. And they could only move forward with difficulty in this endless darkness, relying on the faint light and firm will...
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