The Basement Of No Return
The Inheritance
David and Sarah were a young couple who lived in a small apartment in the city. They had two children, Emma and Jake, who shared a bedroom. They worked hard to make ends meet, but they always dreamed of having a bigger and better place to live. One day, their dream came true in the most unexpected way.
David
Honey, can you come here for a minute?
David
I just got a letter from a lawyer. You won’t believe what it says.
David
It says that we have inherited a house from a distant relative.
Sarah
A house? What kind of house?
David
A big mansion in the countryside. It’s worth millions.
Sarah
Millions? Are you kidding me?
David
No, I’m not. Look, here’s a picture of it.
Sarah
Millions? Are you kidding me?
David
No, I’m not. Look, here’s a picture of it.
Sarah
Oh my God. It’s beautiful.
Sarah
But who is this relative? Do we know him or her?
David
No, we don’t. The letter doesn’t say much. Just that he or she died without any heirs, and we are the closest living relatives.
Sarah
That’s weird. How come we never heard of him or her before?
David
I don’t know. Maybe he or she was estranged from the family. Maybe he or she was secretive and reclusive.
Sarah
Well, whatever the reason, I think we should go see the house. Maybe we can find out more about this relative there.
David
Yeah, me too. Let’s pack our bags and go tomorrow.
Sarah
Okay, let’s do it. But what about the kids?
David
They’ll love it. They’ll have plenty of space to play and explore. And they’ll get to see a new place.
Sarah
Alright, then. Let’s tell them the good news.
As they were talking, they heard footsteps and voices coming from the hallway. Their two children, Emma and Jake, had just returned from school and were heading to their room.
Emma
Mom, Dad, what’s going on?
Jake
Yeah, what are you talking about?
David
Kids, we have something to tell you. We have inherited a house from a relative we never met.
Emma
Really? That’s awesome!
Sarah
Yes, it is. And we’re going to see it tomorrow. We’re going to stay there for a while and see if we like it.
Emma
Can we take our stuff with us?
Sarah
Of course, you can. You can take whatever you want.
David
But there’s one thing you need to know. The house has a basement, and there’s a door in the basement that is locked. And we don’t have the key.
Sarah
So we can’t open the door. And we shouldn’t try to open it either.
David
That’s right. The relative who left us the house said so in the letter. He or she said that we should never open the basement door, no matter what.
Emma
Why not? What’s behind it?
Sarah
We don’t know. And we don’t want to know. It could be something dangerous or scary or bad.
David
Or it could be nothing at all. But it doesn’t matter. The point is, we have to respect the relative’s wishes and leave the door alone.
Sarah
Good. Now let’s get ready for our trip. It’ll be fun.
Jake
I can’t wait to see the house.
David and Sarah smile at each other, unaware of the horror that awaits them in the basement of no return. At the children's room, Emma and Jake were lying in their beds, trying to sleep. They were excited about the new house, but they also had some doubts. They wondered why their relative had left them the house, and why he or she had warned them not to open the basement door.
Emma
What do you think about the new house?
Emma
Me too. But don’t you think it’s weird?
Emma
I mean, why did our relative leave us the house? We don’t even know who he or she is.
Jake
I don’t know. Maybe he or she liked us.
Emma
But how? We never met him or her.
Jake
Maybe he or she saw our pictures or something.
Emma
Maybe. But what about the basement door?
Emma
Don’t you want to know what’s behind it?
Emma
How do you know it's scary? And also not a lie?
Jake
Because our relative said so. He or she said we should never open it, no matter what.
Emma
Don’t you think that’s strange? Why would he or she say that? What if there’s something amazing behind it? Like a treasure or a secret room or a portal to another world?
Jake
Or what if there’s something horrible behind it? Like a monster or a trap or a dead body?
Emma
Well, there’s only one way to find out.
Emma
I mean, we should open it.
They argued for a while, until they heard their parents’ footsteps and voices coming from the living room. They quickly pretended to be asleep, but they didn’t stop thinking about the basement door. Emma was determined to open it, and Jake was terrified of it. They didn’t know what was behind it, but they knew it would change their lives forever.
The Forbidden Door
The next morning, David and Sarah woke up early and packed their bags. They were ready to go to the new house. They were excited and nervous, but also hopeful. They thought that the house could be a new beginning for them and their children.
David
Are you ready, honey?
David
How about the kids ?
David
Good, then let's go.
They loaded their bags and their stuff into their car and drove away from their apartment. They left behind their old life and headed towards their new one.
The drive to the countryside was long and scenic. They saw green fields, rolling hills, and blue skies. They felt relaxed and happy. Furthermore, they talked about their plans and dreams for the new house.
David
I can’t wait to see the house. It looks amazing in the picture.
Sarah
Me too. I wonder what's it like inside
Emma
I hope it has a big library.
Jake
I hope it has a big playground
David
I'm sure it has both and more
Sarah
Maybe we can find out more about our relative there. Maybe there are some pictures or letters or something.
David
Maybe. But remember what the letter said. We shouldn’t open the basement door.
Sarah
Of course. we wont do that
David
Because our relative said so. He or she said that we should never open the basement door, no matter what.
David
We don’t know. And we don’t need to know. It’s none of our business.
Emma
So what if there was something important behind it?
Jake
Or what if there is something scary behind it?
Then what?
David
It doesn’t matter. We have to respect our relative’s wishes and leave the door alone.
They stopped arguing, but they didn’t stop wondering. They were curious and afraid of the basement door. They didn’t know what was behind it, but they knew it would change their lives forever.
Furthermore, they arrived at the house after an hour of driving. Likewise, they were amazed by its size and beauty. It was like a castle, with tall towers, large windows, and a grand entrance. It was surrounded by a stone wall, a wrought iron gate, and a lush garden. Not only that, but it looked like a fairy tale.
David: Wow.
Sarah: Wow.
Emma: Wow.
Jake: Wow.
They got out of the car and walked towards the gate. They saw a sign that said:
“Welcome to your new home. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.”
They also saw a key hanging from the sign. It had a tag that said:
“This is the key to the house. Use it well.”
David
How nice of our relative to leave such a luxurious house for us
Sarah
Yeah very nice, tho we dont know who they really are and that's strange
David
I guess we will find out sooner or later but first lets take a look at the house
David took the key and opened the gate. They entered the garden and walked towards the house. They saw flowers, trees, and birds. They smelled fresh air and perfume. They heard music and laughter. They felt happy and peaceful.
David
I know. It's like a paradise
They reached the house and opened the door. They entered the hall and looked around. They saw paintings, sculptures, and furniture. Likewise, they saw chandeliers, carpets, and curtains. Not only that, but they saw books, toys, and games. Furthermore, they saw everything they ever wanted and more.
David
This is unbelievable
Emma
I can't believe my eyes
They explored the house and found their rooms. They unpacked their bags and settled in. Not only that, but they felt comfortable and cozy. Not only that, but they felt like they belonged there. They had dinner in the dining room and watched a movie in the living room. Likewise, they had fun and laughed. Furthermore, they had a good time together as a family. They went to bed and fell asleep. They dreamed of their new life in their new house. Furthermore, they dreamed of happiness and love.
But they also dreamed of something else.
They dreamed of the basement door.
The next morning, they woke up and had breakfast. They decided to explore the house some more. They found many rooms and things to do and also had a lot of fun. Furthermore, they were having a great time in their new house, they felt happy and lucky. Likewise, they felt like they had found their paradise.
But they also felt something else.
They felt curious about the basement door.
David
What do you think is behind the basement door?
Sarah
I don't know maybe something scary 👻💀
Emma
Or something exciting or cool
Jake
I don't know guess we should find out for ourselves 🤔
They decided to check out the basement door. They went to the hall and looked for it. They found it at the end of the corridor. It was a wooden door with a metal knob. It had a sign that said:
“Do not enter. Danger.”
They wondered what was behind the door. They wondered why it was forbidden and if they should open it.
David
Are you sure we should open it?
Sarah
I don't know. Maybe we shouldn't, our mysterious relative warned us and now the sign on the door says the same
Jake
Yeah I will agree with mom on that.
Emma
I think we should open it and find out what he/she is hiding behind it
David
Emma I guess you're the only one odd around here. Let's not do it okay
They turned around and walked away from the door. They left it closed and locked. They did not see what was inside.
Furthermore, they went back to their rooms and did their own things. Likewise, they felt bored and restless. Not only that, but they felt like they had missed their chance.
But Emma still felt curious about what was behind the basement door, and she was determined to find out
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