Chapter 185: Snow Mountain (10)
“Knock, knock…”
After an afternoon of investigation and interrogation, it was already close to evening. Through the gap in the curtains that hadn’t been fully drawn, the outside world was pitch black—so dark it felt like it could swallow everything whole.
In such deep, oppressive night, the knocking continued without pause, repeating over and over again.
“Knock, knock… knock, knock…”
It was extremely rhythmic. Each time, it only sounded twice, and the intervals were so precise it almost felt calculated. Every three to four breaths, it would sound again—neither too heavy nor too light, just clear enough for everyone to hear.
“T-that can’t be wind or snow… Someone’s really knocking on the door?” The hotel owner, Joshua, stammered as he sought confirmation from Everly.
Yes. Without a doubt, such a regular sound could not be produced by natural forces.
But whether it was truly a “person” was another question entirely.
Thinking of this, Everly turned to the only supernatural specialist present. “Rebecca?”