Chapter 1: The mysterious note.

Shin sat alone in his house, surrounded by the dim glow of his desk lamp. It was late at night, and silence enveloped the air. As he focused on his study materials, an unfamiliar noise echoed through the house, breaking the stillness. He paused, his brow furrowing in confusion.

The noise sounded like a soft tapping, distant yet distinct. Shin's curiosity piqued, and he set his books aside. With cautious steps, he ventured into the hallway, following the enigmatic sound. The tapping seemed to emanate from above, drawing him toward the attic.

Each step he took sent a shiver down his spine, a mix of apprehension and excitement intertwining within him. The attic door creaked open, revealing a narrow staircase leading into the darkness. Shin hesitated for a moment, his hand hovering over the banister, before summoning the courage to ascend.

As he reached the top of the stairs, the tapping intensified, growing louder and more insistent. Shadows danced along the walls, casting an eerie ambiance. Shin's heartbeat quickened, the anticipation thick in the air. He stood outside the attic entrance, contemplating what lay beyond.

With a steadying breath, he pushed open the door and stepped into the attic's dimly lit expanse. The tapping continued, now echoing all around him. The air felt heavy, charged with an otherworldly energy. Shin's eyes darted from corner to corner, searching for the source of the mysterious sound.

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the attic, causing loose papers to flutter and old trinkets to rattle. Shin's heart raced as a chill ran down his spine. There was a presence, unseen yet palpable. The attic seemed alive, brimming with secrets waiting to be unveiled.

His gaze landed on an old wooden chest nestled in the corner. It emitted an aura of mystery, drawing him closer. As he approached, the tapping sound ceased, replaced by an eerie silence. Shin's hand trembled slightly as he reached out to touch the chest's weathered surface.

Before his fingers could make contact, a soft whisper reverberated through the room, sending a chill down his spine. "Shin," it murmured, the voice ethereal and faint. It seemed to emanate from within the chest itself. Shin's breath caught in his throat as he pondered the implications of this unearthly encounter.

Filled with a mix of fear and fascination, Shin vowed to uncover the truth behind the mysterious noise and the enigmatic chest. Little did he know that this encounter would mark the beginning of a journey that would plunge him into the depths of the supernatural, forever altering the course of his life.