Thomas and Sienna were celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. As per tradition, they took a photo for their mantelpiece. Just as the camera clicked, Sienna heard a soft noise behind her, but Thomas assured her it was nothing. Later, she posted the photo online — only to wake up to comments asking about the strange face in the background.
Thomas dismissed it as a shadow, but Sienna couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong. The next night, they heard noises downstairs. Armed with a phone and flashlight, they discovered a malnourished boy hiding in their kitchen. His name was Nikolai, and through tears, he begged them to help his mother.
Before they could comfort him, police arrived, startling Nikolai, and he fled. Determined to help, Thomas and Sienna searched the neighborhood the next day. Their search led them to an abandoned Victorian house, where Sienna heard a faint plea for help.
Police broke in and found a woman trapped inside — Nikolai’s mother. Thanks to Sienna and Thomas, she was rescued, turning a terrifying mystery into a story of hope and survival.