Once in his new room, James smiled. His bedroom was bigger than any he’d ever had, with windows on three sides offering a full view of the neighborhood. He felt like the king of the world. But when he looked out, the shed was right there, staring back.
The more he stared, the more it seemed like the kind of place he’d stumble upon in his Dungeons and Dragons adventures—dark, abandoned, and filled with secrets. His curiosity stirred again, but he quickly pushed it aside, distracted by the excitement of his new home and what the summer might hold.