James hesitated, glancing at the group of kids around him. His curiosity about the shed burned in the back of his mind, so he decided to ask. “Hey, what’s the deal with that old shed at the end of the street?” he asked, his voice casual but laced with genuine interest.
As soon as he mentioned the shed, a sudden silence fell over the group. The laughter that had filled the air a moment ago vanished. The kids exchanged uneasy glances, and for a brief moment, no one spoke. Then, a boy named Lucas spoke up, his voice quieter than before.