The Hero Complex

SIENNA’S POV

The house felt wrong when I pushed open the front door. Too quiet, like it was holding its breath. I stepped inside, and the silence wrapped around me like a shroud. Dust motes danced in the afternoon light streaming through the windows, highlighting how empty everything looked.

"This place looks forgotten," Carmilla said softly, her voice carrying in the stillness.

I paused at the bo