Chapter 2: Building Tension
It was too big, too impersonal, too foreign. As they settled into their new abode, Ivan couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Something lurked behind those grandiose walls, something sinister that threatened to upset the fragile balance of their lives. His wife, Irina, tried to reassure him, saying it would take time to get used to living abroad. But Ivan knew better. This move would change them forever; he could feel it deep inside.
As days passed, Ivan began to notice strange occurrences around the house.