Chapter 20 - A Mysterious Unmarked Package Arrives On Front Porch
Just as midnight approached and the house settled into complete stillness, a sharp knock echoed loudly against the heavy oak front door.
I frowned, glancing up from the desk in surprise since all our visitors were thoroughly vetted by the new security protocols.
I walked out through the dim hallway, unlocked the deadbolt, and pulled the heavy door open.
There was no one standing on the porch, but resting on the welcome mat was a small, unmarked brown envelope tied with a red ribbon.
I picked it up cautiously, scanning the dark driveway and perimeter cameras before locking the front door and walking back inside the study.
I tore open the paper flap, sliding out a single photograph and a typewritten note.
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The photograph showed an aerial view of our estate taken from outside the perimeter fence less than ten minutes ago.
And the typewritten note contained a chilling single sentence that made my blood run instantly cold: You forgot someone was watching from the inside.
