a painting of a man walking in front of a house at night

Title: The Whispering ShadowsOnce in a small, quiet town, there was a legend about an old, abandoned house at the end of Willow Street. The townsfolk said it was haunted by the spirits of children who had gone missing long ago.One stormy night, a curious boy named Max decided to explore the house with his flashlight and his dog, Benny. As they stepped inside, the door creaked ominously behind them. The air was thick with dust, and cobwebs hung like veils from the ceiling.Max shined his flashlight around the dark rooms, revealing cracked walls and broken furniture. Suddenly, he heard a soft whisper. "Help us…" It seemed to come from the shadows. Benny growled, his fur standing on end.Max’s heart raced, but his curiosity pushed him forward. "Who’s there?" he called out, his voice trembling. The whisper grew louder, "We’re here… come play."Against his better judgment, Max followed the sound down a narrow hallway. The walls seemed to close in around him, and shadows danced in the corners of his vision. He reached