Now Ariana was in a dilemma. If she couldn't book a room, she would have to spend the night in her car, which didn't seem safe at all.

While she was pondering on what to do, the hotel receptionist kindly suggested, "Miss, why don't you try the Stone House over there? Many people have moved out of the old area, and the housing administrator have decided to rent out some of the empty rooms. You can give it a try. Maybe you can find a place to stay for the night!"

The receptionist then took out a card from her purse and kindly handed it to Ariana.

"I happen to have the housing administrator's contact. You can call him directly and ask him if there are still rooms available."

Ariana was so grateful and she thanked the receptionist earnestly. She then promptly called the housing administrator.

The administrator arrived quickly and took Ariana to the Stone House.

He enthusiastically showed Ariana the available rooms.

The Stone Houses here were all similar in style. Although old, they had spacious interiors, typically two stories, and were quite affordable.

Ariana spotted a house by a stream in the distance with a small garden outside and a swing under an ancient tree.

The whole environment seemed pleasant, though it had been neglected for a long time, with dead branches and leaves covering the swing.

The housing administrator glanced at the house Ariana pointed and shook his head.

"I don't manage that house."

“Why not? It Looks Like no one lives there." Ariana was puzzled. Wasn't he supposed to manage all the empty houses in this area?

The administrator's expression changed drastically and he looked both resentful and helpless.

“Indeed no one Lives there, but the homeowner refuses to rent it out. It's been empty for more than a decade. Isn't that a waste?"

As they spoke, the lights in that house suddenly turned on.

Ariana was startled.

There weren't many people staying in this neighborhood. The Lights in the house suddenly turned on when the building should have been empty, coupled with the cold evening breeze, gave her goosebumps.

The administrator seemed even more shocked than Ariana. With his eyes fixed worriedly on the house, a curse blurted out of his mouth, "What the hell? Did the owner return or something?"

"Was there anyone here a few days ago?" Ariana asked, staring at the Lights in the house too.