The Forbidden Living

The story begins with the protagonist, an ordinary individual navigating the mundane rhythms of life, stumbling upon a sum of money in the most unexpected of places—a weathered envelope tucked beneath the floorboards of their newly rented apartment. At first, the discovery feels like a stroke of serendipity, a rare gift from the universe that promises to alleviate their financial struggles. Yet, this seemingly fortuitous windfall quickly unravels into a nightmarish ordeal, as the money becomes a harbinger of chaos and despair. What initially appears as a lifeline soon reveals itself to be a sinister thread in a larger, darker tapestry, pulling the protagonist into a vortex of paranoia, dread, and supernatural terror.