The Smell That Wouldn’t Go Away

It started as an ordinary, peaceful evening. A faint, unpleasant smell drifted through the house — nothing too alarming at first. The man assumed it was spoiled food or maybe a plumbing issue.
But over the next few days, the odor grew stronger. It clung to the air, impossible to ignore. Sleep became difficult, and the once-comfortable home began to feel heavy and unsettling. Deep down, he felt that something hidden was trying to be noticed.
Following his instincts, he began tracing the source. Every step brought him closer to one specific wall — a place he’d never thought twice about before. Hesitant but determined, he took a small hammer and began to open it.
The moment the wall cracked open, the smell intensified. And what he found inside left him silent.