I actually had never paid any attention to it before.
There was enough space around the lock on the cabinet to open a small crack, allowing me to see what was inside.
So, I moved a stool over, climbed up, shone my flashlight inside and followed the stench as I explored the cabinet.
Rustle … rustle...The noises coming from inside made my skin crawl.
There seemed to be something inside and it sensed my approach, making the stench even more intense.
I hurried my movements, as if the truth was right before my eyes, capable of completely curing my lingering doubts!
In an instant, my fear vanished and I excitedly squinted my eyes to peer through the crack, but a furious shout came from behind me.
"Kaylee Ford, what do you think you’re doing?”
Pain shot through me as I tumbled off the stool and twisted my ankle.
My brother stormed out of his room in a rage, not even caring about the game he’d been playing and kicked me hard.
“Are you out of your mind, Kaylee? Why did you climb up so high? What are you even looking for? Who told you to touch that cabinet?”