In June, Abdullah’s family moved into a new apartment in Florida. How long had he and his wife, Phoebe, been waiting for this day! They thought this year would be the most wonderful one of their lives but instead, their life in the new place turned into a living hell – constant vomiting, headaches, and even hair loss! Could it be that the apartment was cursed?! The truth is even more terrifying – the toilet seat was to blame... and something else, too!

They Had Just One Week Left Before The Move, And They Were Happier Than Ever!

Abdullah and Phoebe were sitting in the kitchen of their rented apartment, smiling as they discussed their new life. They had just one week left before moving into their own place in Florida, and the couple could hardly believe that after so many years of renting, they would finally have a real home of their own. They were so tired of living in other people’s apartments, depending on landlords, and constantly worrying that one day they would have to pack their things all over again that even the simple thought of having their own place felt like incredible happiness. Phoebe was already imagining how she would cook in their new kitchen, decorate the rooms, and invite friends over, while Abdullah dreamed of peaceful evenings when he could simply come home after work and stop worrying about anything.

– I can’t believe we’ll be living there in just a week! Phoebe looked at her husband excitedly.
– And I can’t believe how much money we’ve spent on all of this! Abdullah laughed.
– Hey, we’ve waited years for our own home. Now I want it to look beautiful!
– Of course, darling. Choose whatever you like.
Phoebe smiled with satisfaction. She knew her husband always supported her ideas, and that made the upcoming move even more exciting. That evening, they made plans, joked around, and discussed every little detail, certain that one of the best periods of their lives was just around the corner. They had no idea that very soon they would look back on that evening with horror and wish they could return to the time when their biggest concern was choosing furniture. But for now, there was no sign of trouble...

Phoebe Had Already Chosen The Dishes, Curtains, And Even A Spot For Their Family Photos

Phoebe opened the photos of her purchases on her phone and moved closer to Abdullah to show him another find. She had already planned exactly how their new apartment would look: light-colored dishes, cozy cushions, beautiful curtains, and family photos in frames on the walls. She wanted the place to look as though they had spent many happy years there from the very first day. Abdullah studied the photos carefully, although sometimes he felt that his wife had already chosen absolutely everything, right down to the tiniest details.

– Look at these plates! They’ll be perfect for our kitchen.
– They’re beautiful. Get them.
– What about these cups? I think they’ll look great next to the coffee machine.
– Phoebe, I agree. You don’t have to ask my permission for every single cup!
– Just wait, you’ll be showing off our interior yourself!
They laughed, and Phoebe continued showing her husband her finds. Abdullah loved seeing her so excited about something. After all the difficulties of finding a place to live and saving enough money, they both wanted to finally enjoy life without worrying about problems...

An Unexpected Knock At The Door Made Them Nervous

They were still discussing their purchases when someone suddenly rang the doorbell. The sound was so sharp that Phoebe flinched and looked up at her husband. It was already late, and they weren’t expecting any guests. Abdullah checked the time, hoping he was mistaken and that it wasn’t as late as he thought. But the clock left no room for doubt: this visit was unexpected. – Are you expecting anyone? Phoebe asked.
– No. What about you?
– Me neither. Do you think something happened?

The doorbell rang again. Now Abdullah felt a little uneasy, too. They weren’t used to unannounced visitors at that hour, and after a long day, all they wanted was to sit quietly together. Phoebe fell silent and listened for any sounds coming from behind the door.
– Maybe we shouldn’t open it? she asked quietly.
– Let’s see who it is first. Maybe it’s something important.
Abdullah got up and headed for the door. Phoebe stayed in the kitchen but she was no longer smiling. She tried to figure out who might show up so late and why nobody had warned them in advance. Just a few minutes earlier, the evening had seemed perfect but now an ordinary doorbell had put the couple on edge. Fortunately, the reason turned out to be much simpler than they had imagined...

A Delivery Driver Was Standing At The Door, Having Forgotten To Warn Them About The Delivery

Abdullah opened the door and saw a delivery driver standing there with several boxes. The man looked a little embarrassed and immediately began explaining why he had arrived so late. It turned out that he had been supposed to deliver the order the following day but the delivery had been rescheduled for that evening, and he had forgotten to call ahead. Abdullah breathed a sigh of relief: nothing bad had happened, and their unexpected visitor was simply a man doing his job.
– Good evening! Sorry it’s so late. I have a delivery for you. It was rescheduled for today.
– Oh, I see. No problem, thank you.

Abdullah took the boxes and closed the door. Phoebe immediately appeared from the kitchen, trying to see what had arrived.
– Are those my purchases? They’re here already?
– Yes, looks like your new home is getting closer and closer!
– Hurry up and open them! I want to see everything!
Phoebe perked up and helped her husband carry the boxes into the kitchen. Her mood changed instantly: the anxiety caused by the unexpected doorbell gave way to curiosity and excitement. She was already imagining how these things would look in their new apartment and couldn’t wait to check that everything had arrived in perfect condition. For the couple, it was just a small surprise on an ordinary evening. They had no idea that very soon they would have to face far more serious things...

Photo Frames And Decorations For Their Future Nest

Phoebe began unpacking the boxes right on the kitchen table. Inside were photo frames, small decorative items, and other purchases she had chosen in advance for their new apartment. She took out each item, showed it to her husband, and immediately explained where she planned to put it. Abdullah helped unwrap everything, smiling as he watched his wife turn an ordinary evening into a little celebration.
– Look, I’ll put this frame on the dresser, and we’ll put our wedding photo in this one.
– Great idea. Just choose a photo where I look my best.
– Then we’ll have to go through the entire album!
– I knew you were going to say that!

Phoebe laughed and continued unpacking the purchases. She had dreamed of decorating her own home for so long that now she wanted to plan every little detail. Abdullah supported her, although he sometimes joked that after all these orders, they would need another apartment just to store the decorations. They laughed, discussed the interior, and imagined how soon they would be sitting in their living room, surrounded by their favorite things. At that moment, it seemed to them that everything was finally falling into place exactly as they had wanted. And neither of them had the slightest reason to doubt their future...

How Wrong They Were To Celebrate Their New Home...

Once all the purchases had been unpacked, Phoebe took another look at the frames and decorations, as though she were mentally arranging them throughout the rooms of their new apartment. Abdullah cleared the packaging off the table and put his arm around his wife’s shoulders. They talked about how their lives would change after the move, how they would invite friends over, and how they would finally stop feeling like temporary tenants in someone else’s space. They wanted to believe that all their difficulties were behind them and that they could now simply enjoy what they had worked so hard to achieve.

– You know, I already want to wake up there on our first morning, Phoebe admitted.
– And I want to come home from work one day and realize we’ll never have to move again.
– Can you imagine how much we’ll be able to do in our own home?
– Anything you want.
Phoebe leaned against her husband, and they sat together for a while longer, discussing their plans. They had no idea that soon, instead of talking about beautiful interiors, they would be thinking only about their health and trying to understand why something terrible was happening to them. While they celebrated every little detail, their future apartment seemed like the fulfillment of a dream. But an ordeal they could never have prepared for was waiting just around the corner.

The Day They Had Been Dreaming About For Years Had Finally Arrived!

Abdullah and Phoebe woke up early that morning, even though they didn’t need an alarm. They were finally moving into their own place in Florida! All their belongings were already packed into boxes, and Phoebe was filming the last moments in their rented apartment, unable to hide her excitement. Abdullah kept checking everything to make sure they hadn’t forgotten anything, while his wife imagined drinking coffee in their new kitchen and inviting friends over.
– Honey, can you believe we’ll finally be sleeping in our own home tonight?
– I still can’t believe this is really happening to us.
– And I’m already imagining how I’ll decorate the rooms!

– Just promise me you won’t decide to redo the entire interior a week from now.
– I’m not making any promises! Phoebe laughed.
Finally, the couple loaded the last of their belongings and set off. When they arrived at their new home, Phoebe looked around the property with excitement. Everything seemed beautiful, cozy, and perfect. Abdullah opened the door for his wife, and they stepped inside together.
– So, madam homeowner, are you ready to enter your new home?
– You have no idea how ready I am!
At that moment, they were certain that only happiness lay ahead. They had no idea how wrong they were...

A Week Later, They Threw A Housewarming Party But Phoebe’s Mother Had Something Strange To Say...

The first few days flew by as the couple unpacked boxes, arranged furniture, and decorated the rooms. A week later, they threw a housewarming party and invited friends and relatives. Their guests congratulated them and admired the interior, while a happy Phoebe kept filming everything and posting photos on social media. But at one point, her mother approached her.
– Phoebe, you should be a little more careful about what you post online.
– Mom, why?
– You’re telling everyone how happy you are and showing off your wonderful home everywhere. Aren’t you afraid someone might jinx it?
Phoebe laughed, assuming her mother was talking about superstitions again.

– Mom, come on! It’s the twenty-first century! What jinx? I’m just sharing our happiness.
– I just want everything to be okay for you.
Her mother hugged her daughter and decided not to argue. Phoebe returned to her guests without giving the conversation another thought. But a few months later, she would remember those words more than once and wonder how ordinary warnings could sometimes come true in such a strange way...

Their New Life Seemed Perfect, And Their Neighbors Were So Friendly...

After the housewarming party, the couple settled into a comfortable routine. Abdullah came home from work, Phoebe went about her day, and they spent their evenings together, cooking dinner and discussing their plans. Gradually, they got to know their neighbors, who seemed friendly and perfectly reasonable. Nobody made too much noise, everyone said hello, and people were happy to stop and chat.
– I think we really got lucky with our neighbors, Phoebe remarked after another conversation outside.
– I think so, too. Everyone’s friendly, and nobody interferes in our business.

– And the woman from the house next door is so nice! She even asked where we bought our curtains.
– See? Now you have someone else to talk about curtains with besides me.
– Very funny! Phoebe playfully nudged her husband.
They laughed, completely unaware that first impressions could be deceiving. The couple barely knew the people around them but they saw no reason to worry. After all, they had finally found the peaceful life they had always dreamed of. Or so they thought...

A Few Months Later, Phoebe Realized Their Lives Were About To Change Forever...

A few months passed, and the new place had become a familiar home. They ate breakfast in their kitchen, relaxed after work, and made plans for the future. But one morning, Phoebe noticed that she wasn’t feeling quite like herself. At first, she blamed it on fatigue but soon she decided to take a pregnancy test.

When she saw the result, she sat in the bathroom for several minutes, unable to believe her eyes. A smile spread across her face, and tears filled her eyes. Phoebe knew this news would change their lives, and she couldn’t wait for her husband to come home...

Abdullah Had No Idea What News His Wife Was About To Share!

When Abdullah returned home, Phoebe greeted him with an unusual smile. He immediately noticed how nervous she seemed.
– What happened? Why are you looking at me like that?
– Nothing... Well, something did happen.
– Phoebe, you’re scaring me. Is everything okay?
She took his hands and, after a brief pause, handed him the test. Abdullah looked at it, then at his wife, as if he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.
– Are you saying that...

– Yes, honey. I’m pregnant.
He froze, then wrapped his arms tightly around Phoebe and lifted her off the floor. She laughed, wrapping her arms around his neck. At that moment, the couple felt that their lives were truly changing. They would have not only a home of their own but also a baby who would fill it with a whole new meaning...

They Dreamed Of Having A Baby And Were Certain The Happiest Time Of Their Lives Was Ahead...

The couple spent hours discussing the news, thinking of names, and imagining how they would prepare a space for their baby. Abdullah couldn’t stop smiling, while Phoebe alternated between laughing and crying tears of happiness.
– Oh my God, Phoebe! You have no idea how happy I am!
– I was afraid you’d start worrying about money and all the extra expenses first.

– Of course I’ll worry. I’m going to be a father! But right now, I just want to hold you and never let go.
They made plans and imagined how one day they would tell their child the story of their move. It seemed they had everything they needed to be happy: a home of their own, loving relatives, and a peaceful life. They were certain the most wonderful time of their lives was just beginning. Neither of them suspected that soon, their long-awaited happiness would be overshadowed by events they would be completely unprepared for...

Phoebe And Abdullah Managed To Enjoy Their Last Few Months Alone...

Phoebe’s pregnancy was going so well that the couple could peacefully enjoy this special period of their lives. Abdullah tried to surround his wife with care, accompanied her to checkups, helped around the house, and constantly asked how she was feeling. And Phoebe, despite her growing belly, felt wonderful and continued making plans for the future. They both understood that their lives would change completely after the baby was born, so they decided to make the most of the time they had left and take a few more romantic trips together.

They wanted to spend time alone, enjoy the sea, beautiful sunsets, and evenings when they did not have to rush anywhere and could think only about each other.
– Darling, do you realize that very soon we won’t be able to just pack up and go somewhere together anymore?
– But we’ll have a little person who we’ll love more than anything in the world.
– I know. But I want us to have memories of this time, when it was just the two of us.
And then Abdullah suggested something Phoebe had not expected at all...

Well, Isn’t He the Perfect Husband?

– Then pack your suitcase, my love. I think we urgently need another vacation!
Phoebe laughed and hugged her husband. They took photos, explored new places, had candlelit dinners, and discussed what their baby would be like. Abdullah often placed his hand on his wife’s belly, trying to feel the baby move, while Phoebe watched his reaction with a smile.

It seemed that nothing could stand in the way of their happiness. The pregnancy was going smoothly, their relationship was only growing stronger, and ahead of them was a meeting with their long-awaited child. They were so happy at that moment...

Something During The Vacation Ruined Phoebe’s Mood...

Abdullah and Phoebe went on vacation to enjoy their last romantic days together before their daughter was born. They walked by the sea, had dinner in cozy restaurants, and discussed how their lives would change once their little girl arrived. It seemed that nothing could spoil their mood. But one night, Phoebe had a bad dream. She felt as though something terrible had happened to the baby, and she woke up in a cold sweat.

Abdullah tried to calm her down, reminding her that it was only a dream but Phoebe could not get it out of her head. The next day, she felt anxious and feared that it might have been some kind of warning. She tried not to ruin her husband’s vacation but a strange sense of foreboding would not leave her alone...and how right she was!

Phoebe Tried To Enjoy The Vacation but The Anxiety Still Wouldn’t Leave Her!

The next morning, Abdullah suggested that his wife go for a walk along the sea, hoping that the fresh air and beautiful scenery would help distract her. They walked, took photos, and discussed what their lives would be like after their daughter was born. Gradually, Phoebe began to smile but every now and then she remembered her bad dream.
– Are you sure you’re okay? You seem a little lost in thought today, – Abdullah noticed.
– Yes, I just can’t forget that dream. Something so terrible happened in it that I still can’t calm down.

– Phoebe, it was just a dream. You’re worried because of the pregnancy, and that’s completely normal. Our little girl will be fine.
– I hope so. I want everything to be okay so badly.
Abdullah hugged his wife and kissed her. He suggested that she stop thinking about anything bad and spend the remaining days of their vacation in a way they would remember with a smile. Phoebe tried to follow his advice. They had dinner in cozy restaurants, admired the sunsets, and talked about the future but sometimes the anxiety returned anyway...

After The Vacation, They Returned Home, Not Suspecting That Their Lives Would Change Very Soon!

After returning to Florida, Abdullah and Phoebe happily stepped into their apartment. After several days of rest, they wanted to unpack their suitcases as soon as possible and continue preparing for their daughter’s arrival. Abdullah put the bags by the entrance, and Phoebe immediately headed to the bedroom.
– It feels so good to be home! – she smiled. – I’ve missed our apartment.
– And I’ve missed sleeping in our own bed, – Abdullah laughed. – And now we have a few more weeks to get everything ready for the arrival of our little princess.

– Can you believe that very soon there will be three of us?
– And I promise I’ll do everything I can to make both of you happy.
Phoebe hugged her husband, and for a moment all her worries seemed to disappear. They began discussing the last things they needed to buy for the baby, checking their list of essentials, and making plans for the coming months. The apartment seemed like the coziest place in the world, and the couple was sure that a wonderful family life lay ahead of them. They did not yet know that very soon they would be terrified of staying in their own home...

Labor Started Unexpectedly, And They Barely Made It To The Hospital In Time!

The day the couple had been waiting for so long began completely normally. Phoebe was taking care of household chores, and Abdullah was nearby when she suddenly felt her first strong contractions. At first, they thought there was still plenty of time, since the pregnancy had been going smoothly until then. But gradually, the pain grew stronger, the intervals between contractions became shorter, and Phoebe began to get nervous.

Abdullah quickly gathered the necessary things, helped his wife get dressed, and led her to the car. He tried to stay calm, although his face showed just how worried he was.
– Abdullah, I think everything is happening too quickly!
– Breathe, my love. We’re going to the hospital now, and they’ll help you there.
– What if we don’t make it in time?

He Knew How To Calm His Wife Down

– We will. I’m with you, do you hear me? Everything will be fine.
On the way, Abdullah kept glancing at his wife and tried to reach the hospital as quickly as possible without putting them in danger. Phoebe held his hand tightly, trying to cope with the fear and pain. When they finally arrived, the medical staff immediately realized that there was no time to waste and helped Phoebe into the delivery ward.

Abdullah stayed by her side, never letting go of her hand, and tried to support his wife with every word. Time seemed to stand still. Only recently, they had been dreaming together about holding their baby in their arms, and now that moment was just around the corner. And although they were both afraid of the unknown, they knew they were going through it together...

Just A Few Hours Later, Everything Happened!
The labor was rapid but to the couple’s immense relief, everything went well. All the worries, fears, and agonizing minutes of waiting were left behind when Phoebe finally heard her daughter’s first cry. Abdullah, who had been trying to stay strong for his wife all this time, could not hide his emotions.

He looked at the baby and then at Phoebe, unable to believe that they were really parents now. When the little girl was placed beside her mother, Phoebe cried with happiness. She carefully touched her daughter’s tiny hand and whispered that her life would never be the same again.
– She’s so tiny... – Phoebe whispered.

They Were So Happy!

– And so beautiful, – Abdullah replied without taking his eyes off their daughter.
– Can you believe it? There are three of us now?
– The happiest number in the world.
Abdullah kissed his wife on the forehead and gently stroked the baby’s head. He felt an incredible sense of relief: Phoebe was fine, the baby was fine too, and the worst thing he had imagined had never happened.

The doctors told them that everything had gone well and that neither the mother’s nor the daughter’s condition caused any serious concern. A few days later, they were already discharged and allowed to go home. They did not yet know that the real trials sometimes begin not in the hospital but only after returning home...

The Couple Enjoyed Every Moment With Their Daughter!

The first days at home turned out to be difficult. Their daughter cried often, sometimes could not be soothed for a long time, and because of colic, the couple had to get up again and again during the night. They barely got any sleep, forgot to eat on time, and sometimes did not even notice how an entire day had passed. But neither Phoebe nor Abdullah saw these difficulties as something terrible. They understood that their little girl needed time to get used to the new world and tried to support each other. While one rocked their daughter, the other prepared food or tried to get at least a little rest.

Even after particularly difficult nights, they found the strength to smile when the little girl finally fell asleep in their arms.
– I think I slept for a whole two hours today, – Phoebe joked one day.
– A whole two? Then you’re the record holder today!
– Don’t laugh. Tomorrow it’s your turn to get up during the night.
– Deal. But if she smiles at me, I’ll forget about everything in the world.
Phoebe smiled and looked at her husband with gratitude. Abdullah did not leave all the responsibility to her, and she tried to notice and appreciate his help. Together, they learned to understand their daughter’s needs, rejoiced at every new movement, and watched with excitement as she changed so quickly...

At Eleven In The Evening, Someone Suddenly Knocked On Their Door So Hard That They Were Frightened!

It was late in the evening. The clock showed exactly eleven, their daughter had finally fallen asleep after a long bout of crying, and Phoebe and Abdullah had managed to sit quietly beside each other for the first time all day. They were talking in hushed voices, trying not to wake the baby, when a sudden, sharp knock sounded at the door. Both of them jumped and looked toward the hallway at the same time. They were not expecting anyone at that hour, and after their baby’s arrival, they valued the peace and quiet of their home more than ever.

The knocking came again – louder and more insistently. Their daughter immediately woke up and began to cry, as if she had been just as frightened as her parents. Phoebe jumped up from the sofa and hurried to the crib, while Abdullah stood up, trying to figure out who could have come so late.
– Who could that be at this hour? – Phoebe whispered, holding their daughter close to her.

A Very Strange Evening...

– I don’t know. We’re not expecting anyone.
– Maybe it’s the neighbors? But why are they knocking like that?
Abdullah approached the door but did not open it right away. He looked through the peephole, hoping to see a familiar face but what he noticed did not help him feel any calmer.

Phoebe stood behind him with their crying daughter in her arms, waiting for her husband to explain what was happening. Another knock rang out in the silence, and now it seemed even more unsettling. Someone clearly wanted them to open the door but why exactly at eleven in the evening? And why hadn’t this person called ahead?

They Saw A Familiar Face Through The Peephole But The Expression On His Face Made Them Wary!

Abdullah cautiously looked through the peephole and saw a man he had encountered in the building before. It was a familiar face but the neighbor looked so angry now that Abdullah immediately became wary. The man was knocking impatiently on the door as if he were about to start a serious argument. Phoebe was holding their daughter close to her, as the baby had only just fallen asleep, and she looked at her husband nervously.
– Who is it? – she asked quietly.

– Looks like our neighbor. But judging by his face, he didn’t come here to introduce himself, – Abdullah replied.
– Did something happen?
– We’re about to find out.
Abdullah opened the door, trying to remain calm. The man immediately introduced himself as Syumin, the neighbor who lived downstairs. Abdullah was about to greet him and say that he was glad to meet him but Syumin did not even let him finish his sentence...

Their Neighbor Syumin Started Screaming Like A Madman The Moment The Door Opened!

– Finally, you opened the door! I’ve had enough of this! – Syumin blurted out indignantly. – Your baby is constantly crying! Do you even understand how loud it is in my apartment?!
– Hello. I’m Abdullah, we’ve only recently...
– I don’t care what your name is! I’m tired of putting up with this! And you’re constantly walking around so loudly! What is this, do you have an entire herd running around in there?!

Abdullah tried to explain that they had a newborn daughter who sometimes cried because of colic, and that they themselves barely slept and were doing everything they could to soothe her. But Syumin had no intention of listening.
– This is an apartment building. People live here! You have to respect your neighbors!
– We completely understand that we’re not the only ones living here, – Abdullah replied, trying to speak calmly. – But she’s a baby. We can’t just order her to stop crying! But the neighbor wouldn’t let up...

Abdullah Couldn’t Hold Back Either...

– Then learn to control the situation! I’m not obligated to listen to your problems!
Abdullah was usually a restrained person but this time even his patience was beginning to run out. Syumin was clearly going too far by blaming the parents for being unable to completely control their newborn baby’s behavior. And the longer the neighbor talked, the angrier Abdullah became.

– Listen, we’ve heard you out. But you have no right to come to our door at eleven in the evening and speak to us in that tone!
– And you have no right to turn this entire building into a kindergarten!
– Enough! – Abdullah snapped. – You can explain what’s bothering you like a normal person but I won’t let you insult us!

Their Conversation Turned Into A Full-Blown Scandal, And Phoebe Became Afraid For Her Family!

Their voices grew louder and louder... Syumin continued complaining, Abdullah was no longer trying to hide his irritation, and Phoebe stood a few steps away from the door, holding their daughter tightly against her. Because of the noise, the little girl woke up again and began to cry. At first, she cried quietly, then louder and louder, until her screams drowned out every other sound in the apartment.
– Look at what you’re doing! You’ve woken the baby up again! – Phoebe exclaimed desperately.

– Exactly! She’s constantly crying! – Syumin immediately replied.
– She woke up because of your screaming! – Phoebe snapped. – We had only just managed to calm her down!
Abdullah stepped closer to the neighbor, trying to put an end to this pointless argument.
– Did you come here to voice your complaints or just to start a fight? If you don’t stop shouting, we’ll have to call the police!

Phoebe And Abdullah Had No Idea That This Was Only The Beginning...

Abdullah closed the door and stood silently in the hallway for a few seconds, trying to collect himself. Phoebe was still holding their crying daughter and gently rocking her while whispering soothing words. When the little girl finally quieted down a little, Phoebe looked at her husband.
– What was that all about? Why is he behaving like this?
– I don’t know. Maybe the noise really has been bothering him for a while but that doesn’t justify his behavior.

– I was scared, Abdullah. He was shouting as if he were about to attack you.
– I won’t let him hurt you or our daughter. If he comes back and starts threatening us again, we’ll call the police.
Phoebe nodded but her anxiety did not disappear... They hoped that after this conversation, Syumin would leave them alone. However, very little time passed before the neighbor made his presence known again.

Syumin Came Back With More Complaints The Very Next Day!

Abdullah and Phoebe hoped that after yesterday’s argument, their neighbor would finally leave them alone. But the very next day, there was another knock at the door. Abdullah opened it and saw Syumin, who looked as though he had prepared another round of accusations in advance. This time, he was annoyed that the couple were walking too loudly around their apartment.
– You’re stomping around again! Do you even know how to walk normally?!

Abdullah took a deep breath, trying not to lose his temper. After yesterday’s confrontation, he didn’t want to start another argument, especially with Phoebe and their little daughter at home.
– Syumin, we’ve heard you. I understand that noise can be disturbing in an apartment building, so we’ll put down some rugs to make things quieter.
– We’ll see, – the neighbor said irritably. – I hope you’ll finally learn how to behave normally.

An Attempt To Compromise

Syumin left, and Abdullah closed the door and rubbed his face tiredly. He was genuinely trying to resolve the problem peacefully, although with every new encounter, it was becoming harder for him to remain patient.
– Are you seriously going to buy rugs just because he complains about our footsteps? – Phoebe asked.
– If it helps us avoid another argument, why not?

– Abdullah, I don’t think this has anything to do with rugs. This man is simply looking for an excuse to pick on us. Today, our footsteps bother him, and tomorrow, he’ll find something else he doesn’t like.
Abdullah didn’t answer. He wanted to believe that making a few small concessions would help improve their relationship with their neighbor but Phoebe was already beginning to doubt that it was even possible to reach an agreement with Syumin...

Syumin Claimed They Were Too Loud When... Lowering The Toilet Seat!

The next visit came at the worst possible moment. Phoebe had just finished putting their daughter to bed, and Abdullah was about to take a shower when they heard the familiar knock. The couple exchanged glances: they recognized that knock by now and already knew who was standing behind the door.
– Not again... – Phoebe whispered.
Abdullah opened the door. Syumin stood on the threshold with such a serious expression that you would have thought he was about to report a real catastrophe.

– Can you explain why there’s constantly so much banging in your apartment?!
– What are you talking about? – Abdullah asked.
– The toilet seat! You put it down too loudly! I can hear it downstairs!
Abdullah remained silent for several seconds, trying to figure out whether he had heard correctly. He had expected almost anything but not that his neighbor would come to complain about the sound of a toilet seat being lowered...They were beginning to realize that Syumin could go on picking on them forever!

Phoebe Couldn’t Take Her Neighbor’s Constant Complaints Anymore And Even Took It Out On Abdullah!

After yet another argument with Syumin, Phoebe felt that she could no longer cope with the constant tension. She was already afraid of every knock at the door, listened for every sound in the apartment, and worried that their neighbor would come back with more complaints. Even when the house was quiet, she couldn’t relax. One evening, Abdullah asked why she looked so upset again, and Phoebe suddenly lost her temper.
– Do you even understand what I’m going through?! I can’t live like this anymore!
– Honey, I’m trying to solve this problem...

– But nothing changes! We put down rugs, we try to walk more quietly, and even the toilet seat bothers him! What’s next? Is he going to start complaining about the way we breathe?!
– Phoebe, please calm down. We’ll figure something out.
– When?! I want to live peacefully in my own home, not be afraid that this man will come over again and start yelling!
Abdullah fell silent. He understood that his wife wasn’t truly angry with him; she had simply reached her breaking point. But he was struggling, too... And that was when an idea came to him...

Abdullah Decided To Take His Wife And Daughter Away From All Their Problems

The next day, Abdullah suggested that Phoebe leave town for a little while. He wanted his wife to finally be able to breathe, stop flinching at every sound, and remember that life wasn’t just an endless series of arguments with the neighbors. He also needed some time to think calmly about what to do next.
– Pack your things, honey. We need a little vacation.
– A vacation? But what about Syumin? What if he starts complaining again while we’re away?

– That’s exactly why we need to leave. We can’t let one person ruin every single day for us. We’ll get some rest, and in the meantime, I’ll think about what we can do.
– Are you sure this will help?
– I don’t know if it will solve the problem. But I know for sure that you need a break.
For the first time in a long while, Phoebe smiled. Just a few days later, they set off on a short trip with their daughter. Little did the couple know what kind of nightmare awaited them...

When They Returned Home, They Discovered That Syumin Seemed To Have Become A Completely Different Person!

After their vacation, Abdullah and Phoebe returned to their apartment with some apprehension. They expected their neighbor to start picking on every sound again, so they were prepared for another unpleasant conversation. But several days passed, and Syumin still hadn’t appeared at their door. No complaints about footsteps, no objections to the baby crying, and no strange conversations about the toilet seat. The couple could hardly believe that they had finally found some peace and quiet.

– Listen, have you noticed that he hasn’t come over in a while? – Phoebe asked one day.
– I have. I was starting to think he’d moved somewhere else.
– Just don’t say that out loud! What if he hears you and shows up again!
Abdullah laughed. But soon, the couple noticed something else. Syumin had started leaving the house frequently with a young woman, walking her out, bringing her flowers, and apparently dating her. He looked completely different: he smiled, kept busy with his own affairs, and no longer spent his evenings arguing with his neighbors.

So That’s The Secret Behind The Neighbor’s Good Mood?

– Could it be that he has a girlfriend? – Phoebe asked in surprise when she saw them together.
– Looks like it.
– It’s as if someone replaced him with a completely different person! Remember how he used to yell about every little sound? Now we hardly ever see him.
– Maybe he finally has more important things to do than monitor how we walk around our apartment, – Abdullah said with a smirk.

Phoebe laughed, too. Perhaps his new relationship really had shifted Syumin’s attention to another part of his life. Whatever the reason, the couple had finally gotten what they had wanted for so long: the chance to spend time at home peacefully without expecting another confrontation. It seemed as though their problems were behind them. But their peace didn’t last as long as they would have liked... and soon, their conflicts with Syumin would seem like nothing compared to what awaited them next...

At First, They Thought They Were Just Tired but The Strange Symptoms Began To Scare Them More And More!

Abdullah was the first to become seriously concerned. He experienced severe headaches several times, accompanied by nausea. Sometimes, he felt as though the room was stuffy, even though the windows were closed and the air conditioner was working as usual. He tried not to pay much attention to it but one morning, he felt so ill that he could barely get out of bed. Phoebe was also feeling weak and complaining of headaches.

– Abdullah, you look really pale today. Are you feeling okay?
– My head is splitting. I probably just didn’t get enough sleep.
– But you said the same thing yesterday. And the day before, too.
– Maybe I just need to rest.
However, Abdullah soon vomited, and Phoebe became genuinely frightened. She insisted that her husband see a doctor...

Things Were Only Getting Worse...

During the examination, the medical staff asked him about his diet, medications, sleep schedule, and other possible causes of his illness. They suggested that his symptoms might be related to a viral infection, dehydration, or another common problem but it was impossible to determine the cause without further examinations. Abdullah was advised to monitor his condition and seek medical help again if his symptoms worsened.

It seemed as though that should have been the end of it. But some time later, Phoebe began feeling nauseated, too. She had headaches, felt weak, and sometimes felt so ill that she had to lie down. The couple began wondering whether they had caught some kind of infection. But more than anything, they were afraid for their daughter...

Very Strange Coincidences...

– Why did we both get sick almost at the same time? – Phoebe asked.
– Maybe it’s some kind of virus. Children get sick often, too but I don’t want to risk our little girl’s health.
– What if it isn’t a virus? What if something is wrong with our apartment?
Abdullah looked at his wife but didn’t answer right away. After everything they had been through, Phoebe was beginning to suspect that the cause might be something inside the house itself.

He believed they should first rule out the usual causes but even he was now finding it difficult to ignore the strange coincidence: all three of them were becoming ill, even though they were trying to take care of their health...

Phoebe’s Eyes Began To Water, And Her Cough Became So Severe That She Vomited!

Several days later, Phoebe’s condition had not improved. Her eyes began to water, her throat became irritated, and her cough grew increasingly severe. Sometimes, the coughing fits were so intense that she became nauseated and vomited. She tried airing out the rooms, drinking warm water, and resting but the symptoms kept returning. Abdullah continued to feel unwell, too, while their daughter occasionally developed worrying symptoms that kept her parents from sleeping peacefully.

– I don’t understand what’s happening anymore, – Phoebe said, wiping her watering eyes. – It feels as though something is constantly irritating my throat.
– We’ll see a doctor again. I don’t want you to keep suffering like this.
– But we’ve already been to the doctors! They tell us it might be a virus, advise us to monitor the symptoms but we’re not getting any better.
– Then we need to keep looking for the cause. Especially for our daughter’s sake.
But Phoebe increasingly found herself remembering the strange feeling that had haunted her during her pregnancy...

What Abdullah And Phoebe Had Feared Most Had Finally Happened!

All this time, Abdullah and Phoebe had hoped that their little girl would stay healthy, even if they themselves continued feeling unwell. But one day, they noticed that their daughter was behaving unusually: she had become restless, cried frequently, developed worrying symptoms, and the usual ways of soothing her no longer worked. Frightened, Phoebe immediately called her husband, and they hurried to seek medical help. For the parents, it was a real nightmare – it was one thing for adults to feel ill but quite another when their tiny child was suffering.

– Abdullah, look at her! Something’s wrong with her! Why is she crying like that?
– I can see, honey. We’ll take her to the doctor immediately. Everything will be okay, do you hear me?
– But why did she get sick, too? First you, then me, and now our little girl... What on earth is happening?!

How Could This Even Be Possible?!

At the hospital, the doctors carefully examined the little girl and ordered the necessary tests. Abdullah and Phoebe waited anxiously for the results, hoping they would finally learn what was causing everything. But, to their great surprise, the tests showed no obvious abnormalities. The medical staff couldn’t immediately determine what was causing the symptoms and explained that further observation and an additional assessment of the child’s condition might be needed to establish a diagnosis.

– But how is that possible? – Phoebe asked in confusion. – We’re all sick, and you can’t figure out why?
– We understand your concern, – the doctor replied. – At the moment, the examination results don’t give us a clear answer. We need to continue investigating the situation.
Abdullah looked at his wife and could see that she was barely holding back her tears. They were willing to undergo any examinations themselves, as long as their daughter turned out to be okay...

Phoebe Nearly Fainted From Horror!

One morning, Phoebe woke up and reached for her pillow to adjust it. But when she looked down, she froze. A whole clump of her hair was lying on the light-colored pillowcase. At first, the woman thought she had imagined it but as soon as she ran her hand over her head, several strands remained between her fingers. Phoebe felt dizzy. She barely managed to get out of bed and called Abdullah.
– Abdullah! Come here! Please, hurry!
Her husband ran into the bedroom and saw Phoebe standing beside the bed, pale and trembling, with a clump of hair clutched in her hands.
– What happened? Why are you shouting like that?

– Look! This is my hair! It just fell out! How is that possible?!
Abdullah carefully took the strands and examined them closely. He didn't know what to say. Until then, they had been suffering from headaches, nausea, weakness, and other strange symptoms but now something was happening that they had never expected.
– Maybe it's related to the fact that you've been sick? – he said uncertainly.
– What if it's something much more terrifying? I don't know what to believe anymore!
Phoebe burst into tears. She was afraid to even imagine what would happen next if they never discovered the cause. But the worst was yet to come...

A Few Days Later, Abdullah's Hair And Their Little Daughter's Hair Started Falling Out Too!

At first, Abdullah tried to convince himself that what had happened to Phoebe might have been an isolated problem. But a few days later, he noticed that his own hair had started falling out too. Every time he ran his hand over his head, strands of hair remained on his fingers. Then Phoebe discovered several hairs on their daughter's clothes and noticed that the little girl also had patches where her hair had become noticeably thinner. At that moment, the couple completely lost their composure. This was no longer just about headaches and nausea – the strange symptoms were affecting every member of the family, including their tiny child.

– No, this can't be happening... – Phoebe whispered, holding their daughter close to her. – Why is this happening to all of us?
– I don't know, sweetheart. But I promise I'll find out why.
– What if someone has done something terrible to us? Abdullah, I'm ready to believe anything at this point! We were healthy, and now we can't even live normally in our own home!
Abdullah hugged his wife and daughter, trying not to show how frightened he was himself. After all the unsuccessful medical examinations, the couple began considering the most unbelievable explanations. Phoebe even admitted that sometimes the thought of a curse crossed her mind. Before, she would have laughed at such words but now her desperation was making her cling to any possible explanation. Still, Abdullah decided that he could no longer simply wait for yet another doctor to shrug helplessly...

Abdullah Decided To Find Out For Himself What Was Happening In Their Apartment!

One evening, Abdullah began thinking about everything that had been happening to his family from the very beginning. He remembered the headaches, nausea, eye and throat irritation, and now the hair loss. But there was one detail that he and Phoebe had been noticing for a long time: a strange, unpleasant smell would occasionally appear in the apartment. At first, they thought the problem was related to the garbage, the plumbing, or a malfunctioning appliance. They hired cleaners, thoroughly cleaned the rooms, checked their household appliances, and even replaced some of them. But the smell kept returning, and the family's health continued to deteriorate.
– Phoebe, do you remember when we first noticed that smell? – Abdullah asked.

– Of course. I thought something had gone bad in the kitchen. Then we washed everything, hired cleaners but nothing changed.
– Then we started replacing the appliances. And still nothing...
– Do you think the cause is somewhere in the apartment?
– I don't know what to think anymore. But if the doctors can't help us, then we need to check everything else.
Abdullah decided that they needed to thoroughly inspect their home. He wanted to find out where the smell was coming from and whether there was some kind of danger behind it. The couple was so exhausted by everything that had happened that they were willing to consider any explanation. They still didn't know that one of the most important clues would come from someone who didn't even live in their apartment...

No One Had Been Able To Help Them but One Plumber Noticed Something Strange!

Abdullah began taking action. First, he sought help to check the apartment for potential hazards. Then specialists inspected the air conditioner, and they decided to replace the water heater. The family hoped that after all these measures, the smell would disappear and their health would finally begin to improve. But nothing changed. The unpleasant smell continued to appear, and the headaches, nausea, and weakness refused to go away. It seemed they had tried everything they could, yet they were no closer to solving the mystery.
What particularly alarmed Abdullah was an incident involving a plumber who had come to their apartment after being called. The man was working when he suddenly complained of dizziness. He stopped, leaned against the wall, and admitted that he felt strange.

– Excuse me, could I sit down for a moment? I suddenly feel dizzy.
– What? Are you feeling sick? – Abdullah asked anxiously.
– I don't know. Maybe I'm just tired. But there's some kind of unpleasant smell here. Can you smell it too?
Abdullah froze. Until then, he had tried to convince himself that the smell might be an ordinary household problem. But if even someone who had only been inside the apartment for a short time was feeling unwell, the situation could be much more serious.
– Phoebe, did you hear that? He smelled it too!
– So we're not imagining it? Something really is wrong with the apartment?
Abdullah didn't answer. A frightening theory was beginning to take shape in his mind...

Abdullah Decided To Install A Camera To Finally Understand The Strange Things Happening In Their Apartment!

After yet another unsuccessful visit to the doctors, Abdullah realized that he could no longer simply wait for the situation to resolve itself. He was especially worried that they couldn't understand exactly when they started feeling worse or what might be triggering their recurring episodes. Sometimes, he felt as though the smell appeared suddenly and then disappeared after a while, as if someone had opened a window or aired out the room. Phoebe had noticed these strange occurrences too but she couldn't explain them either.
– I think we need to check what's happening when we're not in the room, – Abdullah said one day.
– What do you mean? Do you think we're missing something?

– I don't know. But we've already checked so many things, and nothing has worked. I at least want to understand where these strange changes are coming from.
– Just please don't put yourself at risk. I couldn't bear it if something happened to you.
Abdullah promised his wife that he would be careful. He decided to install a camera near the entrance to monitor the area around the door and check whether anything unusual was happening while they were busy with other things.
But at one point, Abdullah noticed a strange detail that he hadn't noticed before. He stopped the recording, rewound it, and watched the same fragment again.
– Phoebe, come here. I think I've noticed something...

The Camera Captured Shocking Footage!

The recording showed their downstairs neighbor, 36-year-old Syumin, carefully approaching Abdullah and Phoebe's apartment door. He looked around as though checking whether anyone was watching him, then took out a syringe. The man held his breath and injected an unknown liquid into the gap beneath the door frame. After that, he quickly put the syringe away and left, trying not to attract attention. Abdullah watched the recording several times, hoping he had misunderstood what he was seeing. But the image was clear enough to make one thing obvious: the neighbor had done it deliberately.
– Phoebe... Come here. You need to see this.
His wife approached the screen, watched the video, and covered her mouth with her hand.

– No... No, this can't be happening! That's our neighbor! He came to our door, shouted about the baby, complained about every little sound... Did he really do this to us?
– I don't know what was in the syringe. But now we have a recording, and we need to contact the police immediately.
– What about our daughter? Abdullah, he could have hurt her! What if he's been poisoning us all these months?
Abdullah held his wife tightly. Their suspicions were no longer just terrifying guesses. The recording showed a person deliberately injecting an unknown substance beneath the door of their home. But even then, they still didn't know exactly what he had used or how dangerous his actions might have been...

Police Arrested The Chemist, And The Tests Revealed A Terrifying Mixture In The Syringe!

After Abdullah handed the recording over to the police, the investigation entered a new phase. Their neighbor was detained, and the contents of the syringe were sent for testing. According to the available results, the liquid contained methadone and hydrocodone – potent opioid medications that can pose serious risks when used improperly. It turned out that Syumin Lee was a chemistry graduate student at the University of South Florida. Investigators began examining whether the substance they had found could have been connected to the symptoms the family had been experiencing for months.
According to the prosecution's theory, Lee may have been seeking revenge against his neighbors over complaints about noise from their baby, loud footsteps, and the sound of the toilet seat. What had previously seemed like an absurd neighborhood feud now took on a terrifying meaning.

The couple learned that Lee had been charged in connection with an alleged chemical assault, stalking, and possession of controlled substances. However, he denied the allegations.
– He did this because of the noise? – Phoebe asked, struggling to believe what she was hearing. – Because our baby cried and we made ordinary sounds in our apartment?
– That seems to be the theory investigators are pursuing, – Abdullah replied. – But I still can't believe that someone is capable of doing something like this.
– We just wanted to live peacefully in our own home. We never did anything to him...
The investigation did not immediately answer every question...

Even An Investigator Experienced Symptoms, And The Family Is Still Afraid To Walk Loudly Around Their Apartment...

As the investigation progressed, more disturbing details emerged. During an inspection, one of the people involved in the examination reportedly developed skin irritation. This intensified concerns that a harmful irritant might have been present in the apartment, although the observation alone did not establish the exact source of the symptoms. For the family, every new detail was another blow. They remembered months of pain, weakness, nausea, and fear for their little daughter, and now they were struggling to accept that it might all have been connected to the actions of someone who lived one floor below them.

– Even during wartime, enemies don't use chemical weapons against each other, – Umar said in shock while commenting on the incident.
After the neighbor's arrest, their little daughter's condition gradually stopped getting worse, and her hair loss ceased. For Abdullah and Phoebe, this was an enormous relief but the horror they had experienced did not disappear overnight. For a long time, they struggled to feel safe even in their own apartment. Every loud sound made them flinch, and an ordinary knock at the door brought them straight back to those terrifying months...