People think basements are dangerous because they’re dark. That’s not why. They’re dangerous because they’re forgotten — visited on autopilot, trusted without thought. This story follows the moments people ignore: a washer that stops too early, warm air where it shouldn’t be, a light left on that wasn’t a mistake. Basements don’t need locks. They don’t need hiding spots. They only need you to come down without thinking — and stop moving first. Because the most patient intruders don’t chase. They