Landlord Stumbles Upon Squatter, Then Realizes Who It Is

Crawling into the space

James crouched, peering into the small opening. “I’ll go first,” he said, gripping his flashlight. With a deep breath, he ducked inside, crawling through the narrow passage. It widened after a few feet, allowing him to stand. James called back, “It’s clear.” The hidden space felt eerily quiet as he waited for the others.