It was the night before Christmas and all through the inn, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The inn was a cozy little place nestled in the woods, and it was the perfect spot for a Christmas getaway.

Lauren had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. She had been planning it since the summer, and she was so excited to finally be here. She had booked a room at the inn and was looking forward to a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

But when she arrived, something seemed off. The inn was quiet and empty, and there was no one around. She checked in and went to her room, but it was cold and dark. She tried to turn on the lights, but nothing happened. She tried to call the front desk, but there was no answer.

Lauren was starting to get worried. She decided to go back downstairs and see if anyone was there. But when she got to the lobby, it was empty. She looked around, but there was no one in sight. She was starting to get scared.

Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the back of the inn. She cautiously made her way towards the sound, and when she got there, she saw a figure in the shadows. It was a man, and he was holding a gun.

Lauren froze in fear. The man stepped out of the shadows and pointed the gun at her. He told her to stay still and not to move. He said he was looking for something, and he wanted her to help him find it.

Lauren was terrified. She had no idea what he was looking for, and she didn’t want to get hurt. She begged him to let her go, but he refused. He said he would let her go if she helped him find what he was looking for.

Lauren had no choice but to agree. She followed the man around the inn, searching for whatever it was he was looking for. After what felt like hours, they finally found it. It was a small box, and it was filled with money.

The man thanked Lauren and told her she could go. She quickly ran out of the inn and back to her car. She drove away as fast as she could, and she never looked back.

Lauren was shaken by the experience, but she was thankful to be alive. She never returned to the inn, and she never found out what the man was looking for. But she was grateful for the reminder that Christmas can be a dangerous time of year.