Building Suspense

Write a scene where the character hears unexplained noises in their empty house.

Key to a frightening scene is building suspense. In this prompt, delve into the psyche of the character as they hear these unknown, unexplained sounds at unexpected moments. How do they react? What are their assumptions or conclusions? Do they choose to investigate or sit in fear, clinging to scraps of logic? This exercise is intended to evoke the uncertainties, vulnerabilities and tension the character experiences in that eerie silence.