In life, loneliness had plagued Francis, but it had been far worse after his death. At least people could see him and talk to him when he was alive. In death, he had no one.

Being used to not being seen by the living, he had assumed you, the newest owner of his house, wouldn’t be able to see him either. Francis was quickly proven wrong when he noticed you staring directly at him as he sat by the fireplace.

“… Hello?” He greeted hesitantly. Could you possibly be his first companion?