Thomas and Sienna wanted to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary with a special photo.

They set up their camera in front of the fireplace and took a picture together, smiling and marking the milestone with a simple message: “Ten years.”

But when they looked at the photo later, they saw something unsettling.

A strange, creepy face appeared in the background of their picture.

This spooky surprise led to a series of events that uncovered a disturbing truth. What started as a joyful anniversary celebration turned into a chilling experience for the couple.

As Thomas and Sienna posed for their anniversary photo, Sienna thought she heard a faint noise from the hallway. She briefly looked over but quickly turned back to focus on their special picture.

Their home was filled with mementos and decorations from their years together.

Thomas grew sentimental and said, “I remember when we first moved in. We spent two nights sleeping on the floor.” He smiled, reminiscing about their early days in the house.

Sienna replied, “Now every corner of this place tells our story. And we get to share that with everyone on social media.” She chuckled, took a final look at her phone, and put it away, ready to enjoy the rest of their anniversary.

In the morning, the sunlight woke Sienna up. As she adjusted to the light, she noticed something was wrong.

“Check that, hon,” Thomas mumbled, still groggy. “It’s been pinging for a while.”

Sienna reached for her phone on the nightstand. She saw a flood of notifications from social media and a bunch of missed calls. She sat up in bed to get a better look.

“People are saying there’s something weird in our photo,” she said, looking puzzled. “I’ve also got several missed calls.”

Thomas shifted to see her phone. “Weird? Like what?”

Sienna’s face tightened as she read the comments. “People are saying there’s a strange face in the background. But that can’t be true, right?”

Thomas sighed, took the phone from her, and looked at the photo. “It’s probably just shadows or something. Don’t let it worry you.” He handed the phone back and got up to start his day. But Sienna kept reading.

One comment had a screenshot showing a creepy, childlike face near her shoulder in their photo. “Thomas… What the heck is that?” she whispered, her finger hovering over the screen.

Thomas, who was brushing his teeth, came over to see. “It must be a prank.”

Sienna was scared, remembering the strange noise she heard when the photo was taken. She pulled up the original picture from her gallery to check it again.

“This isn’t a glitch. It’s too clear, too real. Look at its expression,” Sienna insisted, her eyes wide with fear.

Thomas wasn’t sure what to think but started to feel uneasy. Sienna continued, “In every photo, there’s this strange, hazy presence. I think… it might be a ghost. Maybe our house is haunted.”

“We’ve lived here for ten years. We would have noticed something by now,” Thomas said, trying to sound skeptical but clearly unsettled.

As they mulled over the unsettling discovery, Sienna went to the spot where the camera had been and began taking new photos, hoping to find a logical explanation. Suddenly, her experiment was interrupted by a terrified scream as she felt hands gripping her shoulders.

Thomas woke up to the strange noise and immediately grabbed the phone, but Sienna was adamant. “We can’t call 911 for a ghost!” she said, but Thomas was determined to protect them from any real threat. After ending the call, he took his gun and went to investigate.

Sienna refused to stay behind. “I’m going with you!” she insisted.

They carefully approached the source of the noises in their home. Thomas checked the guest bedroom first, but the footsteps were coming from downstairs. They moved cautiously, hearing strange sounds and what seemed like another language coming from the kitchen.

Sienna jumped and gasped when they finally found the source of the disturbance. It wasn’t a ghost but a malnourished boy, the same one from their photo. He was crying, his pale, bony face streaked with tears and snot.

“Freeze!” Thomas shouted, but the boy just sobbed and shook his head. Realizing there was no immediate danger, Thomas lowered his arm. “Hey there, it’s okay. We won’t hurt you.”

The boy’s eyes widened with hope. “Help?”

Despite her fear, Sienna’s heart softened at his plea. “You’re hungry, aren’t you?” she asked, giving him a gentle smile.

“Yes, hungry,” Nikolai nodded.

“What’s your name?” Sienna asked.

“Nikolai.”

As Sienna prepared a sandwich for Nikolai, the couple understood that he hadn’t meant to break in. He genuinely needed help. “Where did you come from?” she asked softly.