They adopted a "dog" from a shelter, but the veterinarian took just one look and screamed.

Keeping a Record

Although the Johnsons strove to remain calm, they began to observe Nyx more closely and document any unusual occurrences. Mrs. Johnson started keeping a notebook to record events. "Maybe if we spot a pattern, we can figure this out," she explained. Meanwhile, Ethan took photos of the footprints and misplaced items, while Alex suggested setting up video cameras. Nyx didn't seem to mind their scrutiny, yet its behavior continued to betray a heightened state of alert. It often stood guard for long periods, scanning the backyard as if protecting something. The family's curiosity grew increasingly serious—partly out of worry, partly out of anticipation—as they wondered what Nyx was preparing for.

Grace Begins a Journal

Grace, the eldest daughter, also joined the effort, beginning a journal dedicated specifically to documenting Nyx's behavior. She noted down the subtle changes—how, for instance, its stripes deepened after a bath, or how it would pace the hallway at night. "Even when the house is quiet, he remains constantly on alert," she wrote after one particularly restless night. Alex leafed through her notes and asked, "Did you notice anything else?" Grace pointed to the entries regarding his growing sensitivity to sound and his sudden fixation on distant noises. Their journal slowly evolved into a detailed chronicle of changes—changes that, while baffling, were too consistent to ignore.