You sure this isn't a tad bit on the humor side? Because Grossman and Ponch's antics sure remind me of it...like the episode of Starsky and Hutch when they heard the bears.

Wow! Great story! Kinda creepy, but very cool! I especially liked that bit at the end about the blood-stained floor boards being replaced. It had a very ominous effect! Keep up the great work!