The photo went viral: a thin, dark shape hung from a cracked ceiling, sparking theories of monsters and curses.
The truth? Just a rat’s tail slipping through a gap from the attic—ordinary, messy, and unsettling, but harmless.
The real story wasn’t the tail—it was the neglect above it. Droppings, gaps, and damaged insulation reminded us how easily we let small problems fester while chasing legends instead of taking action.