Episode 1: The Hunt for the Source of the Smell

It was two years ago, on a quiet Monday morning. After sending my child off to school, I started my usual routine: picking up toys from the living room, folding laundry, running the dishwasher, and vacuuming every corner of the house. Finally, with everything in order, I brewed myself a cup of tea and sat at the kitchen table, ready to relax. But just as I exhaled, I noticed it—a faint but strange smell.

At first, I thought it was nothing. But the smell lingered, growing stronger. It was musty, unpleasant, and impossible to ignore, like something rotting somewhere in the house. Determined to find the source, I began my investigation.

I started with the trash can. I emptied it, scrubbed the inside thoroughly, and replaced the liner with a fresh one. But the smell didn’t go away. Next, I moved on to the fridge. Could it be spoiled food? I emptied every drawer, checked every corner—even behind the vegetable bin. But again, no luck.