Almost invisible signs, but growing concern day by day
Julien leads a quiet life with his son Noé. Their daily routine is ordinary, uneventful. And yet, sleepless nights begin to pile up.
Noé wakes up in tears, without explanation. Then, a strange noise starts coming from the attic. A deep, repetitive vibration—almost robotic. Julien immediately suspects the presence of an Asian hornet nest, especially since their garden had already been invaded by these insects in the past.
But this time, something feels off. The sound is too steady, too regular—almost… programmed. Driven by curiosity, he calls in professionals. Some turn down the request, others mention electrical hazards or an “unusual” nest, even suggesting he wait until the end of the season. Wait? While his son seems disturbed every night? Unthinkable.

What started as curiosity turns into a true obsession
Julien decides to take matters into his own hands. He does his research, watches expert videos, and learns about the typical signs of infestations. But the more he learns, the more doubt sets in: what he hears up there doesn’t match anything familiar. The supposed nest doesn’t look or sound like anything he’s seen in photos.
One night, he musters up the courage. Flashlight in hand, he climbs into the attic. Behind a layer of insulation, he discovers a hidden opening… What he finds inside will haunt him for a long time.
A hidden refuge tucked away in the attic
In this concealed space, he stumbles upon dusty objects: an old backpack, half-burnt documents, some unknown personal belongings… And most notably, a small electric fan still plugged in — the source of the unsettling hum.

Julien comes to a chilling realization: someone had been living there, secretly, just a few feet above their heads. The attic he thought was infested with insects had actually served as a hideout — possibly for years.
The investigation reveals a disturbing past
He contacts the authorities. An investigation is launched. Clues point to a former occupant — possibly a runaway teen or someone who had been living off the grid. Nothing criminal at first glance, but a deeply unsettling revelation nonetheless. Julien thought he knew every inch of his home… Only to realize a whole chapter of its history had escaped him.

When the real danger doesn’t come with the sound of wings…
In the end, there were no hornets, no nest. What Julien mistook for a threat was actually the faint hum of a hidden human presence. Today, everything is safe again, and Noé sleeps peacefully. But Julien now harbors a new sense of wariness. He sees every corner of his house in a different light.

Sometimes, it’s not what you hear that’s scary… but what you discover when you try to understand it.