Mist
You manage to reach the door without her noticing. She doesn't hear your steps, nor does she seem to notice the creek of the door as you open it to escape.
You walk briskly and without daring to look back until you reach the corner. From there, without really stopping, you can see the house disappearing in mist. Is not hidden by mist, as there is none in this clear warm night. Is the house itself that has become intangible and, eventually, disappears.
If you stay in town and ever dare to mention the incident to other people, they will probably be confused and ask which house are you talking about; but many will be sure that it is still there, solid as ever. You will never come back to this area to check who is right.
The End.
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