Oh man, I'm now thinking that this family has been an integral part of how well you write horror stories, buddy.
I mean, with THEM next door how your mind worked any number of scenarios that could be happening there. Stories that you have written down here on Steemit previously.
Now I know the secret! :D
You've hit the nail on the head, buddy! In fact, I already wrote a couple of stories here on Steemit, based on my innate fears of that isolated house next door. Prime suspect being my short, 23 Minutes.
So, yes, the secret is out! Hell, I owe them so much! :)