---I once had a similar experience back in the 80s. I was at my family's rural home when I heard three loud knocks at the front door. It was late, and the house was quiet, so the sound was really startling. I remember feeling a rush of adrenaline as I quickly got up to see who it could be. But when I opened the door, there was no one there.
Curious, I stepped outside into the cold night air. The moon was full, casting a silver glow over the fields. I didn't see anything at first, but then I heard the sound of hooves rushing away. It was faint, but unmistakable. I didn't think much of it at the time, just assumed it might have been some stray animal.
The next morning, I walked around the house and noticed something interesting. There were fresh deer hoof prints leading up to the front door. It clicked then—those knocks must have been a deer. Maybe it was curious or had mistaken the door for something else. It was a strange encounter, but it made sense once I saw the evidence.
If you're living in a rural area, it's not uncommon for wildlife to wander close to your home. So, the next time you hear those mysterious knocks, it might just be a critter saying hello.