Chapter #30

reached out for the doorknob after I crawled out from underneath my covers, emerging like a butterfly from a cocoon, swinging my legs over the side of the bed. As my warm feet hit the cold floor, I got shivers that send chills up my spine. I shook off the chills and drag my weary body to the steep staircase. Ascending those dreadful stairs is a struggle.

I cautiously looked down the stairs into the inky blackness below. Biting

my lip, I started to make my way

down the stairs. The light switch is at

the bottom. I looked behind me, one

last peek of light before I carried on

descending the stairs into the

unknown. I stepped down from step

to step cautiously. Each step

dragged me further into the

darkness and further away from the

safety of the light.

I reached the bottom of the stairs. I

ran my hands along the wall, my

fingers seeking the light switch. Flick!

Light... Reassurance. A quick few

strides across to the door. I hastily

bolted the door. I turned to the right,

facing the open wi