Once we reached the basement, he opened the door and I looked at him. I felt my hands start to shake. The dark is scary, especially when it’s a darkness you’re not used to. I’m used to my bedroom’s darkness and even Sandra and Lola’s home’s darkness…but I’m definitely not used to Shane’s basement’s darkness. And I don't want to be.
“You promise you’re not going to lead me into a sink hole or something?” I asked him, trying to lighten the mood as I nervously looked at the set of stairs that led down to the basement. It was pitch black and I could only see the first four stairs.
“I promise," he replied as he placed his hand on my back and shoved me in the direction of the stairs.
“Is there a light, at least?” I asked him and he shook his head. I frowned before stepping onto the first ste
