I couldn’t see. The dark was like a thick fog, smothering me. I just sat still, too afraid to do anything. Afraid of making a noise and attracting unwanted attention. I didn’t want to do that. Not at all. There was some light, but it was faint and coming from a lantern. I reached for it, stretching as far as I could. My hands slip on the mossy floor and I came crashing down, my chin hitting the stone hard. I felt my chin, my fingers gingerly touching the bloody skin. No... read more
