Chapter 5

What Will Bethan Do; Head Back or Head Forward?

Head Forward

Bethan pushed the unease from her mind as she walked away from the creepy forest and toward the refuge of the mansion. As she strode forward a sense of dread washed over her and Bethan began to question whether this had been such a good idea. After a few strides, she stood inches from the door and gazed upward.

The gothic Mansion loomed menacingly above, Bethan felt increasingly anxious as she walked up to the steps. Her jade green eyes darted across the heavy wood doors and the ornate knocker that looked suspiciously like a whip. Bethan could feel her heart begin to race as she steadily walked up the steps and across the veranda toward the door.

Bethan grimaced as she wrapped a well-manicured hand around the wrought-iron knocker and gently rose it before slamming it down against the door. A loud booming sound echoed outward from the door as Bethan stood in silence...