stay where you are
After all, you tell yourself, he did take you in. The least you can do
is trust in his good intentions. The footsteps come even closer and
you stand up readying yourself for whatever is about to occur. The
door opens quickly, catching you off guard. You stifle a squeak of
fear, covering your mouth, and place your back firmly against the
wall. No light comes from beyond the doorway and all you can see is a
gaping hile into the darkness. You wait and...
