Trish said, “I’m going first”, as she took the torch from Ted’s hand. The light switch did not work. “What’s wrong with all of you? It’s just a cat or mouse down there making that noise”, she said in a sarcastic manner as she started toward the basement.

The three other teens followed hesitantly behind Trish. Trish walked slowly down each creaky step.

“Let’s just leave whatever it is alone. Le...