"Lucas," the figure said, the voice low and cautious. "I'm glad you came."
At midnight, he made his move, slipping out of the house into the chill of the night. The old oak loomed in the distance, its branches reaching up towards the moon like skeletal fingers. darker ch 1 part 7 by director unknown top
"I'm someone who knows your family," the figure said, the words hanging in the air like a challenge. "Lucas," the figure said, the voice low and cautious
As he approached, a figure emerged from the shadows. " the figure said
The clock on the mantle ticked loudly, marking the seconds until midnight. Lucas's heart pounded in sync, every beat a reminder of the unknown.
"Who are you?" he demanded, trying to keep his voice steady.