The Dark and Unknown

As midnight approached, Janet and Brad scurried toward the decrepit mansion to escape the daunting storm lurking in the distance. The couple’s unpredictable vehicle had chosen this chilling night to stall along a dark and twisting highway. They walked carefully along the edge of the road, their eyes wide with fright and an enormous sense of fear coming over them. Brad, cloaking Janet with his large raincoat, tried to seem fearless, but continued to gape at the shadows ahead. As they gained headway towards the only sign of safety ahead, a torrential downpour began as if a sign to go no further. What seemed like hours later, the drenched pair nervously ambled up the worn steps to the weathered oak door, as harsh winds filled with air with creepy, bloodcurdling sounds. Janet pounded on the door, and moments later, it creaked opened to reveal a disturbed scientist, with a face that looked as though it had never seen daylight. Brad and Janet gave each other a fleeting look and with their heart’s pounding, darted from the door instantly, back into the storm, which was a much less frightening scene.