*Charlotte*

A flash of lightning struck across the sky, illuminating the dark hallway followed only a few moments later by the rumbling of thunder booming loudly. Even I was startled by the sudden crash, echoing deeply as I lost my grip on the candle.

“Fuck!” I cried, as the small flame snuffed out and I fumbled for the holder before it could catch the rug on fire. The hot wax spilled across the floor and signed my fingers and I winced from the pain, moving ...