Rats scurried across the floor, executing their filthy duties with speed.

I don't think I would have stayed there enough to explore. I'd run out the moment I'd heard them. Screaming.

Terrified of the tension he felt, he ran out of the shack screaming.

So did James! :-D I seriously thought that while reading!

Yes, I'm back! :-) I'm really excited to see how much this story has progressed. The granny part was really interesting to read. I see this part as very important in the story, and imagine that she'll appear again later, or at the end of the story. Parts 9 to 11 to be read tomorrow...

Hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and wish you a Happy New Year full of ideas and creativity!