Lightning flashed over eerie manor. Madeline peered through the window. She sensed the storm coming. Suddenly, the power went out. The hall plunged into darkness. Uneasy silence dominated the night. Candles flickered on the mantel. Footsteps echoed in distant rooms. A scream shattered the calm. Madeline froze, candlelight trembling wildly. Heavy doors creaked, fearing wind. Shadows danced along the walls. "Who's there?" she whispered fearfully. No answer; just haunting silence. She gripped the candlestick tighter. Thunder clapped as if responding. Something was very wrong here.