Chapter 195: More Secrets
**cough cough cough**
I coughed multiple times as I batted away the dust in the air in front of my face with the palm of my hand. This place smelled damp and moldy...and ewwww.
Judging from the thick layers of dust, this place must have remained closed for years. I silently prayed that there were no dangerous animals lurking around like snakes, for example.
Edward began walking around as if he was searching for something as we ventured deeper into the building into what must have been the lobby of this building. The ceiling was high and had decorative glass panes that let in the light from the outside.
“What are you searching for? Can I help? You know, anything that can make us leave this place faster...” I offered my help in a shaky voice.
“Sorry, hang on for a bit. I haven’t been here for a long time...” Edward apologized softly as he continued whatever it was, he was doing.
Suddenly, I heard a clicking sound and then a loud mechanical sound. Edward quickly pulled me to stand behind him moments before the ground that had been in front of us slowly collapsed to reveal a hidden staircase.
When the sounds and movements have stopped, I stared in shock and amazement at the hidden winding staircase that led downwards into the darkness below. Why do these spooky things even exist?
“Let’s go,” Edward said as he pulled me along once again.
“No...we’re not. I’m not going down that hole,” I protested as I tried to pull back.
“Come on or I’ll leave you behind,” Edward threatened, refusing to let go of my arm.