Carter pushes me forward. “Nah man, I’m not going in first,” I say, standing my ground. No way I’m going to be the first to go inside that creepy cave. “Come on. You always talk about bravery and courage. Or are you all talk?” That statement, reminding me of all the times I decided to give advice about strength and character, propels me forward. Gasping, I take in the sight before me- a lo...

“Run! Amara watch out!” I tackle Amara from behind and use my body to soften the blow as we roll to the ground. Ara’s shaking beneath me- she won’t be able to make it alone. In one swift motion, I scoop up her dainty body in my arms and start running again. I can’t let it catch us. I can feel it’s looming presence like a shadow threatening to swallow me up. A dark figure reaches out and pulls on ...