The darkness was suffocating, making it hard for Lily to breathe. She clung to Lucas's hand, her heart pounding in her chest. The footsteps outside grew louder, and the hum seemed to be vibrating through every molecule in the air. Lily felt like she was going to lose control.
Lucas pulled her closer, his voice a gentle whisper in her ear. "Don't worry, I'll protect you." But Lily wasn't sure if even Lucas could keep them safe. The footsteps stopped right outside the door. The hum reached a deafening pitch, and then suddenly stopped. The silence was even more terrifying.
Lily's ears strained to hear any sound, but there was nothing. No creaks, no groans, no breathing. Just silence. And then, a faint scratching noise came from the wall. It was soft at first, but grew louder and more insistent. Lucas's grip on her hand tightened.
"What is that?" Lily whispered, her voice barely audible. Lucas shook his head, his eyes fixed on the wall. The scratching grew more frantic, and Lily felt a chill run down her spine. It was as if something was trying to get their attention.
The scratching stopped as suddenly as it started, leaving an oppressive silence in its wake. Lily and Lucas stood frozen, waiting for whatever came next. The darkness seemed to be watching them, waiting for them to make a move. And then, a faint light flickered to life in the corner of the room.