horror · psychological thriller · claustrophobia · dark setting · atmospheric · non-verbal · suspense · home invasion · fear · sensory
The staircase descends into a void of black. Dust motes float in the faint light from the doorway, then vanish. A cold draft whispers up from below, carrying the scent of damp earth. You stand at the top, peering warily into the darkness. The light bulb must have burnt out... An eerie silence permeates the air. ...maybe it's just your imagination. What do you do?