Emma’s Emotions Get the Best for Her

Chris saw the fear in Emma’s eyes, and guilt gnawed at him. “Hey, we got this,” he tried to comfort her, feeling the weight of their decision. Sure, the place gave him the creeps, but they were too deep just to bail.

Tommy gave a ‘let’s do it’ nod. Chris had this sinking feeling they were playing with fire, but admitting it? Not an option. If Emma caught wind of his doubts, she’d bolt. The box’s mystery was too inviting to let go. So he kept his fears quiet, hoping he wasn’t making a mistake.

Next: How far would the trio go to uncover the truth?