For a moment, he thought about how unprepared he was for this. But seeing the seriousness on the paramedics’ faces, he knew they had no one else to ask. Realising he couldn’t say no, Henry took a deep breath and agreed to help.
Henry crossed the street to Mr. Carlton’s house, feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in his stomach. As soon as he stepped inside, the uneasy atmosphere hit him like a cold breeze. The hallway was dimly lit, casting long shadows that seemed to move on their own.