Haunted

A dark and stormy night
An old house with boarded windows
A door that creaks when it opens.
A staircase leading into darkness
A board that squeaks under the pressure of your weight.
A flash of lightning illuminates the hall
A broken window at the other end
A wisp of cobwebs casting shadows on the floor.
A groan coming from one of the rooms
A turn of your head and a muffled cry
A gasp and a scream and more lightning and thunder
A hand clasping your arm
A stabbing pain in your abdomen
A whimpered question
A thud on the floor
A heartbeat stops...

A new member of the household.