114. Engravings by Ethan Bortnick (Jude's POV)

I stood up and walked to the desk.

Have you heard my plea and left me with a sign, little bird?

In the darkness, at night, with everyone having gone to sleep, I took the keys. I got myself a flashlight that was lying around in case of a shortcut.

I walked out of my room, along the corridor, down the stairs.

Ground floor.

Further down, one step after another, as I was following your call, your lead.

First floor underground.

A staircase made of stone, cold and dark, as I turned on the flashlight. A sole light penetrated the darkness, as I walked down, feeling my heart beating like crazy, when I came in front of the massive and dark door.

Second floor underground—the cellar.

Taking my house key, I put it into the lock– it fitted. 

I closed my eyes as I turned the key, the lock not moving, the door not opening.