A flicker of hope ?

Suddenly a flicker of light caught the corner of my eye. It seemed to come from the far corner of the building, a little glimmer of hope perhaps. A little hope is better then none. Hurriedly I moved back into the mansion and which was pitched dark. Not a soul was to be seen. Stumbling in the darkness, I tried to find the entrance that I came through earlier. With a little luck I stumbled upon the opening. The corridor was not much better, but I groped around and tried to head towards where I saw the light. I prayed that I don't stumble upon any of those creatures that I saw earlier or any other creatures stumbling on me in this darkness.

Every little sound and flicker in the darkness played on my imagination. Slowly edging through the darkness, feeling my way through this murkiness. Suddenly, a loud crash behind me. My heart pounded faster as I moved as fast as I could in the darkness. Was it just the storm or some creature catching on my scent. Fear drove my adrenaline as I hastened down the corridor. Still no sign of light or of anything for that matter. Another crash. Seems closer or was it my imagination ? Move I told myself. Move !