The torch sizzled as Annabelle tossed it into a nearby pool of water. Darkness filled the cave. Josh had never experienced such total gloom.  

The voices moved closer. Annabelle put her hand over Josh’s mouth. They didn’t move. Josh was afraid to blink. The minutes passed until finally the sounds moved in the opposite direction.

Annabelle whispered, “They’re heading back to the mouth of the cave.&rdqu...