"Yes, if I do say so myself, these Hors d'oeuvres are delicious." I jump a little at the sudden voice behind me. "Sorry if I scared you there." John says taking the seat next to me.
"I-it's alright...." I respond trying to relax again.
What's with all these scares right after one another?

And as fate would have it, I hear the sound of pouring rain hitting the building, with powerful gusts of wind making the mansion sway and creak. I can feel my heart start to race at the sudden sound of roaring thunder and the occasional flashes of lightening. With no further warning, the lights in the dining hall flicker for a moment and just like that, all the lights were out. All the fear I was trying to keep tucked away instantaneously came flooding back.