The well opening loomed like a bottomless black hole ready to swallow them up. As Katie peered down, the cool damp air from within seemed to cling to her skin. Even though they couldn’t see anything, they were sure something was there because they could hear its strange, echoing cries of distress.
In a stroke of luck, Peter had brought a strong rope with him. Examining it carefully, he turned to Katie with a plan. “This rope can handle my weight. I’ll descend to find out what’s there.” Katie hesitated, her mind racing with fears of things going wrong.