House of Horrors Part 1
Mohammed moved closer, placing a trembling hand on her shoulder in a futile attempt to offer comfort.
The air, almost alive, charged with the demand that they were facing the House itself before they could face its master.
Then, without warning, the world exploded.
A deep, thunderous sound from within the fortress shook the earth beneath their feet and made the massive gate tremble violently.
The earth roared, dust cascaded from the stone, and the voice cut through their bones like a blade:
I am the Sun of Ages... Susan fell to her knees, covering her ears, while Mohammed staggered backward, his eyes wide with terror.