She started up the endless stairs, her mind racing.  “Who could have sent the message?”  “Why did they want to her to come here, a place that had left her so many memories and caused her so much pain?

Her legs beginning to shake, she could literally hear the frantic beating of her heart. She stopped, listening for any sound, any sign of someone ease’s presence.

Nothing. Nothing human, anyway, the howl of the wind outside the abandoned light house, an odd creaking above her as if someone was there. She clung to the rail, her consciousness fading. He smiled, carrying her away.