Suddenly, I heard a loud bang from outside my room. I froze, my heart racing with fear. I slowly got up from my bed and made my way to the door. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should investigate or just stay hidden under my covers.
As I sat in my dimly lit room, I couldn't help but think about the old adage: "Don't be afraid of the dark." My parents had always told me this when I was a child, but now that I was alone in my small apartment, I wasn't so sure.
The power had gone out during a storm, and I was left with only the faint glow of my phone's screen to light my way. I had tried to call the electric company, but they had told me that it would be hours before someone could come to fix the lines.