140 Ghouls

"Secret base!" Everyone said in astonishment.

"Yes, there is a base under this room, " Ayaan nodded and opened the small door, revealing stairs that led underground.

"Someone must be hiding inside the chamber..."

"Shh... Don't make any noise, " Ayaan warned Noor when she tried to say something.

Everyone turned towards the dark passage and contemplated for some time. Ayaan looked at everyone, and said, "we won't know anything from here, let's go inside and check it out."

Everyone nodded in agreement and followed Ayaan from behind. As they lowered their feet on the stairs, the darkness descended and obscured their sight. They could barely see their companions.

"I don't think anyone would like to live in such a dark place, " Isobel whispered.

"Hmm, but there might be something interesting in this house, " said Ayaan, then asked to Leafwhisk, " can you lit up this place as well like before?"