The Eco-thriller

Danger Zones 

Angelo Daruna and Maria Carnavalez of Cardogan University had been sent to the area surrounding the old mansion of the Harking family. The reason for the trip was there were disturbing sounds coming from under the earth, and nobody had information on their origins. 

There was a rumour the sounds were the beginnings of an earthquake, or perhaps a mine collapsed in the area - no matter what - the seismic instruments at the University had recorded movement, and that meant a team had to investigate.

The history of the house was a mystery, the records of the sale had been lost decades before digitalization was the norm, and nobody in the area could recall the last person who lived there.

Before they entered, Maria crossed herself, and said, "There is something unnatural about the area, Angelo. There is no sign of life, even the grass has died."

Angelo glanced around, then commented, "I have to agree, but let's not form opinions without some knowledge, Maria. But, yes, something peculiar has happened here, when, or what I cannot imagine.People say witches lived here, as recent as the last century."

"Oh, Angelo, do you think that could be true?"

"I haven't considered the matter, Maria, who knows. Sometimes, people who don't fit in are called witches, when they are no more than slightly odd. Even a little bit out of place and people start to spread lies, once the rumour begins to roll, it spreads like wildfire. We need to remain calm, and have an open mind, even so, the house does give me a bad feeling."