The expression on Vanessa's face was frozen, and her whole body was very stiff as if a basin of cold water had been poured on it.

"The first thing you need to do is to get a good look at the situation. Then it's a good time to go in and experience the darkness there. I've heard that some people are rounded up and beaten up when they go in." It's scary.

I grabbed my phone and called the police.

As soon as I dialed, a hand suddenly snatched the phone from me.

"Nicola."

It was Bella who snatched my phone.

"Mrs. Fields, please give me my phone back!"

"I'm...