Once she reached the cave, Sue dared go no further. She was breathing deeply and her heart was beating against her chest, so loud that she felt sure the whole world could hear it. Then, as she lent closer to the alley-way, she heard something that paralysed her body at once. Crying. Someone was crying in there, mournful sobs that sue could not ignore. She bent her head so near to the alley, that one more step would ensure she was inside. "hello? Sue whispered uncertainly, peering into the darkness. The sobs stopped, but she was sure she heard a faint scuffle come from within. There was no answer.