The bus dropped me off outside some large, imposing wrought iron gates. I could still hear the driver saying 'Here you are miss - you'll have a spanking good time here, I'm sure!' and then laughing manically before driving off at high speed.
Timidly, I pushed open the gates, and shivered as they squealed on their rusty hinges. I walked down the long driveway, studying the great house as I neared it with some trepidation. There was no sign of life behind the high, dark windows.
I walked up the broad flight of steps to the front door. I hesitated for a moment, then raised the great door knocker. It fell back against the door with an echoing boom.
My throat dry, I waited...