Tayla bit her lip. She could've sworn she heard something. But this ship was kinda creepy. She may have just imagined it. And even if she didn't, it wouldn't be a surprise if there were creaking sounds once in a while, with a ship this old.

Tayla turned back to the book and again slowly reached for it's cover. She opened it and stared down at the names and messy handwriting.

After a while, her head jumped up once more. She left the book open and looked around the room. A tingly feeling run down her arms and neck. It was as if she was being watched.

Tayla took out her wand and squinted at every corner, and then at the open doorway. Breathing hard and feeling excited in spite of herself, she was ready to run if she needed to.