Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Page #5

Is Mr. Harris going to die?

No, Sally.

He is going to be okay.

Can I show you something?

This is my favorite part of the house.

Blackwood loved nature.

He imported these fish from Japan.

And so did we.

They're called koi.

They're considered magical.

Badgers can spot them

against the mud at the bottom

because of their bright colors.

So what makes them special

is also what makes them vulnerable.

They have to be tough.

And you, too, Sally.

I didn't touch your clothes.

I swear to God, I never touched them!

- I didn't touch them.

- Sally.

I didn't! Didn't cut them, I promise.

I don't care about my clothes.

I can't really tell. 1804, I think.

It's hard to see.

The coin is pretty worn down.

She probably found it

in Blackwood's studio.

I don't want her

going down there anymore.

I'm worried about her, Kim. It's not safe.

- This is Joanne.

- Mommy?

Oh, sweetie, it's you! How are you?

Can I come home?

You want to come...

The sashimi. Stuart, the sashimi.

- I don't like it here.

- You what?

Honey, don't fret. It's so beautiful there.

You just need to get used to it.

But it's cold.

- Honey, what?

- My bed is too big.

- Sweetheart.

- And I think I'm getting sick.

You're not getting sick.

It will take a little tiny bit of getting used to,

but you are going to be so happy there.

Okay? I promise. You'll get used to it.

I got to go, honey. Mommy's got to go.

I'll see you soon. Bye!

Kim?

- Don't leave.

- What's wrong?

Even when I'm asleep.

And don't turn off the lights.

I'll be right here.

Come on.

Kim?

I love you. I love you.

Daddy! Daddy!

Daddy, please!

Daddy!

Sally, what's the matter?

I don't want them to come anymore.

Who, Sally?

The little things.

They live in the basement.

They gave me the silver dollar.

They said they wanted to be my friend.

But they're horrible and mean.

- You just had a nightmare.

- Don't say that!

It's okay.

My bear.

Look what they did to my bear.

Your dad tells me art is your

favorite subject. I wish I could draw.

Drawing is easy.

The other kids can't do feet and hands.

When you say "the other kids,"

do you feel they're different from you?

My doctor back home asked me that.

What was your answer?

Okay. Let's start with something easier.

What's your favorite color?

What is that? Purple?

Black.

How about these little things you saw?

What do you think they are?

Fairies.

Or gnomes.

But scary ones?

And you say they know your name?

They talk to you?

Yes.

What do they say?

They want to play with me.

Is that all?

They say my parents don't love me.

Can I go now?

Just a few more questions, okay?

There is a lot of anxiety in that little girl

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