Into the Light

Everyone knows better than to go near Old Man Schneider's house. Ever since his wife died, he's stayed shut inside with the curtains drawn. At night, the house creaks and groans like it's alive. The neighborhood kids claim they've seen bookshelves on witchcraft and necromancy on his bookshelves, and strange symbols drawn on his floor.

But Owen's mom doesn't see the danger. She just thinks he's a sad old man who needs someone to look out for him. So every week, she makes Owen go next door and...