The light flickered again, casting an eerie glow that seemed far too bright to be anything normal. It shimmered with an unnatural intensity, like a beacon cutting through the dark mountain night. Theresa squinted, her breath hitching as unease gnawed at her.
“It’s probably just someone on a hike” she muttered, trying to steady her nerves. “A flashlight or something.” The explanation felt flimsy, even to herself. She forced her gaze away, convincing herself it was nothing worth worrying about.