Never Let Go (Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter Seven

Author's Note: The plot thickens with a little bit of weirdness. I've set it up for another moment for Zak and Rylee for the next chapter because after that, all hell breaks loose and things turn bad. But of course you will have to stick around for that moment next chapter. Also Detective Vance is on a mission lol with a slight more info into Rylee's background.

Hope you enjoy. And thank you to all who have liked/comment this story. More to come.

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Chapter Seven

"This is the place." Jack stated, stopping in front of the closed door. He quickly took his hand out of his suit pocket and pointed before putting his hand back in. The longer he stood there, the memories of his fright was catching up to him. It took him a bit to gather the courage to step inside, waiting out side the front door with Rylee until he could push himself to go through. She was patient as she waited, even offered that it was okay if he couldn't do it.

But Jack wanted too.

His hands were clammy and trembled in his pockets. His heart was racing. The sooner he could show them the faster he could get the hell out and never look back.

Rylee stood next to him. "What happened here?" She asked him quietly, looking over to him. "Tell me what you felt."

Jack nodded. "Like I told you before, I was checking all the locks with the keys, making sure that they were all there. I was standing right where I am now." He began, keeping his eyes forward.

Aaron maneuvered himself around with his camera for a better angle as Nick stood to the side of Zak.

He signs softly. "I went to check the lock and as I grabbed the doorknob, there was this, um...sensation I guess you can say that passed behind me. It was almost like something brushed by. I got the chills, hair standing up, goosebumps and when I turned around to see what it was, there was nothing there. I thought maybe at first I was just tricking myself because this place is huge and it's kinda creepy when you are in here by yourself.

"Than what happened?" She asked. She took control of the interview. It was something she wanted and the guys didn't have a problem.

"At first I didn't think much of it. You know how your mind can play you."

Rylee nodded. "I know all too well, especially when it happens unexpectedly."

Jack finally turned his head and looked at her. His nerves were uneasy but yet he still tried to smile. "Exactly. I was just doing my job. But then, it was like the atmosphere changed around me. I thought I could ignore it. I never believed in ghosts, never really thought there was something hanging around in here, even when others said there was." He turned around and looked at the others and looked at the camera. His face flushed. "I tried to stay in here, finish what I started but the longer I stood here, the more aware I became with what was happening around me. It got harder to focus, the air got heavier. I felt this weight on my chest, making it difficult to catch my breath and that's when I panicked and got the hell out."

His attention went back to the door and stepped forward. He reached for the doorknob but stopped. "I never got the chance to see what was behind this door. This place is grand and quite beautiful...if you can ever get past the part of someone watching you. I don't scare easily but that day it shook me down to the core."

Jack took his place back beside Rylee. She nodded to Aaron and looked over her shoulder to Nick who was holding the other camera and nodded. The interview was over.

"Thank you Jack for coming back out here today for us." She said, gently placing her hand on his shoulder, feeling the slight tremble in him. "We really appreciate it."