The atmosphere under the floorboards was like a murky soup and nothing came into clear focus. Any movement became slow and cumbersome. Although there was enough light to see by, it seemed to be more like twilight. Everything was shrouded in a thick fog that coated even the very souls of its inhabitants. One soon got used to the strange, new environment and never gave it a second thought. A strange and ghostly group of people gradually materialized, and gathered around Seth and Neil. Each ghostly apparition looked like it had come from a different time period in history. Shocked, bewildered and scared, Neil and Seth drew closer to one another for protection. Neil finally mustered up enough courage to speak to one of the ancient souls.