James was elated when the girl made a foolish decision to run out of the room and down the stairs.
Oh, how he loved a good game of hide-n-seek. He waited a minute before looking for her. "Come out, Come out. Wherever you are. Don't be afraid," he whispered as he stepped against the creaking floor, with exaggerated slowness.
Heedless, he passed the closet his victim was left hiding in and proceeded to the kitchen.