In sight was a dark corridor with dimly lit candles flashing on the walls, as if things were passing by swiftly without making any noise. The stone walls were dripping water that came from no where, he could hear the random sounds they made, like steps coming nearer and nearer.

---simile uses: ‘as if things were passing by swiftly without making any noise.’ Creates an imagery of the candle, lights flickering, also creates an atmosphere of terror.

---contained sense of listening and seeing.

---simile uses: like steps coming nearer and nearer. Creates tension atmosphere.