I have also added this poem to Dark Attraction, however it originated as part of the 50 Words challenge.
1 step, 2 step, almost there
3 step, 4 step, don't you dare
5 step, 6 step, keep on going
7 step, 8 step, fear is growing
9 step, 10 step, what's that noise?
Should she have taken the staircase at all?