The story began in an eerie situation.

The correct answer is D. strange.

An eerie situation is one that is strange, unsettling, or frightening. It is often associated with the supernatural or the unknown. In the context of the story, the eerie situation could be anything from a haunted house to a dark and stormy night.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of an eerie situation. Dangerous situations are often exciting or thrilling, but they are not necessarily strange. Wonderful situations are often happy or joyful, but they are not necessarily strange.