The Slenderman

Disappearing

The next thing I know Alice came outside asking, "What just happened?" I turned around and just started laughing. Then we both walked inside. We had some tea and I left for home because my aunt and uncle were going to be home soon. I said my good byes and went home. That night, I felt a bit weird but, completely ignored it until I went to bed.

"Of course I had to go to bed with out dinner again... All I did was drop one egg and spill half a cup of water and yet, I get grounded for a week...What the hell is wrong with them? First they abuse me, now they starve me? What the hell?!" I whispered to myself as I lay in my bed listening to my stomach growl. Soon I fell asleep.

The next morning I woke up on my roof with blood all over my hands. I jumped from the sight of the blood and the smell of death that followed the metallic smell of the blood. I quickly jumped down into my room, ran into my bathroom, and took a long shower. Once I got out it was 3:00 A.M. I got dressed for school, ran outside, and started smoking my cigarette. On my way to school, I saw people surrounding Katie's house. I took one last puff off of my cigarette, dropped it, and stepped on it. As I walked over, I smelled the same blood and death that was on me that morning. I walked closer to the police tape. I saw Katie's body hanging from a tree branch and on the ground beneath her, it said "Beware, I have returned for my revenge." It creeped me out and the sight seemed so familiar. It felt like deja vu. Then some one grabbed my shoulder and turned me around. I didn't know who it was or what they wanted but, they also seemed familiar. "Who are you?" I asked.

"I am detective Phoenix and I was wondering if you saw what happened to this young girl?" he asked with a solid raspy voice. He looked like he was in his upper forties lower fifties.

I answered, "Um, no. I just got here."

"You seem familiar. What's your name?"

"I'm Carter, Carter Daniels. Why do you need to know?" I asked feeling suspicious.

"Ah, you are the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Daniels that died in that horrible accident. Maybe you can help us with this case."

"Um, I don't think so. I mean I still have school and I live with my aunt and uncle and they're pretty strict but, if I find time I'll call."

"Okay," He said handing me his business card. I nodded and headed for school. On the way there, Dean ran up to me.

"What's wrong?" I asked as he tried catching his breath.

"My. Friends. Have. Gone. Missing," he said gasping for air. He grabbed my arm and dragged me to school after he looked at his wrist watch. Once we got to school, there was chaos. People running around, yelling, and gossiping about the disappearances. I heard girls crying, guys complaining, and bullies terrified while the nerds ruled the school. I giggled when the nerds bully the bullies. Then Dean grabbed my arm and dragged me to class. "Some students were told that when Katie died, she was hung in a tree with a note written in blood below her. Is that true? I was driven to school this morning," He asked seeming worried. I looked down at my feet, remembering the smell of her blood and the blood that was on my hands. I looked back up and nodded. He walked off to class and I stood by my locker, listening to the chaos and my music.