Eric learned from the message that Elisa had been involved with an alarming new fad. Several of the local youth had started a neighbourhood game that was very dangerous. Tony, who was the twins' father, happened to be the instigator of the new game. He thought it would be exhilarating. Tony found out that Elisa was intrigued and also participating.
One day, Tony dared Elisa to recklessly jump off of the cliffs at Whitesands beach. The cliffs were notorious for adventure. Alone one chilly night, Elisa emerged onto the cliffs. Startled by a nearby noise, Elisa slipped off the edge of the rocky cliff. SPLASH! Never to be seen again! She did not know that Eric had followed her to the cliffs. Sadly, he was the reason for the disturbing noise that sent Elisa toppling from the cliff.
Tony was torn apart with grief. He knew her accident was his fault! Abruptly, he gathered all of his belongings and fled from the premises. His family was distraught. Tony was 37 when he dashed away that tragic night.
With the tape recorder in his hand, Eric smashed it against the wall. He was consumed with unexplainable rage! Eric sat alone in his confusion. Finally he realized that if Elisa left this message...she could not be dead! Eric set out to find his twin sister.
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The Mystery Tape Recorder
Short Story15-year-old Eric was lazily strolling up the beach one beautiful evening. He loved to walk on the beach. From his bedroom window, Eric could see the ocean and the Whitesands beach that he loved so dearly.
