The moving truck rumbled to a halt on Elm Street, Casting a long shadow over the beautiful lawns of whispering Pines. Ten year old Maya, pressed her nose against the window, watched with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. The arrival of the new family Was a rare event in this sleepy town, A wrinkle in the otherwise Predictable fabric of their lives.
The first to come out was a tall broad-shouldered man with a kind face, with a shock of salt and pepper hair. He introduced himself as Mr. Moore flashed a friendly smile, his eyes crinkling at corners. Behind him was a woman with hair like spun sunshine stepped down. Her name was Mrs. Moore, Her smile was just as warm, radiating a gentle calm confidence. But there was a Girl barely older than Maya who stole the show.
Evelyn Moore was a vision. Her hair the color of dark chocolate, Cascaded down her back In perfect waves. Her eyes, A startling shade of emerald green, Sparkled with intelligence And a touch of something Maya couldn't quite place. As Evelyn gracefully stepped from the truck, A book under one arm, Maya felt a strange clutch in her chest. It wasn't exactly jealousy, she was just too... perfect.
In the next few days we're a whirlwind of introductions. Evelyn aced every pop quiz In Mrs. Henderson's class, effortlessly befriending the math resident whiz. And the shy girl who usually hides herself over glasses she baked cookies that would melt your mouth, Leaving them on doorsteps as the sweet lavender scent filled your nostrils, Even Mrs. Travis, The neighborhood gossip queen, found herself Charmed by Evelyn's smile.
Maya watched from a distance, a knot of unease growing in her stomach. It wasn't that Evelyn wasn't nice - she genuinely cares about people. It was just...the way everything fit perfectly into place around her. It felt... Unnatural.
One crisp morning Maya didn't see her next door neighbors Mrs. O'Reilly, always got up in the morning and water Her petunias Maya felt concerned.
Have you seen Mrs. O'Reilly, Mr. O'Reilly? She asked.
Mr. O'Reilly ran a hand through his ruffled hair. ''no Maya I haven't seen her'' he said with gruff and worry.
''she didn't wake up today by my side and I saw her phone's turned off''
A shiver went down Maya's spine. Mrs. O'Reilly was known for her meticulous routine. Disappearing what out a trace was simply not in her nature.
Later that day a police car sat parked outside of Mr. O'Reilly's house, it's flashing lights showing across the street, Maya watched from her bedroom window, she was just sick from watching. The perfect facade of Whispering Pines seemed to crack, revealing a darkness beneath and for the first time Maya couldn't shake the feeling that Evelyn Moore, with her dazzling smile and perfection, might just be at it's heart.
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The perfect neighbor (a short thriller & horror story)
Mystery / ThrillerWhispering Pines was a sleepy town known for it's friendly faces and uneventful days. That is until Evelyn arrived. she wasn't Just new, she was flawless, perfect grades, flawless smile and a perfect home and an uncanny ability to excel at everythin...
