"So yeah, that's my story," I told the police, "that's it, I promise."
"And what about the man's story, is that true?" I heard the deep, sharp voiced police man asked as I looked down to wipe my thick tears away to stop me from the embarrassment.
"No, he was lying, from what I've heard. I have proof..."
At this point you are probably confused. So, four years ago I ran away from home, but that's not the story, this is...
A few months later a couple moved in next door. They were so happy together, so joyful; I was jealous. They remind me of Mum and Dad, before they started fighting, of course. But they were familiar in a different way.
As I said, I was jealous; I wanted to be their child; I followed them everywhere. Okay, I know you're thinking: "That's creepy!" but the atmosphere around them was always so comforting. Until, well, until they started arguing too, like Mum and Dad. And that's when it all started...
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Death Next Door
Short StoryFour years ago I ran away from home. But that's not the story, this is... Hello, I'm Melody Barkle and I'm nearly 13 years old. I have seen some horrible things and been through some terrible things. But not like this. Nothing like this. I saw somet...
