A Short Story

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Before you read this I know it is not the best story but I did write this one at school. But I hope you like it anyway! And yes all these stories that will be written in this book will be written by me, but depending on what I decide a few stories may not be by me but I will say who it's by before you read it. I may edit this if the ending isn't clear enough. Hope you enjoy!


Chapter One

The sound of a pen tapping on the tip of a clipboard filled the dark room as the sound bounced off the walls. I could hear it now, so easily that I imagine if I step any closer I can reach out and touch it. There was a small light bulb hanging from the ceiling as the bright light melted onto the floor. The room smelled of an old attic. There were boxes littering the floor, some were open but most were close. I always wondered what was in the boxes, maybe old photos or used clothing? A shiver runs down my spine as I remember the first time I saw "it". It was black like a shadow and quick like air, it was hunched over and snarling it's white fangs at me. It's mouth hung low in a impossible way as black blood dripped out of it's mouth falling onto the floor. It's eyes were like dark black holes and every time it looks at someone it drains the life out of it. It didn't have hands, it had four long fingers and sharp claws reaching, trying to grab you. Once it gets you there's no escaping. It opens it's mouth wide and dangles you by your feet then Plop! It drops you in never to be seen again. I could smell blood as the thing smiled at me, it's rubbery like texture moving into a shape of a small smirk. That was the last time I ever saw my brother again. My stomach turns and I feel like i'm going to vomit. His screams, oh his screams it frightened me half to death. I tried to save him but it was too late, it already got him. I don't have anywhere to go know, well I can't go anywhere.

Chapter Two

A rusty chain is around my ankle. I try to move but all I do is fall on my knees feeling a sharp pain through my legs. I can't scream, even if I tried to scream for help no one will hear me. I am in a locked room far away from any civilization. I don't know why I'm here or how but all I know is that thing out there wants me dead. It's nothing like I have seen before, it's not human, then what is it? I shift back and forth my bare feet feeling the hard damp cement floor. I haven't eaten in days. I'm starving. I look down at my shirt and see the outline of my ribs. I hear a loud thud across the room then a loud screech. I hear the sound of it dragging its body towards me, it's arms hanging limp as it's fangs sharp and covered in my brothers blood. I close my eyes not wanting to see that thing before I die. But as I wait for my last breath, there is nothing. No sharp pain traveling through me, no blood splattered on the ground. It's quiet. To quiet. The only sound I hear is the sound of my own heavy breathing. I let out a sigh of relief and almost collapse on the ground. My eyes feel weak and my vision goes blurry. I feel so tired, I haven't slept in days. I fall onto the ground my body spread apart. I open my eyes for the last time before I fall asleep but..I see something, it's moving? There is this black shadow hovering over me but before I can shout for help I pass out.

Chapter Three

I wake up feeling my back against something smooth. I'm up against the wall. I try to move but I can't. I'm to weak. I try to call for help but it's useless. I can hear something over this eerie silence that sends my head shaking, a almost choking sound is coming from out of the dark. It's almost like a laugh..but it sounds forced. Then a shadow like figure comes into

view. It's black eyes peering into my silver eyes and it smiles. I want to curl up into a ball and cry, hiding away from all my troubles and fears. "P-Please" I choke out hoping it will go away. It makes this noise that is impossible for a human to make, it's like a hissing noise but more louder. I am now crying, my eyes all puffy and red. It leans over me, it's black shadowy figure touching me very slightly. I can't feel it, it's like a ghost. It smiles, it's fangs shining bright in the darkness. It grabs my arm and pulls me up to my feet. "Up!" It snarls, it's voice hoarse and rough. "I'm..." Before I can say anything else it pushes me back down on the ground. I cry in pain as blood spills from my nose. It laughs and smiles. It's holding something behind it's back, I see it faintly as a bright glow shines in the darkness. I almost faint as it shows me what it's hiding, it's a knife.

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