Nyssa

Home Alone

I wake, as the cab pulls around the curb in the dark deserted street. I look at my house, and remember when each of the windows were glowing, when noise was heard, when it wasnt abandoned. I hop out of the cab, paying the driver without taking my eyes off the house.

"You sure you'll be alright?" He asks, as I place the bill into his palm.

"Yes." I say nodding. He pulls away and I take a step closer to the house. Something is wrong, gravely wrong. I can tell. I'm up the front steps in a single bound, and knock on the door. A shiver runs up my spine, I dont like the feeling of this.

No one answers the door, so I am forced to use the key under the doormat. The lock clicks, and the door swings inward. A strange smell reaches my nose. The house doesnt smell musty, they havent been gone long.

Only the night before had I had the dream, which informed me of my family's kidnapping. Taking a step forward, I turn on the light. The light flickers before turning on properly. Everything is trashed. My mum would never leave her house in this state.

I turn on all the lights, and make my way towards my sister's room. Her bed sheets are torn backwards as though someone had grabbed her, or she tried to get away really quick. My dearly beloved Zoe. Too young for anything to happen to her. I choke back a sob.

Something moves out of the corner of my eye. I grab my knife, and turn to face whomever it is. Something rushes me from the back. It is too quick. Before I can turn around something has grabbed me from behind, and is shoving me to the floor. I try to buck whatever it is off me, but they're too heavy. I struggle against their weight, which holds me down. The presure on my neck releases, and I turn my head slightly to see what is happening. I see something shiny come flying downwards, towards the side of my head. I feel the metal pan hit me in the head, shooting pain across my skull. I feel myself become dizzy, and soon the blackness overwhelms me.

-------------------------------

Dont forget to vote or comment if you liked. I'm really sorry about the wait, but of late I have had trouble acessing the internet, and havent had much time. I will try my best to keep this story regularly updating