Journal Prompts

Journal Prompt 1, Part 1

What Happened to September??? and The Dog Really?

August 31st 10:04 p.m.

"Goodnight sweetie, I love you." I said to my little girl. Today was my birthday and she went out of her way to make this day amazing.

"Love you too mama." She replied eyes closed but leaning forward for her kiss. With that I leaned in and gave her a kiss on her forehead. I proceeded to walk into my room so I could take a bath, and watch some Netflix. I'm a single mom, but come on I need me some Netflix and me time.

August 31st 11:59 p.m.

I look at the clock on my phone realizing I should probably go to bed. As a minute passes by from me rustling around I hear the sound of a dog bark. It sounds like it's at the back door. I was a little concerned seen how I have never owned a dog and as far as I know there aren't any dogs around this part of town. Finally coming to the conclusion that I'm hearing things I shut off my music and settle in for sleep.

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My alarm clock is soon to go off the next morning. The clock reads exactly October 1st 6:00 a.m.. Wait, October!!! What about September??? Confused I get out of the covers hastily then turn to get dressed for the day. I slide on some black jean shorts and a white and black striped shirt. I then pull a black leather jacket on seen how it's the beginning of October or so I believed. To finish my outfit I slide on some black boots. Curling my short brown hair and applying little to no mascara. I walk out of the room to the kitchen. I usually make breakfast straight away before I wake up Cassie so I didn't even think of stopping by her room. As I started preparing all my items I was going to make waffles. I had pulled out the syrup and frozen waffles. Then as I was about to pop two waffles into the toaster I heard a loud girlish type scream come from outside. My motherly instincts kicked in and I went running outside.

"Samuel??? Why are you screaming like a little girl?" I questioned raising my eyebrow as I try and keep in a laugh.

"W-well" Samuel stammered a blush creeping up his face.

"No need to stutter Samuel this isn't first grade" I said letting a little chuckle escape.

Samuel's face darkened as he said "You should go inside and get Cassie up before she's late for school."

"What?" I asked him as he walked back inside and slammed the door. With that I sighed and looked around. "Hmm, that's strange Ms. Clara isn't outside today." I decided maybe she felt it best to finally get off that damn porch. Then I walked inside to go check on Cassie and continue my waffle making.

As I walk into Cassie's room I noticed that her body was there but it didn't look right. So I called her name "Cassie???" No response. "Cassandra???" Still no response. That's when I finally reached out and tried to touch her arm but my hand when straight through her. It look at if she was almost a hologram, but she looked so real. The blanket was on top of her still it hadn't fallen through like my hand. Scared shitless it was my turn to run outside and scream.

"Now who's screaming like a girl." I heard the one and only Samuel say.

"Shut up Samuel I am a girl and for the record this is no time to be joking around, my hand just went through my daughter!"

''Yeah, sorry." Samuel said looking around his lawn.

Without a second look his way I dashed over to Ms. Clara's house. I knocked once and with no response I let myself in. I looked in her room first, but then went down the hall to her family room. There she was sitting on the recliner with her cat in her hands. The tv was shut off and she looked just like Cassie had so I walked up to her and tried to pet the cat. My hand went not only through her cat but also through her tiny little thigh. I quickly walked outside to see her little pig laying down next to the table outside. I already knew the outcome that was to happen. I wasn't proud of it but I started to cry, soft sobs but crying nonetheless. I walked out of Ms. Clara's house and towards mine. Samuel was still outside watching me the whole way.