The Man in the Shed

akiras1903

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Parts 2
Time 12m

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I shone the flashlight on him.  His head slowly lifted up until his dark eyes met mine.  I shuddered, as his lips curled into a sinister, creepy smile.
    
    "Well.."He dragged out the word, making my heart beat faster.  "You brought me dinner!" He exclaimed in a shrill voice as he slowly lifted his scrawny body off the concrete.  "This is exciting.  I'm starving!"  He walked closer. 
    
    "Don't come any closer?" I had wanted to sound demanding but the words came out as more of a question.  However, to my surprise, he stopped and took in a deep breath.
    
    "As you wish..." he turned around, facing the wall.  "Leave my food at the front" And he walked away.
    
    "Erm yeah..." I said placing the plate of food down.  As I walked away, I could sense him watching my every move.
    
    I walked up to the front door of my house, but turned back and looked at the road.  There stood the black Ford F-150 that had gotten me into this mess in the first place.  I unlocked the door and gave one last look at the shed "he" was staying at before walking into the house.  What had I gotten myself into?All Rights Reserved

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