In The Woods

It's Halloween month, and I thought it would be fun to write a horror story. So here it is. (Previously known as "Who's There")

Eliana had always heard of other kids being scared of monsters in the closet or under their beds. But she was never scared of any monsters in the house. They lived outside.

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"Who-who are you?" I say as my voice shakes. My hands clutch my skirts. I try to look brave, standing straight and staring straight ahead as it circles me. I feel its claws trace patterns on my back.

"I, I am your fears. Every wondered why you aren't scared of the monster under your bed?" It whispers. It's cold breath billowing into my ear. I nod and clutch my hands tighter to stop their shaking. "Well dearest. I can tell you why, but you'll have to follow me." As if there was a string attached to me, it pulls me forward and further into the shadows of the trees.

Rankings:
#43 in "woods" 10/25/19
#206 in "Halloween" 10/26/19
#38 in "hiding" 10/26/19