2024 Spooky Short Story Finalist

Nithya R. (8th grade)

Nithya R. (8th grade)

Stranger
 
You get home

After a long night

Brain is fried

You can't think straight

Up to bed

The warm sheets

Are calling your name

Ding dong

The doorbell

Who is here?

At this hour?

Hoping that they go away

You climb into bed

Ding dong

It's getting to you

Ding dong

One more time

Ding dong

You almost climb out

But

No more ringing

They left

You close your eyes

Squeak

You look outside

A wide smile

Lips as red as blood

Eyes widen

Hand over mouth

Dont

Breath

A

Word

Your sit up straight

A bright blue sky

Down for breakfast

He looks at you

Smiling

Hello
 

2024 Spooky Short Story Finalists/Grand Prize Winner
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