2022 Spooky Story Finalist

Sumayya K. (6th)

Sumayya K. (6th)

Thank you to Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) and the Palo Alto City Library for the grant enabling the Fletcher Middle School Library to purchase our Short Story Dispenser!

 
Hear Footsteps
Hear footsteps
Nothing there

Grab a flashlight
Nothing there

Down the stairs
Lock the door

Go to the bedroom
Lock the door

—World starts to spin.

Air gets thick
Don't panic

Call for help
Don't panic

Heart beats loud
Hear footsteps

Shrill screams outside
Hear footsteps

—Footsteps get louder.

Light clicks off
Sirens wail

Dive under the quilt
Sirens wail

Whisper last words
Doorknob rattles

Breathe last breath
Doorknob rattles

—Door opens.
 
 
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