2023 Spooky Short Story Finalist

Reyn J. (7th)

Reyn J. (7th)

911, What's Your Emergency?
 
Operator: 911, what's your emergency?

Caller: I think there's someone in my house.

Operator: Inside your house?

Caller: Yes, ma'am.

Operator: Alright, authorities are on their way. Just stay on the line.

Caller: Okay, okay.

Operator: Have you seen this person?

Caller: Yes. But, I don't think it's a person, ma'am.

Operator: Not a person?

Caller: No, ma'am.

Operator: Does it have a weapon?

Caller: I– I don't know.

Operator: Okay. Just find a safe spot to hide.

Caller: I can't hear you. Go outside?

Operator: No. No!

Caller: Alright, I'm on the porch.

Operator: NO! GO BACK INSIDE! GO NOW!

Caller: (unintelligible)

Operator: Hello? Hello?!

Caller:...
 

2023 Spooky Short Story Finalists/Grand Prize Winner
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