That Girl

• Chloe Jones, Grade 6
• Short Story
• 2008

I see the pale skin figure flash from the window of the dark enchanted house, the house has a gloomy feel to it, the vines covering the house are lifeless and the gothic windows look menacing.

I have watched that girl for the past week, she doesn't leave the house, doesn't smile but just sits there. I have thought about that young girl and i would like to meet her, but I am scared, I have heard many horrific stories about her!

Apparently she was a vampire and could not leave the house because of the torturous sunlight, her emerald eyes would give you a sweet glare that would make you run for you life.
They say if you go in you never come out, there is a way in but noway out! What if these stories were a load of rubbish, maybe she is just a sweet girl! But I could be risking my life for a girl I have never meet.

After summoning all of my courage I take the first steps up the cracked stone stairs leading to the house. I turn back to see my quaint little house in the distance, But there is no way I am turning back. I continue walking, I take tiny shivering steps and with each step I take I gain more courage.

The time has come and I am standing in front of the eerie door awaiting the truth, my heart thumping against my chest, I am terrified but I have come to far to turn back. I make a reach for the brass door knocker but I am interrupted by the screech of the door opening.

I see a small ghostly face with black silky hair appear from behind the door she is sitting up right in a small black wheel chair, her emerald eyes staring at me. I hear a small voice calling my name.

"Edward i have been waiting for you."