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The House

October 12, 2016
By MarcusR BRONZE, Riverside, California
MarcusR BRONZE, Riverside, California
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¨Come on!¨ Jake said to Justin urging him to come with him to an abandoned house.
¨Yeah, come on Justin stop being a little baby like you always are.¨ Tony said. Justin looked at the house with doubt, debating if he should go with them.
¨I´ve heard of people seeing things over there.¨ Justin said nervously
¨You´re not scared of the boogeyman are you?¨ said Tony
¨No it's just that, nevermind, you know what, fine, I´ll go¨ he said reluctantly.
¨Alright!¨ they said simultaneously ¨let's go!¨ 
Crows resting on trees watched them as they walked across the field of moldy crops and dusty scarecrows. They stood outside the  
ancient house gazing at the boarded windows. They walked up the porch stairs, they creaked with
every step. They walked up and stared at the door.
¨This place is like a prison¨ Josh said
¨You first¨ Justin said. They walked in and the cool breeze that blew throughout the house cooled their skin.
¨Whew, I shoulda brought a jacket¨ Justin said ¨it's freezing in here¨
They walked around the house looking for anything interesting.
¨Hey, come here¨ Jake said ¨what is that?¨
¨Looks like an old axe or something¨ Tony replied. ¨Is that what i think it is on it?¨ A bright red liquid dripped from the axe and onto the floor.
¨Is there any chance that could be ketchup?¨ Justin joked
¨Yup thats blood alright¨ Jake responded ¨Guys i think we should le-¨
¨OH SHUT UP¨ Tony said angrily ¨you guys are such babies. Look I'll take it just in case we see anything.¨  They continued through the house and into the basement. The aroma of cinnamon filled the basement.
¨You guys haven't been down here yet right?¨ There was a freshly lit candle dripping with wax and a sleeping bag on the floor. ¨I think… someone's been living down here¨ said Justin.
¨Ok I think it's time to leave.¨ Tony said with a shaky voice. They were walking up the stairs when the door slammed in their face. A deep raspy voice came from the other side of the door saying
¨You've taken something of mine. I WANT IT BACK¨
Tony replied with a fearful voice
¨OK I'll give it back just let us go we won't tell anyone.¨ the voice replied
¨It's too late for that. I have to get rid of you. I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere¨ Laughing as the voice grew further.
¨I'm gonna use the axe to break down the door then we can make a run  for it outside.¨ Tony said
¨I don't think that's the best idea, what if he right outside waiting for you?¨ Justin replied but he continued to do it anyway. Tony hacked at the door with all his might and took the door down. He dropped the axe and started running like the wind. Josh followed him. Justin was thinking if it's a good idea to good out with them. Just as he is about to run out with them he sees someone follow them outside, thumping with every footstep. Quickly, he grabbed the axe and starting slashing the planks from the windows and jumped out of the house. Screams were coming from the corn-field but didn't  look back. He sprinted home and locked the door behind him. The next day he did not see Tony or Josh and missing posters were put up for them.



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