The Little Red House
“Are you coming or not?” he demanded with his hands shooting up into the air, beckoning me like a small dog. He took a few steps further down the fading trail. I stuck up a weak finger, telling him to give me a minute while attempting to level my pulse.
My breathing slowed, allowing me to find my footing and properly hold my flashlight. Hesitantly, I trudged along behind Jack, keeping my head lowered. “Finally! Now we can check out this SUPER SCARY house,” he cried, a sigh escaping his lips. I had never been this much of a coward. In fact, I was typically brave, but this house had me scared out of my mind. I promised myself I’d never return, but… Well, here I am.
“Aw, are you scared? It’s okay, I’ll be your knight in shining armor and protect you!” Jack held an awkward knight’s stance, pretending to fight a dragon, or perhaps in this case, a ghoul. I shot him a dirty look. “I’m not scared. And I don’t need a man to protect me.” I retorted, struggling to hold back a laugh while walking ahead. He picked up his pace to keep up.
Hours had passed and the sun began to sink below the horizon, painting the sky fading shades of red and orange. “Are you lost?” Jack questioned, interrupting my internal music. “Of course not, it’s right up there.” I replied flatly, pointing up ahead. In between the tall trees, there was the barely visible shape of a small, red, and old cottage. He took off towards in, leaving me in his dust.
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