The Dare

By Penny deRosset

Spend one night in the creepy house across the street. You know, the big old Victorian one? Heard someone died there. I dare you. Too chicken? I’ll sweeten the deal. One dollar for every five minutes you spend in there. Two dollars? Fine. I’m in a generous mood. Come on! It’ll be fun! You don’t believe in ghosts do you? Why don’t I go? I would, but I… fine! I will go! But you’re giving me two dollars every five minutes. Ok, you got a flashlight? Good. We can talk with my walkie talkie. Ok, here I go. Eww. this place is disgusting. Who has this many oriental rugs? Everything is covered in sheets, like ghost furniture. Oooooo, spooky! You should come over, this place really isn’t that bad. Hold on. What’s that in the bed? Eww, what is this thing? Looks kind of like a person… or maybe what’s left of them! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!  I’m getting out of here! Ok, I’m back. No, I’m not scared. Are you crazy? I’m fine. Six dollars. Pay up.
 

The ELM

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