Chapter one

Kristyer, Time is Dark

Chapter one

I texted Cathy at: Theres something scary up In my bedroom, so I'm sitting on the stairs, possibly 4 the rest of my life.

There was no relpy. Cathys dad id really strict, so she had to go sleep really early.(possiby at five thirty p.m) So is enough that she could leave her mobile downstairs on the sofa or something. Or we'll text eachother all night under the bed sheets. And If we could do that, I wouldn't be so scared. Mom and Dad were watching a funny comedy.Joe was up in his room working.

He always puts some loud shouty music on. But today... was horribly quiet. I went upstairs, then I heard a strange sound. It sounded like something evil. I felt my blood froze. Goosebumps grew on me. It had been dark for hours. I hate this time of the year. Cathy loves It.

"I love this time of the year!" said Cathy kicking the autumn leaves about. "Halleween and Bonfire night! And the school play!"

Cathy's playing princess Dathie , In, Magical world:a staring roll. Mines only tiny. It only has one line. I'm a bit nervous to be honest. Its ridiculous being scared of a school play. When I was young, I was even scared of Santa Claus.Mostly I'm scared of the dark.

"Kristyer!" Moms voice made me jump. "why aren't you In bed? What are you doing?"

"I've heard a noise upstairs,"I said.

"Don't be silly, honey," said Mom. "Go to bed!" Then she disappeared In the kitchen and turned on the stove. I wish I could sleep downstairs In a dogs basket. I wouldn't mind even If they call me Collie.

"Mom," I pleaded. "Can you come with me upstairs? Please?" The phone rang. Mom answered It. It was Granny. Mom sat on a chair, pulled a bo-ring face and started to listen. I know this call would take forever. Granny non-stop talk. Mom was nodding, but she glanced at me and pointed to the clock which says, eleven fifty-nine p.m and then the door.

The sign was clear: Go to sleep or you'll get in big trouble with yelling involved.

Mom could be fierce.When she shouts you could see spit flying from her mouth. You can't laugh- that would make her more cross.

I went to the hall. I saw Dad near the TV examining his big toe.

"Dad," I asked." Could you come with me upstairs? I am scared"

"Scared eh?" Dad raised an eyebrow.

He did go up with me though.

"Go to bed, then," said Dad.

"But I haven't cleaned my teeth, or put on my P.Js," I said.

"Hurry up, then, I want to get back to the comedy," said dad.

He picked up one of my Charmed books and began reading it. I Raced to the bathroom and cleaned my teeth and dived into my pjs. Once I raced back In, dad was shocked somehow. " Maybe this book Is too strong for you," he said.

"Yeah... But... Whatever. Goodnight, Dad!" I said.

"Goodnight, Kristyer." Then he walked away. My squirrel and raccoon were already In bed. And they got a bit grumpy when I grabbed the best pillow. They're supposed to be my toys, but sometimes they behave as if they own the place.

Alssy, my squirrel, who is confused as usual, said, "Hey! Gimme da good pill!" He's quite casual, though. Zarrin, my greyish striped raccoon, said, "Just 'cause your human, dosen't mean ya get da goodies!" She's a bossy darling sometimes.

I laid down closed my eyes trying to fall asleep. But I was wide awake. Then I heard someones footsteps: thump, thump, thump!

I sat up and punched the pillow to get more comfy.

"Oh, for cryin' out loud!"complained Zarrin. " Give us da break!"

I lay down again. I tried to count sheep. Then raccoons, since Zarrin Is on my mind.

Then I heard... breathing. It was not my breaths my ones lighter- always light.

Something like a monster breath would do. OMG-GOM!!!!! There is something evil In my bedroom!

I was about to scream aloud. But then I heard a scratching kind of sound... And It was coming from my wardrobe!