Double Trouble
by EJ Leonard
Are u there?
Where the f ru? The party started an hour ago!
Liz’s CRAPPY tire just blew out on Double Trouble Rd.
It’s pitch black here for miles and I’m FREAKING OUT!
And let me guess, y’all don’t know how to change a tire.
Can you come out and get us, then drive us back in the morning?
Doesn’t she have AAA?
Yes, but they said they can’t make it out here for a couple of hours.
I can’t wait here that long. The car is getting so stuffy. I’ve been seeing weird things in the woods.
Oh, don’t get into that paranormal shit again! It’s not real!
Just please come out here.
I just had my second beer, so I can’t drive.
So get Chris to drive.
Fine. I’ll ask.
And all those things do exist btw! There’s a story about this area.
What, did the Jersey Devil toilet paper all the trees?
Shut up. You know that creepy abandoned house at the end of the road?
Yeah.
This guy lived there in the 80s.
Held a town hall meeting in his basement, murdered everyone who came.
People say he got possessed by this demon that lurks in the woods here.
Oh for Christ’s sake. Btw Chris and I are in the car.
OMG Thank you!
I don’t want to hear anymore about ghosts. Or third eyes. Or aliens.
Wait. Hold on. A car is coming. Liz is flagging it down.
Tell her to stop. You never know who it could be.
THE TOWN HALL KILLER??!
Stop it. And - too late, whoever it is just stopped.
Who is it??
Some guy in a pickup. He’s talking to Liz right now. Seems nice enough.
Looks like you’re off the hook :)
We’re still on our way, just in case.
k.
Holy shit, I think I see Sasquatch!!
Nope, just Chris. 👹 👹 👹
Sorry, couldn’t help it. Bad joke. I know.
Hello?? No witty quip?
Grace???
T.J. there's someone else with this guy...didn't notice him until now.
he's wearing a mask or something and poking his head out of the back of the truck...
has this terrible grin on his face...and I think he's holding something.
it's so effing creepy.
PLEASE HURRY
we're almost there
omg T.J. that dude in the back of the truck HAS A KNIFE WTF WTF WTF
Grace - call 911!
What if they hear me in the car? I don’t think they know I’m in here.
I didn't get out when Liz did. I've been lying down in the back seat the whole time...
I’ll call.
don't leave me alone in here - I need you to keep texting me.
Chris will call. Just stay calm. What are they doing??
OMG they are trying to drag Liz into the truck wtf idk what to do!!!
Okay. 911 is sending someone right now.
What do I do
Are the keys still in the car?
Yes.
Be quick and try to drive away. Tire doesn’t matter.
It’s a stick. I don’t know how to drive it!!
Can you run into the woods?
I’m afraid to run into the woods
You have to do it, we’ll find you
I can’t
Okay, then just stay real still - you sure they haven't seen you?
yeah I'm hiding the light on my phone now - and I haven't made any noise...
I doubt they know I'm in here...
Are they getting back into the truck yet?
No...they're still outside - they've shoved Liz into the back. Gagged her.
What do I do about Liz???!!
Don’t worry about Liz right now.
I could’ve helped her
No you couldn’t. You can just help yourself by staying calm and still.
He’s coming over here!
RUN!
I can’t
We’re on our way! Cops should be there too!
Are u there?
What’s happening??
Grace??
So he just knocked on my window and asked if I had any Grey Poupon.
WHAT
It’s Jamie and his effing cousin Marco.
IT WAS A PRANK!? HOW!?
YEP! LIZ WAS IN ON IT!!
How the hell did they know it was you?
She texted Jamie after AAA said they couldn’t be here.
I’m going to sucker punch that piece of shit as soon as I see him!
My heart’s been pounding! I thought you were dead!
Yeah, well I almost peed myself, so there’s that.
They are going to change the tire for us.
We should be at the party in a little while.
k cool - turning around then. see you soon!
:D
an hour later
Hello Grace?
This isn’t funny.
Grace?
Hello?? Where are you??
you should have listened to Grace all along, T.J.
you're next
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