Lights Please - Part 1
by Cade Scott
um…mom did you forget to pay the energy bill??
The what?
lights…
You mean electricity bill?
whatever. did you or did you not??
No… I did.
Lol. Why?
lights just cut out
Is it raining?
no
Harsh winds?
nope
Weird. I’m sure its just a power outage or something.
what could it be though…
I don’t know. Could be anything.
Why’re you so worried?
i just dont like being home alone
I’ll be home within the hour.
why’re you working late??
Gotta pay the bills.
and you’re sure you paid the energy??
Electricity.
whatever!!!
LOL. Yes I did.
hmmmm
What, you think some ghost is behind this?
that or robber or killer
ever watched a scary movie
Well, this is real life. Nothing is gonna’ happen to you.
i dont like this
Are you too much of a scardy cat?
house is creepy when its dark
Anything is creepy when dark. But I bet you’re the safest there.
how so
Cause it’s “home.”
You live there. Feel most comfortable there.
not right now
So the lights cut. Big deal.
Happens everywhere all the time.
this is different
How?
just feels different
HOW?!?!
idk just this feeling in my gut
You’re cute sometimes, you know that.
;)
i dont like how youre taking this as a joke
Omg… You’re fine honey.
I’ll be home shortly.
pls hurry
i just heard a noise
What?
loud creak
Prolly just the water heater.
sounded more like the floorboards
Now you’re just imagining things.
no, im serious
mom…
:(
Wow, you’re really scared huh?
im frozen
just heard the sound again
Breathe. I’ll be there in just a few.
thank god
are you leaving now
I will soon.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!?
Tasha, what has gotten into you?
You need to seriously calm down.
someone is in here with me
Stop imagining things.
im not
What makes you think there is someone in there?
shhh…
What?
someone is seriously in here
Come on…
i can hear them creeping around
Where are you?
halfway up the stairs
trying to make it to my room
And you’re confident someone is there?
yes
You’re sure you’re not just hearing things?
its obvious now
I need to know for sure.
how can you not believe me????
Are you sure??!?
i think so
You need to know.
If you’re just hearing things…
i hear him opening drawers in the kitchen
So there is someone?
i can just hear
Then how’d you know it was a he?
HE OR SHE IDC
SOMEONE IS HERE
Calm down. Can you get a visual?
idk
i dont really care either
I need to know for sure someone is there.
IM NOT FREKING LYING
i can hear them plain as day!!!!!!!!
I’m about to call the cops. So this better be real.
fine fine, i freakin look, happy
Tasha…
bet i die in the process
Come on now…
Tasha?
Hello?
oh god…
What?
yep, that’s someone
Where?
in the kitchen
Can you see them?
yep
How?
through the stairway
see their outline
What’re they doing?
searching the drawers and cabinets
Why?
idk im not in his head
So it’s a “he?”
big he or SHE for all i know
Okay I’m calling the cops.
And I’m coming straight home.
Hang on baby.
oh my…
What?
i heard a knife
What do you mean?
i heard him pull a knife from the sheath on the counter
Are you sure?
sharp ‘ching’
do you think he knows im here
Stay hidden and hold on, I’m contacting the cops.
mom…
What?!?!
he called my name…
HE DID WHAT?!?!
definitely a guy…gruff voice
called my name… out loud
Does he know where you are?
idk, he is just walking around saying it
Are you hidden?!?
im at the bottom of the stairs
Try to get somewhere hidden.
NOW!
But be quiet.
ok
Keep me updated if you can.
mom..??
Yes baby?
is everything gonna be ok…???
Of course.
You’ll be saved in just a minute.
he keeps calling my name
Are you safe?! Have you moved?!
i cant
Why not?!?!
my body wont let me
MOVE! RUN!
hes getting closer
GO!!
Do you understand me?!?!?!
he’s whispering now
getting ever closer
Tasha!!!
Tasha!
TASHA
Oh pls no
LET MY DAUGHTER GO!!
The police are on their way.
Hey Carol.
Who is this?!? Do you have my daughter???!!
Yes.
Who are you??
Her father.
Todd?
:)
I swear if you lay a finger on her…
Sorry Carol. I’m taking her with me. Like it should’ve been.
DON’T TOUCH HER
Bye. Forever.
TODD!!!
I WILL KILL YOU!!!
YOU WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS! 
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