by Alex

“Come on Ben it’s not like the woods are haunted or anything” said Mark to his best friend Ben

“Yeah I know it’s just that these woods give me the creeps” replied Ben as he tried to catch-up to his friend.

“Oh, come on we’ll be late” Mark whined

“Late for what, your girlfriend’s costume party” giggled Ben

“For the millionth time, she is not my girlfriend, just because she invited you and me to her party doesn’t mean that she is my girlfriend.” Explained Mark in an annoyed voice

“Sure, we’ll go with that” said Ben in an annoying type of voice.

“Well anyway we’re here.” Replied Mark excitedly

Jenny opened the door and politely welcomed them. The party was a very nice, there were drink and food, but most importantly there was backyard indoor swimming pool. Ben was in the swimming pool when he heard a voice:

“Ben I know you can hear me, you must save us, you must save us!!!”

Ben looked around there was nobody near him, but then who talked to him? When the party was over Ben and Mark left for home through the city instead of the woods.

“Ok, now tell me why you dragged us all the way through the city instead of the shortcut through the woods” demanded Mark

“I afraid to go there… I heard a voice when we were at the party and it scared me half to death” replied Ben in a frightened voice.

“That is the worst excuse you ever made Ben, good bye” said Mark angrily

“Mark wait!”Screamed Ben

But Mark was already gone. Ben entered his home feeling miserable. He had made his friend angry and scared himself to death.

“What could make this day any worse?” Ben said to himself

“Honey, how was the party” asked Ben’s mother

“Terrible” replied Ben

“I’m sorry to hear that, would you like some”

“No mom I think I’ll go straight to bed” interrupted Ben

“Alright sweetie, good night “said Ben’s mother

“Goodnight Mom” replied Ben

But little did he know that the very forest that he traveled through this afternoon was speaking to him…

By: Alex