Prologue

I opened my eyes and I couldn't sleep. I looked at the clock and it was 3 o'clock in the morning. I thought to myself…why am I wide awake when I should be sleeping? Am I thirsty? I do a little come to think of it. I put on my slippers and went for a drink of water. As I went downstairs I saw the lights on. I wonder if mom or dad is awake too.

I whispered "Mom…dad? Anyone?"

I went to the kitchen and saw something horrible. I was so scared I couldn't go to my room.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH! MOM, DAD, WHERE ARE YOU? HELP!" I shouted.

Mom came down as quick as she could and looked around with her metal bat.

"Sawako, what's wrong dear? I don't see anything." she told me.

I cried and hugged her really tight. I said "IT'S STILL THERE! I SEE IT STILL! I WANT TO GO BACK TO MY ROOM! HELP ME PLEASE! I shouted while crying.

She stroked my hair and took me to my room. Her face looked worried. I didn't want to be alone. I grabbed my mom's arm and she smiled like she knew what I wanted.

"Mom?" I asked

"Yes dear?" she replied.

"What's happening to me? Why am I the only one who saw that thing? Please help me." I said while starting to cry.

"I don't know Sawako, I just don't know."