It was a cold and rainy morning when the cab arrived. I anxiously opened the door and crawled into the heated vehicle. At least I would be warm for a while. I have no idea what's going to happen today. Today was the day I'm moving to a place called Dark Acre. I have nothing to take with me besides an old guitar pick I got at a rock concert once. I heard it would be a long drive to this new town. I thought about all the people I'm going to have to meet unfortunately and cringed. I have never been very social, and I wasn't about to start now. The taxi driver tried to start up a conversation with me.

"Oh great..." I thought. "This is the perfect way to start my day. Making small talk with a complete stranger who I will probably never again see in my life."

"So where are you headed?" the stranger asked.

"Uh...Dark Acre..." I replied. "Wait…why is he asking me that? I thought he knew where he was going…where are we going?!" I thought to myself.

"Ar har har me boy! I'm just a joshing ya! Don't worry lad I know where were going do you mistake me for some kinda fool? Har har har."

"Actually Yes." I want to say it so badly. But I thought it would be best if I held my tongue. After all, the cab driver could drop me off in the middle of nowhere if he wanted to, and I wouldn't know the difference since I have never been to this place before.

"So, you're a quiet one eh? How about ya tell me your name?"

"Jinxx...my name's Jinxx."

"That's quite a name ya got there my boy! So are you excited to be moving to Dark Acre? The town has a bit of an eerie name to it don't ya think?"

"This guy sure talks a lot…hopefully we will get there soon…" "Uh…yeah…I'm excited I guess… it's a new town after all, so I don't really know what to expect."

"Ar Har Har ye should be excited. Do you know where you're going to be staying once you get there?"

"Um..not really…"

"WHAT?! You move to a new town without having a place to stay? Har har ye sure are a brave young lad. But don't worry me boy. I'm sure you will find a place. A smart youngster like yourself should have no problem."

"I haven't thought about finding a place yet… I really haven't thought about anything. All I know is that I got a letter at my house last night saying I would be moving to Dark Acre today. It had no explanation…I don't even know who it's from…are why I'm moving here…if someone wanted me to move here, they'd make sure I had a place to stay right?"

"Hmm, what about money Lad? Do ye have any money?"

"Uh…" I anxiously checked my pockets since the driver would probably be expecting me to pay for my trip. I had none. "Great, how am I going to pay this guy now?" "Sorry…I don't have any…" I mumbled unsure how he'd take the news.

"Tis quite alright me boy! This little trip will be on me. A little favor from me to you." The driver said enthusiastically.

"Thanks…"

I turned my head and starred at the dark raindrops beating against the glass. I laid my head against the window and soon dozed off….