Melody Pond – Age 9
I wake up in the night to noises, unexplainable noises.
I always thought that it was nothing. I mean, I do live on the streets after all…its full of strange things.
The only thing that worries me is, I wake up in the morning with black tallies all over my arms. I'll turn to my left and see a black marker lying on the floor next to me…and next to that is its lid, lying separately, only a few centimetres away.
I made a vow to myself that if I ever woke up in the middle of the night and something happened, I would write a note to myself in case I forgot what had happened during the night.
I wake up every morning to a new note...and each note I leave myself is the same. It always says exactly the same word. Silence. Silence. SILENCE!
Why do I leave myself this? What does it mean? What happens in the night? What do the tallies mean? Why can I never remember what happens?
That was when I saw it, as plain as day. It's slender body and peculiar hands.
I showed no fear on the outside but on this inside I was petrified. I really wanted to scream but no sound came I out. I wanted to run but I was frozen solid on the spot. I physically couldn't move.
Eventually, I managed to take a step back but felt myself come into contact with the wall behind me. Without even registering what I was doing, I bent down and picked up the marker which was originally lying on the floor. I was keeping my eyes firmly focused on the monster which stood before me. I dragged the pen across my arm, tallying myself.
It took a step closer to me and I instantly dropped the marker in fear.
The last thing I remember was seeing his sinister face edge nearer to mine.
Then…SILENCE!
Hey Guys! So I hoped you like my little One Shot made especially for 'Impossible Astronaut Day' which is today! I have my arms and neck tallied and have been like that all day at school.
Please review and tell me what you thought as I would love to know!
Rachel xx