A/N: Ever since I read iAnneart01's Strangers I couldn't get it outta my head. Also, I really wanted to write a horror story of my own. I lovelovelove horror; stories, books, movies, and VIDEO GAMES. Please R&R and lemme know what you think!

Woodcrest, for the most part, was a peaceful place to live. No one could explain the utterly ridiculous events that occurred around the Freeman family and, if they weren't a part of it, no one really cared. It had been at least a week since anything out of the ordinary happened. Huey sat on the living room couch reading one of his many books as Riley sat on the floor watching meaningless television. Granddad was upstairs getting ready for his date that night, when the power in the house suddenly went off.

A long and somewhat overexerted yell was let out from upstairs. Granddad was clearly annoyed. Huey glanced up from his book unable to read in the dark as Riley slammed his hands on the floor releasing a series of curse words.

"Boys! Get the damn flashlights!" Granddad demanded from the top of the staircase.

Huey hopped off the couch and to his feet. He looked down at Riley who wasn't moving anytime soon and glared. Due to the dark his glare had no affect on the eight year old. Huey sighed making his way towards the kitchen. He bent down and opened a draw getting two flashlights out. They only had two. He walked back into the living room tossing Riley one. Unfortunately, Riley didn't know the flashlight was making its way to his face and with haste.

"Ugh!" he flew back onto the floor, "What da hell nigga!?"

Huey shook his head not caring much of his brother's new found pain. He looked up the staircase for Granddad.

"Boy, you better bring me that damn flashlight!"

Huey sighed and walked up the stairs holding onto the railing. When he got to the top he handed his Granddad the flashlight.

"AHHHH-!?"

Huey turned around quickly. Just then, the lights suddenly went back on. Huey's eyes widened but not at what was there but at what wasn't there.

Riley was gone.

Granddad walked down the stairs with Huey, uncertain as to what just happened. Huey picked up the flashlight he had given his brother not too long ago.

"Where the hell is your brother?"

Huey looked down at the flashlight then glared looking over at his Granddad, "I dunno."

He glanced around the room, "But I'm gonna find out."

"He's probably just hiding. Ya know trying to scare us?" he tried to remain calm but his voice became shaky.

"BOY! You better not be tryina scare us!" he warned.

Huey didn't wait for Granddad to come to terms with the fact that something really happened to Riley. He ran off and searched the entire house up and down for him. When there was no clear sign of his brother or even so much as a trail to where he had gone, Huey decided to advance his search outside.

First, he checked the garage. It was rather dark inside. Huey tried to turn on the lights but they wouldn't go on. He was getting a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach now. He moved around the garage but no sign of Riley. He sighed lowly to himself hoping Riley was just playing around but somehow knew that he wasn't. He knew something must have happened to him. He saw plenty of horror flicks to know this wasn't normal. He turned to leave but was stopped by someone's presence.

"Hey, Huey."

Huey, for the first time in a long time, actually flinched.

Damn.

His body loosened up, however, when he realized it was only Jazmine Dubois.

Jazmine tilted her head to the side, "Is everything okay? You look tense." She was now concerned for her young rebel.

"No. Riley's missing."

"M-missing?"

Huey nodded walking out of the garage.

Jazmine followed closely behind him, "What do you mean missing? Is he okay?"

Huey glanced over at her, "If he's missing how would I know if he was okay?" he stated irritated.

Jazmine saddened, "Oh…so what are you gonna do?"

Huey stopped walking and turned to her, "Find him." He went to walk away then stopped, "Jazmine…"

Jazmine who was now scared out of her mind looked up at him, "Yeah?"

Huey turned back over to her, "Did your house loose power today?"

She blinked and shook her head, "No. Why?"

Huey's eyes narrowed then he walked away, "Just wondering…"

Jazmine ran after him, "Wait! I wanna help." She caught up to him and walked beside him.

"This could get dangerous…Also," he paused then spoke harshly, "You're annoying and would just slow me down."

Jazmine looked hurt but she didn't stop walking, "If anything happens I can scream real loud or run for help. And I'll try not to talk much."

"Or cry?" he raised an eyebrow.

She nodded, "Or cry." She put her hands behind her back, "Let's just pretend this is hide and seek."

Huey rolled his eyes and looked ahead, Maybe pretending it was a game could be beneficial. It would keep my fear in check and keep me level headed. He nodded finding himself agreeing with Jazmine, Hide and seek it is then.

Huey and Jazmine spent all day looking for Riley. They spoke to all the residents and even visited Ed and Rummy. No one heard from nor saw Riley Freeman that day. Jazmine was starting to get worried as was Huey. But he kept his head cool trying to think everything through, rationally.

"Are you sure you checked the house good?"

Huey eyed her, "What are you implying?"

Jazmine shrugged, "Maybe hide and seek just isn't your thing, Huey. Let me give it a try." She smiled a bit.

Huey's eyelids lowered, "I don't see the harm in it…"

Her smile beamed as he sighed and brought her back to his house. When they got to the house Granddad wasn't home. Huey's froze up for a moment then cooled down, remembering that his Granddad had a date. He grunted at the thought of Granddad's selfishness and slammed the door behind them, causing Jazmine to jump up.

Huey mumbled and walked further into the house.

"Okay so where did you last see him?"

Huey walked over to the exact spot where Riley had been standing the last time he saw him. He explained exactly what happened earlier that day with impeccable detail. Jazmine rubbed her chin during the entire story. When Huey was done she began looking. She searched obvious areas then she looked in places that were beyond odd. She opened the refrigerator door and looked inside. She walked into the bathroom and checked the shower.

Huey raised an eyebrow then shook his head.

"Jazmine…what are you doing? Why would Riley be in any of those places?" his annoyed tone stopped her from looking any further.

She turned to him and folded her arms, "Sometimes you have to think outside the box, Huey."

"I do think outside the box."

"No you don't or you would have looked in the frigerator!"

Huey walked back into the living room, "This is stupid."

Jazmine followed him and put her hand on his shoulder. Huey's eyes shot up and glanced to the side and at her.

She saddened then smiled weakly, "Don't worry…we'll find him."

From across the street the lights in Jazmine's house caught Huey's attention. He walked over to the window and stared intently at her house. Jazmine walked over to him as well; to see what suddenly caught her afro headed friend's eye. When she looked over her eyes grew large from the sight. The lights, in just her room, were flickering on and off. Huey's once shocked eyes dulled down into that of a sharp glare. He darted out of the house and ran to Jazmine's house. Jazmine called after him and followed. However, he was quicker than she was.

Huey kicked down the front door startling Sarah, who was cooking dinner in the kitchen.

"H-huey?"

Huey looked upstairs as Jazmine finally made it to the house. She looked over at Huey who made his way up the stairs.

"Jazmine! What's going on?"

"I-I don't know mommy." She followed after Huey, "We're um, playing a game."

Sarah looked over at her now broken door.

She grew angry picking the door up, "Does this game call for breaking furniture as well?"

Huey grabbed the door knob to Jazmine's room.

Jazmine covered her mouth, "W-wait."

Huey looked over at her, "Stay out here."

His stern voice gave her chills.

In every single horror movie known to man…when you opened a door, something was always behind it.

And that something was always bad.

Jazmine watched as he looked back at the door and slowly opened it. Once the door was fully opened the lights went completely off. Jazmine gasped. A sound that nearly caused Huey to jump but he didn't. He glanced around the room, walking inside. He reached over and flicked the light switch on, and to his surprise, it worked.

The room lit up to reveal something horrid. Jazmine's eyes widened as did Huey's. Mrs. Wellington was hanging from Jazmine's ceiling fan with a black shoe lace wrapped around her small doll-like neck. She spun around slowly. The beads which made up her eyes were gauged out and thumb tacked to her body was a note.

Jazmine's eyes watered as she was about to let out a loud scream. But Huey flashed her a quick glare. She covered her own mouth and released the muffled screech into her tiny hands. Huey looked back over at the doll. He walked over to it with caution.

Jazmine put her hand out, "B-be careful Huey…" her voice cracked.

Huey stopped below the hanging doll. He untied her and let her drop into his arms. He looked down at her pulling the note off her body.

Jazmine stepped into the room and walked over to Huey, much like a scared puppy dog. She stayed close to his back peering over his shoulder and at her doll. Huey handed the injured doll over before reading the note out loud.

"Your brother's mouth is larger than life. Whose life would you replace for his?"

Huey lowered the note then turned around to Jazmine, "I knew it…someone took him."

Jazmine saddened, "But who? And…what does the note mean? It sounds scary, Huey…" her eyes watered again.

"You said you wouldn't cry…" he reminded her.

AHHHHHHHHHH!

Both Huey and Jazmine froze.

"M-Mommy!?" Jazmine rushed downstairs not thinking straight.

"Jazmine, wait!" Huey glared running after her.

What the hell is goin' on!?

A/N: Warning ahead of time about this story. Characters are going to die. Maybe even some that you like. So, stop reading now if you're not willing to deal with this.