This is my new story entitled 'Welcome to Camp Nightmare'. It was enspired by 'The Woman in Black' I actually wrote this a few years ago for english when I was 14 & it originally envolved the band members of Bon Jovi. However, I decided to upload this story as I didn't think that it was that bad, so I adapted it for the purposes of high school musical (when I wrote HSM didn't even exist!) Please tell me what you think of it.
Disclaimer: I clearly do not own High School Musical or Disney becuase if I did there would be far more Ryan (& therefore Lucas) in it than there is. However, Mary, Rebecca, & Sammy are owned by me.
Chapter 1
As we finished putting the last tent up, I breathed a sigh of relief. The hard part was over, now I could look forward to a fun weekend in Cornwall.
I had taken this weekend off as a surprise for my wife, Mary and our two children, Rebecca and Sammy, as well as to give me a break from all the insurance claims back in London.
'Dinner's ready,' called Mary.
I walked over the bouncy, fresh green grass to where Mary had made dinner. It was my favourite, spaghetti bolognaise. I took a plate and sat down.
As we ate, we watched the sun set across the hilly countryside tingeing everything with a rosy glow, including a scatter of sheep on the nearest rise.
After dinner I took a short walk with Sammy across the field while Rebecca and Mary cleared up.
'It's beautiful, isn't it?' commented Sammy.
'Yes, I suppose it is, a lot nicer than London.'
'I know why don't we have a campfire tonight? We could roast marshmallows and everything.'
'I don't know. We could collect the wood and see what your mother says.'
We collected the wood and put it in a pile. When Mary and Rebecca joined us we lit it and watched the flames dance around, lapping up the cool breeze that was gently coming through the trees.
'Let's tell ghost stories. It is what Kerry does when she goes camping,' said Rebecca.
'Yeah!' exclaimed Sammy.
'Ok, you can start then Rebecca,' I said.
I don't know why I agreed. I know I came on this camping trip to try and start afresh. Stop living my scarred life and try some of the things that I had missed since the incident. To get a peaceful night's slept.
I let their words wash over me as I tried to think of beautiful sunny beaches but it wasn't working. All I could see was a pair of eyes. Her eyes!
'Dad, it's your turn now,' said Sammy, as I snapped out of my daze.
'I think I'll sit out of this one for now. Anyway, you should be in bed.'
'But dad, you could tell us a quick one please!' said Rebecca.
'Go to bed. Now!' I shouted.
'Come on children, do as your father says,' coaxed Mary gently.
I sat there while Mary went with the kids to help them get ready. I stared at the flames that had once been proud dancers, now dwindled as they slowly died out. It was only when the last flame went out, that I went into our tent and got into bed. I wouldn't sleep, I was certain of that. No-one would if they'd seen and known what I had seen and known.
I felt Mary climb into the sleeping bag next to me and I pretended that I was already asleep. After a few minutes her breathing rose and fell softly and I was left alone.
I had been silly to think I could 'exorcise' my past by coming on this camping trip. I was paranoid and feeling worse than I had before, even shortly after the event.
I suddenly realised what might help me. I didn't want to face my memories, having avoided them for many years, but I needed help, to visit a psychiatrist. If I could write down what happened, I could show them and start to face up to what has happened to me. I could start tomorrow.
With my new resolution, I had a quieter mind and found it easier to fall into a light, fitful sleep.
A/N I know that wasn't an amazing 1st chapter but I think that it does get better. Please R&R.
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