Spangled Glory

Part One:Secrets and Revelations

Chapter One A Haunting Visitor

Before I get to the story, sorry I had to delete the story and re-make it. I have sorted the chapters through; have a good time! This is Part One in the Spangled Glory Series. Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, I am just using them for fictional purposes. Now, here's the first chapter:-)


Toby wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. He stared down sleeplessly at the glaring computer screen, his eyes tired and weary. His fingers lingered over the keys, nervously. They were shaking. Then they sprung into action, pressing several keys, but after a short while, they stopped. Toby slammed the computer shut.

What was missing? Why couldn't he find the right words? Why did he find himself pressing backspace more than any other key? He thought for a few minutes, and then pushed his desk hard. The office chair wheeled backwards and into the wall, nearly toppling. He swore silently.

Toby spun the chair and gazed out the window. He could see little in the dark. The only motion was the rains downpour, making a clicking sound as it hit the glass panes. Toby snorted. That clicking sound should be coming from the computer. Wait—was that someone outside? No, there was no one there. Just went to show how tired he was.

Toby wheeled gently back to his desk, and opened the laptop. After a few minutes of frustrated work, there came a gentle rapping at the door. Yes! Josh, maybe. Or Donna. Even Leo would make him feel better right now. But no… everyone had gone home.

"Come in," he sighed half-heartedly. No answer. He waited a few seconds, then got up.

"Hello? Is anyone…" he opened the door.

"Is there—oh my God… Oh my God… Why—please, don't…"

Toby slammed the door shut and ran, but where was there to go. It was locked, but he heard the pounding, the yelling. Then the sharp, crisp noises smacking through. He knew that noise. And then…that was all.