9/11 Short Stories

James stood completely still, in shock at the sight of the forest. He turned to look at the girl standing next to him.

Sarah heard the screams and tried to make herself as small as she could. The closet she was hiding in was pitch black, not much bigger than a phone booth and smelled of strong chemicals. But for now, it was her only refuge from the terror that reigned just beyond the darkness of her sanctuary. The sheer panic owned Sarah in the moments leading up to now had drifted, as she realised the frequency of the screams from the nearby hallways had decreased in the last few minutes. But she was still every bit as scared as when the whole thing began. She could hear her own breathing and wondered how loud it may sound to the outside world. Sarah hadn’t heard gunshots for a while, five minutes. Maybe more. She couldn’t know for sure. The shooting began without warning and turned the school into chaos sometime during second period when Sarah was in the library.

Disrupted by the sound of an uncanny knock, the prince swore over the bitter winter’s night in great frustration. The sound of his footsteps echoed against the golden walls, shattering the omnipresent silence as he trotted down the staircase, that were exquisitely engraved with flowers and vines. The markings of violence were etched onto the cold marble of the scored floor. The deafening wind pounded against the walls as if rebuking his foul words and as he approached the door an aromatic smell seized his nose as he yanked the portal open. A woman was loitering in the shadow with her wrinkly hands grasping firmly onto a single rose. The swirls of incense in the air was distinctive but he never realised that it would linger on with him for

“ down the road from us," said Charlie “ but remember this, there is no one helping you. your on your own. Now have some fun.” Johnny walked out of the mansion and to Norven Rocks house. His house looked like a newly built house. It had fun bushes and a pretty garden. Jonny knocked on the door and a little old man came out. ”who are you! Why you here" said the old guy. “ i'm here for norven rock. I have a…… meeting with him.” said Jonny. “Ok. Just go into the living room. Would you like anything to drink?” asked the old man, walking Johnny into the living room. “ I'll have some water” said Jonny. He sat down in a soft, comfy chair and looked around the living room. The walls were red with a black stripe through it. A bright gold chandelier was hanging from the ceiling. “ Heres your water, child. Norven will be right out.” said the old man. Johnny waited for about ten minutes. After Johnny drunk the rest of his water, Norven came in confused. “Who are you?! Why are…” Johnny got a big trash bag and Noven fell in it. Jonny poked holes in it so Norven could breath. “Time to get out of this place!” said Jonny, running towards the door. “Hey! Were you going! I'm going to arrest……..” the old man sadly hit his head on the wall and passed out. Johnny ran across the street and went to the mafia mansion. “About time! Do you have Norven?” asked Charlie “yeah. right here.” Johnny threw the bag on the ground and Norven fell out. “Good job, son. Your parents are

Mrs. Fester knew she couldn’t cheer up her kids. Once they were finished with supper Mrs. Fester told her kids she would read them one story and then they had to go to bed. Victor, Elizabeth, and Matilda put on their bedtime close and assembled by the fireplace. Mrs. Fester sat down in her chair by the fireplace. She told her kids to pick out a story that they want her to read. Victor and Matilda wanted “Monster Town,” but Elizabeth wanted “Dogs vs. Cats” Mrs. Fester chose “Monster Town” since two of her kids wanted it. Once Mrs. Fester finished the story it was about 8 o'clock. That meant it was time for bed. Victor, Elizabeth, and Matilda when into their one bedroom and feigned they were sleeping. Once their mother kissed them goodnight she went to her bedroom, got into bed, and fell asleep. Victor and Elizabeth quietly went downstairs, while Matilda watched for their mother. Victor ran over to the cookie jar and got three cookies while Elizabeth got three small glasses of milk. “Victor what is that noise?” asked Elizabeth. “It sounded like someone was knocking on the door,” said Victor. “ Who would be knocking on the door at this night of the hour?” said Elizabeth. “I don’t know,” said Victor. “Can you go over there and see who is at the door?” asked

On the 5th floor Bobby and Jimmy decided to hide. Leaving Lil Timmy by himself. But Lil Timmy said, “Ha, Ha, guys very funny” very sarcastically and knew what was going on. Then a high-pitched scream was heard. Once Lil Timmy heard that, it sent a chill running up and down his spine and goosebumps all over his body, his arms, his hands, and even his scalp. His blood was starting to turn cold once more and lil Timmy started to get worried and shined his flashlight, in the distance he sees Lil Timmy and Young Bob running from a black horse with red-devilish looking eyes.

They called the police, but they didn’t listen. Karen and Dave felt hopeless with no one to turn to for help. That’s when they heard a knock on the doo. There was a strange man dressed in all black he barged in and closed the door. The man started to say “ Don’t worry, I’ll answer all your questions soon,but first I think I know what happened to your daughter”. He continued “There’s been a phenomenon in children disappearing from this house over the past 25 years”. Karen asked his name, but he kept going. “Did your daughter happen to have an antique looking doll?” he asked and Dave quickly said yes. “That’s exactly what I feared… we have to go now and by the way my name is Roger”. With that they ran out the

We had to make it back home for dinner this wasn't just any regular dinner, everyone was there Steve, Two-bit, Darry, Soda -pop, Dally, and me. Well everyone except for Johnny. We got in the house and everyone had been just sitting at the table waiting for us. It's about time you got here the food's getting cold Two- bit said. As we are eating we hear this strange knock at the door. who couldn't be Steve said at this time of night it could be anybody. I got scared it might be the police trying to take me away from my brothers. Sodapop opens the door, I look and I see that is Cherry.

Next they went to eat pizza there. As they went to eat they had fun in all the ride they went.Then Stephanie said ‘’if you want to go to a scAry ride’’. Ary said ‘’yes I will go on the scAry ride’’. After they went on

“They come out at night…. mostly,” said Carl. “But they have been seen hunting in the daytime.” Bob looked at the tracks again. “Looks like this one is headed north,” Bob said. “We should be ok. We are headed east.” Carl looked at the tracks heading north. “We should go inside and eat some breakfast,” Carl said. “Mary will be upset with us if we let it get cold.” Bob and Pete followed Carl into the house and sat down at the table. As they started to eat out popped three little girls from under the table. The tallest one pointed at Pete. “Hey look it’s an owl!” she shouted. “Jenny, don’t be rude,” said Carl. “Girls this is Bob and the owl is named Pete. Now introduce yourselves and mind your manners.” “Hello. My name is Jenny,” said the tallest of the

The school bell rang, and my classmates and I reluctantly went to our classes. The CPP (Coffeebucks) had not been doing so well. On opening day, the store had a few visitors. After tasting the awful instant coffee, they never came back. Weeks passed and no one had come, except for some coders expecting some C++ seminar. When they saw that the store consisted of matches and coffee powder, they left ASAP. October came, and one day I decided to go to check on Coffeebucks, and have Oopka pay Jeff a visit. I walked through the glass door. As I walked in, a little bell rang. “Hi Barbara” Jeff greeted. “How’s CPP doing” I asked. “No visitors yet” he answered. “The good news is I know someone’s coming real soon” I said slyly. Jeff’s face lit up. “REALLY??!!” he asked. “BUGGA BOO!!” I yelled and simultaneously pulled Oopka out of my bag and thrust it into my brother’s face. He ripped Oopka off of my hand. “Hey give me my Oopka back!” I yelled. Jeff started swinging it around. I still remember Oopka’s poor little face as Jeff furiously swung my beloved hand-held figurine around. Jeff chucked Oopka at the wall and the poor dear’s puppet face got so dented up it looked like a bruised tomato. You couldn’t tell that it was a clown anymore. At first I was speechless, but then I started to cry. “Serves that little monster right” my brother murmured. The Coffebucks house phone rang and the manager [my brother] answered. Jeff had forgotten about the house phone in the bathroom and I went and picked it

Billy laid down and fell asleep a short time after. When he awoke, the Landlady had already put his egg on the bedside table. It looked as though she had just made it because there was steam still rolling from it. He rose from his bed and jumped in surprise. The little dashchund that had been in the lobby the night before, was now on the bottom of his bed. Billy kicked it, and the dog went flying across the room, hitting the wall and landing perfectly in the floor. All of a sudden the Landlady burst through the door. "What have you done to my poor baby?" she asked in a loud, angry voice while running to the corner of the room. "That thing scared the snot out of me, Miss. If it is stuffed, how in the world did it get in my bed?" he asked calmly. "I

One day there were 5 teenagers, 2 girls and 3 boys, roaming around a railroad . There names were, Selena, Jacy, Chewy (that’s just a nickname) Ramon, and Zack. They didn't know this wasn’t just an ordinary railroad . It was a haunted railroad. They decided they would come back when it gets dark so they wouldn’t get caught. Because if they got caught they would be in trouble, cause this railroad was off limits When they were getting in there car and a person walked up to there car. His name was LongJohn Fisherman. “Did you guys just come from that abandoned railroad?” asked LongJohn Fisherman. “Yes, Why, said Chewy. “ Well you don’t know the danger of that railroad. It been abandoned for years. I suggest you don’t go there again. Unless you want to pay for your actions,” replied LongJohn Fisherman. “ What do you mean,” asked Selena. “ What I mean is that there is dangerous stuff around these railroads, and you should not be here. For example, there was kid who thought it would be funny to walked down these railroads to look for houses, then something happened and the kid disappeared,” strongly replied LongJohn Fisherman. “ Maybe we should listen to him,” said Jacy. “ No, this man doesn’t know what he is talking about,” yelled Zack. “ Yea, I’ve been in this town for 2 years and I never heard anything wrong with the railroad,” commented Ramon.

One day there were 5 teenagers were roaming around a railroad . Selena, Jacy, Chewy (that’s just a nickname) Ramon, and Zack, didn't know this wasn’t just an ordinary railroad . It was a haunted railroad. They decided they would come back when it gets dark so they wouldn’t get caught. Because if they got caught they would be in trouble, cause this railroad was off limits. When they were getting in there car and a person walked up to there car. His name was LongJohn Fisherman. “Did you guys just come from that abandoned railroad?” asked LongJohn Fisherman. “Yes, Why,” said Chewy. “ Well you don’t know the danger of that railroad. It been abandoned for years. I suggest you don’t go there again. Unless you want to pay for your actions,” replied LongJohn Fisherman. “ What do you mean,” asked Selena. “ What I mean is that there is dangerous stuff around these railroads, and you should not be here. For example, there was a kid who thought it would be funny to walked down these railroads and through stuff down on these railroads, then something happened and the kid disappeared,” strongly replied LongJohn Fisherman. “ Maybe we should listen to him,” said Jacy. “ No, this man doesn’t know what he is talking about,” yelled Zack. “ Yea, I’ve been in this town for 2 years and I never heard anything wrong with the railroad,” commented Ramon.

“You called me early in the morning...” “Its 3:34 in the afternoon dude!” retorted Jake. “So? I was still asleep, but you woke me up to tell me something very important and I have to walk all the way across town just for you to tell me this important news?” asked Josh, “dude we live right next door to each other” responded Jake. After a moment of pause Josh finally said “ok I’ll be there soon”, “giggity, alright!” responded Jake as they both got off the phone.