Early Winter Day - Original Writing

There were several sharp, bright exterior images of the ranch home. It had a covered porch and a huge front yard, and a big backyard with a shade tree, and an extra-large deck, and storage sheds, all surrounded by mature trees.

‘Well I think that's enough adventure for today let's go inside it's getting a little dark. I don't want Grandma knowing about this. She would kill me and you!”

Tiny droplets began to fall on the windshield. As we continued to drive through the drizzling rain, my sister tapped on my shoulder and exclaimed, "Look outside, there's lightning!" I quickly turned to the window only to hear a faint boom, I continue to stare out the window, to see a flicker of light. Suddenly the thumps on the car began to grow louder. Jetting through the wet road, shaking against the harsh winds, flashing thunder continuously abrupts the sky. Looking at the weather now, i noticed how the forecast shifted from a light drizzle to a downpour. Rain sliding down the window, window fogging with a covering mist, our vision begins to worsen. The feeling of fear, heart racing and shaking, begins to build up in the car and I could feel the hairs prickling on the back of my

“Oh,” Grant muttered, mostly to himself, “well that’s good, I guess. Thanks, Auntie.” Grant shuffled over to the dining room to help finish setting the table with the other women. He didn’t look back.

At first, everyone in the family was in awe, especially her grandma. Her grandma insisted that she was young and her grandma doesn’t want things to get in hand especially because

“Come on in,” Aunt Sarah yells, “Hello, it seems like it has been forever. I have missed you.” She darts over to Sally like a lightning bolt, to give her a giant hug, ”Now I know you just arrived, but it is late, so time for bed.”

There were clear, bright images of the brick ranch home. It had a nice sized front yard with manicured landscaping and a one car attached garage. There was a large fenced backyard with a deck and a shade tree.

Many mid century homes contained an array of furniture and decor which consisted of a TV stand, console stereo with a record player, a buffet and/or sideboard, a Danish walnut arm chair of some sort, telephone table or telephone seat, tall lamps with huge lampshades, teak room dividers or display cabinets, an egg chair, wood carved bookcase displays, gorgeous accent tables, starburst anything, including tables, clocks, mirrors and more.

At lunch, Wendy and the others were waiting for Elaine. They had all decided to go to the party, so the girls discussed what they were going to wear and the guys talked about different people’s cars.

“Abiba, did you pack up everything? Are you ready to go?” Mom asks while setting up the table for breakfast. “Can you tell your brother and dad to come down for breakfast?”

“Hmph.”, Evi’s grandmother scoffed. She then turned out of the room and could be heard working on something in the kitchen.

The exterior pictures showed a charming Colonial two-story home with a long driveway that led back to the two-car detached garage. There was a spacious fenced backyard with a deck. Another picture showed a street view of several surrounding homes.

“Wow.” Danny says with a troubled look. “What's wrong dad?” Becca asks. “Nothing, sweetie. Just brings back some memories.” Danny says with a frown. Danny and the kids walk to the elevator. “What floor is our room on dad?”, asks Mark. Danny opens the card with the room information and stares at it blankly. “Umm… floor 2, room 237.”, Danny says scarcely. Mark clicks the floor number 2 and looks up at his dad nervously. The elevator moved up to floor 2 slowly and made a ding noise when it got to floor 2. Danny, Mark, Louise, and Becca all walked quietly to the room with their luggage. When they get to room number 237 Danny takes out his key very slowly and nervously. When he opened the door it was nothing but a beautiful suite room. “Wow! We got a suite?!” Mark said in excitement. Danny let out a little sigh in relief, “Yeah, I guess we did. I had no idea.” The twins sprinted into the room and immediately started jumping on the 2 king sized beds. Becca helped her dad push the trolley in with the luggage. Becca looks up at her dad, “Hey dad, when are they giving you that money?” “Umm.. I’m not really sure, hun”, Danny replies. There was loud knock at the door that startled Danny. “Hey guys, let me in.” It was Susan’s voice and Danny relaxed. Becca opened the door to see her mom holding a card. “What’s that mom?” Becca asks. Its our invite to tonight's dinner at the restaurant from the hotel’s manager himself. “What does it say”, asks Danny. Susan opens the card, “Welcome, Torrance family! We are happy you will be staying in one of our finest sweets tonight on us. You are also invited to our famous dining and entertainment restaurant, where you’ll will be served a 3-course meal. Just show the waiter this card, so they will know it’s all on us. Then after your complimentary dinner and show come find me for your check. We hope you enjoy your stay tonight at the Timberline Lodge! Thanks, Manager

After school, two children ran up the .25-mile-long driveway to their house. It was an older brother and younger sister. Their cousin would’ve usually been with them, but she was at the school still. While the little girl was inside eating lunch, her brother bolted into the living room after being outside.

The sound of the rain, as it hit our car, was like that of pins dropping on a metal surface. The intensity of the rain increased as we ventured further into the eye of the storm.