Hiding

Ella ran to the large shed, desperate to get there. She knew the vampire was much faster than her, and was only about 100 metres behind. 1

Ella's only hope would be to hide. She reached the shed and pulled the door open frantically. 2

Before going inside, Ella looked back at the vampire running toward her. Then she ran into the shed and slammed the door shut in the vampire's face.3

He let out a cry of frustration. 4

Ella used the time to scan the shed. There was a tool cupboard, an old car and a working table. Ella hurried over to the car and opened the boot. She jumped in and slammed it shut. Ella was bathed in darkness.5

If only I had listened to mother, Ella thought. She told me not to go out at night. And it's vampire season! How stupid can I be? I should have left for the shops earlier. 6

Ella's thoughts were interrupted when she heard the vampire open the shed door and walk in. She froze with fear.7

'You are a very stupid girl. It's quite silly to corner yourself like this.' He clicked his toungue, mocking Ella.8

'Could you be... in the cupboard?' The vampire thrust the tool cupboard open.9

Finding it empty, he said,'No. Under the table? No. Would you be hiding in the car, my clever girl?' He walked to the car and pulled the front door open. The vampire climbed inside and searched in the back, and under the seats.10

He climbed out, seeming slightly annoyed.11

'Well, I can't waste any more time here. I have to go.' 12

The vampire stood there for a moment, maybe hoping Ella would think he was gone, and reappear. 13

As he waited, Ella fought the sudden urge to sneeze. A few seconds passed, and Ella knew she couldn't hold on much longer.14

Just go, you idiot, Ella sent a telepathic message to him. 15

As if he had received her mental message, the vampire walked to the door. 16

Just as he was leaving, Ella succumbed to the sneezing urge. 17

The vampire turned. 18

Poor Ella.19

The End