Chapter 1

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I was terrified. Someone else was in the house. But I guess I should start at the beginning.

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My mom had just left to go shopping, and I was home alone with our dog Dasher, or so I thought. I was down in the living room, reading, when I heard a crash. At first I didn't think anything of it, since Dasher can be rambunctious sometimes. Then I looked over, since I heared panting, and saw Dasher, startled. Another loud bang, and it came from my room! I decided to act.

I called the police, but no one answered. I tried agian, and by now, Dasher was standing in front of me, and snarling at the stairs. Someone picks up the phone. I tell them someone is in my house. No answer. I hear a low snarling sound, and the words "leave now our you will regret it! Go!" Then whoever was on the other end hung up.

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