Brandi's Point Of View
Holding Taj's hand, I let him lead me down the dark hallway. TJ, Autumn, Taryll, and Valencia were already ahead of us.
"What're we gonna do?" I asked enthusiastically.
"Shh!" Taj shushed me, making me pout, "We're gonna play a game, but we can only play it when it's dark."
"Why?" I asked, tilting my head.
"Because those are the rules."
"Why?"
"Because we made them."
"Why?"
"So it can be more fun."
"Why?"
"Because," he hissed, " that's why."
I frowned before sticking my tongue out at him. Suddenly, I felt a familiar feeling in my body.
"Uh oh, I have to go to the potty," I spoke up.
Taj groaned. "Brandi, come on! Can't you hold it?"
I shook my head. "I can't, Taj! I can't!"
"Okay, okay, geez! Come on."
He turned left and pulled me down another hallway. I was glad that Taj was here with me. Everything looked really dark at nighttime. It was the perfect time for monsters to be out!
Once we stopped in front of a wooden door, he gently pushed me towards it.
"Go on and do your business," he whispered.
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Taj continued to pull me down the hallway. As I let him lead me, I looked around, trying to keep an eye out for monsters. Then, I saw one! As we walked down the staircase, a shadow ran down the main hallway. My eyes widened.
"Taj! A shadow monster!" I yelled.
"Shh, Brandi!" He hushed me, covering my mouth with his hand.
I looked back up the staircase, but the shadow was gone. I whimpered and gripped Taj's arm, letting him continue to lead me down the staircase. Once we reached the bottom, he let go of my hand.
"Okay, wait here for a second. I'm gonna go get the others," he whispered before running off.
"Wait! Taj!" I called, but he was already gone.
I puckered my lips before looking around anxiously. The shadow monster could be anywhere in the house! I didn't wanna he left alone. Tears began to prickle my eyes before I felt two hands grab me. One covered my mouth and one gripped my waist. I was instantly scooped up and I cried out in panic.
"Shh, Brandi. It's okay, it's me," a familiar voice whispered.
My eyes widened and I turned my head. Uncle Doo Doo smiled down at me before removing his hand from my mouth. I sniffled as he adjusted me to sit on his hip.
Nocturnal Gremlins
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