While baby-sitting the new neighbors’ children for the first time, Katie answered the phone. Hello, who is this? There was nothing but strong breathing, answering her. That must be some childish prank caller, she said while hanging up. Instantly the phone rings again. Hello, who is this, Katie asked again. No one ansewrs. She hangs up and continues on with making her popcorn. Five minutes later the phone rings again. This time she answers the phone without saying a word. She listens quietly, but there’s no answer. Katie yells into the phone. STOP CALLING THIS NUMBER! And hangs up. Momens later she hears something coming from the back yard and started to panic. Then she realizes it’s just Sara the pet cocker spaniel. She forgot that she left her outside to use the bathroom. While finishing up with the popcorn she poured herself a glass of orange juice. Walking abk up stairs to check on the children she hears a terrible moaning sound. Quickly she runs down to see what it might be. Katie went to the back door to check on Sara and she flipped on the porch light, she looked up and hanging from the tree was Sara completely gutted from head to tail.

— Linda Laverty is a Tonganoxie Junior High School student.