The old Mansion

There it was, rising in the distance. Unsafe, untouched, and worst of all unexplored, the ancient mansion was the oddest house in the whole city. It just really stood out with its broken windows, the slashed shingles, and the overgrown landscaping in the front yard. This is exactly what a horror movie haunted house would look like. But this was not even close to the worst part of the house. What was inside was even more creepy than anything imaginable.

When you walk inside you will know this house isn't normal. The entry way is covered in cobwebs the size of two big dressers. A chandelier hangs by one chain as the other sides have broken and caused it to have a spine tingling lean. Those two details were nothing compared to what I saw in the middle of the room. Randomly placed, a desk was sitting there just waiting for someone to step by it. This was also covered from head to toe in cobwebs. On the desk was a very disturbing photo. It pictured a burning building and running out of it were burning bodies, suffering as they probably slowly burned to death. Written on the picture were the words "HELP ME" spelled in blood. Think this is scary enough? Now take a look upstairs

As you walk up the stairs creek under your weight. Waiting for the next person to step on them, they hold up, barely. When you reach the top there is only a bedroom. Inside is a bed, another desk, a window, and a broken lantern. These aren't just any items. They are haunted by a victim of the fire. Many strange things appear when you enter the room. Sometimes thick blood shows up on the bed and others a skeleton in old clothes will appear. At the window random words like HELP and DEATH will be etched into the glass. The ghost refuses to accept your are already scared out of your mind and hits you with more and more. Even though the lantern is shattered it will flicker to life and illuminate the room with an odd orange light. Lastly the desk. It is the creepiest of all of them. Wait wasn't this downstairs? Yes of course a magical, teleporting desk that follows you around the house. Same details every time. The same picture, the same cobwebs, everything.

Nothing is normal about this house. The supernatural events will tear your mind to shreds and cause terrible nightmares. To those who think this is a joke, it isn't. This is a warning. Do not go near that house or else it will consume you with fear, it will consume you with nightmares, and it will consume any peace of mind you contain.

Creative Piece

The Shot

A Fictional story about a shot that saved Cleveland

The game seemed over and the crowd stared in disbelief. Hearts of the loyal fans sank, reacting to what the situation was. No choices, no ideas, no momentum, and worst of all no hope. In a NBA finals game, especially game 7 this is not a situation that a home team wants. They want the crowd upbeat and cheering for them. Now the crowd is silent and lowering their heads into their hands. The score is 107-105 with Oklahoma City winning after a clutch 3 by Kevin Durant with only 1.5 seconds left. Young and inexperienced, the Cavaliers have two options to give the ball to. Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters.

 As the timeout ends the 10 players walk out onto the court. With no specific play set, Tristan Thompson of the Cavs takes the ball out on the sideline. Adrenaline rushed through all of the players. Every single one of them nervous because this was it. This was going to be the last play of the season. The ref intimidates the players with the flick of his hand, counting the time to inbound the ball. At the fourth flick Thompson throws the ball in the air towards Kyrie. Catching near half court he takes two quick dribbles towards the basket and pulls up from 28 feet out. Time seemed to slow down as everyone watched the shot. Flowing off his fingers it looked like the perfect shot. The high arch to the ball  held the slow motion effect for longer than a dramatic racing finish replay. Finally the shot starts to drop towards the 18 inch rim. Money. The ball went straight through its target and with a smooth sound of the swish.

Yells and cheers erupted from the stands when the ball went through the hoop. Confetti rained from the ceiling as the Cavaliers ran around the court chasing Kyrie trying to congratulate him. He had just saved Cleveland from another heart breaking loss, he had just won the game, and best of all he had just revived Cleveland spirits.