THE BAKER HOUSE

Don stared up at the Baker House. If one of the girls were here her description would be, " It's big, and creepy."

Enough said. The house was big, three storys in fact, and it was creepy. Not the whole decayed, thriller movie creepy. But the light in the place, the shadows. It all gave an omnious feel to the place. Even those in high school stayed away. But tonight Don was going to make history. He was going into the house. At least that's what he thought.

" Okay, short stuff," Tom said smoothly, " Go get that candy."

Charlie looked up at Tom.

" I-I don't want to," he stuttered.

Tom looked at him feigning shock, " But I-Don told you all the good candy is in there. Don't you want the good candy."

" Yes," Charlie replied, " But I want Don to come with me."

Then in a swift motion he grabbed Don's hand. Looking up at Don, Charlie's eyes spoke volumes.

Don sighed, " Okay, Charlie, come on."

" Wait! Wait!" Tom said blocking their path, " Don, don''t you remember the old man won't give candy unless you go up one at a time."

"WHAT!" Don exclaimed.

" Don,...he won't give out candy unless you come up one at a time."

" No, Tom, that's enough."

" Oh, geeze, Don, what's it gonna do to him. It's not like you like him anyway."

" Tom...," and Don paused. All the complaints he had against Charlie spiraled back at him.

" Your right," Don said, " Charlie, you have to go up their alone."

Charlie looked up at his big brother in suprise. Suddenly Tom b\grabbed his arm, and before he could protest he was pushed into the yard.

" Come on short stuff. Get up there!" Tom yelled pointing at the house.

Reluctantly Charlie trotted up the porch steps. He paused and looked back at Don. It confused him because Don seemed so angry. If he wanted to go first why didn't he say so? Charlie thought. Turning back he pressed the doorbell.

Don couldn't believe his eyes. One minute his brother was there, looking confused. The next he was gone, vanished.

" CHARLIE!" Don screamed running full speed, Tom standing long forgotten.

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