Tales from Dark Fantasia: Silent Screams
Silent Screams By Kate Marie Robbins From Dark Fantasia The tree in Gracie’s backyard shook as a gust of wind blew through, chilling her to the bone. She instinctively pulled the hood of her hoodie up, covering her curly red hair. It did little to warm her, but at least her hair wasn’t blowing in her eyes anymore. Huddling near the large oak tree that sat on her parents’ property was her only salvation from the cutting wind. “Chase, you better get here soon, or I’ll kick your ass,” she mumbled under her breath. “You really wouldn’t,” came a voice from behind her, quietly whispered into her ear. Gracie jumped, the voice frightening her, even though she knew it belonged to her best friend, Chase. “Don’t you ever do that again,” she hissed and spun around. Her arms crossed tightly against her chest, a scowl on her face. “Aww, c’mon, Gracie, lighten up a little.” A grin was plastered on his face, his black hair stuc...