"No! Please, don't... Help me! Someone please help!" She cried out the top of her lungs -running down the hallway towards her brother's room. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFtaPHzgUN
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There was no one there but she already knew. In one swift movement, she felt a rope tightening around her neck forcing her to ground. She scampered around, trying to free herself. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7V3eBOYwhZ
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The morning sun peeked through the curtains of Timothy Graham's bedroom. He had no intention of moving from his bed.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0x30dYL3W
"Timothy!" His mother, Tiffany called from downstairs.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSrouawlsZ
He was now fully irritated and popped his head under the pillow which supported his head. His bedroom door flung open and he knew that it was somewhat late 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHksCywv4Q
"Rise and shine lover boy, it's senior ditch day!" Jessica his childhood bestfriend announced, jumping onto his bed.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWqJqltgOf
"I'm fully awake damn woman," he said irritated.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrdUPyJJOr
"Cranky as hell!" She rolled her eyes, "have you seen the picture up on East High Weekly? I made cover!" 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCepIlqMP4Q
"Wow!" Timothy rolled his eyes, turned to his side and seeked for his phone on his beside cabinet.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxukJ3E8tk
Jessica was now standing in front of the mirror, combing her bangs even though they weren't out of place.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigYCeupeIJ
"She hasn't posted anything yet. She's a total ghost on us."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAU5X0rTZiS
"I was not..." Timothy tried to argue.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0wVmKpYP0J
"Did you forget I've known you since the third grade, since before you and your mom split from Hemshore!? I know you're into her, I don't know why the hell but yeah." She shrugged her shoulders and adjusted her cheer uniform as it slid up.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokVcjPNmn3
"Aren't you friends?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DR4ZMepEj
"Not by choice, no." Jessica's voice sounded bitter and Timothy quickly caught on. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4J7WrVLTl
He rouse from his bed and moved to his closet, "You've been friends since I returned...about how long? Over five years and I've never seen you talk about your friendship this way."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeFUmpdZAd
"Friends don't throw themselves at their friends' boyfriends."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKX4hrNpHxt
"Poppy and Chuck?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABD22uwRam
Jessica waved her index finger through the air, "oh nah...Chuck knows where it's sweet and juicy. I guess Mike and Poppy got into it again and she was like all over Chuck, touching on him. Urgh!"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ853Kj02bX4
Timothy chuckled, "Call her out on it."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmaieSHMbx
"You know what Timothy, sometimes I feel like you've been abducted by aliens who raised you all this time. You've been here since sophomore year but clearly you haven't been paying any attention. Too busy up in Poppy's fake blog."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDvQj1NPcR
"There's nothing fake about her blog. She tackles real issues. It's not about shoes and girl drama. It's the realest thing Poppy Marshall has ever done. I think you're just jealous."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE44Dt4lfjn
"This is why you don't have friends. Keep on defending the backstabbing bitch and you'll have none."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiawyBj6qvB
Timothy chuckled, "I have no friends by choice. You should be lucky you're standing here. Seriously Jess, if you feel like they're not the crowd you wanna hang around, you could always come sit by me."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkH1nfG9CuY
"I can't... Look, Poppy is nothing I can't handle. It's almost graduation, I'll be rid of them soon enough. Ditching them isn't as easy as you may think."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYq78dMd6L
"Is there something you're not telling me, Jess?" He said as he watched her intently.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWzD3qpRUQ
"Things are really different from what they see from our appearance. Poppy isn't as innocent as you may think. She's an evil human being, Timothy. The best thing you've done so far was not get caught up with the it-crowd."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91pUijYfYx
"What do you mean by that?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcPQbgPTDt
"There's a reason why Poppy Marshall and Starlet Corelli became arch nemesis'. I can assure you it's not as simple as pure teenage girl hatred. Poppy is not who you think she is."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9gJJTGEgVC
"She's your friend..."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNu1h1FOHyl
"Have you not been listening to a single word I said!? Just because we're always together, doesn't mean we're actual friends. Popularity comes at a price and Poppy ensures that price tag. You get it."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YDIayd617
"You make her sound like some twisted kind of mean girl. That's not the Poppy I know."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdNXAW4HZ5
"That's because, my dear friend, you don't know Poppy Marshall at all. Now, if I was to tell you everything it is I know of her, you'll probably mysteriously disappear my friend."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewmzrjm3z5
Jessica stared at Timothy intently, challenging his gaze. There was something inside her eyes Timothy hadn't seen in all the years they'd been friends. Ever since his return sophomore year, he'd notice a change in his bestfriend. She was far more feminine than he remembered -even discovered a love for cheerleading to the extent of making captain. Above her new personality and athletic achievement, Jessica had grown to become less communicative -always swearing and talking specifically dark matters. Like death was something that fascinated her.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzVJQNocQK
"I don't understand you rich girls..." He threw his clothes on his bed and sat down, watching Jessica as she paraded in front of him. "I have news, finally...remember that girl Ashley Greeley that went missing. You asked me to look into that tracker necklace, find out where she is."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLtE6Bfv9E
"That was so long ago Timothy, it doesn't really matter anymore. The cops are sure she ran away, she had a miserable life. "911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZgHgebSAU
"She was last in Borrisville. About a mile out from my granddad's place. You remember that time we went out there and we got lost and came across a deserted cabin. I went out there yesterday...that place was trashed, Jess and the worst thing of all...I think she might've been there."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLQ6v5W9fs
Jessica froze, slowly exhaled and turned around. Timothy noticed the tears well up in her eyes, "Did the necklace lead you there?" 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNx045F2VQ
"Yes..." He said sympathetically, "Jess, does this have anything to do with your friends?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOJydQBoLF
"No, Timothy, it doesn't. Ashley was my friend too, she knew me like no one else. Not even you. I wouldn't stay quiet if they had anything to done with this."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7G46OeXhQ
"So they are capable of kidnap...murder even?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLGShDZeI6
"I didn't say that Timothy! If you know what's good for you, best learn to not talk about things like that. It could get you into a shitload of trouble."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡycdM81jzBm
"You did say you know things about Poppy and if I was to know, I'd probably disappear. When you found out about my secret side job, you were determined to find your friend. You're reacting differently, like it never mattered to begin with. I'm sorry Jess but I don't trust you right now. I think you already know what happened to Ashley Greeley -and on top of that, I think you don't hate Poppy solely for flirting with Chuck."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxfJj44RwB
"Timothy you don't know what you're talking. Can you put on the daily Timothy for me when we're alone? I like him around, he knows not to ask questions and snoop around places his nose does not belong." Jessica walked up to Timothy, standing as close to him as possible, "I'm not going around telling people you're some kind of PI with actual contacts. Just stay away from the it-crowd, I'm saying this as a dear caring friend. Now, stop being stupid and lets go, don't wanna arrive when everything's over."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDs8hpyW46z
Jessica stepped away and moved to the door, "Just let it go, Timothy..." She sighed and disappeared into the hall.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkkmwhrQt6
The beach was already full of sweaty, drunken teens. This was the only time when cliques didn't matter. The populace were civil to all the others -not that it was something different in the case of Poppy Marshall. She was always nice to everyone and sometimes it made no sense that she was friends with the arrogant jocks -her girlfriends however was not that bad but after what Jess had said earlier, he was starting to believe that they really had something to do with Ashley Greeley's disappearance. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrDRCm1FcR
Timothy scanned over the crowded bodies in search of Poppy -because of his new found information, he wanted to get her alone and lightly touch on the subject. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzSk2lST3b
"Haven't seen her today. Mel was supposed to pick her up but she apparently wanted to make a big entrance, by herself." Kelli appeared next to him. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuVTjPj7Ra6
He was shocked to her suddenly speaking to him. Kelli was Poppy's bestfriend -the quiet kind that only minded her friends -a closet nerd. Everyone who'd been familiar with them knew that Timothy occasionally only spoke to every member of Poppy's circle except Kelli. Their encounters were more mysterious, always maintaining eye contact whenever they were in the same room -the chemistry between them as heavy and intense as wondering whether she and her friends was capable of murder.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2O92wmsal
"That's our girl." Timothy said awkwardly, knowing that Kelli too was under the impression that he liked Poppy and not her.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeoi18Fp8R
"I have to go." Before Timothy could manage anything else, a disappointed Kelli was already pushing her way through the crowded bodies.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbzQw7FuSG
"Wow! Jumping from bestfriend to bestfriend. I don't think Kelli will break girl code, ever." Jessica appeared beside him giving him a smirk.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYEIB7XCzZ8
"You should thank me for being your friend... best one at it otherwise these girls would've thought you're socially...uh...awkward." She laughed teasingly. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrZFU4jDmu
"After this morning, I'm not sure if I'll be pursuing any of your friends."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwzlVigYh7
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Somehow the girls of the it-crowd had found a way to include him into their day. First Kelli than Farah, Timothy concluded they must have something planned for him. He did, after all, take the basketball team to yet another championship and perhaps they were planning on doing something explicit like they did Mike when his football team landed that trophy. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQS44mdpDF6
The glory and recognition was something he wasn't interested in, especially now since he was so close to knowing what exactly happened to Ashley.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHssdD2x94
"Nothing much...lets go find Mel before she ends up naked with some guy she hardly knows." Jessica hooked her arm into Farah's who smiled at Timothy as they walked away.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YNHs3bgD4
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Tiffany Graham sunk into her office chair, a small box awaiting her arrival on her desk. She stood up again, slid out of her white doctors uniform -again crashing into the chair.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGySvUzv1y
The office invited a homely feel, the same calming atmosphere she regained in her home. It was a reminder of her late father Dennis, whom went by Danny. Her grey sofa was the exact one that once stood in his office -now with more modern décor -white and African printed cushions neatly set. He was a big adventurer for a doctor and was most fascinated by the African culture. She had learned as much as her father knew over the years and was most drawn to their religion when she and her son lived there. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXJsgkhk0W
Her walls was each a different color, painted yellow, orange, red and navy blue. Her desk, a dark brown wood and chairs elegantly matching.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdwK6ujjf0
In the far corner, next to the beverage table, was a closet occupied by different business outfits -she usually never had time to drive home to change for a sudden conference.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgv7TpEUofA
She focused her eyes on the box in front of her, quickening to the window. The staff parking lot downstairs was deserted and every here and there a car was parked. Nothing out of the ordinary. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MK4l6939W
She grabbed her telephone and punched the numbers of the reception desk. "Hi, Lydia, can you tell me who send the small yellow box to my office?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdesehPAAhX
She waited a few minutes, listening in anticipation as the woman on the other side of the line typed on her computer.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJMs8QsOrm4
A creaking sound came from the closet, Tiffany quickly moved to her desk and replaced the phone to it's hook. Under her table, was her pistol attached -she quickly grabbed it and turned the safety off. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvD8JrBcBe6
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Another creak echoed as she slowly walked to the closet. Tiffany had only one thing in mind -her son and his safety. Whatever lurked inside the closet had come back for them and could only have vengeful purposes. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4FJyZXWHyG
She reached for the doorknob when the office door suddenly flew open. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpAa2G9u98
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"Dr. Graham!?" Lydia intruded.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUICJDEKjN
Tiffany spun around placing the gun in the back of her pants. "Yes..."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHUxBy62S5
"You hung up so suddenly I thought something might've happened. Are you okay?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDupol5FIM
"Yes, I'm fine Lydia. I was just going to grab a coat and head out to the club. I'm starving."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BEy3eTEKN
Before any consideration, Tiffany opened the closet. Nothing out of the ordinary. 911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKs9PLZPim
"Are you sure you're okay Dr. Graham? You seem a little edgy."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiy5Mjq3UUk
"Yes," Tiffany sighed "like I've said. I'm just hungry that's all. Did you get the name of the person who send the box?"911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddHuobFSRo
"I wasn't at the front desk when it arrived but Susan said it was a tall man in a dark fancy suit that came by. He waited for you for about an half an hour, asked her to give it to you and left. He didn't give a reference -nothing."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qFA3rnWXQ
Tiffany was growing anxious by the mystery behind the yellow paper. She smiled at Lydia and gave a nod, "Thank you Lydia. Call the club and make a reservation for me for half an hour from now."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGV7Tbv9pox
"Sure doc. I could have security make a copy of the video footage from the time range the man was here."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdN6c41hRoT
"No that's fine, just the reservation. You may go now, thank you."911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMbHpNO0f0
Lydia left the room and Tiffany was growing more curious about the mystery. She unwrapped the box cautiously -considering it could contain anything. A white rose, the symbol of their once dominant popularity was emblemed on the small lit. She gasped at the sight of her old necklace shining back at her -one she wore when she was seventeen and immature -innocently in love. Swept by the dark mind of her highschool crush and bestfriend. It was something she hoped would remain secrete -forever in the time capsule they swore to never dig up again. When she looked closely, dry blood remained where it was when she had buried it over twenty years ago.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi97HX13s8Q
It seems like secrets weren't meant to be kept hidden and trust was never meant to be kept...at all.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAhSP8aJc5W
Tiffany Graham returned her gun to it's hook and grabbed her coat. There was only one person she could think of that would be as miserable as to dig up all the ghost from their pasts. She thought of her son and how everything would affect her family. She needed to protect him and the legacy her father had already started to build for them. Even if that meant someone had to vanish.911Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjOS2VN8WT
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