Creative Writing: The Westcliff Wraith

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The Westcliff Wraith

Hayden Andrews and her parents pulled up to their new house in Westcliff, California. “Well, this is it!” Hayden’s parents announced to her excitedly. What did they expect when they showed her this? “It looks like it’s 1,000 years old.” Hayden said, unenthusiastically.
Hayden always seemed to have this sixth sense on getting good or bad vibes from people or places, and this place gave off major bad vibes. It was kind of weird, but Hayden decided to give it a shot. Her parents seemed happy, and she didn’t want them to think she was taking that from them because they moved her halfway across the country. She was glad to be out of the freshman year drama in Pennsylvania anyways. She wanted a fresh start. As they entered
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“He’d have no problem sewing your mouth shut.” “Yeah, whatever.” Hayden mutters. “Let’s get out of this place, movie star.”
Hayden starts to explore whatever is around her and all of the sudden, she sees a hologram type of thing. It’s a video of her parents- worried sick. “Why would she do this? Her life was perfect!” Her mom sobs while sitting in Hayden’s room. “I don’t know, honey.” Hayden’s dad replies. “It makes no sense.” “Do what?” Hayden wonders. “Is that your family?” Brooke asks. “Yeah. Wait, what are they so freaked out about?” She asks in worry. “Hayden,” Brooke says sympathetically, “don’t you know that you’ve already died?” “It’s about time you’ve realized that your body is laying two stories below your window on that cold, rigid pavement. Just like Brooke’s was.” The demon explains. “Ironic, isn’t it?”
“NO! LET ME GO BACK!” Hayden screams.
“I can’t. You’re here for good now.” Says the demon, laughing after it.
“I really am sorry, Hayden. I tried to help you. I tried very hard.” Brooke says, pulling her into a hug.
Hayden walks away as she tries her best to get out. She gets weaker and weaker every step she takes.
Finally, she stops trying. She is stuck

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