in Massachusetts
It was a cold and windy night. I was asked to watch two children in the neighborhood. I arrived at their house around 6pm. when I walked in, their parents were just about to leave and the kids were putting their pajamas on. Their mother gave my all of the information and then they left. I was alone in the house with a 2 year old and a 7 year old. I put the 2 year old, named Elizabeth, in bed around 7:30. The 7 year old, Zoe, was busy painting, so I decided to get a head start on some homework I had. At around 8:15 the power went out! Zoe and I were a little scared but we got out some candles and played a board game. After a few minutes went by we heard a knock at the door. As I opened the door I realized there was no one there. I told Zoe it was the wind but I thoght otherwise,. We got back to our game and she forgot all about it. As I was bringing Zoe up to bed, we heard the knock again. I went to the door, and as I opened it , I heard something rustling in the bushes...
By Kathleen H. (Marykate's babysitter)Hawkygal81@aol.com
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