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Soundscape (Story 2)
As I slowly opened the door of the house, it creaked. It was difﬁcult to see inside because it was
so dark. I heard the wind blowing through the broken windows. Suddenly I heard a loud noise.
Something fell and crashed on the ﬂoor. I held my breath for a few seconds. I was so scared.
Then I heard a lot of movement around me: small quick steps. I felt something climb on me.
Oh no! I shouted. There are rats in here. I heard someone laughing from a distance. “Is anyone
here?” I asked, in a trembling voice. I saw a small red light and heard footsteps. The footsteps
were approaching and I could see the red light coming nearer. I could smell smoke. I did not
know what to do. I heard someone whisper in my right ear: “Welcome to my house. You will
never leave.” I turned and I did not see anyone. “Who are you?” I asked. There was complete
silence. Suddenly, I felt someone pulling my left hand. I tried to hold on to something, but I was
being pulled. Then I felt my right foot being pulled. I shouted for help. I was breathing hard. I
was so terriﬁed. My foot started to hurt. I tried to hold on to a table. “Let me go!” I shouted.
Then there was silence again. I felt the dust on my hand. I was sweating. Somewhere near the
ceiling, I heard a cat mew. What is going on here?