We had a contest in 6th grade to see who could come up with the most suspenseful story in 30 minutes. This was the story I submitted, and it won second place.
Running. That's what it consisted of. Running and hiding. This wasn't the first time he was after her, nor would it be the last. But this time, maybe, she could outsmart him.
Ducking behind a tree, she held her breath as she twigs snapping and leaves rustling. Eventually the sounds moved on, and Jennie poked her head around the tree. She was safe, for now, but she knew she couldn't hide their forever.
That's when Jennie rem…
