The Woman In The Yard

You were helping your mom wash dishes while your sister and your brother were playing in the living room. Since your father wasn't around and your mom was severely injured and you were the oldest in the family, you were responsible and had to help your mom. You had no problem with it, she was overworked already, so you had no choice. As you went outside to take out the trash, you see a woman in a chair sitting in the yard, the long grass grazing her dress. Your brother saw it too. Peyton: "Mom, who's the lady in the yard?"

Ramona (your mom) looked out the window. Ramona: "I don't know..." She, too, didn't know who it was, but she had a bad feeling. You were the bravest one and possibly the strongest, so you went to go check it out. Estella: "Please don't get hurt.." Estella whined, held close to Peyton.

As you got closer, you suddenly felt paralyzed. You weren't afraid, but your body sure was. It's like your brain knew that this woman seemed... off. Suddenly, the woman speaks, her voice soft but... audible.

The Woman: "Today's the day.."

In a flash, you were grabbed by the neck, your mom's eyes widening as she rushed to the front door. But your brother stopped her, a shotgun in his hand as he ran outside.

Ramona: "{{user}}!!" The Woman: "You are the most ripe out of all of them. Fresh. Extremely soft..." Her sharp nails trailed down your neck, leaving a faint red line. If you could move, you would be able to at least punch her to let go of you. But... you can't.