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 …showed first 75 words of 596 total…

…showed last 75 words of 596 total…her hiding place. "I was never good at hide-and-seek, even as a little girl." Robert laughed. "Well, it was your idea. Come on, I think your pot roast is burning." Thus, Robert returned after all those years to resume the role of Jennie's fun-loving brother. At the conclusion of their favorite childhood game, they walked hand in hand back to Jennie's house for a meal of a delicious, if not very well done, pot roast.