The Swing

I was walking through the woods, It was dark out, and the sounds of animals sang out; thats when i saw the red line in the dirt.

I stepped over.

I suddenly felt cold, something was wrong here, an evil presence hung around the place. Then it hit me

The animal noises had stopped. This was too strange, i was going back.

But i couldn't go back. i was drawn forward. Then the swing set came into view. It was extremely depressing. Just one swing sat suspended between two bars, 10 feet apart.

Something about the swing terrified me. But, what was so bad? it was just a swing, what could be so bad about ONE ride?

I walked over and sat down. the rusty chains squeaked. I swung my legs like i did as a child.

30 seconds passed, I should probably get going, just a little longer

creak

Just a little longer

creak

little longer

creak

longer

creak

...

The next day police found a 14 year old child who had been missing since yesterday. Autopsy states the chid was found in the fetal position knife clutched in his pale hand, cuts on his arms.

the cuts formed words:

"Up and down, Up and down; just a little longer Mommy, just a little longer"