Sayble Kerr
Stories (2/0)
The Rise
The killer watched the family intently. He had the perfect view. Nestled in the shrubbery of their backyard, he could see directly into the family’s kitchen. He smiled to himself, bemused at how blissfully unaware they were. Of course, who would have expected a strange man, lurking in their backyard at night? Certainly not the Carters. Toying with his silver dagger, the killer watched as the Carters cleaned up after dinner. The two young kids buzzed around the kitchen, clearing the table of dishes. Before dashing out of the kitchen. Now it was just Sienna and Nate. The killer’s gaze followed the couple as they finished closing the kitchen. They seemed so at ease. Turning off the lights, they disappeared further into the house.
By Sayble Kerr3 years ago in Fiction
Legacy
My world ended on a Thursday. I don’t think I ever envisioned what day, the world might end. I just know, I wouldn’t have guessed a Thursday. Nevertheless, that’s when it happened. On a day like any other, everything came to a halt. I remember sitting with my kids in the kitchen. They were busy eating lunch, while I mindlessly scrolled through Instagram on my phone. Suddenly my phone vibrated and the emergency alert screeched loudly, causing me to drop it on the table, as my kids looked at me in confusion. “What’s going on?” My 9year old daughter asked, concern etched on her beautiful brown face. I quickly picked up my phone to read the alert;
By Sayble Kerr3 years ago in Fiction