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Mary Richardson leisurely reached out towards the noisy alarm clock and pressed the off switch. She groaned as she opened her eyes and looked at it.
She had to be at Christian?s house in an hour to give him the letter of recommendation that her mother had written for him. He was applying for a position at the Commerce Bank. Her mother had worked there for several years until the day of the shooting.
Mary gradually lifted herself out of the plush bed and headed for the bathroom.
She started the shower and eased herself in. The water ran down her face allowing her to wake up.
"Ugh. My life is so predictable, every day all I do is work, go to the Embers and hang out with Christian and Alyssa "Mary grumbled to herself as she rinsed out the strawberry shamphoo out of her hair
turned off the water and wrapped herself in a large towel.
She reached into her closet and pulled out her favorite tank-top and threw it over her head. She stepped into her white jeans and was ready for the day.
As she was heading for the front door her mother called out to her.
"Can you come here sweetheart?" Carol asked
?I was about to leave for work. Can?t it wait Mom?? replied Mary
?Oh it won?t take long, please." Carol said
"Yes Mom?" Mary replied as she walked into the living room. Her mother was sitting on the sofa holding a silver harmonica.
?Look what I have found, it was your dads. He used to love playing this." Carol said as she looked at her daughter. Mary noticed tears were falling down her face. Her mom was thinking of the day her dad died in a horrible automobile accident.
"Mom, are you OK,? asked Mary with concern. Her mom had been a total wreck for almost a year after her father?s death. She was much better now and had even started dating again. But now and then something would trigger her sorrow.
"Huh? Oh yes of course. I just wanted to show you this. Well you better be going or you?ll be late? said Carol as she smiled.
Mary walked over and embraced her mother; she could smell the aroma of the lavender fragrance Carol always wore.
?I love you Mom? Mary said
?I love you too darling; have a good day at work" Carol replied.
Mary smiled and walked through the front door towards her red convertible.
She put the keys in the ignition and headed for Christian's house.
As she drove into the driveway she saw Christian sleeping on the front porch.
She opened the glove compartment, grabbed the letter, and walked towards him.
?Hey Sleeping Beauty.? Mary said as she nudged his shoulder
Chris slowly opened his eyes and smiled at her.
"Hi, what time is it?? he asked as he stretched out his muscular arms and yawned. His sapphire blue eyes fixed on her. They had been dating on and off again for the last 3 years, but things had been rocky between them lately.
?Did you bring it?? He asked as he stood up facing her.
?Yep, it's right here. Hope it helps.? Mary replied ?Oh and the time is 8:50? she said as she glanced at her watch.
?Thank you it will.? Christian smiled and pulled her closer. As she was looking at her watch; he suddenly kissed her. He still cared for her deeply and always would.
As their lips unlocked Mary didn?t know what to do but smile.
?Well I better go, see you tonight at the Embers? Mary said as she stumbled down the stairs and walked hasty to her car.
She pulled out on to the country road and headed for the data center where she worked.
As she drove she thought of what just happened. She knew there was something there, but didn?t know if she wanted to bring it back up. I'll just let it be until I see him tonight, she thought to her self.
When she pulled into the parking lot of Data Central she saw Alyssa standing next to the entrance.
They had been best friends forever. She could still remember the day they met.
Alyssa had just moved to New York and everyone was picking on her.
Mary had been watching and decided enough was enough.
She walked over to Alyssa and grabbed her by the hand and led her out of the cafeteria
to a tree where they had lunch.
Since that day they had been inseparable.
?Dear, I think you might be late,? said Alyssa as she walked over to Mary.
?Oops! I guess I won?t be getting that raise.? Mary said. They both shared a quick hug and walked towards the entrance.
As the girls enter the building their boss Sarah was waiting for them.
?Mary may I speak with you?? asked Sarah sternly.
?Yes? Mary replied as she smiled at Alyssa and followed Sarah.
?Mary you know I don?t like tardiness? said Sarah as she looked Mary in the eye
?I am so sorry! I promise it won?t happen again!" Mary replied.
I hope not. Now let?s get to work? said Sarah as she walked away.
?Yes Sarah" Mary replied as she let out a deep sigh.
"Oh, wait Mary! I need someone to stay late tonight and accept a package. Could you do that for me?" asked Sarah
Mary took a deep breath in ?Yes, Mam I can do that.? She replied.
?Thank you? said Sarah as she walked away.
Mary walked over to Alyssa's station and explained why she wouldn?t be able to go to Embers and asked her to please tell Chris.
As they finished talking Mary walked over to her station and started working.
.....................................................8 HOURS LATER.......................................................................
?Well I?d better be going. You sure you don?t want me to stay?? asked Alyssa as she smiled at Mary
?Yeah why should we both have a lousy night? Have fun and tell Chris I?m sorry? Mary said as she smiled ?Bye?
?Bye don?t forget you can always call me there if you get off early? Alyssa said
About an hour later there was a knock at the door.
Mary peered up from the computer and saw the post man.
She walked over to him, signed the sheet, and the man handed her the box.
As she locked the door behind him she started towards the elevator.
Sarah had explained that it was important that the box be placed in the storage room.
She pressed the lower level button and a few minutes later she stepped off the elevator.
She unlocked the storage room door and saw several boxes identical to the one she was carrying.
As she placed the box next to the others, a dark figure ran past her quickly to the back of the storage room.
The hair on the back of her neck stood up as she turned towards where it had ran.
?Hello, who?s there? No one?s supposed to be here after closing time? She said.
As she was about to reach the end of the room a dark ominous apparition with long claws and hollow eyes grabbed her and attempted to take hold of her.
Mary struggled as the creature had its hands around her neck. As she gasped for breath she thought this would be the day she would die.
She closed her eyes and let fate take over.
Suddenly a young stranger with coal black hair knocker her out of the way. He took a small device out of his right pocket and pointed it towards the creature.
A bright light burst from the device causing the creature to disintegrat in front of her.
As Mary stood in shock holding her hands to her neck,
the young man grabbed her by the hand and they ran towards the elevator as more creatures appeared.
As the elevator made its way upwards, overwhelming questions started to fill Mary?s head.
?What was that? Who were they? What?s going on?? Mary asked astonished.
A second later the elevator doors opened,
and the young man took her gently by the hand and shoved her off the elevator.
"It doesn't matter; all you need to do is run, now!" He said as he closed the elevator doors behind him.
Mary looked around her nervously and rushed to her car.
As she yanked the door open, the building exploded behind her sending debris everywhere.
As she looked up in astonishment a piece of hurdling debris struck her knocking her unconscious.
Stay Tune for Chapter 2 .... (and thanks for reading)
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On Sep 2, 2007 kolkol7 wrote:
Wow...I love it! Its really really really good!
On Sep 2, 2007 Lailey01 wrote:
That's sooo...cool! It's different from lots of other things I've read! I especially love the pictures edited into the background-wish I had your talent=) 5.0 Xx
On Sep 2, 2007 samcactus101 wrote:
WOW !!! I've never read anything like that !!! That was so gnarly, this story is killer!!! LOVED
your picture editings, they were beautiful! The backgroud view of the city was pretty darn-tastic as well!
I liked Mary's computer wallpaper plus how did you do that EXPLOSION? That was INCREDIBLE!!!
On Sep 2, 2007 onutika4u wrote:
REALLY GOODD!!!!
On Sep 2, 2007 pixi449 wrote:
Wow! I loved that!
On Sep 2, 2007 hazabaza1 wrote:
Wowie owie! Can't wait for the next part! This is great so far!
On Sep 2, 2007 xjenjenx wrote:
great story keep it up, amazing shots
On Sep 2, 2007 cariadbach wrote:
Wow what a captivating story. I'm intrigued to know who or what these creatures are. What a handsome man that came to the rescue
Your screen shots are just amazing. Great job
On Sep 2, 2007 Hottiesheldon wrote:
Omg such a good stroy
i love how u have captured each picture and made it all fancy it looks so gwd how did u do that?
I hope that she is ohki stupid Sarah asking her to handle a package i bet she new it was like a bomb or something anyways cnt wait for the next part
On Sep 2, 2007 jenniegoldy wrote:
brilliant story how did you get every thing so realistic like new York her coumputer and how did you get mary to turn off her alarm off while she is still lying down in her bed? could you please tell me? thank you
rate:5.0
On Sep 2, 2007 susieQ123 wrote:
It rememded me of the first esp of doc who xx but anyways that was good xx
On Sep 2, 2007 tinajean1 wrote:
WOW that was wicked good can't wait for the next part!!!!
On Sep 2, 2007 binky13 wrote:
Wow that was quite an intense story.
Great beginning.
On Sep 2, 2007 Salt n pepa wrote:
gud story i hope she will be alive
On Sep 2, 2007 TellMeSomethingNew wrote:
Oh wow!! That was amazing!!
I can't wait for the next part!!
On Sep 2, 2007 animcfly wrote:
woooow awesome start cant wait to read more
On Sep 2, 2007 kisekiai wrote:
oh wow
good job on the story and pictures
On Sep 2, 2007 Wigwog wrote:
Woah!! So brilliant!!!
On Sep 2, 2007 sanl1210 wrote:
WOW!, the details are great
! And the story too
! Can't wait for the next part!
On Sep 2, 2007 Jesse__ wrote:
wow sooooo cool.... really nice effects... keep on the good work...
On Sep 2, 2007 JLounge wrote:
Well, congratulations...this was really fun!
On Sep 2, 2007 JLounge wrote:
I forgot to rate!
On Sep 2, 2007 djcryssiec wrote:
I love it. Could you PM when you put up the next part. The guy who rescued her is very good looking.... shame we dont get real guys like that.
On Sep 2, 2007 S.Cains wrote:
An amazing first part! Very engrossing. (Is that a real word?) Anyway, I love the red top and white jeans and would love it if you could tell me where you got them. Your screenshots are amazing, and you have a lot of skill using photoshop and such!
On Sep 2, 2007 wrote:
awsome story it looks so real i can believe it
On Sep 3, 2007 Eve70 wrote:
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
really good story i loved it can't wait for the next chapter but why are their question marks in the middle of words!
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
great story! how did you do the title page? i'm in the middle of a story and i want it to look good!
On Sep 3, 2007 jabire wrote:
On Sep 3, 2007 BoodaMae wrote:
WOWZER!
I loved it and the pictures. Does that guy with the black hair live because he was kinda cute(lol) but anyways the story was ABSOLUTELY GREAT! can't wait for part 2!!!!
On Sep 3, 2007 lildebbye75 wrote:
Wow, great use of murals, loved the flow of the story, I can't wait for the second part. Excellent job.
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
WOW. i loved it! ill be waiting for part 2!
On Sep 3, 2007 Murphy75 wrote:
Different story...great job!! Can't wait for the next part!!
On Sep 3, 2007 tdyannd wrote:
Very, very good!
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
this is the best story i have ever read. Can't wait for part three.Please tell me how to write like you. I've done one and it sucks so i didn't post it.
On Sep 3, 2007 JJJJusteee wrote:
That was great!!! I'm waiting for next part
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
Very interesting, well done!
On Sep 3, 2007 MinnieID wrote:
THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
On Sep 3, 2007 wrote:
Whoa! Really, really good and your screenshots are fantastic!
On Sep 3, 2007 drewsoltesz wrote:
Nicely done~ Entertaining and gripping!!
On Sep 3, 2007 Paiige[Missing Since: Unknown] wrote:
Wooow that was excellent(Y).
On Sep 3, 2007 goodie2shoes wrote:
Whoa, amazing story!
You're very talented when it comes to sim stories! 
Can't wait to read chapter 2! 
On Sep 3, 2007 Dirtdevill wrote:
Wow! What a great story, everything looks so real!(rated 5)
Thanks for sharing, and keep on writing, you are verry talented!
On Sep 4, 2007 EnchantedRose wrote:
WoW Thank you everyone for your comments on my story i was so afraid that it was going be horrible that at first i wasnt going put this up So they mean alot
On Sep 4, 2007 mini me3393 wrote:
Wow! This was absolutely amazing! You did an increcible job at editing the pictures so they all blend in perfectly. I also like how you gave the flashbacks a sephia color...it added a nice touch. And the story itself is very interesting. I'll definately be looking out for the next one! Top marks, of course! ^^
On Sep 4, 2007 BoodaMae wrote:
IM DYIN IN SUSPENSE! YOU GOTTA HURRY AND MAKE THE NEXT CHAPTER! LOL god job- but hurry! (its a joke your story is great!)
On Sep 5, 2007 jaundyce61 wrote:
Very interesting tale you have created!
On Sep 5, 2007 albaby wrote:
impressive! and very creative.
On Sep 5, 2007 spacemouse wrote:
Good story, I loved it. Keep up to good work.
On Sep 5, 2007 Zayury wrote:
On Sep 6, 2007 Little Seer wrote:
Very cool and interesting. A supernatural adventure. Cheers
On Nov 12, 2007 civetinja wrote:
Great story !
On Dec 28, 2007 ArmatageShanks wrote:
Amazing! Really great! You're very creative, you use photoshop, right? Very brillaint and captivating, job well done!
On Jan 18, 2008 qasert wrote: