"Thank you, sir," I said after paying his charges while he nodded and drove off.

I turned around and stared at my dearest home, the lemon and cream paintings were fading off and I glanced around and noticed the street was very quiet.

I walked anxiously to my home as I stepped on the three-step staircase while it made a creaking noise.

Placing my hand on the doorknob, I turned it to the left and the door made a click sound for me to know it was unlocked, I pushed it lightly as the door opened ...