Class Assignment

Posted by: Patti Staffordin Short Story
13
Aug

“Shh,” Toni told her group of friends. “If we get caught out here, we’re in big trouble. You know this place is condemned. Dr.Tine would be pissed if he knew we were here.”
The group grew quiet and moved through the shadowy woods. The full moon looked down upon the foursome like a great eye, casting enough light through the trees to guide their way. Reaching the area where the abandoned sanitarium stood, Mark looked over at Toni. “Wait a minute. Dr. Tine’s your uncle.”
“Yeah, so what?” Toni replied.
“Why would he be pissed at us for coming out here? He told us about this place in his lecture, and we’re supposed to do research.”
Toni sighed, “He has a responsibility to keep his students safe. Besides, I don’t think this was part of the class assignment.”
Mark looked at her and raised his eyebrows. “I bet we get an ‘A’ on our papers though.”
Toni rolled her eyes and gave him an exasperated look. “You and your damn A’s”

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