My eyes open. I look around. “Where am I?” I think to myself.

As I look into the front seat I see Rob. My mom’s long time boyfriend. He is such a nice guy but I have always had this off feeling about him. Maybe it’s all his “nerdy” habits. His is in to building intricate Lego projects and he is very into cosplay. I think back to the time I caught him wearing my mom’s wedding dress. Wait where is my mom? I just realized it’s just him and I.

“Where is mom?” I mumble to Rob.

My mouth is covered with masking tape and my hands and feet are zip tied behind my back. I am laying down in the backseat.

“Ohhh, you’re awake!” Rob says with a grin you only see on clowns at a haunted house.

My eyes scan my surroundings for the first time. We are on a dirt road that I have never seen before, heading to I have no idea where! This isn’t good. Oh god no.

“Where is mom?” I mumble a little bit clearer.

His eyes pierce into me. “You’ll see soon enough”

* RING RING

My breathing is picking up. The car stops moving and his door opens. I close my eyes and pray that this isn’t real. I hope this is just a dream

* RING RING

My mom touches my face and says. “Honey your alarm is going off, it’s time to wake up and get ready for school “

Oh it was just a dream I think. That was so scary. I look up and see my moms green eyes and I feel safe.

Rob walks by and he is smiling at me with that same grin. A chill goes down my spine. I think something is off about him.