Sophie

By Harper Gueltzow

Sophie Part I 

One day, I had my best friend Stephanie over at my house. She really caught me off guard when she said, “I want to tell you something, Sophie. I have to move”. I was stunned.

“You can’t move!” I blurted.

”l”m so sorry, Sophie. I can’t stay,” she insisted. “Why? Why can’t you stay?” I panicked.

“Because my mom got a new boyfriend that lives far away.” “Oh. Stupid boys.”

“I’m leaving tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow?!”‘

“I can see you’re upset. I should go. Bye, Sophie.” “No, Stephanie! Don’t go!”

“I’m sorry, Sophie. Goodbye.”

 

The next morning I saw Stephanie leaving with her mother in their car. Stephanie waved goodbye. I did, too. I couldn’t let her know just how hurt I was. The rest of the day I played by myself. It was awful.

Then I saw another little girl, about my age. I said “hi” to her. She was pretty shy, but she said “hi” back. I asked her what her name was. She told me her name was Rose. That’s a pretty name. I told her my name was Sophie, and I asked her if we could be friends. She thought that was a great idea, and I was excited!

“I better go now, but I’ll see you tomorrow!” said Rose. “Bye!” I said to my friend!!

 

Sophie Part II

The next morning, I went outside to look for Rose. After looking for what seemed like hours, I found her! I was about to wave when my mom grabbed me and dru me inside. She said Rose was dangerous. What??

“What do you mean?” I asked.

“That girl passed away! There is something dangerous going on!” my mom insisted. I was shocked and I didn’t believe her! So I went outside to find Rose anyway. I found her sitting on a bench, and she looked sad.-

“Are you ok?” I asked. “I’m fine.” She answered. “Wanna play?” I asked.

She looked a bit pale, but answered, “ok”. We played for hours, and I really felt like she reminded me of someone … but I didn’t know who! Then, my mom called me for dinner. I told Rose I had to go, and we said goodbye.

The next morning at breakfast, my mom told me again to be careful. “I WILL, Mom!” I insisted.

“Fine. I trust you, Sophie,” my mom said nervously.

 

Sophie Part Ill

I charged out the door to go find Rose, but I couldn’t find her anywhere. I looked and looked. Finally I approached a policeman and told him my friend was missing. Two long years went by, and I still haven’t found her. But one day I received a mysterious letter out of nowhere! I know what happened to… “Rose”. She is a ghost who was actually Stephanie the whole time. Stephanie … who I found out was killed in a car crash while moving. Stephanie came back… as “Rose”…but HOW????

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