Page 76 - English Reader - 6

my room. My door starts to slowly
open. The rust on the hinges makes

a cringing sound. The creaking picks
up again. Louder than before. I feel a

presence in my room. I still cannot
see a single thing. It is like I am

blind. I am too frightened to move or
make any noise. So I hold my breath

hoping that I do not make a single
sound. I feel the presence lingering

over me. My time is up though. I
gasp for air about to pass out from

not breathing.

“Who is there?” I frightfully asked.

“It is me.”

Wait. I know that voice. It is deep, soft and husky. It can not be who I

think it is. “Jacob?”

“Yes little brother, it is me.”

“But how? You died in Afghanistan.”

“I know, but I am here now.”

“But how? I do not understand.” I begin to cry “You….. died Jacob. YOU
DIED!” I start yelling at him “How could you do that to me! You left me!”

Jacob slowly let out a sigh that you could tell was full of worry and

depression. He slowly starts to talk. “Little brother, listen. I have not come
to talk about me. I have come to talk about you, and a serious warning I

have for you.”

76 Dolphin English Reader Book 6