The Night of Squares

 I woke up in a creepy, melancholy, dark room. I saw about 80 boxes in the room. I don't know how I got here, when I got here, or what time it is. I don't remember the time, either.. I scampered to the square made of boxes, I climbed to the top of the square. As I began to open the box, an ox came out of the box.. Quickly, it began to hop off the square, as if it was trying to knock me over.. With fear deeply instilled in me, I ran.

After some time, I began to lose my breath. I looked up, realizing for the whole time, I had been looking at my feet.. Additionally, I had reached a white room. In front of me sat a brown, cardboard box. Thinking maybe something else would pop out, my heart began to race. Suddenly, two oxen popped out once again.. The worst part is that one ox jumped while it was on top of the boxes.  I opened another box on the top,  Then, the second ox made all the boxes fall. I shut my eyes in fear. 

Next thing I knew, 80 oxen were chasing me. In terror and panic, once again, I ran. Ahead of me was a pure white, barely visible door. I opened it, hoping inside would be an escape route? I didn't even care what the room contained, I just cared that it could get me away from this living nightmare... The door was locked. Nothing can get me out now..I sighed, saying "I guess this is the end?" Then, everything fell black.. Did I... fall asleep? Suddenly, I began to smell American-style pancakes, and eggs. I slowly opened my slightly groggy eyes.. Instead of seeing terrifying oxen, I saw my desk.. I was beyond relieved. Knowing it was all a nightmare, I snuggled under the blankets, and closed my eyes again with a smile on my face, knowing I was home all along..

originally written by Amari

 co-written and edited by Zoe