Hey guys! I'm excited cause this my FIRST story on Fictionpress! And my first True Horror story

Summary: Ava is new to town in Southern California. She's upset from her family moving from her old home in Maine. She hears rumors about a tall, faceless man who haunts the forest by the sea, Which happens to be near her house. What will Ava discover? As Kids start to disappear, she grows worried and anxious to solve the mystery. In the midst of this Will love shine through the darkness?..

I hope you guys enjoy! Please review nicely, this is my first story!

I dedicate this story to "NoitsSlender" He rocks, and is my Best Guy friend, You rock!

PEACE!

~Hardcore Band geek

Whispers from the Forest

AVA

New in Town

"Mother!" I called out, i walked down the stairs of my house, Searching for my mom.

'Not for long' I thought bitterly. My parents sold our house, we are moving to California. My parents jobs got transferred (I found this weird since the are Police Chief and Head Detective, but hey what do i know.)

Obviously i was upset, My friends where here, My whole life was here in Maine for crying out loud! I've never even left state before... Not til now.

I heard crying. I raced back up the stairs and ran into my little sister's nursery. I picked her up and swayed back and forth. Singing softly to her. I looked a her, she giggled. Singing always worked for her.

Only for her though i sing.

Emma was 9 months old, She had short blonde hair, like my dad and blue eyes like my mom. I kissed her soft head and laid her back down. I smiled at her and walked out of the room, a soft smile on my lips.

I heard a door slammed My older Brother. Ethan walked in. Ethan was tall and well built like Dad. He has my mom's and my brown hair and is lean like mom(Mine is darker than his and mom's though) and Dad's brown eyes/ Besides the hair Ethan was the spitting image of Dad and pretty good looking.

"What's wrong Big Bro?" I asked, he sighed. I put a comforting hand on his shoulder. (I am very mature for my age, even when i was five)
"I do't want to leave here" He said, sounding upset and angry at the same time. I nodded, I feel the exact same way.
"I know. You'll make great friends in California though. You've always been great at that" i said.

'I wish I where that way too'

Ethan was way more outgoing than I. HE always made friends easily. I on the other hand am more intelligent and introverted... (Unless you are a Band/Music person.) It's always been that way. Ethan was older than me by 2 years. In the middle of his Junior year. I in the middle of Freshman year.

"Mommy! I don't want to go!" A small voice cried. I turned around. Mother followed by Ryan walked into the living room. Ryan had mom's eyes and Dad's hair. He was the second youngest of us kids. About to turn 7.

"I'm sorry sweetie but we are moving" My mother said softly. My mother was a truly beautiful woman. Tall and slender, she has light brown shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. She was very pretty and loving and caring.

I on the other hand looked like and outsider. I had my mom's same build (Tall and Slender) I have waist-length dark brown hair, emerald green eyes with flecks of gold in them and a couple of freckles here and there.

Everyone though did have pale skin. Except Mom and Dad. They where somewhat tan.

"Okay gang, Gather up your boxes. The moving van is on its way. Ava can you go get Emma?" Dad called out, I nodded and raced upstairs. I picked up the sleeping child and carried her downstairs.

"Okay. Let's take some of the boxes outside." Dad said. I nodded. I put Emma in her high chair and began moving stuff.

"Ava!" A voice shouted, My snapped up. My closest friend Emily ran up to me. I set my box down and hugged her tightly
"I'm going to miss you so much!" Emily cried, I nodded my head too. Tears coming to my eyes.

"We can always video chat, text, email and even call." I assured her.
"And I'll come visit on the next break" Emily said determined. I nodded.
"I'll miss you" I said. we gave each other another tight hug.

"Come on Ava! Moving Van is here!" Ethan shouted
"Hey, If there are any hot California Boys you don't want, text me!" Emily shouted, I laughed and told i her i would do so. I climbed into the second row of seats of our expedition. Mom and Dad took the front, Michael and i took the middle and Ryan and Emma took the very back. Emma strapped in her car seat.

"Okay, California here we come!" Dad shouted, I think he expected us to holler back, but none of us did.
"Alright-y then" He said, he started the car and we where off.

I slipped my headphones on and hit the play all button. This is going to be a long trip...

12 HOURS LATER

Darkness...

I was deeply knocked out. I slowly began to regain consciousnesses. My senses begin to return back. I am a pretty light sleeper, but my body just wanted to stay unconscious.

I began to feel someone shaking me slightly. I cracked my eyes open. I saw Ethan's face a few inches from mine.

"Ahh!" I screamed. My breathing got back under control.

"Dude!" I slapped his arm somewhat softly, enough to hear the sound but not enough to leave a mark.
"Yo know i hate it when you do that!" I exclaimed, I glared at him. He gave me a cheeky smile and led me out of the car.

I picked Emma up, Ethan got Ryan. We found our parents outside a few meters away.

"Kids, Say hello to our new home!" Dad announced. i gasped.

Even though i would not want to admit it, The house was amazing!

It was a 3 story tall house, it looked like a simple yet modern Victorian house. It was a great house. I saw the sea, it looked like it was minutes from out house. We where nearby a cove. I noticed a forest behind our house...

'Better watch the youngsters around here' I thought to myself. The houses nearby looked nice too, and I could tell it was a nice neighborhood.

"Let's go inside!" Mom exclaimed. The movers began to move our stuff inside. I walked in with Emma and set her down carefully in a high chair.

"Let's go see your room Ava" Mom coaxed. She grabbed me by the arm and towed me upstairs. She took me up two short flights. We stopped in front of a door near the west wing of the house, closest to the Sea view and forest. I opened it and we walked inside. I was shocked.

My room was pretty big. It had light blue walls, and a queen sized bed. I walked to a huge window. I definitely loved the view from here! IT showed the sea and part of the forest behind the house.

"I knew you would love it. I picked this one because of the view for you" Mom said. I hugged her tightly
"I do!" I exclaimed. A mover put a few boxes at my door. I pulled them and began putting clothes in my dressers. I then hung shirts and jackets in the closet. I finally found my Cds and put them in my CD rack by the ledge.

"Here you go ma'am"Another mover said. I smiled. He set my Flute, Electric and Acoustic guitars (All in there perspective cases)at the door. I put my Flute on my nightstand. And set my guitars next to my bed (We where going to put up the wall hangers for them later.)

I found my music books/folders and put them on shelf above my music stand next to my desk. A mover put the last box at my door. With my mom's help i dragged it in. I opened the box to reveal my books. My mom chuckled

"That's going to take awhile" She said, I nodded.
"Mommy! My room is red!" A happy Ryan exclaimed. He dragged mom out of the room. I rolled my eyes playfully at my little brother and began sorting books...

LATER

I heard a nearby Clock tower strike 12 in afternoon. I finally finished my book-organization (This task took about 2 hours) Whisper walked in. I stoke her soft fur.

Whiskers was a white Persian cat. We also had a black and white cat named Comet (Nickname Cuckoo. I believe she is pure evil on the inside and is planning world domination) and Cleo her chubby tabby and white cat litter-mate.

Then our German Shepard Killer, who is a real sweetheart.

Cuckoo and Cleo walked into my room. The both jumped onto my bed and settled by me. Whiskers purred from my lap.

'These cats are going to kill me in my sleep if I'm not careful' I thought. They will come into my room at night and sleep ON me... That happened a few times... Not pleasant.

I shooed my cats out of my room and closed the door. I found Ethan in his room. Ryan was excitedly talking about his room to Dad, about how there where was comic book super hero posters in his room. And mom was with Emma.

The kids rooms where on the 3rd floor, and the parents on the 2nd. The attic was above our floor and then the living room kitchen etc was on the first level. And then we have a cellar (I am happy about this part.) The doorbell rang loud and clear.

"Sweetie! Can you answer that! That might be a new neighbor!" Mom shouted,
"Sure thing mom!" I shouted back. I walked downstairs to the big oak doors.

I opened it to reveal a tall good-looking boy with short brown hair brown eyes and tan skin.

"Hi, I'm Jared, Welcome to the Neighborhood!" The boy smiled at me.

Well there you go. No horror in this chapter but Believe me, There will be Horror coming up!

Please review nicely!

PEACE!

Hardcore band Geek!