Chapter One: The Start of It All

I slid my punch card through the time clock, and placed it back into its slot. I sighed, and slid my windbreaker over my work uniform. Working at the music shop wasn’t the best job in the world, but it payed the bills. I walked outside, and shivered. It was a brisk autumn day. Leaves were blowing all over the place, and to my displeasure, a good amount of them were seemingly attached to my truck.

“All the places in the parking lot, and my truck is the leaf magnet.” I muttered, quickly brushing all the leaves off the hood. Once the truck was clean, I got in, and started the engine. The drive home was slow, quiet, and boring. As my life was.

After a ten minute drive, I found myself pulling into the driveway of my small suburban home. A single bedroom, single bathroom, single everything ranch house. My trucks engine dieseled to silence. I quickly got out, and locked the truck behind me. I looked around. None of the neighbors were around. Figures.

I walked into my house, and threw my work uniform into the laundry. I walked into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and looked inside. Ramon Noodles, Ramon Noodles, and more Ramen Noodles. Dear God. I took out a pack of Ramen Noodles, and dumped them into a pot of water. As I waited for the pot to boil, I flipped on the TV. I didn’t look to see what was on, I just needed something to break the silence.

Finally, the noodles were ready. I sat down, and glanced at the TV. Some show about Cartoon ponies was on. Whatever. I slurped my noodles, and continued to stare at the table. Suddenly, I heard electronic music coming fro the TV. I look up, and see a white, blue haired pony with purple goggles playing music from a DJ stand. I snuffed.

“I wish I had a friend like that.” I muttered to myself. I finished the noodles, and tossed the empty plastic container in the trash.

After a few hours of aimless surfing on the Internet, the TV still playing in the background, I decided it was time for bed. After I shut my computer off, I looked at the TV again. I jumped back slightly, as the white DJ pony from before appeared to be staring directly at me through the TV.

“What the hell?” I said aloud. The white pony filled the entire TV screen, not moving. Although the goggles of the cartoon character were still on, I felt… watched. I quickly turned off the TV, and shuddered. I glanced out the window, and saw it was quickly getting dark out. I looked up in the sky. Full moon. Shuddering again, I cracked open the window, and let the fresh air relax my nerves.

After a few minutes of fresh air, I changed into my pajamas, and switched off the light. Laying in my bed, I stared the ceiling, waiting for slumber to find me. Right before I dozed off, I thought I heard a noise.

It sounded like… scuffling.