Pennhurst Insane: A Short Story

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“Well dear I must be on my way,”said Mrs. Chipley. “Your aunt should be here within the hour.” Mrs. Chipley, walking to the door turned facing Sally and said, “Open up, don't be afraid to ask questions i'm sure she is expecting them.” ,she said with a smile. After Mrs.Chipley left the house became quiet with the only exception of the rain beating on the windows with a steady rhythm. Sally began to think what questions to ask. “Whens your birthday?, What's your favorite color? How much do you weigh?’’ These and many more questions went through her mind. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Knock! Knock! Knock! There stood a woman with brown hair with blonde highlights and she looked about 5’6 with a sundress as blue as the sky and a vibrant …show more content…

As i tried to run out i heard the creak of th the floorboard as if it was hollow. I carefully stooped down and picked up the floorboards to reveal a cellar floor door. I started to recite prayers for protection “Grant, O Lord, Thy protection And in protection, strength And in strength, understanding And in understanding, knowledge And in knowledge, the knowledge of justice And in the knowledge of justice, the love of it And in the love of it, the love of all existences And in that love, the love of spirit and all creation.” To my unpleasant surprise i saw a lady who look exactly like Aunt Sarah. She was tied up with duct tape on her mouth and rope that wrap around her arms and legs with what seemed to be pieces of hair from Aunt Sarah and dried blood under her fingernails. I tried to get down the ladder as fast as i could as i got to the bottom i heard the front door open then shut and Aunt Sarah's booming voice “Sally! I brought ice cream cookies and cream your favorite.” I took then tape off of the women mouth and she began to cry and repeat “She is coming please help she is coming!” Aunt Sarah heard the noise coming from her room and started walking toward her

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