The Red Barn: A Short Story

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Nina’s Journey

The red barn sat happily on the top of the hill in Spring Valley Texas. Justin Bush just left his beautiful red barn after feeding and watering his animals. It was the beginning of summer and the fair was in two weeks. All the farmers across town were preparing their animals to be the best of the best. He was really striving to break the record for the most first place ribbons won. His best category was his pigs. They were his pride and joy. He spent tons of money and time to groom them properly and take care of them without spoiling them too much. Josh knew spoiled pigs are the most stubborn and hardly ever win at the fair. Little did he know, his best pig was not content. She was probably …show more content…

She was finally going to see her mother! She couldn't wait to see her and apologize for her mistakes. She was stretching her legs when she heard the pitter patter of a truck engine getting close and closer. She quickly left her stall to check out what was going on. She glanced over and saw the meat truck! What was it doing here? Why did it come the day of the fair? She found Wilber sulking in his stall. The hay was flattened where he tossed around in his sleep. She went to check on him, knowing something was bugging him. “Hey bud. What's wrong?” He looked up at her with tears streaming down his face. She stood there in complete silence for several minutes. She didn't know what was upsetting him so she couldn't comfort him. Suddenly a dark shadow loomed above her. She glanced up at a man she never recognized before. He had an evil glint in his eyes that made her stir. He was wearing what used to be a white apron that was now covered in stains. He walked over to Wilber and picked him up. Wilber allowed the strange man to lift him up without a fight. The man headed toward the meat truck and placed Wilber in the back. Nina squealed in agony. The man was taking Wilber off to the slaughter house! She stared in disbelief as the truck pulled out of the gravel driveway. She never felt so insignificant til that very moment. She watched the truck take away her only

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