As Emily turned onto her street, she immediately noticed something strange. Her parents’ cars were nowhere in sight on the driveway or curb. “That’s weird,” Emily muttered. Her parents should definitely be home by now, frantically waiting for her return. But the driveway was empty, the house still and quiet.
Unease prickled through Emily’s body. Where could they be? It wasn’t like them to both be out this late without telling her. She quickened her pace towards the front door, dread creeping up her spine.