A Scary Story

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The Lakeside Ghost Story

My stomach was churning as the big bold letters came into view. They read,

"Camp Lakeside." The bus came to a sudden stop and a counselor at the front of the bus

stood up and yelled, "Everyone off!" A stampede of eager campers rushed from the bus,

into the bright sunshine of Lakeside camp.

I had been looking forward to the camp for a few months and now that I am here I

can't believe it. My friend Justin saved a bunk beside his. I arrived also to the good

news that I wouldn't need to take the swimming test. Although I'm not a great swimmer,

I made some major improvements last year.

That night for dinner we had chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. For


us thirty minutes to play. The time passed quickly and before we knew it, the time was

8:00! I started running to my cabin, but suddenly I spotted two counselors dressed in all

hey served jello. I got a little suspicious when after dinner we were ordered to go



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Camp Lakeside, Lakeside Camp, Ghost Story, lakeside camp, night dinner,

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

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