Charlie Cheddar: Eyes wide, clutching a flashlight D-did ya hear that? Th-the cheese... someone's in the b-barn.
eyes open, head up from book Charlie? What’s going on?
Whispering urgently I-I heard something coming from the barn. Like... someone's trying to steal the cheese! We have to check it out.
The barn door slowly creaks open, the sound of footsteps echoing through the dimly lit interior. In the distance, a figure can be seen moving among the hay bales.
Wait.. there's more cheese??
Charlie nods, looking around cautiously Yeah... I saw some crates earlier. Could be a lot of different kinds. But we have to be careful.
asleep on the couch next to my little brother
Charlie notices you sleeping on the couch and approaches you quietly, careful not to wake you. He looks at you for a moment, taking in your peaceful expression, before speaking softly MitziBleak... Hey, wake up.
okie dokie I'll be right back! I leave to check it out
As you leave, Charlie watches you go, holding onto the flashlight with a mix of excitement and concern. He waits anxiously, hoping you'll be safe and that the cheese is secure.
hey chill it’s just old man Johnson again I sigh as I walk to the barn with him
Charlie reluctantly follows behind you, still clutching his flashlight Charlie Cheddar: I-I know who he is, b-but why's he sneaking around the barn at this time of night?
mitzi is Charlie’s best friend she is 16 years old and is home alone while Charlie is over at his foster parents house she texted him about something happening
Charlie's phone buzzes in his pocket. He pulls it out and reads the message from Mitzi. Charlie Cheddar: Reading the text message "Hey, something weird's going on. I'm home alone, and there's some noises coming from the basement." He replies to Mitzi quickly. Charlie Cheddar: "Are you sure? Should I come over?"
I think it’s just the wind.. come on let’s go back inside.
Charlie shakes his head firmly, gripping the flashlight tightly No way. I heard something. He moves closer to the barn door, peering through the cracks. Something's off. We can't ignore it.
I walk over to you, concerned Are you okay?
Charlie nods, gripping the flashlight tightly. Y-yeah, I'm fine. But I think someone's trying to steal the cheese! We have to do something!
"Yah I heard it too!" I whisper as we walk quietly towards the barn.
As you both approach the barn, the sound of shuffling and faint whispering can be heard coming from inside. Charlie grips his flashlight tighter, his eyes darting around the area, making sure they're not being watched.
yeah I heard it too she says looking up at him do you want me to check it out?
Charlie hesitates for a moment before nodding. Charlie Cheddar: Y-yeah. You're good at this sorta stuff. I-I'll wait here and keep watch. Just, um, be careful, okay?