The journal of Emily Morris
Dec 24th Dear journal,
Tomorrow's my birthday! I'll be turning 6! As an early birthday present, mommy and daddy gave me this journal. They told me to write in it every day.
Tomorrow we're going down to the lake; it's going to be great! Mommy, daddy, John and I are the last of the family... so mommy invited some friends over so it will be a big party.
It's dusk and the lake is shimmering in the sunset. Along the beach tents are set up and lanterns are burning brightly. Young and old are gathered about all with smiling faces. Somewhere off in the water children are splashing happily. A young girl is sitting on the beach in an old black Victorian dress. She's smiling and watching a much older boy dive off the dock into the water. Some time had passed before the screams began. At first it was an older girl, standing on the dock... then it was another boy... and another, and even more. Everyone had begun to panic. Soon there was more splashing. Two of the men had dived in to the water only to come back with the boy from before. Several minutes seemed to pass as one of the men tried to revive the boy. Finally the older man leaned back, everyone stood over them eyes wide in fear.
Dec 25th Dear journal,
Mommy says John is in a better place now. Daddy won't talk to me.
Jan 6th Dear journal,
Daddy's in the living room. I think his neck his broke. The ceiling fan isn't working either. Mommy's in the kitchen... I mopped the floors and did the dishes. I think they were sad. Mommy said, when you die... You go to a better place and see your family. I guess they wanted to see John.
Jan 15th Dear journal,
I left home today. I tried to take care of Mommy and Daddy, but the house was starting to smell bad and we were running out of food. I tried to move them, but they're really heavy and daddy's to high to reach. I put flowers over mommy, I hope she likes them.
Jan 28th Dear journal,
It's hard without Mommy and Daddy. I miss them... but I think I'm lost now. Why did they have to go?
Sept 15th Dear journal,
Today I stumbled across a rather nice bar. There were a lot of interesting people there. One was a robot! It was different from the one daddy made, but still very nice. I wonder where Elizabeth is. I haven't thought of her in a long time. Maybe when I go back to visit Mommy and Daddy I check the basement. She's probably off though. Oh! Right, the bar. I met a man today. Well. A vampire. I'm not completely sure what a vampire is, but it does sound vaguely familiar. He says he's lost. All of his family passed away, I feel bad for him. If I couldn't be with my Mommy and Daddy it would be horrible. I've decided a vampire is a disease. I must have heard Daddy speak of it before. Oh. I adopted the man. Maybe he won't be so lonely any more.
Sept 16th Dear journal,
I can't believe I forgot to ask that mans name! How rude of me. His name's Dius. But everybody calls him Vaga or Vagabond. I don't think he's too happy about being my big brother. But he'll get used to it. Oh right. I met another man today, his name is Ace. He seemed polite, but we didn't talk much. Today I found out brother can't eat. He only drinks blood. Maybe it's because of his disease. He doesn't have to breathe either. I wish Daddy was here to explain. Oh well. Dius called me cute. I am not cute! I'm proper. Boys, they're always saying such silly things. He did say he would take care of me, though. That was very nice of him.
Sept 20th Dear journal,
Not much has happened today. But when I asked this guy what vampires were he said they were mean and powerful things. I don't really know what that's supposed to mean because Brother is very nice, but maybe the man was just crazy, there seem to be a lot of crazy people here. Oh! That reminds me! I've been looking around this bar and it's really kind of strange. I don't think anyone works here. No one's ever tending the bar or cleaning up any of the messes. Also, for some reason no one’s said anything about me being in the bar and now that I think of it, I've seen other children here. How very odd.
Sept 24th Dear journal,
Today I saw the most wonderful girl! I was at Mr. Ace's bar and these things Brother called Zombies came in and were being very rude indeed, but the girl started kicking their bottoms! Brother was lazy and didn't do anything, but it was still really cool. Oh, I found out the ladies name was Candy. She's really pretty and looks kind of like Elizabeth does. Anyway. Mr. Ace gave me a key, so I have a room at his bar. It's very nice. Maybe I'll stay here some time, although it is kind of spooky. Oh yes, I’m heading home today. I think I’ll stay there for a bit with Mommy and Daddy.
Sept 29th Dear journal,
I've run out of food today so I have to go back to the bar. I think I'll be able to find my way. I hope Mommy and Daddy aren't mad I'm leaving. I look forward to seeing Brother again.
Nov 9th Dear journal,
I found my way back, but no one's awake. I think I'll get a snack and go to bed.
Nov 9th Dear journal,
I'm so embarrassed. I fell asleep in the cabinet this morning, and then I scared Miss Bijou. Brother didn't even say hi. I'm actually kind of mad at him. Oh. I met a little boy; he seems nice, just a bit odd. He and Mr. Sentar are talking, I think I'm going to go for a walk. I saw a park on my way here. It looks very nice.
Nov 10th Dear journal,
Last night, in the park... This crazy lady, she said her husband was hurt. I went to help but she bit me. I really can't believe it but she actually bit me. She really bit me! Twice actually. My arms are kind of scratched up too. I'm not feeling that bad though, just kind of hungry and dizzy. Oh. I got Miss Caelan a bat today and one of mommy's blue roses too. I hope she likes them.
Nov 10th Dear journal,
I went to give Miss Caelan her present today, but Mr. Sentar and Miss Candy were acting very odd and they got in a fight. I hope nothing's wrong.
Nov 11th Dear journal,
I met a very nice man today. Although, I seemed to have passed out while we were talking. How rude of me. Oh, the strangest thing happened. When I woke up all of my wounds were gone. I must be really strong. I suppose eating all of those vitamins has finally paid off. Also, I think that lady gave me a virus. Everything I eat tastes gross, even candy. Candy shouldn’t taste gross ever. It should be a law. Miss Mina and Miss Caelan are here. That's right! I never wrote anything about Miss Mina! She's a robot, kind of like Miss Elizabeth but far more advanced. I bet daddy would have loved to see her. I'll write more later.
Nov 11th Dear journal,
Miss Mina scanned me and she says I'm a vampire. Brother says so too. They don't look very happy. I don't really know what this means, but I'll deal. Besides, I'm like brother now and I guess that's neat. Brother said I can't go out in the day anymore... and I can't eat candy. I'm not very happy about that, but I did have some blood and it's not that bad. A bit weird though. I never really thought about it before, but I guess blood could be kind of healthy. I mean it has lots of vitamins and stuff in it right? But then I suppose it has bad things too. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll figure it out sooner or later.
Nov 13th Dear journal,
Today I looked up vampires. It's not a disease, it's a myth. Well. It's a real myth. I wonder how that works, actually. I'm not really happy about what I read. This means I've broke my promise to Mommy. I told her I would join her John and Daddy some day, but how can I do that if I can't die? I think I've finally excepted it. That Mommy, Daddy and John are gone... that they're dead. But it makes me feel sick.
Nov 14th Dear journal,
I don't think Miss Mina is well. She did things that the Miss Mina I know, would not do. Luckily Miss Caelan was there to protect me, and a man I don't know caught me once. He reminded me of Mr. Sentar. He had funny cat ears and such. Miss Caelan was very nice and let me feed. She says we're blood bonded now, so she can always keep me safe. I think that's what brother did too. I wonder if that means we're related. I really do like Miss Caelan, she's very nice to me.
Nov 15th Dear journal,
Not much happened today but me and Miss Caelan did feed on Mr. Sentar. His blood tasted a lot better than Miss Caelan and Diuses. That sounds kind of weird though, doesn't it? I actually don’t think I mind blood that much anymore. In fact, I'm kind of starting to like it.
Nov 17th Dear journal,
Miss Caelan and brother fought today. I think it's over. I just hope it doesn't happen again. Oh, also Miss Caelan took me on my first hunt. It really wasn't much of a hunt for me, because Miss Caelan did all the work. But it was still fun. I hope that man is okay. I must admit though, he looked very silly being dangled by Miss Caelan like that. She must be very strong.
Nov 19th Dear journal,
I'm back home. I found Elizabeth and Ellion, and wound them up. They were in the basement all dusty. I forgot how much I liked Elizabeth, and I completely forgot about Ellion, how rude of me. They're nice to have around. They helped me get down Daddy, and Mommy too. We buried both of them beside the Lake where John is. I put some flowers over their graves. Speaking of flowers, Mommy’s rose garden isn’t looking to healthy. I'll have to start taking care of it pretty soon. Elizabeth and Ellion are coming back with me to the bar. I think they'll like it there. Maybe they can make some friends.
Jan 26th Dear journal,
I'm sorry I haven't wrote anything in so long. You see... Everything's been very hectic lately. Me and brother had a fight. I got mad at him... I don't think I should have though. I mean, he can like anyone right? He doesn't have to like Miss Caelan. I suppose it doesn't matter though, anyway. Something amazing happened! I'm human again. I don't know how, but me and Dius we turned human. I don't know if Dius is still human though. I haven't seen him in a while. I don't think he would like being human. Actually, I don't think I like being human. Oh, before I left for home two men attacked me! One wasn't exactly a man though. He kind of looked like those things… What are they called? Dragons. Yes. I think that’s what he was. They were really scary. Miss Caelan didn't help me. I think she was afraid. I don't know. A lady with red hair ended up saving me, it was weird. I went home after that and celebrated my birthday with my family. It's been a whole year since their deaths. Tommorow I'll be joining Mommy, Daddy and John. I think I've had enough adventures and I really do miss them. I suppose this is the end of my journal then. It's been a fun year anyway. I'll send Miss Elizabeth to deliver my journal to Brother and Miss Caelan. I think Mr. Ellion should stay here and take care of the roses and mend the house. Well, that’s enough talk from me. Goodbye, everyone.
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