Swords Into Plowshares by: Tim

Swords Into Plowshares

14 year-old Ben O’Connell woke up abruptly and wondered what had woken him. It dawned on him almost immediately. He smelled smoke.

Ben tore of his covers and dashed to the hallway. He noticed a glow coming from downstairs as well as the sound of flames crackling. Panic replaced Ben’s sleepiness. He had never thought that he would have to escape a fire in his own house.

Ben ran into his room to grab his cell phone. He snatched up the Motorola and franticly turned it on. His hands were shaking as he keyed in 9-1-1.

A woman answered his call. “Hello?” she said.

“There’s a fire in my house! 163 Washington.” Ben yelled.

“A fire engine is on its way.” The lady replied calmly.

“Thanks.” Ben said. He slammed his phone shut and ran to his parent’s room.

“Mom! Dad! There’s a fire!” Ben screamed as he entered his parent’s room. They almost literally jumped out from under the covers.

“Where!?!” His father yelled.

“It’s downstairs. A fire truck is on its way.” Ben panted at the doorway.

“Hurry, out the window.” His mother said already pushing the window open. Ben heard a crash downstairs, and wondered if the house was caving in. He took a step into their room toward the window.

Suddenly, there was a great crack, and the floor caved in taking the bed as well as Ben’s mom and dad.

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