The girls found a spot on the couch in front of the TV to watch the horror flick. Sarah was not terribly pleased by the film selection since she was a self-proclaimed scaredy-cat. She spent the majority of the film with her head in a pillow letting out silent screams. The sinister and spooky storyline sent chills down Sarah’s spine. At one point in the film, a jet black cat let out an evil hiss, and Sarah’s popcorn leapt out of her bowl. The film was like a ticking time bomb exploding with every new twist and turn. Sarah decided that next time she
would pass on movie night.

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