Whispering Cliffs Drive (based off of the Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik case)

“Finally, I can make a little money so we can do things together,” I tell my boyfriend Matt as he drives me to school on September 22, 2006. He reassures me that he doesn't mind paying for our activities and dates, but I’m not convinced. We drive up to Pocatello high school and split to go to our different classes. On my way to the fourth period, my long-time friend Brian holds a camcorder to me and told me to say hello to it. I followed through, roll my eyes and continue to rummage through my locker. Matt sneaks up behind me and wraps his arms around my waste. He tells me he’s excited for tonight on account that im housesitting and we’re going to be alone for a while before my friends Torey and Brian come over to watch a film.

The rest of the day goes by fairly quickly and before I know it im alone with Matt in my aunt Allison’s house. Matt and I have sex and watch part of a film before we hear the doorbell ring. I’m fully aware that it’s Brian and Torey so I let them in. I give them the “grand tour” and try to make them feel at home. We all argue for a good 15 minutes about what movie to watch and we finally land on Kill Bill Volume II. about halfway through the film Brian and Torey tell me that they want to watch a movie at the theatre. Matt smirks at me as they leave through the front door and drive away in Torey’s red car. At around 10:00 the power goes out. And gasp and Matt notices the dogs acting uneasy.

“Maybe I should check it out,” Matt says trying to sound tough but can hear his voice trembling. I tell him he shouldn’t and that we should just wait till the power comes back on. After around 15 minutes it does and not long after (around 10:30) Matt’s mother calls to take him home. I beg him to stay but his mother declines and offers to take me home with her. But I have a responsibility and you know, money. I stay alone. The room was only lit by the light of the kitchen and television. Abruptly, the power goes off again. I audibly curse and grip the blanket I’m using to cover myself up. The power comes on after another 15 minutes and I hear clattering. I decide that no matter what I hear. I’m. Staying. Upstairs. I turn up the volume on the television and continue watching Corpse Bride.

I hear footsteps. I turn around and see my friends. Brain and Torey. I sigh in relief and laugh at the fact they’re costume movie-goers. Torey laughs and says that they aren't. I laugh and tell them that their scare attempts nearly got them caught by Matt. “what. a. relief. Cassie.” Brian says in a monotone voice.

“Good prank guys, I’ll see you on Monday,” I say and sit back down. Brian and Torey pull out knives. Brian is trembling. I get serious and tell them the prank has gone too far and it’s not funny anymore. The last thing I remember is the light of excitement in Torey’s eyes. Everything else went black.