The Stranger - Original Writing - 988 Words

The Stranger I stood before my house in horror. Cars flashed by on a nearby street as red and blue lights flashed onto the walls of the building. It all began on a Saturday morning. My parents were sitting at the table with full pancakes on their plates, while I had a half of one on mine, and the other half being smashed with my teeth. Suddenly, a doorbell rang. I got up from my seat, still chewing on half of my pancake, and walked to the door. Each step I took on the tile floor was cold and slippery because I had mopped them ten minutes ago. As I approached the front door, I began to hear what appeared to be screaming. It seemed that the sound would get louder the closer I stepped. While I was walking toward the door, I began to think. â€Å"What is that noise? Is somebody hurt? I’d better hurry and find out,† I began to walk quickly, then more quickly, until I was running. I reached the door and threw it open. Immediately, I saw a man. His back was facing me. â€Å"Are you okay?à ¢â‚¬  I asked loudly, so that he could hear me over his screams. I suddenly had a terrible feeling. It was the kind of feeling that makes a person feel suddenly cold. The man stopped crying. His head turned very slowly towards me. â€Å"Hello, little kid,† he said with a smile. His teeth were yellow and his eyes looked like he hadn’t slept in years. â€Å"Hi. Are you hurt?† I asked. The man just stood there, smiling and staring at me. After what felt like forever, he said, â€Å"Thank you for asking. I’m perfectly fine,† heShow MoreRelatedEssay on The Caracter of Meursault in The Stranger (The Outsider)1136 Words   |  5 PagesThe Caracter of Meursault in The Stranger      Ã‚   Albert Camus The Stranger is a startling novel at worst and a haunting classic at best. Camus presents a thrilling story of a man devoid of emotion, even regarding the most sensitive, personal matters. 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