“Don’t go in there” the little girl said in a quiet voice. I looked at her & asked, “Well why stay out here? I’m just going to see the show…” She stopped me as I was finishing my sentence “It’s not just an ordinary freak show, you’re going to die! He’s here and you’re never going to survive him, he’s more powerful than anyone alive. Once you die here you can never leave! Your spirit gets trapped!” I tried to ask her who “he” was but she disappeared. It must have been part of the act. My friend and I drove up from Georgia to Tennessee just see the biggest freak show in the USA. We walked up to the ticket box and asked for two tickets. As we were walking into the arena I saw the little girl again, but this time she was yelling at a couple to leave. I started to walk to her, she turned, looked at me, and disappeared again.
Charlie & I found our seats after about a half hour of searching. We have front row seats, right in front of all the action. As we sat down we realized everyone had popcorn, cotton candy, & soda so I told Charlie that I would go get us our snacks while she saves our seats. As I was walking there were “freaks” everywhere doing tricks for little kids & their parents. I got so caught up in all the tricks I didn't have much time left to get us snacks, so I rushed to the concessions grabbed our snacks & rushed back to our seats. I gave the snacks to Charlie so I could take my seat. As I sat down the show began. There were clowns walking through the stands. They seemed to be everywhere. They were my biggest fear. I asked Charlie if she saw but she said she saw giant spiders. I was confused for a minute until the announcer said
“Welcome to the biggest freak show in all of America. If you see your biggest fear then the illusion worked, but if you don't see anything then you were probably confused & a little amused by everyone else around you. Its okay if you didn't see your biggest fear, it doesn't work for everyone or maybe you just don't fear anything.”
As the show went on I saw the little girl in a couple of acts. Her name was Caroline. She was very short look as though she was 6, long brown curly hair, & hazel eyes. Her acts were not as complex as the other ones, but that might have been because she had to memorize what to say before the show started. She looked cute and innocent, but she scared me a little. The show dragged on a little longer it got quite boring, Charlie seemed to like it. As the show ended the acts seemed to drag on forever. Then all of a sudden Charlie disappeared and so did the audience. Every light went out in the arena except the spotlight in the middle of the floor. All of a sudden it seemed like a million sad clowns came from every direction and there was no escape. I thought it was another illusion, but the announcer was sitting in his stand laughing. He disappeared during the last illusion. Everything seemed uneven and I was a little worried. I called for Charlie, but I got no answer. I thought to myself next time I want to see a show for $174.95 its going to be a concert. The announcer said “There wont be a next…” He chuckled then disappeared. The clowns faded away, and I was the only person left in the arena. I got up, walked down to the main floor, past the concessions, and out the doors. I didnt make it very far though; I was trapped, I couldn't leave the arena, I just ended up back into the same seat I left. I was confused what was happening, but then I remembered what the little girl said. She had said he was here was “he” the announcer? Am I dead? As I was trying to remember what the little girl said the lights turned on, and the announcer reappeared. He announced
“Well you see Shanley you were the 100th ticket holder. You were the one to go tonight. Don't worry though Charlie got home safely, but some bad news would be that you're stuck here with us freaks. We had to kill you, but everything will be ok. Were friendly people, but we need to get ready for the next show so if you want we can talk more later. Your costume is in you dressing room.” He disapeared & I freaked out. I panicked, this can't be happening! Why me? People already started walking in, so I ran to my dressing room, and changed into my costume. I was a bearded lady. I went on stage, did my act, and changed out of my costume. The show had ended and I saw the announcer hypnotizing the little boy who was the 100th ticket holder. I ran out there, and screamed
“No! Dont hurt him. Hes just a little kid he won't understand what's going on!” But as I finished screaming my opinion I woke up, and found myself laying in bed instead of in the arena with the freaks. I said to myself
“Thats the last time I even think about going to a freak show!”