Don't Pick Up The Phone

Chapter One - Call
I woke up as my alarm clock went off, beeping. Jarred, I slammed my hand down on the off button and lay there, breathing heavily. My room was dark. I checked the alarm clock - 2:00 in the morning.

''What's going on? My alarm is set for 8:00, not 2:00!''

I lay down and pulled my blankets up and tried to fall asleep. I tossed and turned, unable to rest. Finally I got up and walked into the kitchen to get something to eat.

My phone rang.

''That's.... odd. ''

I was starting to feel very nervous. I went over to answer the call.

"Hello? Hello? Is anybody there?" A man's voice asked, quiet and rushed, sounding frightened.

"Yes?"

"Look, what I'm about to say is weird, but it will save your life." he said, breathing heavily.

"What? I don't understand, I'm sorry."

"Just listen to me. If you wake up at night, stay where you are, and don't pick up the phone! Your life depends on it!"

"Wha-"

"DON'T PICK UP THE PHONE!" the voice shouted.

There was a click.

Anxious, I went back to bed, but couldn't get to sleep. I lay there, eyes wide.