i wrote this back in my sophmore year of high school to perform for theater class. comments are welcome

the setting is the 1800s in a small new england fishing community.

I was walking home from the schoolhouse one night. Leaves were blowing at my feet. I kept walking faster because I sensed someone watching me. I thought that if I got to town I would be safe. I was wrong. As I neared the town square, I noticed the town was deserted. Shutters were slamming in the wind. All of a sudden, ghosts appeared out of nowhere. All around them there was a cold atmosphere. They were clad in pirate garments. They started to come after me. I turned and ran to my beloved's house. When I arrived I noticed Jake had a glazed look on his face. He turned to me. I then proceeded to say, "Jake thank goodness you are here! I need your help!These strange ghosts are after me!" but before i could finish explaining, I heard him speak; only it wasn't he.He told me not to run anymore, and that i needed to give in to these buccaneers. "The captain needs his bride," he continued. "Never!" I cried as I started to run. I ran to the church. Father John would be there. I remember once said that he could chase spirits away to where they belong.
Crying endlessly, I banged on the door with all of my might. He opened the door, saying in his usual way, "come right in". As I walked in, he continued, "what is it my dear child?" I poured out my story. He looked concerned, and then his face lightened. He told me about long ago how Captain William "Blood" Smith raided the Caribbean not only looking for treasure, but also for a true love. He found that love only to find out that she was to be married. They fell in love and ran away together. Her betrothed found them and murdered the young captain in his sleep. She was forced to marry her betrothed and she grew to love him in time. She made a vow upon her death that she would never meet with her captain. When she did pass, their souls never met. Now he is looking for another to be his mate for all eternity. "my guess is that he chooses you, Marissa". I was shocked. "you have 3 choices," the Father continued, "you could send him back, kill yourself, or raise him from the dead". I wondered how anyone could raise someone from the dead. As if to read my mind, he said, "to bring him back we must have a male body for him to enter. From what you said it sounds like the captain chose Jake. Then we must go to the graveyard where he is buried." He stopped speaking. I nodded as if i already made my choice. There we saw the captain and his crew. Blood looked at me in admiration. Strangely enough, I felt proud. "now we must kill Jake" the Father said interrupting my thoughts. He gave me the knife. I stabbed him 3 or 4 times... I really don't remember how many. I had no guilt, for this was in the name of love. Blood entered Jakes's body. All of his wounds vanished. He gave me a passionate kiss and i suddenly fell in love; however, it was short lived. While i was watching the transformation, the Father went to get the Sheriff. My love tried to keep the sheriff away from me, but failled. The sheriff saw the blood on my dress. He would not let me explain. Again my love tried to rescue me. The sheriff pulled his gun and shot Blood to death.
He took me to the jailhouse where I am telling you this. Outside, they are making my gallows. I still see the captain. He whispers eternal promises to me at night.
The sheriff is now unlocking my cell. Now is the time where i will be with my captain forever.

wow...beats mine....


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