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"Ready or not here I come!" I shouted loudly so my parents could hear me and take the last couple of seconds to secure their hiding positions.

      I made my way around the house, making sure to check every corner, crevice and closet.

     It's been 10 minutes and I still can't spot them anywhere. I make my way to last place I could think of: the basement. As I walk down the stairs I could hear their soft cries coming from behind the boiler.

     I make my way over with excitement in my steps. I whip my head around the corner to meet their terrified eyes.

     "I found you." I whispered. I could tell I won when their soft cries turned into blood curdling screams.

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