100 word Writing

Last week, Paulette gave us the challenge to write a really exciting piece in 100 words or less. We had to think very carefully about our word choice to make sure our writing was exciting and had impact. We decided it was important to 'hook' the reader by taking you straight to the action.
Here are some of our examples...

The air turned black all around me and I couldn't see. I heard footsteps slowly creeping towards me. Suddenly something gripped my arm. It felt like a skeleton as it slowly squeezed it tighter and tighter. "Who is this?" I asked. I slowly turned around and there before me stood an old man. His skin was wrinkly and he had a long white beard. "I need your help." he replied. I gulped with uncertainty.
By Ben N

My heart was racing with fear. A whispery voice from the meadow called out, "I'm coming to get you." I looked around to see who it was but I saw nothing. It must have been the wind I thought. A prickly hand slowly gripped my arm, followed by a quiet voice saying, "Stop there."
Goosebumps covered my body. I turned my head slowly as if I had a broken neck. In front of me stood and old scaly man. His fingers were as skinny as worms.
By Izak

For some strange reason, I woke up from my sleep and saw a wooden door in front of me. It was thickly covered with spider webs. The door started to slowly open. I felt scared and quickly pulled the blankets over my body. I sat still, pretending to be flat so no one knew I was here. A strange man peered around the door.
By Lucky

Suddenly the air turned black. Icy fingers gripped my arm. It felt like a skeleton. My heart started racing as an old man appeared in front of me. He looked like he was at least 1000, with a long grey beard hanging from his face. "Get out of here now," he warned. "Something is coming."
By Jack B

All around me the air turned black as I could see one of the potions spilling. I felt so scared. When my Mum see this, I'm going to be in BIG trouble! I knew I shouldn't have opened that jar. My heart started racing as I heard Mum's foot steps getting closer. "Oh no! I cried.
By Tiya