Hallway Havoc

By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

When Sam and her friends hear a thump in the hallway, they start to worry that someone has been murdered. Upon calling the police, Sam thinks that the situation will be taken care of, but when the police don't find an issue, Sam finds herself in a position where she can either risk her life to find the full story behind the noise or leave it alone, risking the chance that someone needs her help.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
• Release date: Sep 12, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215699683

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Growing up in a small town, Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue spent a majority of her time reading and writing, so when she was granted the opportunity to write full-time, she didn't have to think twice.  Since beginning her writing career, she has managed to pen several lesbian romances, while adding a little action and adventure to spice things up. As a newly graduated MBA student, she plans to use her recently discovered free time to craft the art that she loves. For more information on Nicole's new releases or to find out what she has been working on, sign-up for her newsletter at higginbothampublications.com.

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Hallway Havoc

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Published by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

HALLWAY HAVOC

First edition. September 12, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue.

ISBN: 979-8215699683

Written by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Further Reading: Sentiment to the Heart

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Chapter One

W hat's that sound? Sam asked, looking around the room. All of her friends were still in the same seats that they were, so there was no way that the sound came from any of them.

It sounded like it came from the hallway, Nate replied, looking towards the front door of the apartment. Maybe we should look outside. Someone might have tripped on the stairs of something. I would hate to leave them out there if they are hurt.

I don't know about that, Mika said, the color draining from her face. Maybe I just watch a lot of horror flicks, but that sounded like a body falling to the ground."

Exactly my point, Nate replied. Someone might have fallen. We can't just leave them. What if they need help?

Sam looked at Nate and then at Mika. Both of her friends made valid points. It was difficult to know what to do in this kind of situation. What do you think, Theo? She asked, looking at the only one of her friends that hadn't spoken up.

I don't know, Theo said, looking frightened. What if there is someone out there that is just waiting for you to open the door?

Sam sighed. There were so many possibilities as to what could happen that it was putting her in a really compromising position. If there was someone out there, then opening the door would just result in more people falling. If someone was hurt and she didn't open the door, they could end up suffering a worse fate. There was no one way to handle a situation like this, and if she didn't open the door, she wouldn't know the reality of the situation.

Sam looked at her friends and contemplated what she would do. She knew that eventually all of her friends would want to go home, and that alone would require someone to open the door. Therefore, waiting to open it would either prolong a situation that might happen anyway or it might leave a person that got hurt without a way to get help.

Then, it dawned on her. She knew a way to check on what happened without ever having to open the door. Sam took out her phone and dialed the number that she had memorized as a child.Lakerville Police?sheathed as soon as someone answered

Yes, the woman that answered replied. How can I help you?

Yes, Sam replied. I am at the Oakland Apartments off Cypress Street, and I just heard a loud boom in the hallway. Is there any way that you can have someone come out here to check it out?

Ma'am, is there anyone in the hallway that might be moving furniture or a delivery driver there that might have dropped a package? the operator asked.