It is two 0'clock in the dark misty night and the Mitchell family are on their way to fun land resort in Mexico

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Waqas Hussain

English GCSE Coursework

October 2005

        

Task: Original Writing

Trapped

It is two 0’clock in the dark misty night and the Mitchell family are on their way to fun land resort in Mexico City. It has been a stressful journey for the family of three towards Fun Land. Crossing the border into Mexico the car has been put to a halt.

“Hello sir, can you open the trunk to your car please?” asked the smartly dressed inspector. The family leader (Jack) stepped out of the black saloon, walked to the back of the car and opened the trunk. The inspector has a brief look, “okay clear!” exclaimed the inspector to his manager. “Have a safe journey” said the inspector politely.

Many miles away from the border crossing half way through the motorway, the car was speeding through the green rural areas. “This is such a smoo….” uttered Jack; suddenly the car started shaking.

“What’s happening to the car” says Jack’s wife Jane in a confused voice.

“Don’t worry its nothing,” replied Jack trying to reassure her.

Getting off the motorway to check the… the car abruptly stopped in a rundown area, on a deserted road. The area was completely empty, there were no cars around; not even parked on the curbs. Insights were many small houses most of them bordered up with wooden boards.

Jack tried many times to start the car, but there was no hope the car was going to start. “Dad are we there yet” questioned Ryan, who just woke up because of the sharp stopping of the car,

“Not yet son” replied Jack

“Dad” said Ryan trying to attract Jack’s attention

“Yes! Son!” answered Jack

“Never mind” murmured Ryan to himself, he knew it wasn’t the right time to ask questions.

Getting out of the car, Jack walks towards the front of the vehicle. Steam was gushing out through the gap of the bonnet. The steam was boiling hot, but Jack never knew. Jack put his hand on the bonnet, “ouch!” he screamed, now realising the steam is hot.

“Are you alright, honey” asked Jane from the open window of the car. Jack never answered back to Jane.

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Although Jack spent over an hours trying to fix the car, the car still wouldn’t start. “Why is this bloody car not working” mumbled Jack angrily to himself.

“We are going to have to call for help. I’ll try calling the insurance company” said Jane. “That’s strange there is no reception for the phone calls here,” Jane tells Jack.

“WHAT!! Your joking, right?” said Jack in a disoriented tone. Jane never replied she just nodded her head.

The family decide to go further along the isolated road to find a phone booth or hotel. Walking along the ...

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