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Ichabod: A Tranquil And Foggy Night In Sleepy Hollow

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It was a tranquil ,and foggy night in Sleepy Hollow. The town so quiet you can hear the crow chirp for miles. The moon beaming down on the town which reveals it’s frightening features. The people here are different , they keep to themselves and are very gloomy. Even the very few animals here are different. How is it possible that Ichabod is with Katrina and not me or with anyone else in this quiet town? I’m the one with the muscular arms and legs , the one with the pretty face , and the one with the strong horse. I found her first , how is she falling for a fool like Ichabod, He’s nothing like me , he has a big nose, a weak body , gigantic feet a total cluts ! I must do something to him , I need Katrina to myself. “ I challenge you to a dual “I say to Ichabod. A scrawny man is no match compared to me . We fight , and it goes on for 5 minutes. I was beating Ichabod , but then out of nowhere he gets a strength of power that knocks me to the ground , unconscious. …show more content…

The town dance is tonight and Ichabod has already asked Katrina , so the only way to win her back is to impress her with my great dancing skills. I steal Katrina out of Ichabod’s long boney arms , and dance with her. She smirks at my moves so therefore I know she is impressed . In the middle of our dance Ichabod grabs katrina from me , which now calls for revenge. The host yells out , “ Story time

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