Something frightful just occured. I was in the driveway, saying goodbye to my parents, who are leaving for a week, when suddenly, the beauty bark in the rose garden started to smoke. There was no open flame, but it was without a doubt, spontaneous combustion.

Nobody was near the spot, and the only source of fire,a lit cigarette, was 15 yards away. And since it's only about 80F outside, there is no good explaination.

Mother sprinkled some water on the spot, everyone laughed, and they went on their merry way; leaving me, home alone, surrounded by several potentially flamable gardens.

It may just be paranoia brought on by stress and a lack of sleep, but I find something very ominous about this.


somebody help me.