There is someone in my house. The phoneline is dead and I am typing very carefully so he doensnt hear me. I don't know what to do my heart is beating out of my chest. I'm on the third floor, i don't recognize the car outside and there's a huge racket downstairs. HELP
If that ever happens again (not likely), hide somewhere, like behind the lowest row of clothes in a walk-in closet. If you hear the person coming upstairs and you don't have time to hide, get in a bed and pretend you're asleep so they won't think you're a witness- it increases your survival chances.
For the future, I recommend buying a prepaid cell phone- there's no monthly fee, just one flat rate for a certain amount of minutes. When home alone, carry it around with you.
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orphans answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:28 pm: If the phoneline is dead, then how are you on the internet?
EDIT-- You said: "eff you thank goodness i turned out okay"
Well, obviously, this is a fake question. Unless your computer magically runs off of cheese. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
LM answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:04 pm: IM a close neighbor or something. Make sure you don't move around. Whoever it is may leave and not even know you're there.
I don't know if this is real, or not. But if it is, you need to call the police somehow. Cellphone, maybe? If your internet's working, the phone might actually still work, even if you don't get a dial tone. It's worth a try. [ LM's advice column | Ask LM A Question ]
orphans answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:04 pm: hey
shhh just relax. i'm sure it's nothing - but if something IS going on, just stay calm and don't make any noise.
do not open any doors or make any noise. do you have a cell phone? text message one of your parents or call the police. stay upstairs and lock your door.
if it gets worse (the racket), go on the internet to the police e-mailing service.
just don't worry. make sure your parents come home soon, okay?
theymos answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:04 pm: Grab a blunt object to defend yourself with, and then hide in a closet or under a bed. Don't lock the door, or the person will know you're there. Avoid a confrontation. Take a phone if you have time. You may wish to call the emergency or non-emergency police number now. [ theymos's advice column | Ask theymos A Question ]
looloo12 answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:02 pm: she cant call the police dumbutt! (tlking to lbwhite) well stay calm and lok the door. maybe if possible climb out of the window and onto the roof CAREFULLY! idk what else to tell u if the phone line is dead. [ looloo12's advice column | Ask looloo12 A Question ]
lbwhite89 answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 6:58 pm: Call the police!!!!
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