100 word challenge

Today was not like any other day and James knew something strange was happening. No one left there houses and packages that were meant to come never came. 'What was it,' though James 'Why was no one leaving their houses. James had enough of this so e decided to go outside and see for himself. As he crept to the door, he thought of not going out but he had to. It was terrible. A red ladder and coins were sinking into the pavement and James was about to sink too. 'HELP ME', screamed James 'PLEASE'...