Hi, stars! It's me again, your dark author whose relaying a message of heartfelt thank you's if you ever reached, and still reading this dark romance book of mine. With these, I sincerely congratulate you for the gift of the first "TRUTH or DARE," game will commence at the next chapter. And as a reader, you have the power to guess what truth and dare ments will our characters undergo through. Are you ready to see them play? Well, then... Happy reading! Evernightly yours, StarIntheNight
Chapter 10: "Chair of Fate,"───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ──── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 01 - 2027 ║ Friday ║ 1st Midnight ║ "Strange to say, but our uniform seemed to suit you better." Staring myself in front of the mirror, I heard Serene voiced out beside me with a feminine smile etched on her face. With her words, I unconsciously touched the midnight-lavender fabric cautiously and observed my reflection. Cocking my head side to side, I sighed as I realize she was right. The fabrics of this Institution's uniform, from its long sleeves, skirts, and vests, draped around my frame in a way that the clothing I normally chose could not — or would not — match. I ran my fingers along the embroidered insignia, tracing the intricate patterns and stitching of what I now wore. The uniform felt and fit me perfectly, like a second skin, as it's raggedly stitched seams and unbearably heavy fabric became the sign of where I now stand in this place, a sign of my new home. These cl
Chapter 11: "Strictly Just A Dare," ───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ──── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 01 - 2027 ║ Friday ║ 1st Midnight ║ The darkness of the circus tent hung like a shroud over my head, an oppressive presence threatening to smother us like a deep-rooted fear. Shivers of dread ran down my spine as I nervously surveyed the scene for a damn second, my eyes slowly adjusting to the horror that was to come later on. Unbeknownst to many, my gazes stay rooted to the Headmistress moments after, as I thoroughly observed her as she stands guard on us, her gaze stern and unyielding as she intones her words, "Let us forgo the formalities, for I am no longer in the mood for them, my dear students. Once again, as per our tradition, you'll enter through the glass cage by your student numbers arranged in numerical order, from first to last. I know you're all giddy to play the games like me, so let's get rolling now before I got bored out and set this tent on fire, shall we?"
Chapter 12: "A Divulge Vow,"───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ────║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 01 - 2027 ║ Friday ║ 1st Midnight ║My heart raced as I watched Killian stride away from me, my mind spinning in both haywire of desire for I don't have any reason why, and for anticipation for my next turn — I knew that it would come soon, and I didn't know if I was ready for what might come. I had already taken the risk of a daring kiss, and the rush of adrenaline I had felt had been both thrilling and overwhelming. But how much more could I handle? I had already faced the challenge of Killian's dare, and I still felt my face flush at the thought. What more was stored for my own tasked game later on? To be honest, all of this shits was a challenge I had never even faced before, and I couldn't help myself from feeling high as I held my breath trying so hard to situate myself from both the dream and reality of the clouds I am floating in. But the moment passed, and I was stuck waiti
Chapter 13: "The Coven's Invitation," ───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ──── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 02 - 2027 ║ ║ Saturday ║ Free Day ║ The first weekend of my stay here at the academy had finally arrived, and the first night of the malevolent games of "Truth or Dare," was temporarily over. Though, it has ended, I know, it was far from indeed over. Actually, according to Ms. Rose, we were just getting started. As Saturday dawned, the academy returned to its typical routine, but the feeling of mystery in the air lingered like a dark and sinister fog. Still, the challenge of last night's had been swirling around my hazy consciousness, as for the first time ever, I had seen the teens around me and oddly myself too, who mustered the courage to take on the most daring tasks and uncover the most hidden secrets. It was like, I couldn't help myself but to reflect on the events that had taken place the hours ago. One minute, we had gotten together to play a game of truth or
Chapter 14: "Lost,"───── ❝ K I L L I A N W I L D E' S P O V ❞ ────║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 03 - 2027 ║║ Sunday║ Free Day ║The morning sun sneaks through the trees, casting an eerie shade over the school grounds. The air is chill, the grass and trees standing like proud sentinels was hovering above me as I traversed the school grounds with my friends. The few trees on the grounds swayed in the cold breeze, their rustling leaves seeming to imitate the conversations taking place around me.Since it was our traditional free day, and even though the sun hadn't quite emerged to bring the warmth of day yet, the students were already out, their chatter and laughter ringing through the dreary morning.The hallway filled up quickly with my fellow schoolmates, their conversations and gossips filling every inch of space, as if it was a damn life-giving energy that was absent from the previously still and silent grounds.The sun slowly rose and the chill began to dissipate, bringing warmth t
Chapter 15: "Found," ───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ──── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 03 - 2027 ║ ║ Sunday║ Free Day ║ ╭────────── ⋅ ⋅ ✦❘༻༺❘✦⋅ ⋅ ──────────╮ We, the Coven of Nocturnal Youngbloods, extend a sinister invitation to you to join our ranks. Bring your own supplies and arrive at the precise coordinates — N 43° 20' 9.7 & W 79° 30' 30.9 – and be ready to become part of the darkness. The hour is upon us, brave one. Our power is strong and our purpose is clear. We await your presence at the stroke of midnight for a chance to embrace the night and embrace a new power unlike anything you've ever experienced before. Come and walk the bridge, take a breath of the forbidden air, and join us in our private gathering. When: 9 P.M to 12 P.M Where: Beyond the Glass Bridge, The Coven's Base ╰────────── ⋅ ⋅ ✦❘༻༺❘✦⋅ ⋅ ──────────╯ Time stood still as I re-read coven's invitation with the engraved time and location for the hundredth time of this day. An indescribable antici
Chapter 16: "Chambers of Macabre,"───── ❝ T H I R D P E R S O N ' S P O V ❞ ─────║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 04 - 2027 ║ ║ Monday║ Class Day ║The sun's pale rays had yet to brush the sky as the students of Rozbite Lustro Academy began to fill the halls. When it's rays are somewhat beginning to peer its way over the horizon, that's when the students of the Institution arrived at the threshold of their respective rooms. No student was like the next, each attending the academy for a unique purpose. It was an early morning ritual at the academy, one that signified the start of another day — another brand new and dark semester of subjects to venture through.In the midst of this lighthearted atmosphere, however, a solemn presence also hung in the air, like a veil of darkness. It was as if something unspoken was held in the minds of each and every student — an unknown worry or fear that shrouded their conversations and pursuits in a dark and mysterious tone.Whether it was the fear of t
Chapter 17: "Do I Wanna Know?"───── ❝ R U B Y F R I D A Y ' S P O V ❞ ──── ║ Gregorian Calendar ║ 01 - 07 - 2027 ║ ║ Thursday║ Class Day ║ My head was spinning as I wound through the thrumming cafeteria. Every corner seemed to be a cacophony of whispers and glances in my direction. I tried not to pay much attention to it, but the noise was becoming too loud — like a growing storm that was threatening to blow me away. As I cascaded down the cold and unfamiliar path, passing by students who were chatting about me, I can hear occasional murmurs of my name and conversations that seemed to stop as soon as I approached. I felt like their incessant gossips about me was seemingly like ghost gliding across the floor, as their whispers and rumors followed me everywhere into every bits of the space. My stomach churned both nervously and furiously, and I wanted to turn around and run away. But I didn't. I kept walking, pretending I couldn't hear the snide remarks and judgmental stares. I k