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Beautiful specimen

Penulis: Ella Wood
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-05 01:25:17

A massive clock ticked down to fifteen minutes left. “If you got a red envelope, get out. Everyone else stays,” a voice boomed. Six couples lingered, his crew hovering off to the side.

“Masks off, if you want,” Callum announced. “Welcome to the main event. Tonight’s theme? Fun… deadly fun.” He smirked. “Unless you’re clever. Winners get one wish, almost anything. But don’t forget, I don’t take orders.” His laugh was sharp, cutting through the room.

The screens flickered to life, revealing cages, rooms, and vampires on death row clawing toward their prey.

“We found them half-dead. Now it’s up to you, save them or join them. Pick a room, solve a riddle, move on. Fail? Well, you’ve got an idea.”

“Good luck. Place your bets,” he added casually.

“Samantha and Marcus, you’re up first,” Callum called. “Room three, they said

They stepped forward, facing their fate.

“Chloe and Hunter, your pick?” He paused, grinning.

“Six,” Chloe said firmly.

“Interesting choice,” he said, leaning in. “I’m roo
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    One year afterJames stood in the mausoleum, his hands steady as he worked through the ritual. Magic wasn’t easy, certainly not compared to surgery, which felt like child’s play next to some of these spells. But he’d served his time, and now he held three bags of blood, the final piece of the puzzle.With a sharp gesture, he broke the spell and pried open the coffin.“That was… refreshing,” Arran’s voice croaked from inside.James couldn’t help but laugh. Arran sat up, yanking the blindfold off his face and grabbing the blood bags. He drained them in seconds, his movements fast and desperate.“Where is she?” Arran demanded, his voice low.“She had her memories wiped,” James replied, shrugging. “Last I heard, Hunter went to the elder asking about her. And the kid.”“The kid?” Arran’s eyes narrowed.“Hunter’s kid, supposedly,” James said, hesitating. “She didn’t exactly clarify.”Arran clenched his jaw. He knew damn well it wasn’t Hunter’s child. It was his. Was the kid stirring somethi

  • Chasing fireflies   Don't say that

    Atlanta, GeorgiaChloe and Lily were in the closet, sharing a blood bag."This tastes like shit," Chloe muttered just as a man walked in."Brian?" Lily said, narrowing her eyes. "Cut it out. They’re going to figure it out.""I was just telling Lily I’m hitting the boxing match tonight, but she’s busy. You in?""The vampire one? Seriously? How’d you even score an invite? Actually, never mind, I know how you got it.""Look, Brian, I’m planning to have a good time tonight, so don’t ruin it, alright?" Chloe said, smirking."Come on, we’ve known each other forever," Brian replied. He’d been into her since day one, but she barely noticed him. Still, he was just glad to be near her. Then the speaker crackled: "Dr. Johnson to room 7.""Shit. Okay, hold this," Brian said, handing over the blood bag."Wait, Brian," Chloe called. She tugged him closer and licked the blood off the corner of his mouth. He froze, his mind racing. What the hell is she playing at?Lily shot Chloe a look. "You know he

  • Chasing fireflies   Now that's torture

    Atlanta, GeorgiaHe was mid-punch when it hit him—a sharp pain splitting his skull. Down he went, the world spinning. Noise. Chaos. Eyes shut tight, then open. It all came rushing back. Chloe. “I left her,” he muttered, voice breaking. “No, no, her bump…” People stared at him like he’d lost it. He ripped off the gloves, sprinted out, and grabbed his phone. “Hank, get me tickets. We’re heading back to New Orleans. Now.”Old cemeteryHe blindfolded them, James’s father and her mom first. The cemetery was cold, a thin mist clinging to the ground. The abandoned mausoleum stood far back, its shadows looming. Inside, a coffin waited for the two of them. James shoved them in. “Enjoy eternity, dear parents,” he said flatly. Chloe closed the lid. Jason and James hoisted the coffin onto the bed. Chloe’s chanting filled the air, and when she finished, it looked like nothing was there to the untrained eye.She stepped back, and James eyed her. “There’s something you’re not telling me.”“Like what

  • Chasing fireflies   Who gave the order?

    Chloe let out a cold laugh. "And to think I considered you a friend. Now tell everyone how you murdered my father.""I didn't kill him," Adele said, lifting her chin. "It was a heart attack."Chloe stalked toward her, each step deliberates "You're making me angry, and when that happens... I can't control what follows.""Fine! I did it!" Adele blurted. "We needed a younger alpha. And you're nothing but a freak.""Freak?" Chloe's laugh was sharp before her smile vanished. "That's a new one."Dylan stepped between them. "Kill me instead. She only did it because I asked her to. Please, don't hurt her.""How romantic," Chloe drawled. "Wouldn't you agree, Callum?" She whispered an incantation, and the heavy doors swung open. The pack entered silently. "They've requested to carry out the sentence, and I've granted permission." Chloe gave a small wave as they seized the prisoners."Chloe, wait!" Adele screamed. "I'm pregnant!" Dylan's head snapped toward her, eyes wide."That's out of my hand

  • Chasing fireflies   A betrayal to die for

    Chloe strode into the grand throne room, the same place where she’d once been a contender, where she’d first crossed paths with Hunter. Just the thought of his name sent a sharp pang through her chest.Callum rose, scanning the crowd filing in. “Chloe, what’s all this?” he asked, a faint smile playing on his lips.“It’s a game,” she announced, clapping her hands. “Do sit down, won’t you?”He blinked, taken aback. “A game? What kind of game?”“The one you started, Callum. Surely you haven’t forgotten?”His smile vanished as vampires began closing in.“Shall we begin?” Chloe said, her tone light.“You can’t hurt me, Chloe,” he said quietly, almost mournfully.“Oh, right. My bad.” She muttered a quick chant, and the doors slammed shut. The vampires dropped to their knees, their gazes shifting to Callum. Chloe’s eyes hardened as she moved toward the couple she’d brought in. With a dramatic wave of her hand, she revealed Caroline and Dr. Knowles Sr.“Welcome to the games,” she declared, he

  • Chasing fireflies   You like games?

    James sent her a quick message. She replied instantly, then Todd chimed in. This was it.He was halfway out the office when Adele intercepted him.“Dr. Knowles, you’ve got…”“Leave it in my office,” he cut her off, already turning to go.“She’s pinning his death on me, and that Hunter’s obsessed with me,” James halted. He spun back around.“Why aren’t you dealing with her directly? I don’t care and keep this out of work.”“I thought you two…”“Make one more assumption, and you’re fired,” James snapped.“Sorry,” she muttered, but he was already walking away.French QuarterThey were all in his apartment when James walked in. Chloe’s face was a mess of sadness and pain.He kissed her forehead, and she closed her eyes.“Chloe, it’s almost over,” he said, then turned to Todd. “Alright, spill it.”“Caroline’s meeting with Dr. Knowles Senior.”“Okay, that’s normal, I guess…”“Yeah, but every time they meet, there’s some random person with them, and they look… out of it.”“No way, she wouldn

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