My room's window was open, and Victoria turned on the music. For fun, we started dancing.Meanwhile, Mr. Redwood approached his window to close the curtains, but his gaze fell upon us. We were in our pajamas, laughing uncontrollably.He was captivated by watching me enjoy it, I was so happy. It wasn't just because of Victoria and Jeniece, but primarily because of him.Feeling suffocated, I turned to my friends. “It’s hot here!” I felt uneasy.“Why wouldn’t it be? There are three hot girls in the same room, I think it’s too much!” Victoria giggled playfully, winking.“Haha!” I forced a smile. “Let me just slip into something lighter!” I unbuttoned my shirt. Mr. Redwood was still watching me, causing his heart to race. I proceeded to take off my shirt, leaving me in my undergarments."Lower the volume!" I instructed Victoria. "We don't want to disturb the neighborhood.""No! Close the window!" Jeniece insisted.Maintaining my gaze on Victoria, I approached the window. Mr. Redwood's heart
I altered my daily schedule just to catch a glimpse of him. However, what surprised me even more was his sudden absence from the school.He took a leave in search of a specific Library renowned as the Great Bookhouse of Gray.Well, after the class, we were in the cafeteria, and Dominic hurriedly approached our table. He pulled out a chair and joined us, locking eyes with Victoria."I know that what I did to you was unforgivable, and believe me when I say this, I have not experienced a single peaceful night since then," he confessed, closing his eyes in shame."I am not asking you to start over with me, nor is it because you have suddenly changed!It's because of my conscience, I thought that I'd get over it, but... I can't not anymore!" He rose from his seat, dragging the chair along as he knelt down with his hands clasped together."I swear on my life I would never repeat that mistake, please... forgive me!" He pleaded.Victoria stood up, trembling. "What are you doing?" She grasped
I altered my daily schedule just to catch a glimpse of him. However, what surprised me even more was his sudden absence from the school.He took a leave in search of a specific Library renowned as the Great Bookhouse of Gray.Well, after the class, we were in the cafeteria, and Dominic hurriedly approached our table. He pulled out a chair and joined us, locking eyes with Victoria."I know that what I did to you was unforgivable, and believe me when I say this, I have not experienced a single peaceful night since then," he confessed, closing his eyes in shame."I am not asking you to start over with me, nor is it because you have suddenly changed!It's because of my conscience, I thought that I'd get over it, but... I can't not anymore!" He rose from his seat, dragging the chair along as he knelt down with his hands clasped together."I swear on my life I would never repeat that mistake, please... forgive me!" He pleaded.Victoria stood up, trembling. "What are you doing?" She grasped
"Because nearly 15 students witnessed him brutally beating Mr. Aiden like an animal!" he replied, then pursed his mouth."This is ridiculous. Harry was harassing me that evening, which is why Dominic attacked him because... Oh!" I paused my yelling for a moment."Now I understand, those who testified are probably his friends! The ones who were involved in harassing me that night!" I said, folding my arms."Why didn't you report this? Nowadays, you can easily file a harassment case," Mr. Harvey approached me."I was trembling that day, and I still can't sleep because of that night!" I replied."And also, I had no idea it would go this far!""I suggest you inform the police about this. It could help Mr. Dominic Frost," he placed his hand on my shoulder.We were sent back to our homes, and before that, we made a stop at the police station. I approached the cell where Dominic was being held.He looked at me and smiled, as if he saw a glimmer of hope. He rushed toward me and gripped the ba
Victoria squeezed my hand. "We’re with you, Julia. You're not alone in this."As I looked around the room, filled with ancient knowledge and hidden power, I felt a spark of hope. Maybe, just maybe, I could face this challenge head-on.“Tell me what we have to do?” I asked, taking a deep breath, finding my courage.“We will start from tomorrow, but you must know this, your journey is not going to be easy!” She warned me.“I know, and I will go beyond limits to fight him!” I reassured her.Since then, complications only began to multiply.When I arrived home, my mom was already there. I rushed toward her and embraced her tightly, expressing how much I had missed her. I planted a kiss on her cheek."I missed you too, baby!" she smiled. "Would you like to come in?" she asked Victoria."I would love to, Mrs. Murphy, but maybe another time. I have to get back before the lockdown," Victoria excused herself."Lockdown?" Mom asked, clearly confused."Yes, lockdown! I'll explain everything insi
“They are planning to hurt you, I suggest you should call your parents and I think we should report this to the police station for your safety.” Seeing him lost in thoughts I gently placed my hand on his shoulder, studying his face for any signs of distress.There was an undeniable unease in his expressions, although I couldn't quite pinpoint what it was. However, I knew something was not right."Dominic, is there something you're not telling me?" I inquired, my eyes locked with his as I firmly grasped his shoulders.He shook his head, although beads of sweat formed on his forehead. "It's nothing," he replied, taking a deep breath.Then he finally told me what bothered him "I happened to see them near Mr. Murphy's grave that evening, and they saw me watching them. Perhaps that's what bothered them. I didn't pay much attention to it, convincing myself that I was overthinking.Considering the events of that day, I blamed it on my tired brain." He smirked burying his hands in his pockets
The color was a rich, deep emerald green, reminiscent of a lush forest glade, which brought out the warmth in my hazel eyes, finally giving them a meaning, they looked like wet soil sparkling under the sunlight.The dress featured a modest V-neckline, beautifying my visible collarbones without being too revealing.The top part of the dress was tight-fitting, with small gathered folds that made it look interesting and gave me a nice shape.A thin satin belt in a matching green color was tied around the waist, highlighting my natural curves.The skirt flowed down from the waist in soft, cascading layers, each one slightly shorter than the one beneath it, creating a tiered effect that added flow to this beautiful dress.The hemline brushed just above my knees, offering a balance between chic and playful.It was sleeveless. Tiny, embroidered floral patterns in a slightly lighter shade of green adorned the edges of the sleeves and the neckline, adding a delicate, feminine touch to the over
To mask his desperation, the Count refused, stating, "There is no such thing as immortality." However, the dark one summoned one of his servants and bit her on the neck, causing her to die and return as an immortal.The next offer caught the Count's attention. Even more: "I will grant you eternal youth!"Upon hearing this, the Count smiled and accepted the offer. Genevieve, upon learning of this, confronted her father and declared that she would only marry Lincoln. In response, her father imprisoned her and sent servants to prepare her for the wedding.However, one of the servants, who had raised Genevieve as his own daughter, managed to sneak into her prison and help her escape.Meanwhile, the dark one arrived at the wedding hall only to discover that his beloved had fled with her lover, further fueling his rage.He dispatched his men to search for them, going from door to door. A month passed, during which Genevieve and her love were constantly on the run, hiding in one place after
She nodded, her expression filled with curiosity. "Yes, but where are we going to obtain his blood?" she asked."Remember when I shared with you about waking up in a pool of blood? In my dream, I witnessed him bleeding, and ever since then, I have been waking up in a pool of blood. I strongly believe..." I paused for a moment, gathering my thoughts. "I strongly believe it is his blood," I declared, casting my gaze upon each of them in turn."Do you still have that blood?" Luna inquired.I nodded, a sense of urgency coursing through me. "Yes, I still have it! It is safely tucked away in the pocket of my tracksuit!" I turned to Dominic. "Can you please take me home? We cannot afford to waste another minute.""Meet us at the park in 10 minutes!" Victoria called out, waving at us."Understood!" Dominic nodded, and together, we descended the stair tower."Only 10 minutes?" I squinted at him, my voice filled with confusion."Do you trust me?" he asked, extending his hand toward me.I nodded
"He left because of me!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with pain."I was his student, but we... kind of... fell in love. But he tried to distance himself from me, until that day..." I struggled to speak through my tears, my emotions overwhelming me. "That day, we ended up getting closer than we had ever planned. But then, after the earthquake, he just disappeared, leaving behind only this note." I hurriedly went to my room and retrieved the paper from my drawer, showing it to her as tears streamed down my face.She looked at me with a mixture of concern and confusion, her eyes scanning the cracked mirror in front of us. Then, her gaze shifted to the paper in my trembling hand."None of this makes any sense," she began, her voice filled with confusion. "Listen!" She took out her phone and showed me the last conversation she had with him. It read something like this:Evan: “You were correct about the earthquake happening. Please update me on the current situation of the town so that I ca
"And if you ever find someone else who makes you happier than I ever could, I'll still be here, by your side, as your friend. Your happiness is what matters most to me." He gently wiped away my tears, and his gentle touch made me feel loved."I wish I..." I began, my voice trailing off. "I wish I could give you the love you deserve, but it's just too early for me.""Listen!" He grasped my shoulders tightly, his eyes filled with a mix of longing and a feeling I can't describe."Being loved by you could be the most beautiful thing that would ever happen to me." He paused, his gaze dropping momentarily before locking with mine once more."But I don't want it out of pity." A bittersweet smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he shifted his gaze back to the ground again."Now, focus!" he said, his voice still heavy with emotions. "You don't want to trip in front of everyone!" We resumed our dance practice.Afterward, Dominic left for his home. I found myself alone in the comfort of my
Jade rushed to my side, quickly pulling my feet out of the blood-soaked tub. Hovering her hand above my injured toes, she began reciting an incantation, mending the wounds with her powers. As she helped me out of the water, her face turned pale with concern."I thought you were prepared," she exclaimed, her voice filled with disappointment.Gasping for breath, I managed to speak, "What happened?"Coughing violently, I awaited her response, my lungs twisting with pain.“The mere thought of his presence around you makes you vulnerable. You are too afraid of him, and I don’t blame you for that!” Jade rubbed my shoulders gently.Then she gasped with shock when her eyes fell on the ground, the area around the bathtub was now dry, lacking any grass or any kind of greenery. Before I could ask the reason behind her troubled state. She spoke up, “You’ve mixed your subconsciousness into reality, that’s why you are bleeding.” She handed me a large piece of chocolate.“This isn’t any normal choc
I took a sip, and it felt as if I had just tasted the most vicious thing in the world. My throat dried just by taking the first sip, and the bitterness made my skin crawl. “This is not just an ordinary tea, this is related to your next test! Have you ever noticed why the crowd is always attracted to you in a bad way? Why are they always after you? Either constantly trying to hurt you or force you into something you do not want?” She began to walk in front of me.“Don’t you want to find out a way to break free from this cursed life?” She looked into my eyes.I took a deep breath and gulped all the tea in one breath, my forehead wrinkled, and I covered my mouth because I thought I’d gag, but I managed to hold it in.“Get in!” She tilted her hand toward the bathtub.I entered the water and then waited for the water to get warm like the other time, but instead, I slowly began to drift off and slipped into the bathtub as I fell asleep.I felt as if I had just woken up in another dimension
“Yeah,” I nodded, curious.“I’m Luna Redwood.” She extended her hand. I set my guitar on my lap and shook hands with her.“Are you related to Mr. Redwood?” I asked, squinting in confusion.“Yes, I’m his cousin. I need to tell you something,” she began, a strange fear clutching my heart.“Listen, I’m not interested in hearing about your relationship with him,” I interrupted, afraid that she might reveal some romantic details.“What? God, no!” she exclaimed, her eyes wide. “I’m not talking about a relationship. He’s too young and I’m way older than him.” She paused, a serious expression crossing her face. Just then, Claire called my name, breaking the moment."Listen, when you’re ready to talk, call me on this number,” Luna said, scribbling her number on a napkin and handing it to me.I took it, nodded, and said, “Okay.”Picking up my guitar, I strummed a few chords. The crowd’s chants urged me to sing, so I started. As the café door swung open, Victoria walked in, her eyes lighting up
We drove in silence, the tension thick between us. Our attempts at smiles felt forced and nervous, failing to break the unease. As we reached the town, flashing blue lights and the presence of police officers everywhere heightened our anxiety."What happened here?" I asked, my voice shaky with confusion and fear."Shh, let me hear," Dominic whispered, his focus intensifying as he tried to listen in on the nearby conversations.As he concentrated, he overheard a police officer speaking on the phone. "He’s a 16-year-old male student. Mentally disturbed, it seems. Yes, Theo Adams. He disappeared yesterday. We found a strange symbol burned into his chest. Looks like he was tortured."Dominic’s face turned serious as he looked at me. "We need to get to your house. I’ll explain everything there." He held my hand, and we headed to my home.Upon entering, we found the place in a complete mess, as if a storm had gone back and forth. Panic filled me as Dominic closed the door behind us. "Mom?"
"Don't worry about it," I reassured him, settling down on the soft grass beside him.As we lay side by side, our eyes locked in a silent exchange of awkwardness.Breaking the silence, I mustered the courage to know more about him. "I can't imagine the hardships you've endured as a vampire, the painful transformation you've gone through," I pursed my mouth.A painful smile played upon his lips as he lay straight on his back, his eyes tracing the constellations above."You have no idea of what I've faced," he chuckled softly, his voice filled with a hint of sorrow."Tell me," I demanded, making him feel that I wouldn't judge no matter what he had done.“You wouldn’t wanna know!” He smirked.“I do!” I answered him confidently, my gaze fixed on him.He glanced at me briefly before returning his gaze to the sky. "You truly believe you can handle the darkness that lives within me?" he questioned, a flicker of doubt in his eyes.With true intentions, I placed my hand on his forearm. "I promi
She had brought large chunks of raw meat for him, using them to lure him out of the circle.He was hungry and had a preference the raw meat, so it wasn't too difficult for her to get hold of him.Finally eating the last chunk, he satisfied his hunger before she made her demand in exchange for his freedom."What do you want?" he asked, licking his fingers."I want your child!" she demanded.He agreed, but he also had a condition. "Give me anything my brother desires. I want to possess everything he wants, but before him!" He had grown to despise his brother.This was always the purpose of the ritual - to free him and offer something his brother desired, in exchange for granting any wish. Afterward, the havoc he unleashed upon the earth was unlike anything they had ever witnessed.Blood flowed through every alley, houses burned to the ground, and he preyed upon innocent children.He took their women, violated them, and then killed them, forcing their husbands to watch.By this time, th