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
Meanwhile, Genevieve remained in the room with the dark one, staring at the floor, still shaken by the sight of her beloved's body.As the dark one removed his coat and began unbuttoning his vest, he slowly approached her.She whispered something that caught his attention: "I curse you." Her voice was barely audible, but he still couldn't get what she said.Confused, he brought his ear closer. "I'm sorry, what?" He asked."I curse you!" she shouted. "I curse you so that you will never be able to touch me unless I allow it, and that will never happen!" Her words were filled with hatred.He chuckled, trying to brush it off as a joke, but as he moved closer, he realized he couldn't even get near her.An invisible barrier surrounded her, leaving Genevieve surprised by the effectiveness of the curse she cast unknowingly. She couldn't help but laugh at his suffering, spinning round and round in the room, with her cackles echoing.Amidst her laughter, she realized that her love had been snat
He looked up and smiled, his eyes squinting. "It's strange, I had a headache and suddenly... It's gone," he remarked."That's because I'm here," she playfully approached him, engaging in a passionate kiss.Breaking the kiss, she squinted and smiled. "That was intense!" she giggled, before they resumed their passionate kiss.He held her tightly, his arms wrapped around her, his fingers gently caressing her back.Spinning around, he lowered her onto the bed, their kisses continuing.The next thing he remembered was small moments of kissing her neck and holding her tightly in his arms.She was enjoying the beautiful feeling until she gasped in pain."You're hurting me," she whispered, fear evident in her voice.He was breathing heavily against her skin when he slowly withdrew, realizing that he had unknowingly dug his claws into her back.Terrified, she watched as he transformed before her eyes. "Lincoln! Your face!" she exclaimed.Unable to resist his primal transformation, his love and
In the morning, as I woke up and my vision cleared, I noticed a lizard on the ceiling directly above me. I may be a brave girl, but I have a fear of amphibians, particularly lizards, a condition known as Herpetophobia. I didn't mention this earlier because it's not something to be so proud of and brag about.Reacting quickly, I rolled to my right and hurriedly ran out of the room, screaming for my mom. "Lizard, Mom! A Lizard in my room!"She rushed toward me, concerned about what was happening. I explained to her that there was a lizard in my room, gesturing with my right hand to indicate its size, "It is this big!" I said, pointing my fingers to the ceiling and putting the other hand under my palm.Then a thought terrified me as I exclaimed, "What if the lizard was crawling all over me during the night?" I panicked.My mom, trying to calm me down, raised her voice and called out my name. "Julia!" she yelled."Stop and listen to me... I will take care of it!" She comforted me by patti
Later that evening, Dominic called me and said, "Look outside your window!" before ending the call.I glanced out and spotted him waving at me. Sneaking out, I closed the window behind me, catching a brief glimpse of Mr. Redwood's car stopping in front of his house - my heart began to beat as if it had stopped before.However, Dominic's voice pulled me out of my thoughts as he called out to me, "Come on!"Mr. Redwood exited his car and hurried inside. As soon as he entered his house, he discovered his grandmother on the floor, along with her wheelchair, and Amaya lying lifeless in a pool of blood, her throat brutally slashed.Rushing to his grandmother's aid, he helped her back into the wheelchair and wasted no time in dialing the emergency hotline.When the operator answered, "Hello, 911, what's your emergency?" He took a deep breath and began, "My name is Evan Redwood. I just arrived home, and I... I found my grandmother's caretaker, Amaya, dead on the floor.There's blood everywher
At the far end of the chapel, the altar stood covered in shadows. Cobwebs stretched across the space, their delicate threads shimmering faintly. The once-clean altar cloth was now ragged and stained, barely recognizable.The only sound was the distant hoot of an owl and the occasional crackling of leaves, making the silence even more unsettling. Every step taken within the chapel echoes off the stone walls and adding to the sense of desolation.The chapel, with its haunting beauty and air of mystery, felt like a place caught between worlds, where the past remained and the present dared not intrude.We stood at the entrance when Dominic clutched my wrist and turned me around, his eyes filled with tears. The vulnerability in his gaze made my heart ache.“I need to tell you something,” he whispered, his voice trembling.“I think… after today, we won’t have another chance.” He paused, struggling to find the words.“I haven’t always been good, and I might still not be. But the day you walk
Dominic was arguing, "I cannot allow him to force her into this!" he exclaimed.Then, a voice pierced the air, I recognized this voice; this was Jeniece. "Now you suddenly care about a girl you barely know? Where was this protective side of yours when you were forcing her into it?" she yelled.If I even had a little bit of trust left in friendship, Victoria's voice broke it. "This is not about me, Jeniece!" She said. "We must carefully consider our next move," she advised."It's too late for that!" Jeniece stormed out of the forest, "I'm gonna have to do something on my own," She mumbled on her way out.As Dominic switched on his flashlight, Victoria's gaze fell upon me."What are you doing here?" she asked, panic evident in her voice as she approached me."Stay away from me!" I was terrified, trembling uncontrollably. My friends had deceived me, and it was traumatizing. I turned away and attempted to flee, but I stumbled."Careful!" Dominic rushed toward me, almost reaching me when t
"Of course! Come in," he said, guiding me to his desk and offering me a glass of water.I broke down in front of him, sobbing uncontrollably. "I don’t know how to explain this," I said, covering my face with my hands.The sheriff waited patiently, letting me cry, giving me the time I needed to collect myself.Finally, gathering my courage, I spoke up. "Someone tried to rape me at the chapel," I said, my voice barely more than a whisper. I looked up, meeting his gaze, my eyes pleading for understanding.Sheriff Scott’s face turned pale. "I am so sorry, Ms. Murphy, I am so sorry this happened to you," he said, rubbing his face with his hands, clearly distressed."Can you explain what exactly happened?" he asked gently.I knew I had to lie, at least until I learned the whole truth. So I began with a deep breath, "Dominic and I went to the Chapel for ghost hunting," I said."We got separated, and I ended up in the chapel. I was mesmerized by that place, so I somehow reached the center of
She whispered an incantation in Latin, then paused and turned toward the sheriff."She is strong, she has not allowed this soul to take complete control of her body yet!" She said."But the longer it remains inside her, the more it will dominate!" After that, she said something else that sent shivers down our spines."I know a way to help her.But there are three things you must know. First, once the ritual begins, there is no turning back.Second, she could die in the process. Third, you have no other choice..." Before she could say anything else, I interrupted her."You make the act of 'killing' sound so simple! Do you have any idea what you just said? Is there any guarantee that she will survive this?" I furrowed my brow and stared at her.Victoria grasped my shoulder and nodded. "Jules! Even if I die, at least the city will be safer. I do not wish to end up like Hunter!" She glanced at the sheriff, who was staring at the ground."I choose to rid myself of it, and you must respect
Afterward, we left the cafe, not to return to town but to meet the sheriff's friend. He drove us closer to Shadowbrook, eventually pulling over in front of a large bungalow.The bungalow, tucked away in the corner of the town, has its architecture a blend of simple charm and unique elegance. Tall, arched windows lined the front, allowing glimpses of the warmly lit interior. The exterior was covered in old stone and dark wood, giving it an inviting yet chilling appearance.A broad porch wrapped around the front, with sturdy columns supporting the overhanging roof. Vines climbed the stone walls, and the soft glow of lanterns illuminated the pathway leading to the entrance.Large oak trees framed the property, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze, adding to the safe and peaceful environment. The garden was beautifully maintained, with neatly trimmed hedges and an arrangement of colorful flowers that stood in contrast to the surroundings. A stone driveway curved gracefully up to the
"No!" Scott snapped. He walked over to our car, noted the number, and made a call. His next words left us all in shock, except for Luna. "Listen to me very carefully! I need you to do something big this time. It is a matter of life and death. The number I just gave you, I need you to shift its locations through all CCTV footage, and also alter the memories of this car throughout Shadowbrook.Oh, yeah! One more thing! Visit the secret back entrance of the Li Lake, collect the blood samples, and start working on searching for him right away!” He then hung up and turned to Luna.Luna's eyes narrowed. "Who did you call? What is going on?"Scott sighed. "We need to leave immediately."“You all are coming with m,e and no, I am not asking!” He almost commanded and entered his car. So with no time to argue, we piled into the car. He drove us to a decent little café located away from Shadowbrook. It was a place I had never been to before. We all settled down at a table in the corner, and he k
Victoria tried again, this time shouting "Confractus." Unfortunately, the boulder remained unaffected, but the strong force of the spell threw Victoria back with great power.Thankfully, Dominic was quick to react and caught her before she could fall. Confused and frustrated, Victoria exclaimed, "I don't understand! This should have worked!" Meanwhile, Luna retrieved the phone from the pool, and we decided to explore our surroundings in the hopes of finding an alternative route.However, our disappointment grew as we realized that there was no other way to go. Desperate for answers, I looked at everyone and asked, "If he's not here, where could they have taken him? We need to find a way out of here!" As we looked up toward the opening at the top, the moon shone brightly, casting a beautiful glow that captivated my gaze.Dominic also had his eyes fixed on the scene, but then Victoria, filled with curiosity, glanced at me before looking up. She wanted to see what had captured my att
At first, I stared at her, my mouth hanging open in disbelief. After a moment, I shook my head. "I'm completely lost right now, but this is not important right now... what is important is that we have to find him. No matter if he's a vampire, a Lycan, or even a gremlin, we'll save him!" I finally breathed a sigh of relief."Gremlin? Seriously?" Victoria sniggered.However, the fear of losing him again was still in my mind. "But how are we going to find him?" Victoria asked, her confusion evident on her face."We'll do what detectives do! We'll go to the crime scene!" I declared, but Luna interrupted me."You kids stay right where you are. I'll inform Asco!" She pulled out her phone, but I grabbed her hand."I just found him. I can't just sit around and wait for another problem to tear us apart!" I looked into her eyes, pleading with her."Besides, he reached out to me. He needs me!" I convinced her.I turned my head toward Dominic. "Are you coming?" I asked, hoping he would join us.
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