Oh my! Goosebumps spread all over my body. Victoria, just turn around and head to your class. You don't want to ruin this one and only chance!I told myself and paced toward the class, stumbling and sometimes stepping on my own toes.In the class, our teacher, Mr. Evan Redwood, stood there before us, teaching us about the history. He was even more attractive than Dominic, but for me, only Dominic was the one who made my heart pound like a drumbeat. However, his knowledge was even more captivating than Dominic's for me.I turned around and quickly made my way toward the classroom, stumbling and occasionally stepping on my own toes. Inside the classroom, our teacher, Evan Redwood, stood before us, captivating us with his lesson on history. As the class settled into their seats, Mr. Redwood began with "Ladies and gentlemen, today we delve into one of the most fascinating eras in history—the Renaissance," his voice carrying a hint of excitement."A time of rebirth, creativity, and cultur
"Mom, you were right! I always wondered why I was going through all of this, but now I understand. As a reward very handsome guy asked me out at a party tonight!" I exclaimed, bouncing on my toes.Her eyes welled up with tears at my happiness.That evening, I dressed modestly, going for a loose pink shirt and leaving my hair down.I was too shy to wear anything revealing, so I tucked my hair behind my ear and headed to the address I needed to visit.Upon arriving at the house, I noticed it was completely dark. A shadowy figure ran inside with a candle in hand."Dominic?" I called out as I entered.Suddenly, I felt another figure approaching from behind. I turned around, only to be startled by a person in a grizzly bear costume leaping at me.I let out a scream and fell to the ground, realizing it was just a prank as I felt the fur.However, I soon realized there were multiple people in costumes surrounding me.Before I could react, a man's voice echoed through the room, "Hey!" he ente
After two days had passed, most people seemed unbothered by my disappearance, except for my mother, who loved and cared for me deeply.Posters of me were plastered everywhere, but it wasn't until two days of silence that I felt a sudden rush of air being forced back into my body.I awoke to find myself under a tree in a cave with an opening above, still dressed only in my undergarments.I could hear a woman's voice reciting a mysterious and poetic incantation."Vitam revocare ex tenebris,In lucem etiam redire.Anima revirescit,Mortem devictam sentire."Every inch of my being throbbed with pain as my wound slowly began to heal, causing the skin around it to stretch uncomfortably.The broken bones in my body shifted back into place, mending themselves.I couldn't help but moan and squirm, overwhelmed by a mix of confusion, restlessness, and unease.As the sensations faded, tears welled up in my eyes, dampening my hair.I reached out to touch the ground, trying to figure out where I wa
"You have such captivating gray eyes, and that eyeliner looks absolutely stunning on you!" She complimented me, gently turning me toward the mirror.I was dressed in a vibrant yellow tank top, paired with a stylish jeans jacket and white pants. With my high heels, I felt like a completely different person from my past self.As we were halfway through our conversation, we spotted you with your skateboard.That was the day we first encountered you, and Jeniece whispered to me, "This is the girl!"Befriending you became our first mission. I had always been used by people I met in the past, which is why I made a promise to myself to never get too close to anyone, no matter what.But things changed, and I started to develop a deep affection for you. I considered you as my own sister.Because you were kind to me, no one has ever been that kind to me before.And about the dark lord, I thought that he wanted to love and protect you. I couldn't imagine in my darkest dreams that his intentions
"You have such captivating gray eyes, and that eyeliner looks absolutely stunning on you!" She complimented me, gently turning me toward the mirror.I was dressed in a vibrant yellow tank top, paired with a stylish jeans jacket and white pants. With my high heels, I felt like a completely different person from my past self.As we were halfway through our conversation, we spotted you with your skateboard.That was the day we first encountered you, and Jeniece whispered to me, "This is the girl!"Befriending you became our first mission. I had always been used by people I met in the past, which is why I made a promise to myself to never get too close to anyone, no matter what.But things changed, and I started to develop a deep affection for you. I considered you as my own sister.Because you were kind to me, no one has ever been that kind to me before.And about the dark lord, I thought that he wanted to love and protect you. I couldn't imagine in my darkest dreams that his intentions
"Anything!" They spoke at once."Not now, I'll let you know when the time comes," I exclaimed.As I glanced at the time displayed on my phone, a sense of urgency washed over me. "I must go see Mr. Redwood immediately. His grandmother and her caretaker were tragically murdered last night!" I exclaimed, rushing, making my way out.Victoria's eyes widened in shock, exclaiming, "Oh my God!"Dominic was equally shaken, replied, "I had no idea either!"Upon returning to the house, I noticed that Mr. Redwood's car was parked outside. I approached his door and knocked. He emerged from inside and fixed his gaze on me as if he had witnessed something both dreadful and captivating at once. His eyes mirrored the conflicting emotions he was experiencing.Despite his previous promise to himself to never see me again, the heart has a way of longing for what it desires.He made way for me by leaving the door open and stepping with his back against the door.As I entered, it felt as though we were mee
"Jules?" she said, looking at me with a puzzled expression. I startled her.Feeling regretful, I apologized, "I am so sorry, Mom. I thought..." I glanced around and continued, "I am sorry, I didn't mean to!" With that, I turned around and hurried toward my room.As I closed the door behind me, I couldn't believe I had snapped at my mom.Despite this strange incident, exhaustion took over, and it didn't take long for me to fall asleep.However, in the middle of the night, I was awakened by a ticking sound. My eyes fluttered open, and a sense of unease washed over me.I reached for the lamp and switched it on, finally able to see my surroundings. To my horror, I spotted three scorpions in my room - one on the floor, another on the curtain, and the third one's tail visible as it climbed up the bed.Reacting quickly, I jumped off the bed and turned on the light. But as soon as I turned back, the scorpions had vanished.Needing to use the bathroom, I sat on the toilet seat and rubbed my e
This girl possessed an incredibly captivating personality. She stood just a couple of inches shorter than him, with long, curly, dark maroonish blue hair that cascaded down past her hips.Her eyes were big and prominent with mascara and eyeliner, and she had thin lips.She had a slim figure with a little bit of curves, dressed in a black leather jacket, black pants, and a loose navy blue shirt underneath.She was on the verge of sitting on the table when Mr. Redwood suddenly approached her with a knife, warning her, "I won't allow you to sit here until you tell me who you are!" He demanded."This isn't exactly the warmest welcome for someone who just made the best pancakes in the world for you, is it?" She squinted, a smirk playing on her lips. After a brief pause, she finally confessed, rolling her eyes, "Alright, alright! I am your cousin, Luna Redwood!" She introduced herself."You? What are you doing here? So, you're the one who wrote that..." He started to say, but she cut him of
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