My heart raced as Dominic gently lifted my chin, his touch sending a wave of emotions through me."I shouldn't go there," I told myself, feeling a battle raging within me.I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to escape the memories of my past, of him.Evan, with his beautiful face, his eyes, his smile."Oh, Evan, what did you do to me?" No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't replace him. I would never be able to replace him.My eyebrows furrowed as Dominic's grip on my wrist loosened. "I will never ask who he was," he murmured, his words barely audible. "But I must say, he was the unluckiest man who lost a gem like you." His eyes met mine again, filled with a strange mix of sadness and pain.In an attempt to lighten my mood, he chuckled and said, "Got you!" But I could see through his act.He wasn't good at hiding his true feelings. He turned his face away, allowing two tear drops to escape his eyes."I just love rain!" he exclaimed, closing his eyes and tilting his head toward the sky.It
There was once a woman who suffered from infertility. Despite being told by everyone that it was impossible for her to conceive, she refused to give up hope.Determined to find a solution, she convinced her husband to take her to a healer as a last resort.Unfortunately, even the healer turned her away, leaving her feeling completely hopeless. Faced with the reality that adoption was not an option at the time, she decided to take her own life.Later that night, while her husband slept soundly, she quietly slipped out of bed and made her way to a nearby lake.Under the moonlight, she removed her cape and waded into the water, fully intending to drown herself.Just as she began to sink, a hand reached out and grabbed hold of her. It was a woman, described as the ugliest creature anyone had ever seen.This woman was often seen around the village, wearing a gray cape and carrying a basket of fruits to sell door-to-door. Her face was disfigured, with half of it burned, with wide nostrils,
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
"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
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?"
“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
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
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
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