LOGINManolya’s POV My eyes flicked to Uncle Eren, wondering if he had any insight into the matter. He stood tall, his expression thoughtful, as always. “We already triggered a crazy demoness statue that the Artemis cult had cursed…” I said, my voice steady but wary. “So, we might tread with caution on this one too, as we don’t know what kind of traps they have set out for us.” Adem and Adlee, however, seemed undeterred by my caution. They were a little wild, always eager to jump headfirst into whatever danger awaited us. “We don’t care! Right, we’ll protect you guys!” they chorused, with their enthusiasm. “Thanks, boys,” I said with a small smile, “I know you always have our backs.” Uncle Eren looked over at us, his expression turning more serious. “Let’s go to the library now then and conduct a search to see what we can find. We’ll pair up—two and two. Nobody walks alone. Understood?” I nodded, a shiver running down my spine despite the warmth in the air. “Okay.” I grabb
Manolya’s POV The second we stepped into the car, Adem turned toward Pelin, his expression was of frustration and concern. “Hey, sis, why didn’t you tell us you were out on a quest?” he asked, his voice visibly annoyed. “I’m sorry,” I interjected quickly, feeling the weight of his words. “It was me who wasn’t ready. I’m sorry, I couldn’t face anyone so I told Pelin not to tell.” Adem’s face softened for a moment. “It’s okay, Manolya. We understand. Right, Adlee?” he said, glancing at his twin brother. “Sure, sure!” Adlee grumbled, still half asleep after eating too much breakfast and the previous long car ride, his eyes barely open. “He wasn’t really paying attention, still a little sleep-drunk.” “Manolya,” Adem continued, his tone now gentler, “you know we really missed you. We never thought in a million years we’d spend our summer this way… it’s been weeks of suffering and torture.” He sighed, running a hand through his hair. “We’re just glad you’re okay. We love you, y
Manolya’s POV Bang. Bang. Bang. Three loud knocks rattled the door. “Manolya, the door!” Pelin groaned beside me in the wide bed, her voice muffled by the pillow. I slowly opened my eyes, still half lost in sleep. “Pelin… I think I slept like a dead person.” She snickered and shoved me with her foot. “You always do. And you snore.” “I do not!” I protested, laughing as I rolled away from her kick. “Go answer the door before Eren and the twins break it down,” she muttered, burying her face deeper into the sheets. “Alright, alright! Just a minute!” I shouted toward the door. I dragged myself out of bed and pulled on my black combat attire, the fabric clinging to my skin as I adjusted it into place. My body still felt heavy, muscles stiff from yesterday’s chaos. I stumbled across the dark wooden floors, barely steady on my feet. The whitewashed walls and cool sandstone brushed against my palm as I caught myself from falling. Another knock echoed through the suite.
Manolya’s POV She dropped her head instantly, reflexes snapping into place before her brain caught up. She froze, then slowly looked back at me. “Stop that! You almost gave me a heart attack!” I grinned, breathless. “Hey, I was doing you a favor. That thing could take your head clean off.” She smirked. “Good. I’d hate to survive demon trials just to lose to a chandelier, that my friend would have been even more tragic” We both burst out laughing, the sound wild and a little unregulated, like our bodies hadn’t realized yet that the fighting was over. After Pelin was finished I barely made it to the shower before peeling off my clothes on the floor. warm water washed the sweat and grime away. When I stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, steam curling around me, I finally felt human again. Pelin was sprawled across the bed like a corpse, staring up at the ceiling. “I forgot what bliss and silence felt like,” she exhaled. “I forgot what clean sheets felt like,” I repli
Manolya’s POV “I am going to die if I do not eat something right now.” I barely finished the sentence before tearing open the first container Ayla had packed for us. Rice, grilled vegetables, bread, something warm and familiar. I did not even bother asking what it was. Pelin stared at me for half a second, then snorted. “Wow. You are not even pretending to have manners anymore.” “You try fighting demons on an empty stomach,” I said sarcastically, already chewing. “See how polite you stay.” She laughed and reached for her own food, just as desperate. For a few minutes, the only sounds in the car were plastic wrappers, chewing, and the faint hum of cicadas outside the car window. “This is Ayla’s cooking,” Pelin said between bites. “I can tell.” I nodded, swallowing. “Of course it is. Nobody else seasons food like they actually care if you survive the day.” Pelin smiled softly. “You are so lucky to have her.” “I know,” I said quietly. “What would we do without her
Manolya’s POV “Oh, I almost forgot… To find the moonbird and bring its journey to an end: I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness dies. What am I, can you surmise?” She giggled, that awful familiar sound “If you guess wrong…” she teased. “I will eat you two on the spot” she said and purred low. Pelin took a step forward and squeezed my hand. Then Pareia morphed into that stunning woman again, dressed in bronzed Armour, dark ebony skin and flowing hair. Pelin stepped forward, with her jaw tight. “If you pull one of your damned tricks again, I don’t know what I’ll do to you.” She hissed. Pareia paused, then let out a low laugh she didn’t bother hiding. “Always so fierce, Pelin,” she said, clearly amused. “It honestly suits you.” Pelin stiffened. Pareia’s eyes flicked over her with unusual interest. “You’re a lucky one. Someone will make very good use of that fire one day.” Pelin shot upright, heat rushing to her face. “W-what does that even mean?” Parei
Tethys’s POV The void was deliciously quiet. It was not the silence of peace but the silence of suffocation, where even thought echoed back empty. I breathed it in the sweet stench of death, savoring the way it pressed against me. Her soul trembled in the corner of the void, a pale shape flicke
Manolya’s POV The room smelled of antiseptic. I really hated that strong smell. The overhead lights buzzed softly, their glow harsh against the pale blue curtains and the steel rails of the hospital bed. Beyond the thin walls I could hear muffled footsteps, the rolling of trolleys, a distant phon
Emre’s POV The corridor smelled of bleach and disinfectant, sharp enough to sting my nose. White tiles gleamed under the fluorescent lights, polished so clean I could see my reflection in them—hollow eyes, sweat on my temples, a man who barely recognized himself anymore. Detective Kenan Karga had
Manolya’s POV The room was dim, lit only by a low ceiling lamp and the soft green glow of a heart monitor. The scent of antiseptic hung heavy in the air, masking the faint earthy smell clinging to my clothes from the caves. Machines hummed softly at the edge of my hearing, their steady rhythm bot







