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Chapter 98: Interrupting the Slumber Ritual
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Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 99: Experiment
*Leon*I knew Vicky had to leave at some point. Our sweet time together couldn't last forever, but I didn't expect that moment to come so quickly. Although I knew that moment was bound to come, and although I had prepared myself mentally, I still felt lost when it really happened. It seemed like something had been taken away from my heart, and it suddenly became empty.I was actually a particularly timid person who was afraid of loss. The more I remembered those beautiful times, I couldn't help how sad I felt because of them. But now there was no time for me to drown in such emotions. After Vicky left, I immediately arranged a flight and returned to New York in a hurry. After that night, Jaydan never appeared in the office again. I heard from Vicky that they were, in a sense, a similar kind.As a normal human being, I had become a minority instead.Now I felt that the answers to all those questions should be within my family. But with my current situation, not
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 1: The Interview
*VICKY*Drip, drip, drip…Blood trickled down onto my face, giving off a deadly alluring aroma. I tried to restrain my desire, but my pupils still slowly turned red.A thought flashed across my mind. I knew exactly what I needed.A tranquilizer.It was the only way to stop my thirst. Every Kindred would carry these bottles with them, but I couldn't find any in my pockets.Why didn't I bring it? I knew better—it was so important. I sighed. Was my brain getting worse from sleeping too long? Then it striked me: where am I?I looked down and saw a sturdy, porcelain bathtub. The blood had already reached my ankles. The fragrance was getting really hard to resist. I couldn't hold out anymore. Fangs slowly appeared in my mouth. I had no choice. This was my nature. It was like a jackal seeing rotten meat.I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to try and get a hold of my desire for blood. When they opened, they immediately fixated on a cross on the other end of the bath.A man was trussed up
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 2: A Chef's Delight
*LEON*I sat at the dining table and looked down at the failed works in front of me. The more I stared, the more I wondered what I was doing wrong as a chef and as a leader. I furrowed my eyebrows and frowned. "What are these?"I could tell Frank was anxious. There was a slight tremor in his stance, and his pupil size increased as he twisted the ends of his perfectly curated mustache.I could also hear his thoughts turning over instead of his head wondering what was going to happen next, and how he was going to afford to replace his son's worn out sports gear if he were docked as a result.I pinched my nose and sighed."Frank, instead of spending all of your time fixing your mustache, why don't you spend some time studying the dishes? This is your job. Take control, or I'll do it for you. Understood?""Understood, chef. I'll take care of it."Frank took out a handkerchief and wiped his sweat. I pushed the food away from myself as his thoughts flooded into my mind's eye. "You're the dev
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 3: Dream Come True
*VICKY*Earlier that day…I looked down at the pile of scraps in front of me and pictured the dish forming right in front of me. I reached and opened my pristine tool bag. Before I knew it, I was skillfully slicing whipped cream, trimming the cake base, and baking it. It was almost like I was on autopilot. Finally, I added a cherry to top it all off.The experience was perfect—all that I had ever imagined it would be.The sous chef—Frank, as I came to find out—watched me operate closely. His eyes were fixed on my hands as I curated the desert. I smiled as he inspected the dish from side to side, confident that no matter what I made him, it'd be sure to wow.Suddenly, a sweet, salty smell pressed into my nostrils.This was definitely not the smell of apple tart. Its fragrance was similar to that of roses, but when I smelled it carefully, it also smelt a little like steak that had just been cooked. It was so delectable, and its scent tasted like blood but that much sweeter.Then it click
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 4: Broken Barriers
*VICKY*The woman pushed herself off the bookshelf, causing a few items to shake, and stared down at Leon with her hands on her hips."You didn't even properly research her! Her resume is clearly forged—what if she's a criminal!? For fucks sake, she could be a murderer! You're a Knightly, she could easily be someone using this to get close enough to kill you, or even worse…get to your fortune!"At this, Leon scoffed and rolled his eyes. He turned his gaze to her, his distaste clear on his face. Whoever she was to him, he didn't care one bit."Her background is clearly written here. She has all of the qualifications required, and judging by the apple tart I tasted earlier, the talent."My heart skipped a beat. He just admitted to liking my dessert. I'm already on the right track."Now, do you have anything else, Osip—"Osip. As in Osip Spenser. It made perfect sense now why she felt entitled enough to grab the resume from Leon's hands and stomp my way. She slammed the paper into my ches
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 5: The Unexpected
*VICKY*The man let out a cough and moved against my hold. "L-Let me go…" his voice croaked out."Not until you answer my question," I growled. "Who are you?! How did you break the barrier?!""T-the Blessing—"The Blessing? Shit. He was a church official. I let go, and the man's hands instantly rushed to his neck as he hunched over and coughed continuously."That's quite a grip you've got there," he stated with a smirk once he caught his breath."Sorry," I murmured.That explained the Shadow Form. All Elder church members and assistants had access to the Blessing—it was like a magical key, allowing them entry through any barrier for government purposes. However, it automatically put the user into Shadow Form as a protective strategy for larger-scale matters.Besides businesses and parliamentary buildings, the only other Kindred with barriers were those with seniority. As a superior, I was seen as a viable target for enemies of the clan. The barrier was a way to prevent such individuals
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 6: Cooking for the Chef
*VICKY*Frank led me through the Kingsland Hotel and down a long series of hallways to a private kitchen. When he opened the door, it was like all of my fears and worries about working, especially for Leon, had disappeared. It was every chef's dream—stainless steel appliances, high-end fridges, and endless supplies to make any delicacy imaginable. I had no idea what I envisioned, but this was not it."This is—wow," I stated as I ran my finger along the matching steel island top.And then the smell hit me again. The Blood Perfume and it was the strongest it had been all day.After my first interview, I had come to realize that the concentration of Blood Perfume increased the closer I was to Leon or places where he spent a substantial amount of time. Considering the density of it here, this was one of those locations.To make sure there was no mistake, I turned and stuffed the nose plug back in when Frank wasn't looking. It would help—at least until I could take another tranquilizer."Do
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 7: Dinner Plans
*LEON *Osip's eyes were daggers as she glared the two of us down. "What the fuck is going on here?"Vicky turned to face me. I could feel my body return to its usual rigid state. Then, I sighed. "How many times have I told you to not only knock, but also not interrupt me during work hours?""You're constantly working, Leon—if I didn't storm in here, I'd never see you!"'Thank God', I muttered low enough under my breath that no one else could hear. There was a reasn for that.I set down my utensils and slightly rolled my eyes. "Is there something I can help you with, Osip?"Osip crossed her arms over her chest. I really hated when she was like this. I ran a high-end restaurant; the last thing I needed was her dramatics. "Did you forget? Dinner?""Osip—" I began. "I've told you countless times I can't go out with you—""Not with just me. But with the owner of Chez Local. My father spent a large amount of time looking to get you this meeting. Do you know how difficult it is to ge
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