1. Confusion

Arystyn Sharp slowly opened her eyes. She didn't recognize her surroundings and was confused by the stiffness in her limbs. What had happened? Where was she? Was she still in Jonesboro or even in the state of Arkansas? The last thing she could recall was going to check on her best friend Julianne standing in the hallway when she was attacked? Where was Julianne? Had someone hurt her too? She had to get up and figure out what was going on but mostly she needed to save Julianne!

Arystyn slowly stood up on shaky legs and fell back down on her knees. She was so weak! She needed food. As she looked around the room she realized she was in a basement-type apartment. The room was set up with a bedroom section containing a full-sized bed and a nightstand with clothes hanging on a portable clothing rack. A small bathroom and a kitchen area with a small cook stove a fridge sink and a table. Arystyn pulled herself over until she reached the fridge and opened it.

inside all she saw was raw meat. Where were the eggs and other commodities she was accustomed to? Her stomach turned slightly and she thought she would puke but instead, she gulped down three of the raw steaks without blinking an eye! What the Hell was going on? She had just eaten raw meat and enjoyed it!

Arystyn felt a cooling sensation run through her body and suddenly felt a surge of energy. What was going on? Suddenly she could hear something, the voice was recognizable but she couldn't quite make it out.

Sitting alone at his desk Darian Fredrickson couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Why did he have such an uneasy feeling? Just then the door opened and his lover walked in. Hello, Love, she said and kissed him on the lips. I've missed you, did you have a good trip? Darian looked at her and stated yes my darling I did and everything is still on track as planned.

Julliane came running into the room, Wake up sleepy head we will be late for the party! Arystyn was so tired when she got off work at Fredrickson's Art Gallery where she worked as a buyer that afternoon she had fallen asleep on the couch watching tv. Her best friend was running around her tiny apartment grabbing outfits and accessories for her to try on for the party! Come on girl you know Darian will be waiting for you to make an entrance! Arystyn laughed as she imagined her 6 ft 3-inch gorgeous fiancé waiting for her to show up. Arystyn showered and hurriedly dressed in anticipation! She was the luckiest girl alive!