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TBL-1 15.1

Author: Ecca Virginia
last update publish date: 2025-12-25 23:59:30

Naomi was standing behind the main reception desk when she heard the sound of high heels approaching. She did not even need to look up to know who was coming. The overpowering scent of expensive perfume, the confident stride and the air that caused the guards at the front entrance to straighten up reflexively belonged to only one person: Paige Calloway.

Naomi closed her eyes briefly. In her heart, she prayed. Grant me patience, God.

Naomi lifted her head just as Paige s

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  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 24.2

    Fabrizio didn’t move immediately after Yoren and Ruth left the corridor. He stood still for a few seconds to make sure their footsteps had truly faded, before finally turning around and heading towards Yoren’s office.Fabrizio’s steps were calm and measured, as usual. However, his mind was never truly still.Fabrizio opened the office door. He stepped inside and closed it quietly behind him.The room still felt warm; the memory of Yoren’s presence had not completely faded. The desk was covered in unsorted files, some of which were still open and displayed notes and unfinished signatures.Fabrizio carefully placed Yoren’s briefcase on the desk, then tidied it slightly. His movements were efficient and made little to no sound.He didn’t leave immediately afterwards. Instead, he took his phone out of his inner jacket pocket and called Garrison.Once the call was answered, Fabrizio didn’t waste time. “What are the results of your investigation?”There was a brief pause before Garrison rep

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 24.1

    Yoren clearly remembered what Louise had said that morning. He was not allowed to push himself.The message was simple and delivered in Louise’s usual calm tone. Yet, for some reason, it had been echoing in his mind ever since he had sat down at his desk. He did not ignore it. He was not one to take warnings lightly, especially from someone like Louise.Unfortunately, the situation he faced gave Yoren little choice. His desk was covered in files, some open and others neatly stacked and waiting their turn. The screen displayed a packed schedule for the coming weeks: meetings, appointments, document reviews and important agendas that could not be postponed.Two days of absence had created a small gap that had quickly turned into a pile. Everything had to be completed immediately before it grew even more.Yoren shifted one file, opened it and read through it quickly. His eyes moved efficiently from one line to the next. He picked up a pen, signed the document, and closed it again.Next,

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 23.2

    Morning arrived slowly at the Palace. The winter sunlight filtered hesitantly through the thick curtains, casting a pale, warmless glow across the floor. Even though the fireplace had been lit since dawn, the air inside the room still felt cold.Yoren stood in front of the mirror. He was already dressed in a neat white shirt, the top button still undone. His hair was slightly damp, suggesting that he had just showered. The running water earlier seemed to have washed away some of the lingering fatigue, though not all of it.Yoren’s gaze was fixed on his own reflection. He stood still for a few seconds, as if confirming his condition that morning.He looked as usual: calm and composed, showing nothing out of the ordinary. Yet only he knew that his body had not fully returned to normal. He could still feel a faint, but real, lingering heaviness.A soft knock sounded at the door, breaking Yoren’s train of thought. Without shifting his gaze, he said, “Come in.”The door opened and Louise e

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 23.1

    Garrison repeated that single word. His voice was flat, but it was enough to draw everyone's attention towards him. “A job?”The middle-aged woman looked slightly startled. She turned towards Garrison and gave a small nod, as if she had only just realised the importance of what she had said. “Yes, he's just got a job.”Garrison stepped closer. He wasn’t in a hurry, but he didn't hesitate either. The distance between them gradually closed, prompting the woman to straighten up unconsciously. He asked, “When was the last time you saw him?”The woman took a small breath, appearing to think. “Monday,” she replied. “In the afternoon.”Garrison asked again. “What time?”“Around one or two,” she replied uncertainly. “I don’t remember exactly, but it was still light. The sun was still high.”Garrison nodded once. “What was he doing at the time?”“He had just come out of the house,” the woman answered more quickly and confidently. “Like he was about to go somewhere.”Garrison needed to confirm

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 22.2

    By the time the last car left the yard of the Ravenor family home, night had fully fallen. The fading sound of its engine marked the end of the long tension that had just unfolded—and the beginning of something new for some.Under Garrison’s command, the Investigation Division wasted no time. They did not stop to rest, but moved straight to headquarters without pause or thought of delaying until morning. Everyone understood the same thing: the longer they left the trail, the harder it would be to track.The data centre at the guard headquarters was never truly quiet, but that night it felt more alive than usual. Rows of screens glowed, casting a cold light that contrasted sharply with the tense atmosphere in the room. Several team members were already in position, waiting for further instructions.Garrison entered with quick strides, followed by two of his subordinates. “We start now,” he ordered without preamble.One of the analysts turned. “Your orders, Commander?”“Expand the searc

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-2 22.1

    The Ravenor household did not immediately return to normal after Yoren, Fabrizio and the entire investigation team left. Instead, the silence that remained felt far more oppressive than before; it was as if the walls still held the echoes of footsteps and the cold stares of the guards, along with an aura of oppression that had yet to fully dissipate.Isabella stood in the living room where she had last seen Yoren. Her hands were still trembling slightly. She wasn’t aware when her breathing had become irregular. Her chest rose and fell faster than usual, as if her body had just experienced something too overwhelming to comprehend.Heston dropped onto the sofa roughly. He felt drained, though not physically. Something inside him had been completely depleted—perhaps the composure or courage he had believed he still possessed.Daisy stood not far away, hugging herself. Her shopping bags were scattered on the floor near the door. The expensive bags and branded boxes looked starkly out of p

  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-1 13.2

    The orderly silence immersed Fabrizio in his work and concentration. The computer screen glowed with several open files that he had not yet closed. He sat upright in his chair, supporting his chin with one hand and moving the mouse slowly with the other. His face was expressionless, but his sharp g

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-19
  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-1 13.1

    The atmosphere in the Ravenor house felt colder than usual. The spring wind continued to blow, freezing the air, and the silence pressed down on every corner of the room. The family's window curtains were half open, allowing pale light to seep in, but failing to warm anything. The faint scent of wa

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  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-1 12.2

    A thin mist still hung low when Fabrizio stepped out of the west wing of the palace. The cold air brushed against his skin, yet he walked on steadily, without hesitating for a moment. The night before had been far too long, and that morning allowed no room for complacency. There were many importa

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  • The Bloody Luna   TBL-1 11.2

    Eirene remained standing in place. She remained motionless for a moment.The silence of the ninth-floor corridor was broken only by the sound of Yoren's repetitive motion. The white ceiling lights cast pale reflections on the floor, making the atmosphere feel cold and slightly unfamiliar.

    last updateLast Updated : 2026-03-18
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