A New Beginning

They say life can change in the blink of an eye, but I never imagined how quickly mine would fall apart. One day I was walking the sunny streets of Los Angeles, and the next, I was packing my things to leave for Pennsylvania. "Scarlett, this isn't a punishment," my aunt kept repeating as my mother tearfully said goodbye, apologizing profusely. Of course, it's not a punishment, I thought. I just have to leave everything I know behind to move to the ends of the earth with an aunt I barely remember. As I stepped off the plane, the first thing I noticed was the gray sky, completely different from the bright blue of home. My aunt's house, in the middle of that tiny town that didn't even appear on some maps, greeted me with an air of mystery. And me... well, I've never been a fan of secrets. But something in the wind of Pennsylvania whispered my name. Something I wasn’t ready to understand. The road to my aunt’s house was long and winding, surrounded by trees that seemed older tha

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The Mystery of the Book

As I watched Alex walk away, I felt as if something inside me were falling apart. The day had been a whirlwind of emotions, and my mind could barely process it all. I tried to clear my head, but it was useless. The bell rang, announcing the next class: swimming. Just hearing the word made a knot of anxiety form in my stomach.I couldn’t believe it had to be today. I don’t know how to swim. Just the thought of getting into the water in front of the whole class terrified me. I took a deep breath and headed to the locker room to put on my swimsuit, trying to convince myself that I could go unnoticed or, with some luck, come up with an excuse to avoid it.Inside the girls’ bathroom, Leslie gave me a friendly look, but when she noticed my pale face, she frowned and came closer.—Scarlett, are you okay?I swallowed, feeling exposed and vulnerable. Finally, I whispered to her:—Leslie, the truth is… I’m scared. I don’t know how to swim, and I don’t want everyone to find out.Leslie looked at

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Between two worlds

Scarlett arrived at school earlier than ever. She had spent much of the night looking through the old book she had found in her aunt’s attic. As soon as she saw Leslie at the entrance, she ran toward her. —Leslie! I have something to show you. You’re going to love it, but I’ll tell you about it during recess —she said, barely able to contain her excitement. Leslie smiled, intrigued. —Alright, Scarlett. You’ve got me curious. When recess came, they both went to the cafeteria and sat in their usual spot. Scarlett carefully took the book out of her backpack and placed it in front of Leslie, as if it were a treasure. —Look at this —she said, pointing to a page filled with strange symbols—. It belonged to my mom… and I feel like there’s something special about it. Leslie flipped through the book for a moment, but she didn’t seem as excited as Scarlett had expected. She looked up and commented: —Your mom was probably into this kind of stuff. Maybe it was her hobby, or she got it fro

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Unexpected protector

In her bedroom, Scarlett flipped through the worn pages of the book, stopping at the hand-drawn map. It showed the nearby forest and marked a mysterious place. Curiosity got the better of her, and without thinking too much, she left the house, promising herself she would be back soon. But the hours passed, and lost among the trees, Scarlett could no longer find her way back.Meanwhile, her aunt began to worry. She tried calling her over and over again, but Scarlett didn’t answer. With every passing minute, concern turned into panic. Finally, she decided to call one of Scarlett’s teachers, hoping that one of her classmates might know something. How was it possible that her niece had disappeared without a trace?Scarlett’s aunt dialed the teacher’s number with trembling hands. When he answered, his voice was calm, but she rushed to speak.—Good evening, sir. I’m calling to ask for the phone numbers of some of my niece Scarlett’s classmates. She left hours ago and hasn’t come back, and I

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warning

The next day, Scarlett was in the classroom reviewing her notes when the door burst open. A group of boys walked in with confident steps, led by the same boy who clearly seemed to be their leader. Everyone—including Scarlett—looked up, sensing the shift in the atmosphere; it was as if the intensity of their gazes and the force of their presence filled the room with a heavy energy.The leader walked straight up to Alex and, without bothering to hide his authoritative tone, said:“We need to talk during the break.”Alex nodded slightly without looking away, but his expression was different. Scarlett couldn’t help noticing the tension between them—an intensity that seemed ready to explode at any moment. Something about the scene made her uneasy; the leader’s gaze, fixed on Alex, felt like a silent challenge.Does Alex have problems with this guy? she thought, though she quickly dismissed the idea. She didn’t want to meddle in his affairs, especially after last night’s dinner, which had b

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All Chapters of Spirits of the Night: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

A New Beginning

The Mystery of the Book

Between two worlds

Unexpected protector

warning