All Chapters of Spirits of the Night: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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

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

Alex stepped out of the woods with quick, decisive strides, feeling the tension in every muscle of his body as he left the dense gloom of the trees behind. The cold night air accompanied him on his way back home, a chilling reminder of the secrets weighing heavily upon him.Upon arriving, he climbed the stairs in silence and closed his bedroom door, seeking a moment of peace. Slowly, he pulled off his shirt, revealing a firm, sculpted torso marked by hours of training and nights under the full moon. His broad shoulders and powerful arms reflected the strength he carried within, while his defined abs looked hand-carved, tapering into a perfect line that highlighted every detail of his physique.He ran a hand through his hair, messing it up as he let out a deep sigh, trying to clear his mind. The warm skin of his chest glowed under the dim light of the room, and every movement betrayed the tension in his jaw and the intensity in his eyes. Alex was a blend of danger and attraction—a bala

With a mix of fury and determination, Alex swam toward them, striking the gorgon in the face and wrapping his arms around Scarlett to free her from her oppressor. After a fierce struggle underwater, he managed to tear Scarlett away from Zafira’s scales and, swimming with all his strength, carried her back to the surface, pulling her out of the water.They both emerged gasping, Alex holding her tightly while Scarlett struggled to catch her breath, still unable to fully understand what had just happened in the lake.As they stepped out of the water, Alex could barely contain the worry in his eyes. He quickly approached Scarlett and asked, his brow furrowed,“Are you okay?”“I’m fine…” Scarlett replied, still gasping, trying to process what had just happened. “But… what was that?”Alex pulled her into a tight embrace, his arms trembling slightly. In a voice filled with anger and concern, he murmured near her ear,“Something you should never have seen.”Then he pulled away and, staring di

The Next Day…Alex stepped into the tent with a serious expression, though his eyes held a hint of relief. Scarlett and Leslie looked at him, waiting for news that might ease the tension hanging in the air.“I have good news,” Alex said, even though his grave tone couldn’t fully hide the worry that had tormented him all night. “Princess Edelin is going to help us.”Scarlett looked at him anxiously, her heart pounding in her chest. Almost immediately, something in her expression changed, as if she sensed there was still more.“But what else, Alex?” Her voice, soft yet urgent, reflected her cautious nature and her need to know everything—to understand. She couldn’t relax without the whole truth, no matter how terrifying it might be.Alex fell silent for a moment, staring at the ground as if the words were hard to say. Finally, he sighed and lifted his gaze, his seriousness making it clear that what he was about to say wasn’t something he had wanted to share.“Last night, I had an unexpe