1. The Man in the Forbidden Forest

The moon was nowhere to be seen that night.Rizz walked alone through the dark forest, a large empty water jug swinging from her hand.Every step felt heavier than the last.Not because of the jug.Because she was angry.“Why does it always have to be me?” Rizz muttered as she kicked a small stone from her path. “The whole village is suffering from the drought, so why am I the one who has to fetch the water?”She stopped for a moment and looked up at the dark sky.There were no stars.Not even a sliver of moonlight.Only thick clouds covered the heavens.Rizz sighed before continuing deeper into the forest.“And if something happens to me in here...” she grumbled, tightening her grip on the jug. “My stepmother will probably complain that I took too long to come home.”She scoffed at herself.The village well had dried up several days ago.The river had become nothing more than a muddy stream.The only source of water left was the lake deep inside the forbidden forest.And everyone kne

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2. The Laugh He Had Forgotten

Rizz had barely stepped into the village when Selena came running toward her.The moment Selena saw the water jug in Rizz's hand, her face twisted with irritation.“Move!” Selena snapped as she kicked the jug.The jug fell to the ground with a loud clang.Water spilled across the dirt.Rizz stared at the mess.Then she slowly looked at Selena.“What was that for?” Rizz asked, her brows knitting together.Selena crossed her arms with a smug smile.“You disappeared all night, and now you're acting innocent?” she sneered, looking Rizz up and down.Rizz frowned.“I went to get water. You know the village well was dry.”Selena rolled her eyes.“Get water?” she mocked as she stepped closer. “Then why were you gone all night?”Rizz opened her mouth to answer.Before she could say anything, Selena suddenly noticed something on her neck.Her eyes widened.Then a wicked grin spread across her face.“Mama!” Selena shouted as she turned toward the house. “Come here! You have to see this!”Rizz's

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3. The Gift from the Serpent

“You really don't have to stare at me while I eat,” she said with her mouth full.He leaned against a tree.“I like watching you.”Rizz stopped chewing.She slowly looked at him.“That sounded creepy.”The man chuckled.“You're still alive.”“Barely.”Rizz continued eating.Before she left, the man handed her a large bag.She stared at it.“What's this?”“Take it.”Rizz opened the bag.There were breads, fruits, pastries, cooked meat, and several small cakes inside.Her jaw dropped.“This is all for me?”“Yes.”Rizz looked at him suspiciously.“Are you trying to fatten me up?”“No.”“Then why are you giving me so much food?”The man looked at her with an unreadable expression.“Because you need it.”Rizz didn't understand what he meant.But she wasn't going to complain.“Thank you,” she said with a bright smile.The man's gaze lingered on her face.That smile again.Somehow, he wanted to see it more often.“Go home,” he finally said.Rizz picked up the bag.“I'll see you again?”The m

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4 play bold and show myself

Deep within the forbidden forest, his silver glow illuminated the darkness. His perfectly sculpted body cut through the lake as he swam slowly across its still surface, the cold water sliding over his broad shoulders and defined abs. Usually, the silence of the lake brought him peace. Tonight, however, it only made the emptiness inside him more noticeable. More than two days had passed, and Rizz still hadn't come. He had been so certain she would return—walking toward the lake without fear, talking far too much, and greeting him with that ridiculous innocence that somehow always pulled at the corner of his lips.Silver stopped in the middle of the lake and looked toward the path between the trees. Empty. Again. His jaw tightened as he sank slightly deeper into the water. Why am I even waiting for her? Yet his eyes remained fixed on the same path. He could almost hear her voice teasing him, asking questions no one else would dare ask. Silver exhaled sharply. Two days, Rizz. Wh

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All Chapters of The Serpent's Obsession: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

1. The Man in the Forbidden Forest

2. The Laugh He Had Forgotten

3. The Gift from the Serpent

4 play bold and show myself