Darkness Falls Across The Land Novels & Stories

Suddenly the front door clattered open, a large black of smoke weaving through the room as a pair of blood red eyes peeked through the fog. "Where is she?" He hissed angrily, his loyal fur-less black hounds entered the room growling angrily. The man snarled viciously awaiting their response, his flesh appeared to be rotted and hugged his bones, he wore a hooded black cloak, his eyes darting around the room. "She got sick. She didn't make it." Clara cried, it was a lie but she was very convincing. If he thought she was dead he would never look for her.

As they stepped into the cool, damp air of the night, the rain had transformed into a light drizzle, misting the surroundings in a haze. The world outside felt lush and alive, yet ominous with an undercurrent of uncertainty. George led the way, Elora and Maya close behind, each step bringing them closer to a sanctuary that felt both like a refuge and a line crossed. "Stay close," George advised, casting a watchful glance over his shoulder. "We don't know who might be watching."

He held Lyra's hand and looked into her eyes, promising her that everything would be alright. As the sun began to set, the darkness appeared on the horizon. It was a vast, shapeless mass of shadow, cold and hungry, pressing against the edges of the world. It seemed to swallow the light, its presence a weight that pressed down on the spirits of all who saw it. The people of the capital watched from their windows, their faces pale with fear, their hands clasped in prayer.

Damian finally stopped walking ahead and turned toward us. His face looked colder than usual. But underneath it, I could still see the exhaustion. The pain and the guilt. “We keep moving,” he said quietly. “The Darklands aren’t safe after sunset.” I nodded weakly. The three of us continued deeper into the cursed lands. Hours passed slowly. The deeper we traveled into the Darklands, the worse everything became. The air felt colder. Strange whispers moved through the forest at times. Sometimes I thought I saw shadows moving between the trees.

I wanted to tell him it would be okay. But I couldn't. My hand hovered inches from his face, then dropped to my side. I remembered him kicking Sayler. I remembered the knife. My touch felt like a lie. So I pulled away. Night fell fast in the Deadlands. There was no twilight. The bruised purple sky simply turned black, revealing no stars, no moon. Just absolute, suffocating darkness. We huddled under the dead tree. Sayler fell asleep quickly, exhausted by the day’s terror.

I murmur, my hand shaking slightly as I trace a finger along a passage of text. For humans, the world shall lose all light. Immersed in the shadows of perpetual dusk, they will struggle to find their way. The supernaturals, with power untold, face a destiny that is yet foretold. The twilight unveils strength and strife. A test that threatens their existence and can end their life.

It was in a foreign tongue, but I understood what I was saying. I sprinted out of the house barefoot, my feet searing against the scorching desert sand, fear gripping my heart. As I ventured forth, a haunting sight unfolded before me: emaciated, frightened individuals who appeared to be on the brink of survival. The sky itself bore a dark hue, not indicative of nighttime but rather as if an entity known as The Dark had veiled the sun. A thin, ominous smoke—The Dark—shrouded the land, casting its malevolent influence upon the people.

The darkness was coming, and it was coming for them. The meteors continued to fall, their impact causing seismic activity that shook the very foundations of the planet. The once vibrant world was being transformed into a desolate wasteland, a testament to the destructive power of the darkness. Liam and Xal'dar knew they had to act. They gathered their allies, a small but determined group of warriors who had fought alongside them in their previous battles. Together, they prepared to face the coming storm. They traveled across the ravaged landscape, seeking out survivors and gathering information. They found a hidden sanctuary, a place of refuge from the chaos that had engulfed the world. Ther

Suddenly, a sinister whisper curled out of the shadows: “Run.” Autumn’s heart raced, and she froze in place. “Did you hear that?” she demanded, her voice a tense whisper. Tristan spun around, his sharp gaze scanning the darkened corners. “No,” he replied, a hint of unease creeping into his voice. The shadows around them deepened, coiling on the ground like a cold, creeping fog. Then, without warning, the world seemed to blink out of existence. Autumn found herself standing alone, disoriented. The sky above was an unsettling shade of violet, the moon completely absent. The stars twinkled not at all; they were dead—swallowed by the darkness.

At first, it's only a faint whisper like a brush against my ear, but then it becomes louder and stronger until it's screaming, calling me home — the call of the gate. I'm not aware of the smoke and darkness surrounding me and filling the room, because right now, darkness is all I can see as my mind travels toward the call. My mind shifts through the darkness fast, black thick clouds whip past my vision. A faint orange glow is visible in the distance, and the further I go toward the call, the brighter and redder it becomes until I suddenly break through the darkness and see the flames of hell and the burning red gate covered in black soot.