Dread Bear Novels & Stories

“I have to be inducted first.” “Oh great, more weird ceremonies,” she said and Malachi laughed. “We’ll dance naked around a bonfire and slaughter a goat and drink its blood while chanting–” “Just wash the blood off before you come home,” she said. “I love you, Jess.” “I love you too and Gabe’s keeping your place warm,” she said. “The dog is not allowed on the bed!” Jessica laughed. “What you can’t see can’t anger you.” That night Malachi dreamed of John and Levi, wondering what he looked like and where he’s been all these years. He had so many questions and he hoped Kiran was right about this. He didn’t know how it was possible that Levi could be alive.

It won’t hold them off for long, but it might be sufficient to purchase us a few time. Beyond the camp, the werebears have peaked the edge. They’re inside half a mile of us, and are tearing toward us with startling speed; before long we’ll be in run of their spells. At the front of the group is the greatest one I’ve ever seen: twice the measure of any polar bear, with snow white hide that stands in sharp differentiate to his dark heart. There’s no way it can be anybody but Cassius, the man capable for everything: the assaults, the cross examinations, the collusion between the most grounded clans. The kidnappings. Nyx’s detainment. I’m seeing red.

Sharon knew if she left things as they were and not take action while she still had the chance to, she would regret it later on. “Miss Darren, you were with him right? Did he consume something he shouldn’t have?” Bloom was scared, she hadn’t seen him like this before. She was almost in a panicking frenzy but somehow managed to hold herself as Hayes leaned solely against her. “Bl…Bloom” He pronounced her name with a funny tune, making the worried woman give him a cautious stare. Now he was gradually beginning to act out of himself. It was so embarrassing for her.

The little shit was fast, but he couldn’t shake me that easily. A metal door of a dumpster clanged shut, but I didn’t need to hear that to know where he was. His heartbeat echoed in my ears, its erratic rhythm a testament to his fear. Yet, he had no idea what fear truly meant. He would understand, soon enough, once I caught him. Then he would face the embodiment of terror.

She's too proud that she had sniffed me out, "The wind isn't working in our favor today. I mixed up your scent a couple times, Alora. But I found you!" I shake my head, "You two are going to be the death of me, let alone your parents-" A bellowing roar sends the hairs along my spine stand on end. Eamonn and Addison sprint behind me just in time to avoid a massive tank of muscle and fur barrel towards where they had been. I crouch in front of them protectively, but my whole body trembles with fear. A huge grisly bear stands up before me, towering over me like a skyscraper. It howls loudly and comes towards me and the kids. I kick off my shoes and shove Addy and Eamonn away.

Perhaps, somehow, I completely missed the signs of him being in danger. I go in search of him, I know that the bear wouldn't have overpowered him, that's impossible. As I start searching I find the bear's carcass, just as I knew I would. "What the fuck happened?" I whisper to myself. "GARRETT!" I scream. "Where are you?!" I am starting to lose my mind, just then I catch another scent, it's earthy with a twist of sour mud. My nose wrinkles in distaste, I see a bear larger than any I have ever seen come out of the woods. I stared at it in horror, three more joined it, they are as big as mountains! I had no idea what was happening but I took off faster than any speed I had ever used. I heard th

But my legs were rooted to the spot, my entire being consumed by the chaos unfolding before me. Caleb, recovering from his fall, charged once more, his makeshift weapon raised high. He was a force of nature, driven by the need to protect, to fight against the looming threat. The bear, sensing the combined resolve of its adversaries, let out a final, frustrated growl before retreating into the depths of the forest, its dark form disappearing amongst the trees.

“Now.” Dmitry charged first, his colossal body breaking through the forest with the precision of a trained predator. Alexei, Ivan and Sasha followed close behind, in perfect sync, as they had done hundreds of times — although Sasha, of course, maintained that slight air of defiance, as if every leap was also a provocation. To the left, Alexei saw the almost invisible movement of Oleg Baranov and Fidor slipping through the trees, flanking the side. The black bear appeared suddenly, rising onto its hind legs, letting out a deep roar that silenced even the owls in the trees. It had old scars on its shoulders, wild eyes, and teeth as sharp as spears.

Tucking her hair behind her ear Lilly waited for the older woman to come back to the kitchen. Layla asked Daisy the moment she came into the kitchen. “They’re the bears. A pack of them reside near our pack. The forests are thick enough that they’re close but not so close that we feel threatened. Alaric is the leader, and he travels with his strongest. I never remember their names. Scott is not going to like this.” “Why?” Lilly asked. “When a meeting with the other creatures of the Otherworld happens, he keeps them in a house far away from the town. If the bears are in town then it won’t be long before more start making their way here,” Daisy said.

I turned backward and my heart skipped a million times under a second after my gaze landed on the enchanted bears that were standing before me. There were about five enchanted bears before me. Their skins were crystal white, their eyes were red which showed their desire for blood. They were big and about fifty pounds so it would be hard to take down on each of them. No doubt, I knew I was going to die. I forced back the tears that threatened to pour as the bears moved closer to me in their numbers, growling deeply. They were bloodthirsty animals that were ready to feast on me as their meal. I was truly their meal because I was sure there was no way to escape this death. Even if I was going t