In The Shadow Of The Mine Novels & Stories

CHAPTER SIX : THE FIRST DEATH Lyra woke up cold. Not regular cold. Not the kind of cold that came from winter weather or a lack of blankets. The kind of cold that came from lying on frozen ground with no pack bond to keep you warm. The kind of cold that sank into bones and stayed there. The kind of cold that could kill. She opened her eyes slowly. Everything hurt. Her head pounded. Her chest ached like someone had carved out her heart with a dull knife.

" It seemed like they were digging for dirt on me, but when they came up empty, they just grabbed some junk metal to make a quick buck. That was what I figured. They were hunting for something to hold over my head, and it cost them their lives? That thought lingered in my mind. I had to see the scene for myself. Behind the yellow police tape, two white sheets lay draped over shadowy figures on the ground. I stood there for a moment, a mix of emotions swirling inside me. All for a few dollars, for that stubborn pride, to end up dead in that grimy corner. I could not help but wonder if it was really worth it.

Z smiled at her, waving her hand a little enthusiastically than she intended. Once alone, both of them gave each other an encouraging smile. “You sure this is the core of this school?” Kleint had his right on his brows, squinting at the horizon, which was now heavily tinted with indigo, some of the stars making their appearance, along with waxing crescent moon, casting a long shadow in the field, broken only by the flattering fireflies, though their lights weren’t that bright. It was enough for Z to glimpse the pity state of the Shadowests.

You can just sit and watch that person suffer. You’ll be mine someday, I’m sure of it Your life is my life I won’t be able to live without You for even a single moment. Where sunlight will be cast upon darkness. Our haven will be there My destination is there, where Your traces are. I won't let that thing have you you. I will reduce the pain. I will do anything that I can to reduce your pain to help you. I promise.

Its eyes were as red as blood and its presence gives a chilling and horrifying feel. “The two witch kids...have you heard about the prophecy?” The twins looked at each other being puzzled. “Oh, I see, I would be glad that I will be the one to tell your fate...” The evil of shadows made them confused. “...if one of you succeeds to become the ruler of the separate worlds, it will be the end of everything.” As Falla moved her pace to her brother trying to hide at her twin's back, Talon eventually vanished and was nowhere to be found. The evil of shadows moved closer in her direction. She feels heaviness and high tension as the evil comes closer and closer to her.

“It doesn’t want to stay that way today.” We follow her anyway. The stone opens before us like a held breath being released, rubble shifting just enough to allow us through. I feel it then; a faint pull in my chest, the same sensation that comes before my power stirs. Shadow hums beneath my skin, answering the dark like it recognizes an old friend. Orion notices. He always does. His hand brushes mine, a silent question. “I’m okay,” I whisper. “It’s just… reacting.” “Good,” he mutters. “If the tunnels are afraid of you, we’re doing something right.”

He must pay for his cheating ass. "I will know if you do. You disappointed me, Vin. I expected so much from you" My voice lowers and I despise the emotions welling up in my chest. "I know. I hate myself too" His voice is a whisper, and for a moment, I close my eyes and picture myself on that shitty worn-out mattress, hungry and weak, with no one in the world. It felt like being in a big, dark, and empty hole with no hope of coming out. Even when you come out, you have no idea where to go. You are completely alone. That place was illegal, I just know that.

The VIP hospital wing felt too clean for a place that should’ve been dripping with pain. I walked across polished marble floors that mirrored me like some reluctant ghost. The air was cold, almost sterile. Just like Claudia. Queen of the frozen world with threats wrapped in silk. I thought I was ready. But my heart still hammered wrong when I stopped in front of a cherrywood door with a small plate: Theo Rodriguez, Suite V.7. I drew in a breath. Once. Twice.

Shadow replied. "Where is he now?" I asked. "In the dungeon." he replied. "Lead the way." I instructed, and Shadow led the way to my deadly dungeon;The dungeon where you go in alive but never come out alive. We got to the elevator, and instead of entering the elevator, we went a little away from the elevator, and Shadow pressed the switch by the wall, and the wall opened, revealing a stairs. Yeah, that's where my dungeon is. It's in a place you can never believe it is, behind a wall; a place no one could ever thought could exist here.

he confessed as his fingers gently traced my face, revealing his innermost feelings. By now, it was late in the evening, and the moon was high in the blue-gray sky. The cool moonlight seeped through the window into the room. The gentle summer night breeze rustled the sheer curtains. Shadows danced on the walls and floor, like little forest spirits. Norton lowered his head and inched closer to my lips. Just as our kiss was about to land, Lola's voice suddenly echoed from outside the door. "Daddy! Mommy! What are you doing in there?"