Lights Out Novels & Stories

Rita Rita woke to sunlight streaming through the curtains, her body lighter than it had been in days. The deep, bone-weary exhaustion had receded, leaving only a dull ache—like the echo of an illness fading. She stretched, her fingers brushing the thick Sotho blanket that had cocooned her all weekend. Freda glanced up from her spellbook as Rita shuffled into the common area. "Look who’s alive." "Barely," Rita muttered, collapsing onto the couch beside Pru, who wordlessly handed her a bowl of oatmeal drizzled with honey.

Bonus Chapter 36 – Blindfold & Ice Play (Later Years, Empty-Nest Bedroom) Eli POV The bedroom was dark except for the fairy lights we’d strung along the headboard and across the canopy frame years ago — their golden glow casting soft, flickering halos over the rumpled sheets, the scarred old wooden nightstand, and every inch of our bare skin.

“Tonight, we celebrate freedom and carefreeness! But before we continue, let’s make it a little more exciting. The lights will go off for ten minutes ,yes, ten! and during that time, let’s dance, talk, laugh… or whatever your heart desires. Then, the lights will return, and the night will truly begin! ARE YOU READYYYYY TONIGHT, MAKE A LOUD NOISE.” Laughter and a hot shout of joy rippled through the room. Someone whistled. A few women squealed playfully. I turned to Dave. “Ten minutes in the dark? Sounds risky,” I teased. He grinned. “Then stay close to me.” The MC shouted again. “Ready?” The crowd roared. I reached for Dave’s hand. “Promise me you won’t let go.” “Never,” he said. And then Th

I ignore it, keep typing. By 8:03, the sky cracks open. Rain lashes the windows like fists, wind howling through the city like a beast uncaged. Lightning flashes, illuminating the penthouse in stark white bursts that make the shadows jump. The power flickers once. Twice. Then dies. The east wing plunges into darkness so complete it feels like being buried alive. I freeze, heart slamming against my ribs. The laptop screen glows for a second longer on battery, then dims to black as I close it. The only light left is the faint blue glow from the keypad on the door, still locked, still my code.

The safehouse lights dimmed automatically as the system shifted into night mode. Outside, the city’s distant glow flickered through the reinforced glass, painting faint patterns across the floor. For the first time in hours, there were no alarms. No warnings. No shadows moving across the monitors. Just quiet.

“See you tomorrow.” Leo gave one final nod, then secured the door behind him as he went out. I pressed the bed control to switch off the lights, shifted down, and rested my head on the pillow as sleep pulled at my eyelids. Even with all the rest I’d gotten, I was still drained. I shut my eyes and drifted off within seconds.

You'd think it's a normal room but no, it's full of everything to weapons, machineries,bunks, Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping pads, Camping pillows, lamps, flashlights, Camp chairs, Camp tables, Lantern, etc. 'What are these?'. 'These are the equipments you'll be using on your hunt for predators'. I nodded. 'So, when should I begin?'. 'Tomorrow'. 'Tomorrow? But don't you think that's too early?'. 'No'. 'Oh ,OK'. 'Go and bid your family and loved ones goodbye, because after tomorrow, you might not be seeing them again'. She smirked then left me standing, gaping at her shapey retreating figure. ¶•¶•¶•¶

She told me to go to bed since we still have classes tomorrow but I just pouted with that, “Even if I go early tomorrow, you’d still be late and you’ll ask me to wait for you at the entrance again.” She chuckled, “Of course, pretty ladies must be accompanied.” I laughed as well, “Tsk. Okay, I’ll hang up now.” She yawned, “Goodnight, Sid, see you tomorrow.” “Goodnight, Sarah.” I hang up the call and closed my eyes. Why do I feel so tired tonight? I opened my eyes when someone opened the door, “Are you mad?” of course, it’s Triton. I covered myself with the comforter, “Why are you here? I locked the door, right? Don’t tell me you have a spare key?”

When I enter, I quietly close the door behind me and fish for the lock in the darkness, my hands shaking so much I almost give up and cry. Once I've finally locked myself in the dark room that I have no idea of what it's purpose is, I run my hands over the wall and find the light switch. All the lights flicker to life in an instant and a rather large movie room is revealed. Even with all the perfectly laid out blankets, comfy-looking chairs, a gigantic movie screen and a snack bar, the first thing I notice is the 'emergency exit' sign and it's bright red lighting.

Miyuki had left it lit overnight, because she still couldn't fall asleep in complete darkness, especially now that grandma died and she was completely alone in this small apartment. Miyuki lied down on a mat on the floor, rested her head on the pillow and covered herself with the duvet, and she lied like this for a longer moment, staring at the flickering flame of the candle. Soon she fell asleep.