Nightfall Kotlc Novels & Stories

The runner’s gaze drops, and for the first time he looks… uncertain. Nate watches the shift like a man reading a lock. Then he says, gently, brutally: “You’re expendable. But the people you’ve been helping kill aren’t.” The runner’s throat works. Finally, he whispers, “Operation Nightfall.” The room tightens. Melody’s pen appears instantly. “Define.” “Dawn,” the runner says, voice rough. “Before the palace shifts wake guards. One last crash attempt. Through linens again. If that fails, through the King.”

They had the resources, the contacts, and according to rumor the means to move people past the Citadel wall. The closer he got, the worse the world looked. Charred metal. Burned-out trucks. Scorched pavement. Bones half-buried in the ash. He found them near sundown. Three mercenaries sat around a barrel fire inside a crumbling fueling station. Their rifles leaned against the wall beside them. One cleaned a blade. Another lit something wrapped in foil. The third watched the road. Tunde stepped into the open. Hands visible. No sudden moves. One of them stood. “Don’t move.”

A reverent silence followed his words as he reached for a glass at his side and held it high in front of him. "So with this in mind, I propose the first toast of the evening! As we raise our glasses in honor of our rulers, let us not forget the ancient tales of kingdoms ruled by werewolves and the hardships that we have already faced, and the dire threats that we overcame. For tonight, we celebrate not only the triumphs of our human natures, but also those of the noble beasts that dwell within our hearts. May this feast be blessed by the light of the moon and the unified calls of each pack that resides within our kingdom. May we continue to face down each threat with unrelenting determinatio

By morning, a scout returned. “They’re coming.” A hush fell over the courtyard. “How many?” The scout’s eyes gleamed with fear. “Five packs. Led by Lawrence himself. They march to Nightfall’s gate.” Kane stood at the cliffside as the armies approached, the wind snapping his dark cloak behind him. His voice rose to the heavens: “Nightfall does not yield. We do not bow. And we do not surrender what was never yours to claim.” He turned to me then, loud enough for all to hear:

He howled against the dark starless night as bats flew across the pine forest. ’You know what, little boy? You should get a woman to come here with you. Entice her to follow you and maybe—this time around—we could have some fun. The fun that had been eluded and elusive to you since you’re besotted with that good-for-nothing Ultima,’ Zane purred, enticing Zack to follow through with the plan that might.

Adam replied with an obvious smile. I paused. I then looked into Adam's eyes. "After you leave this room, please erase all your memories of this night or morning. Pretend we haven't met today, and don't make any suspicious moves. We agreed to this." I held out my hand in front of Adam. Adam took it, shaking my hand as proof that we were going to forget what had happened that night. "Mahira!" called a voice from outside. "Mahira!" the man shouted again when he didn't hear my reply from inside.

The moment the door clicked open, the killer rushed in with the chainsaw. Although the retired officer reacted quickly and fought the killer, his age began to show. Slowly, he started to lose the upper hand. I frantically searched around for anything I could use to defend myself, but found nothing. Soon, the officer collapsed, and the killer turned his gaze toward me. Despair washed over me as I shut my eyes. The next second, a sharp pain hit, and my consciousness faded. The live comments appeared like falling snow. "Oh no, she's dead… The hero will only see her dead body when he arrives. That's so sad!"

“Oh?” “Yes. The darkness from beyond night itself wishes bad things, don’t you know?” Ralta smiled. “Then we shall crush them and their hairy pets. This time, we will be ready and will be coming for them. I do so detest being the southbound end of a northbound female dog.” ***

Elena raised her head and looked at Aiden with vulnerability. “Alpha, the attack is still going on we have to rush,” Aiden said and his eyes are focused on Elena. He only wanted to save Elena and for this, he was ready to do anything. “Take my mate to her house safely” Zane commanded and left for her pack territory. As soon as Zane steps out of the restaurant, Elena falls on the floor and starts to cry. “Why goddess Luna, you are doing this to me” Elena cried on her fate.

[WELCOME TO NEON GRAVE CITY] The destination sign at the front shifted, [NEON GRAVE CITY] flickering brighter. [WORLD TYPE: URBAN RUIN.] Images flashed briefly on the bulkhead monitor—broken skyscrapers, neon signs flickering in languages I half-recognized, streets choked with abandoned cars and something crawling between them. [OBJECTIVE: REACH CENTRAL TOWER BEFORE NEON NIGHTFALL.] [FAILURE CONDITION: PREDATOR RESPAWN INDEFINITELY. NO EVAC.]