The Crone Of Midnight Embers 소설 & 이야기

Without even realizing it, I touched the ruby brooch at my collar. It was a present from Edwin. However, the most important thing about it was the tiny camera Edwin had put in there himself. I watched Shirley, lost in her daydreams, with a cool look, and a small smile crept onto my face. She couldn't possibly think I was still the same silly girl she bullied and lied about on Christmas Eve, unprepared for her tricks, could she? After laughing to her heart's content, Shirley opened an app, started a livestream, and tearfully claimed I had lost my mind and was out to get her.

Using all my strength, I raised the heavy rock. Just then, a large snake approached, and my heart thudded loudly. Stretching out my hands, I unleashed fire that engulfed the creature. Clutching my chest, I caught my breath. Next, I unlocked the padlock with the key and pushed the door open. It let out a faint creak as I stepped inside, my eyes widening in awe. The interior resembled an ancient library, filled with diamonds, gold, and witch's gemstones glittering throughout the room. Countless books lined the shelves.

Adora helplessly argued. "Is that so? Then she is welcome to do her worst!" Further attempts to convince Edwardo to release the siren were futile. The man was too blinded by greed to see the impending doom. And it came. The quiet waters of the golden seas suddenly became turbulent as several groups of sirens in their hundreds swam towards the surface. At exactly midnight, the scaly-tailed creatures crawled out of the water, shifting immediately to dazzling beauties. They ventured into the city and the once quiet night was disturbed with screams and cries of agony.

////////////////////////////////////////////// POV(FIONA), I walked down straight to the beach in my uniform heading to the serving point, darkness had took over the day and the moon came to light it up, it was a full moon tonight, and it was somewhat special. I smiled at the amazing view of the tents, the tents were arranged with ranks, the first one was for the Alpha, the second for the Beta, the third for the Zeta's, the fourth for the Gammas, the fifth for the delta and I wouldn't call the last one, a rank, but I'll say it anyway, the Omega's tent since it was our serving center, the tents were half filled, and we expected more guests. The higher-ups were clanking their cups of wine whil

"They will hold through the dark." Mira placed her hand on the floor. The granite was warm, pulsing. "The roots hold everything." Ember came to the hall, her face soft with sleep. She placed her hands on the silver flowers growing from the walls. "The dead are at peace," Ember said. "They are part of the dark." Mira reached out and touched her shoulder. "The dark holds them gently." Ember smiled. "That is its gift." The gold and silver flowers pulsed, and the watcher's attention was soft and warm. The stone hummed, a deep, steady note.

“And let me guess. This all took place at midnight and that is why midnight is significant.” He claps his hands together as he laughs with amusement. “Exactly. Midnight is such a special time, though they claim there’s a different hour for witching. No, midnight is perfect, especially for us. You’ll know soon enough.” I swallow back the bile shooting into my throat. “You aren’t done showing me the rest of my lives, aren’t you?” As soon as he calms, he nods in agreement. “Oh, yes, Valeria. I’m going to show you everything and then you won’t see your dear fated mate the same way ever again. This life, you will be mine.”

The Stain Estate had never been quiet. Shadows lurked in every corner, and the legacy of power that had haunted its walls for generations whispered in the corridors like restless ghosts. But tonight, the silence shattered—not with footsteps or arguments, but with an earth-shattering roar that shook the foundations of the estate itself. In the west wing, two young figures—twins barely past their tenth year—stood trembling, sweat and tears streaking their faces. Their eyes glowed unnaturally, amber and silver flickering with energy they could neither control nor fully comprehend.