Walking With A Friend In The Dark Novels & Stories

When no one questioned footsteps in the dark because they were too tired to care. I dressed quickly, throwing on boots and a worn jacket, slipping my blade into the side of my boot. I didn’t know what I was walking into, but instincts demanded I not walk in bare. The woods beyond the main trail were thick with fog. The moon cut through in silver shards, giving me just enough light to see the edges of the path. I didn’t shift. I didn’t run. I walked, steady and quiet, letting the mark guide me like it had a mind of its own.

The figure stops walking and stands just out of sight, nothing but the outline of their body visible to my eyes, which are strained from having to peer through the darkness. A shimmering red light erupts–the cherry of a cigarette–and for whatever reason, that calms me down significantly. This is real. This is happening. There’s actually someone standing mere yards away in the darkness, and it’s not a trick of my mind this time. “What the fuck are you doing out here barefoot, Layla?” I sag with relief. “I could ask you why you’re here, too.”

If I succeeded, I would be far too indisposed to protect Lydia . "Why are you doing?" Lydia demanded, her gaze constantly flicking to the door. "Give me your hand." I implored and she shortly obliged. "We are going to the Nightshade. Right?" She asked. "Of course," I answered with grinding teeth. I pulled her close and hugged her tight. We needed to be close so I didn't make mistakes. As easy as it looked sometimes, walking through shadows was a dangerous task. I shut my eyes and took in a quick inhale. I felt an echo surge through me. A vibration that swallowed me whole. A ring that seemed to get louder and deafening. The difference this time was that it was worse. My body burned forcing me

Brice did the same and walked along with me. The hallway was still disturbing because it was so dark in there with no windows. I knew Brice could see better than I could because of his wolf. He was walking at a normal pace, my fingers in his hand, as he reminded me everything was fine. He likely knew why I was nervous. I just don’t like to get in trouble, and I don't want to be blamed for something I didn’t do.

"I can do this! I will do this!" They echoed in my mind as I crossed the road to the park. It was even darker than normal. The trees were black shadows swallowing up the world. The path led through them. I took a deep breath and headed down the familiar path. I had walked this way so many times, but always in daylight or with my parents. Now...

hope to find him again. All around me is darkness, but this light, I can feel it. Our connection. I grab hold of the light, and cautiously take a step into the dark. I don't know why, but I'm scared of this darkness. Normally, I'm not scared, but there is something terribly heavy in this one... It feels like it's watching me. Waiting for me to fail. It doesn't want me to leave. But the only way to get out of this darkness is to follow the light through the darkness.

I wanted my friend back already. I led her down the stairs of our apartment complex and to the sidewalk. We walked while Mila talked about nothing. Something about puppies, I think. I was so focused on remembering the words on the paper. I didn't hear a thing she was saying. After a time, we made it to the park. The night was dark. I used the flashlight to light our path. Mila produced one, too. We entered the trees as I led Mila deeper into the park. I felt like I was leading her somewhere to get murdered. A cold shiver ran up my spine. Maybe I was...

He shrugged before slamming the door shut. He knows I'm scared to be alone in the dark! He knows it from our childhood friendship. It either I walk miles away to a gas station with Tyler by my side? Or stay here all by myself in the dark? Walking with Tyler it is. I have a fear of being alone. I open the door only to see Tyler is already walking. "Wait!" I yell as I run to catch up to him. Tyler turned around. "Your just going to slow me down, why not stay behind."

And in the end Blake had given her up too. "Thank you Morgan. For trying to lift me up." And he smiled again slightly. "Never mind, what are friends for?" I said, since my big mouth was once again faster than my brain. "Shall we look at the oak now? It's a bit late, but we can still go now," I tried to distract. Maybe it was too soon to call us friends. "Let's go. Just follow me.", he said and I nodded and we went off. The path wasn't far, but it got darker and darker with every step we took. Maybe it was because we were getting farther and farther away from the town and the many lights. In addition, it was getting later and therefore even darker than it already was here in the middle of now