What You Do In The Shadows Novels & Stories

I step through the doors to Emmy's lab and wonder why she couldn't have taken a job in Forensics or Cyber Crimes. Instead, in order to see my best friend, I have to walk through these doors every day. The smell is enough to make me gag each time. She's sitting at the back of the room, staring into a microscope and taking notes on the little notepad next to her. "Hey," I say, walking through the room and bypassing a man in an identical coat to hers.

Lucky there’s nothing deep needing stitches. In my grieving and broken state, I begin to feel faint. I let myself go and pass out. Opening my eyes I feel myself transported into another realm. Standing in front of me is my grandmother’s house which stands in front of a looming property which I dare not go near. The “LeFleur” mansion. A place said to belong to my ancestors from centuries ago. A place that continues to haunt my dreams since a child. Something about this place calls to my soul, it pulls me and begs me to return. The house stands in the Normandy countryside. She feels it in the wind and air, she feels it in the depths of the earth, it’s as if a spirit like a piece of me is locke

Elena’s POV “Well,” his jaw tightens and he runs his hand through his hair pacing back-and-forth in the middle of the room before stopping in front of me. I was settled on a chair close to my table, waiting for him to spill whatever he had to. “We are called the shadows,” he begins. “We pull forgotten omegas and rogues out of the slum before destruction can meet them.” My breath catches. “Like your mission is to rescue them?” I have to ask because I don’t know if there’s more to it. It just doesn’t make sense that two brothers would be that different.

Trigger Warning: This chapter contains depictions of severe psychological trauma, depression, an attempted act of self-harm, and themes of captivity and abuse. Reader discretion is advised. Dying. Every single day, I feel like dying. The urge to simply throw myself out of the bedroom window just to escape this torment constantly claws at my mind, but something always holds me back at the edge. It feels as though some unseen force, a lingering echo of an instinct, is desperately stopping me from crossing that final threshold.

Obstacles that could be overcome, but how? Matthias stood still and watched as she continued down the path and noticed that she turned around again, seeking one last glance at him before she disappeared from view. He knew right then and there that he needed to win her over and quickly. He needed a plan to win her over. Immediately! There was no time to waste! Time was of the essence. But how? Pure and simple, manipulation. Manipulation. Reader Notes: Welcome to the world of Das Schatten, aka, the Shadows. The Schatten can turn into shadows and travel through walls and objects, unless they are bound with silver chains.

he said sarcastically, rolling his eyes. “I'm going to kill you!” she growled, trying to claw at his face. “Not today, and I'd be careful on the threats, your best friend will be next if you decide to disobey me again,” he said pushing her away. “We're always watching, now that I know how to summon you, maybe I'll punish you, there for a while,” he said before disappearing. Abey looked down at her Grandfather. The Chief wandered close by. “This is a bad omen, you must leave. You are plagued by Shadows, scat, scat.” he hissed at her.

“They won’t wait passively.” As if on cue, her phone buzzed again. Unknown number. She answered. A male voice spoke quietly. “You’ve made yourself visible.” “Who is this?” “Someone who prefers discretion.” “Another of the Twelve?” A pause. “Careful,” the voice said. “Not all of us approved of that night.” Fracture confirmed. “Then help dismantle it,” she said. The line disconnected. She looked at Alexander. “They’re splitting.” He nodded slowly. “For fifteen years they operated in shadow,” he said. “Now they’re afraid of light.”

"Of course, I would. But over dinner." "Where's dinner?" Shit. I completely forgot to prepare dinner for our little date night. Author note. *Shadow werewolves: Rare and secretive forms of werewolves. They can blend into shadows or become nearly invisible at night. They are often loners, which means they can be used as spies or assasins.*

And so, as the final battle loomed on the horizon, we stood united, ready to fight for our future, our love, and a world free from the shadows that threatened to consume us all. The air crackled with anticipation as we entered the heart of The Shadows' lair, a hidden stronghold that had eluded justice for far too long. Our footsteps echoed through the dimly lit corridors, each step bringing us closer to the confrontation that would determine our fate. With every turn, we encountered the formidable obstacles that The Shadows had set in our path. Traps, guards, and intricate security systems tested our skills and resolve. But we pressed on, driven by the unwavering determination to dismantle t

Their unwavering support gave us strength, a reminder that we were not alone in this fight. Together, we embarked on a race against time, following the breadcrumbs left by The Shadow. Each clue led us deeper into a labyrinth of deceit and danger. We uncovered a vast network of corruption, connecting influential individuals across different sectors—politics, business, and even the media. As we peeled back the layers of deception, we realized that The Shadow's ultimate goal was not just to control us but to plunge the world into chaos. They sought power and dominance, and we stood in their way.