Novels by Brant Hadel

Once the lunch bell rang, streams of starving sudents bustled into the canteen.Luckily, a group of 4 girls managed to snag a table in the corner of the canteen.As they settled down and dug into their lunch, a petitie girl with twintails shifted restlessly in her seat. Watching her other 3 friends casually conversing with no one bringing up the latest hottest gossip on the forum, she was unable to hold back her itch and cut in the conversation."Hey hey, did you see the video about that new teach, Mr Amon's, grand confession to our one and only Ms Aria? I heard from the students who got to watch it live that it was really dramatic and showy. That bouquet of red roses was also even bigger than their faces put together."A girl with her long silky straight hair held in place by a hairband swooned while cupping her face in her hands. "Don't you think it's dreamy and romantic, though? I'd die for a man to do that for me!"The slightly tanned girl sporting a short cut snorted, ridiculing h

University of the Arts, English Literature department buildingSunlight streamed through the glass panels, filling the corridor with a warm orange glow.It highlighted Aria's features as she made her way to her next class. Under the warm light, it gave birth to an illusion of her hair flaring to life, bright and mesmerising like fire. Despite exuding a lazy temperament, with an elegant gait and her unique charm it drew eyes to her figure and gave others the desire to get closer.As Aria neared the classroom door, the racket brought about by her students gradually became more distinct."Did you hear about-""So hot!""My new male god!""He's a new professor at-""Isn't this too cruel-"Not concerning herself with the ever gossip-hungry students, prowling like a pack of starved hyenas, Aria opened the door.She didn't declare her arrival nor reminded the students to get ready for class.Arias' presence and reputation within the University of the Arts made it difficult for both students a

Arias' head snapped up, and bewilderment coloured her face. Not once did it cross her mind that Amon would hold just as much possessiveness over her as she did for him.The reassurance of not being the only one comforted her. She wouldn't have to hold back anymore, and the unreasonable requests stuck in her throat now unclogged.With a trembling voice Aria whispered, "no."Though Aria couldn't see through the darkness, she could feel that Amon was overjoyed and relieved at her answer.An airy chuckle scratched at Aria's ears."That's how I feel too. You're not scary or ugly, and you're definitely not a monster.Even if you were a monster, I will gladly become one too. Whatever you want to be I'll support you, and always love you. As long as you're Aria, I'll forever be here to stay.There'll never be a time when I'll not want or love you."Aria felt her body burn up from Amon's searing love, and her eyes glistened as fresh tears fell drop by drop scaring Amon. Though Amon tried to catc

Aria attempted to hide her loose tear ducts behind her hands.She was mortified to have all of her insecurities and ugliest side exposed to the person she least wanted to know. Her behaviour then was no different from a madman, lashing out at anyone.However, Amon took no offense. Though Aria's rant stunned him silly, it also made it more evident just how deep Aria was stuck in her mire of self-hatred. It prevented Aria from forgiving herself and obstructed her from embracing his love and devotion.But there was a flaw in her rant, Amon could have chosen to leave if he so wished.Aria had lost her memories, so she wouldn't have known. But there was never a rule that they were bound to their fated pair. That would just be cruel if the partner was abusive, leaving the victim with no means of self-preservation.Amon chose to stay despite the pain because he understood Aria's circumstances and held no blame.Aria lost her memories. Stranded in a place where no one can ever truly understand

An inch before he made contact, Amon startled awake and tightly clenched his fist before withdrawing in regret.'Not yet.' Amon thought bitterly, not until he had attained an imitation of a humans' body.However, as long as he didn't touch Aria it was still safe. He softly traced her outline, yearning overflowing from his eyes.Amon's scratchy voice deepened, and it sounded like the voice of a demon whetting one's curiousity to step into the neverending darkness."Aria, it was never your fault. You have done nothing wrong.It was all mine, and for that I am sorry.You bore the brunt of my carelessness. You do not have to forgive me. But I hope, that you can stop blaming yourself for mistakes that aren't yours to bear. You can even hate and reject me if it'll make you feel better. I will respect your wishes, whatever it may be."Amon gently kissed the air just above Aria's forehead.It would undoubtedly hurt to be hated by Aria, but it hurts Amon even more to know that she had been blam

A deafening silence enveloped the two figures hidden in the cocoon weaved from the shadows.Amon stuck stubbornly to his spot and remained silent, as if his call for Aria was just a figment of her imagination.Amon had imagined a myriad of scenarios of their reunion. A touching scene where he'll bring her the biggest bouquet of red roses, adorned with white pearls. Maybe Aria will cry, or she'll jump giddily into his arms.However, this was not it. Aria was crying miserably, all because he had left her side without a word.Remorse washed over Amon, and he silently scolded himself."What a fool I was. I'd forgotten that time flows differently for humans. How long have I been missing for her to cry in such sorrow.But... For however much Aria is suffering, she didn't give up on looking for me."Amidst the bitterness, a pinch of sweetness trickled in.Yet, he felt equally distressed at the pain he had put her through. All of Aria's pain, suffering, and tears could've been avoided if Amon