Novels by Assilem Ladiv

A two-hundred-year-old vampire. That was the first thing they hunted, and none off them can deny that it felt good. Especially when they think about all the lives they saved. They continuously trained under their Uncle Barry's supervision while Ethan continued his studies. Everyday, when he gets home, he will proceed to their parents' secret room to study.Andra on the other hand, she spends most of her day training and studying everything in the hidden room. In just a few days, she already have a full understanding on how to do exorcism, chant spells for protection, summoning, and locating. Every day that passes by, she became more and more curious about her father's side of the family."Andra, how's your business?" Uncle Barry asked as soon as he entered the hidden room."It's doing well, Uncle. Cherry is doing a great job handling everything." She responded."That book is about your father's ancestry, right?""Yes, Uncle. Do you know that one of

They've all watched the news last night. A college student went missing. The last time she was seen was while she's walking her way home near the university. Barry used this to teach them how to find clues on what they are dealing with, and how somehow gather information from the police.Ethan is the enjoying the second part of their training because it includes learning how to hack on different government database, and other kinds of websites. Andra enjoys field investigation more. Their Uncle Barry is in awe as he witness how good she is when it comes to finding evidence and clues."Good job, Andra! Now, what do you think are we hunting?" Barry asked."Well, based on what we have, and the details we have from the lores, I think it's a vampire." She responded."Nice one, sis." Ethan also praised her."You, Ethan? What do you have for us?" Barry then asked him."Well, I hacked into the county's traffic cameras. The only thing I saw unusual i

"Oh, God!""What the hell was that?"Ethan and Andra almost jumped off their beds when they heard the blaring noise of an alarm. When they both looked at their window, the hasn't even risen yet. Sighing heavily in unison, the siblings went back to bed, and attempted to go back to sleep. They were almost asleep again when the loud sound of the alarm rang one more time."Wake up, sleepyheads. Breakfast is ready. Training will start at exactly five in the morning. Anyone who's not at the dining hall in ten minutes will not eat anything for breakfast."Because of what Barry said, the two of them run to their bathrooms to fix themselves. In exactly ten minutes, both Andra and Ethan are sitting on their spots at the dining table. Barry joined soon after, and they all have a quiet breakfast together. Then, at exactly five in the morning, Barry called them at the back of their house.Ethan had always wonder why there's a huge vacant space behind their hous

After Barry told them the truth about their parents' death, Ethan became too eager to learn everything about hunting supernatural creatures. He vocally expressed his intention to get revenge for their parents. Andra fears that the anger that her brother feels would eat from the inside eventually. But, she can't blame him. They were forced to grow up with their parents, wondering what really happened to them. Now that they know the truth, instead of making things easy, they felt the pain all over again."Your parents saved a lot of lives. They were the definition of perfect hunters. In our line of work, we don't get paid, we don't get thanked, but the truth that we get to save many people is more than enough to keep us going. I learned that from your parents." Barry continued his story about their parents."I want to hunt this Prince of hell. I want to kill him, for our parents." Ethan said. Barry and Andra can see his jaw clenching as he stared at the weapons displayed

Ethan and Andra both sat down on the couch and waited for Barry to start explaining, instead, he walk to the left side of the room. The siblings watched him trace his fingers, and pressed something. They all heard a whooshing sound before the wall slid sideway."Holy sh*t!" Ethan exclaimed."What in the world is that?" That's Andra's expression.The two of them were both amazed, but at the same time, they also felt terrified. All types of guns, blades and medieval weapons are in display. If not with all those other weird stuff, they would have thought that their parents used to be a part of a high-level government security agency, or an organization of assassins."This, my lovelies, is your parents' real life, our real life." Barry started. "You see these? All these books, all these weapons, especially these medieval ones, has been passed down through generations in your family.""Are you saying that our family is some kind of assassins?" Andra ask

-Flashback-Barry was busy cooking his meal when he heard a knock on his door. He was in hiding because a coven of witches was hunting him. He killed a witch high priestess two months ago, and since then he has been hexed, poisoned, and almost killed multiple times.This cabin in the middle of nowhere has been his safe haven. He actually thought that no one will ever find him. The person knocking at his door just made him realized that he was gravely mistaken. As he quietly walked towards the door, Barry prepared his gun. No one was supposed to know where he is."Put away the gun, Barry. It's just us." The female voice was familiar to him."Lori?" He asked to confirmed."Yes, now, could you please open the door?""What are you two doing here?" He asked as soon as he opened the door. "How did you find me?""You weren't exactly hiding very well, Barry." Andy, Lori's husband said."It's nice to see you too, Andy. What can I do for

A father will do everything for his children. He will sacrifice his life for them. Being a parent is like having sixth sense. They know when their child sad, afraid or hurting.In Larry Higgins case, he can see that something is troubling his son. Ever since he came back to school, he's always silent and sad. No matter how many times he talks to his son, Landon would never tell him what is going on."Mr. Higgins, good morning." Principal Merrlyn greeted Larry when he entered his office."I didn't come back on the day that I promised because I had to be there for my son. I am her now, and I want to know what have you done to find out what happened to him?" Larry said in a demanding tone."We've questioned every student, but so far, no one told us anything. I'm so sorry, Larry—""So that's it? Sorry? Sorry that my son was pushed on the stairs? Sorry that my son almost died? What am I supposed to do with that?" He interrupted Principal Merrlyn's

Bullying. When is it considered bullying? When you said every hurtful words to the person that you almost literally pushed him of the roof top? When you've hurt him enough that you might as well slashed his own wrist for him? Bullying, whether verbal or physical, or even cyber bullying is still bullying. It's wrong, and it's a crime against humanity.Landon Higgins finally recovered from his injuries. He came back to school with a heavy heart. For a short while, he felt peace. Spending time at home, inside his room, alone. No one can hurt him. He felt safe somehow. Now, back to reality."You really have a death wish, do you? Why don't you just drop out? No one wants you here." One of Xavier's friends said. It's the 7:45 in the morning, yet their group is already having their fun on him."Landon, my boy! I thought you're already dead. Freaks don't die easy, do they?" That's Xavier who just arrived.Sarah and Alex are watching those kids push Landon around.

They say every life is important, but why do people find it fun to ruin other people's lives. Throughout history, many has died because of the suffering that people caused them. Why don't people learn from their mistakes?Landon finally woke after being in a coma for almost a week. His father was happy to see his beautiful eyes again. Dr. Patel was truly relieved with the progress of his health. But, no matter how many times his father questioned him, he still chose to keep his mouth shut."Hey, buddy. How are you doing?" Officer Brickham greeted when he entered his room."Good morning, officer." Landon greeted back."It's nice to see you smiling again, kid. Are you feeling well?" Brickham asked."Yes, Officer. Thank you.""Listen, buddy. We already talked to Dr. Patel about what happened to you. We know that you were pushed, alright? We just need to know by who. Did you see who pushed you?""No." Landon said, almost whispered.

Landon is still unconscious. Dr. Patel is doing everything he can to help him, but no one really knows when he will wake up, or if he will ever wake up. Larry comes by everyday to spend some time with his son, and the dark circles around his eyes are worsening. He barely sleeps three hours a day."Mr. Higgins, you look pale. How many hours of sleep have you had since your son got admitted?" A concerned nurse asked."I'm fine. I need to be here for my son." He responded."But, your son will not be happy if you will get sick. You have to take care of yourself too." The nurse replied."I'm okay, I promise," Larry insisted.Even though he gets dizzy from time to time, Larry can't show weakness. His son needs him, and he wanted to be there once he wakes up. Landon will wake up, he knows that. His son is a strong kid. There is no way that this will be the end of his journey. But, no matter how hard he convinces himself, the fear of losing his only son ha

The next morning, Larry Higgins will pay Sunnyville High School a visit. He knew in his heart that his son did not just fall from the stairs, and he means to uncover the truth. He can't just stand aside and let those who hurt his son get away with what they did. They may be poor, but he did his best to raise his son as a good kid. Landon never got involved in any kind of fights. He is a sweet and nice boy.As soon as he entered the gate of the school, he already witnessed how the other students are picking on the inferior ones. Those who are timid, quiet, short in height, he witnessed it all. The bullies also have the numbers, and the ones being bullied are afraid of them."Hey, what do you think you're doing kid? Can't you see that he's not happy with how you're treating him?" Larry intervened when he saw a small freshman being pushed around by a group of kids twice his size. "Is that how your mamma raised you? Picking on a kid half your size? Why don't you look for s

It's been two weeks since the school year started. Things are starting to get real because of the projects and assignments that the teachers are giving their students. It's the spring season, and the first semester of the year. Friendship are being built, for some, romantic relationship.Olga Fuentes and Xavier St. John are no different. They met each other through a friend, and since then, they became boyfriend and girlfriend. However, they are the most hated couple in school. They always have their fun by bullying other students. No one wants to fight back because of their association with out of school youths that live in on the south side of town, the gang members."Out of the fatty. You keep eating, and you won't be able to bend forward, even when you pee." Olga said while shoving a student aside so she can have the entire hallway by herself."They bully other students as if they're perfect. I so hope someone would someday teach them a lesson." One student