Chapter: The Dance of deception A knock at the door startled her from her thoughts. Before she could respond, it swung open, revealing Carson. His eyes swept over her, taking in the elegant dress and carefully styled hair.Soon his expressions shifted into pure rage as he saw Drake kneeling in front of her, holding her hand. Drake quickly let go and stood up straight.Carson scoffed, “Seriously!”Carson's jaw clenched, his eyes darkening as he glared at Drake. "Leave us," he commanded, his voice low and dangerous.Drake hesitated for a moment, his gaze flickering between Carson and Luna. Finally, he nodded, backing towards the door. "Of course, sir," he murmured, closing it softly behind him.As soon as they were alone, Carson turned his attention back to Luna. His hand shot out, gripping her chin and forcing her to look up at him. "What exactly was going on here?" he demanded.Luna's heart raced, her breath coming in short, panicked gasps. "N-nothing," she stammered. "He was just explaining my role for tonight."Ca
Last Updated: 2024-11-26
Chapter: Shackles of subjugation Her throat felt parched, as though a raw dryness was settled in, making it hard to swallow. Her lashes trembled, threatening to let the rivers fall a-art from her eyes.All she could think about for now was the past. The past that had haunted her for years. The past that she eventually believed she had let go of. It was all coming back. The screams of her loved ones echoed in her ears like thunderstorms rumbling.“Luna?” A soft whisper in a low, husky voice, desperate to bring her out of her trance-like state. Carson’s hand softly rested on Luna’s cheek, which was burning like flames. His other hand gripped onto both of her hands on her knees, fiercely but tenderly.“Shh… it’s going to be alright,” he whispered, getting closer to her face, his eyes glazing with concern, frantic to find hers.“I… I’m sorry,” a murmur left her lips, almost quite like a still stream.Carson wasted no time embracing her. “There is nothing to be sorry about. It’s all going to be fine.” He felt a sudden ach
Last Updated: 2024-11-25
Chapter: SHATTERED ILLUSIONS Rustling sounds, which usually make one annoyed early in the morning, were too loud to bear while sleeping. Luna slowly opened her eyes, rubbing the tip of her nose. She sat up straight, listening to two men talking.“You have two days. JUST TWO DAMN DAYS.” Carson grunted, glaring dead into Drake’s eyes.“Yes, Sir, I got it.” Drake replied, taking a deep breath, the tension in the room palpable.Carson’s eyes suddenly followed Luna’s to the bed. “Look who’s with us. If it ain’t your forbidden love,” he huffed, murmuring the last words under his breath.Luna looked down, shrugging, squeezing her chin in between her knees. Did I do something wrong again? she thought to herself, staying silent. The last thing she wanted was to draw his ire. She didn’t bother herself much since she didn’t hear him anyways, however the way he left slamming the door made her a bit bothered by it.Carson walked off without even sparing a single affectionate glance in her direction. Drake stood there startled
Last Updated: 2024-10-16
Chapter: DRUNK JEALOUS?“What the hell just happened?” Luna whispered, hugging her legs in the bathtub, the lukewarm water rippling softly around her trembling body.Her mind was in turmoil, spinning with thoughts of how slaves at other houses were treated. She had heard the horrifying stories—tales of unimaginable abuse and cruelty, of slaves broken beyond repair. She knew for certain that none of them received this kind of treatment. No kindness, no care, no reprieve—especially not after trying to escape.Her lips quivered as a darker thought surfaced, chilling her to her core. What if this was a façade? What if he planned to share her, to parade her around as some kind of twisted entertainment, forcing her to perform degrading, unspeakable acts in front of an audience? She had heard those stories too. The slaves who were returned—battered and hollow-eyed—had recounted every harrowing detail of their torment.‘Maybe they were lying. Or… maybe something is weird with this guy,’ she thought to herself, biting
Last Updated: 2023-06-29
Chapter: DINNERLuna blinked and turned her head toward the direction of his voice. Slowly, she placed her bare feet on the cold floor. A sharp chill pierced her soles, traveling upward, leaving a trail of goosebumps along her skin. The cold seemed to seep into her very bones, heightening her vulnerability.She wore a loose T-shirt she’d found in the closet—a garment so oversized it seemed to hang precariously on her small frame, threatening to slip off her shoulders with the slightest movement. The soft fabric brushed against her skin, but its warmth was no match for the icy floor beneath her feet.Her hand was still wrapped with a small band-aid. She bit her lip, trying to steel herself against the discomfort as she cautiously made her way toward Carson. His sharp, unrelenting gaze followed her every step, each movement of hers seemingly scrutinized under his watchful eyes.“Sit,” he murmured, his legs spreading slightly as he gestured to his thighs. Luna couldn’t see them clearly, but she understoo
Last Updated: 2023-04-21
Chapter: THE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAGThe screams echoed in the dimly lit room with no windows, only a metal door containing a small bar hole. The air reeked of sweat, fear, and something metallic—blood, perhaps. The three men were tied to chairs, electric cables tightly wound around their bodies, leaving no room for escape. Sparks occasionally flew from the exposed wires, casting brief, flickering shadows on their strained faces.“Open your mouths, and this will end,” Carson said calmly, his voice low and menacing, a chilling smile playing on his lips.“You damn psycho! Do whatever you want. We are not Americans. We live and die with loyalty. No one here is going to tell you anything about our boss,” Reese growled, his voice sharp despite the pain coursing through his body. He hissed in agony as the electric current continued to surge through his veins, his muscles spasming involuntarily.Carson sighed, staring at Reese as though he were a misbehaving child. “Guess then I’ll have to hold my words on that bet.” His voice w
Last Updated: 2023-03-14