Chapter: Chapter Thirty-six I slightly adjusted on the bed and opened my eyes slowly, the rays of the morning sun shone right on my face as I squinted my eyes to avoid direct light. I rubbed one of my eye with my left hand as though that would clear the sleep in my eye as I looked around and saw Julian fast asleep right by my bed side. He had held my hand over the night and fallen asleep while seated, with his head rested on the edge of the bed. I looked at him with so much warmth and knew within me that there was no way I could ever get away from this attachment I have toward him.I gently caressed his face, traced my fingers all the way from his forehead to his ear and to his beards and this woke him up.At first he looked at me as though it was a dream and when he realized I was truly there on the bed, his eyes shined and sparkled with so much care.“Are you okay? How’s your ankle?” Julian asked now as he sat up on the chair and I did the same on the bed, a duvet covered me halfway. “I am fine…..I am just s
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVEMarcus was busy and diligent with what he was doing. He and five other ball boys were in the part of the abandoned ship that was used to package Xavier’s drugs. They all wore nose masks as they were busy packing and wrapping the drugs in small transparent satchets and also in small quantities. “Did you hear about the disturbance yesterday?” One of the ball boys who wore a black face cap said. “What disturbance?” The other ball boy asked still busy with what he was doing. Marcus overheard them from where he was busy with his packaging and decided to pay attention. “I heard some girl got taken from the boss’s mansion.” The ball boy with the face cap said. “Some girl? Are you sure she didn’t run away?” The other ball boy asked. Marcus still paid attention but didn’t think anything of some girl being taken until he heard the other ball boy respond. “I heard she’s some painter that was kidnapped by the boss……I also heard she’s painting him a top coded artwork” the ball boy with the
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR Marve was seen seated on the bonnet of his car smoking a cigarette when Mateo approached him. “The kid seems eager to work……he’s been at it since morning, is he trying to prove his worth to Xavier that bad,” Mateo asked. “Put him to more work if he’s so eager,” Marve said and hopped down from where he sat. “You don’t like that he’s here? Is he related to you?” Mateo asked out of curiosity. “Like you said, he’s just a kid trying to prove his worth….so help him do just that” Marve said.“How’s it look? The goods” Marve asked.“The ball boys are quite good at offloading them off the ship, we’ve been able to ship some of the stuff out of the country” Mateo said.“I need to head back” Marve said as he looked at his watch and the time read 8:50 pm.“I actually found it odd that you’ve been here since you came in the morning…. I didn’t think you’d stay till this late. Got any issues back at Xavier’s?” Mateo asked.“I needed to clear my head……keep your eyes on the kid, I am outta here” Ma
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY THREEIt was a couple of minutes to the said time for getting me out from Xavier’s mansion. Klaus and his men were ready and all set as they headed into their car while Julian followed as well. Klaus made contact with one of their men in Xavier’s mansion and gave them the time for the secret passage be opened. They were all dressed in black outfit, used a black nose cover and a black full face cover. Julian had picked up his silent gun and also stuck a pen knife right beside his sock before he got into the car with the other three as they drove off. They finally drove and parked at a spot not too far from the mansion and walked over to the secret entrance. Klaus led the way while the other two and Julian followed from behind and indeed there was a secret passage and it was already opened. They all got into the mansion now as they moved sneakily to avoid attention. Using the house blueprint, Klaus found his way to the house entrance and stabbed one of the guards by the door while one of h
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-TWOMarcus finally broke free from the hands that pulled him away from the offender. Marcus then pushed the man out of his way as he exited the bar and in the process made an object drop from the man’s pocket. The man bent and picked up the object and apparently it was his identity card—he was a detective. Detective Garrett was a fairly dark skinned man in his early forties, his dark hair was on a low cut with black shiny beards that ran from one jawline to the other. He had no wife, no kids and just work. He’s been working on a particular case that is linked to Lexi's biological parents and a missing technology. He stood there in the bar as he looked outside and watched Marcus get on his bike and zoomed off. ****************************************************The morning brought forth three of Stronach’s men as promised to Julian’s gate as they were allowed into the vast compound and led into the main house. “Our Krestny Otets(godfather) wants us to help you get your girl out” the t
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTY-ONEIn total darkeness, Mr Thompson found his hand into his pocket and brought out his phone as the screen came on and shone some dim light on his face and he called his son Marcus. The phone rang all through and Marcus didn’t pick up. He called again as he walked towards his car and got in, still, Marcus didn’t pick up. He dialed the number one more time and dropped the phone on the passenger seat, started the car and drove out of under the bridge and while he drove, Marcus picked up. “Marcus! Why weren’t you picking?!” Mr Thompson vented out.“I was busy” Marcus said without remorse.“Busy?” Mr Thompson asked.“Yes, and I will be a lot more busy from today onward” Marcus said. “Busy with what Marcus? I want you to be extra careful, I don’t want you going around getting into a mess that would cost me!” Mr Thompson said, both hands still on the steering wheel. “Is that all I mean to you Dad?” Marcus asked. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Mr Thompson asked. “Never mind” Marcus chan
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PROPHECY OF THE MOON
"Baby girl, we need to tell you something."
There was a dead silence as my ears itched to hear about it.
"Firstly, I want you to know that your dad and I love you and no matter what happens, we love you very much. And remember, that you are the best thing to happen to us and that you are not a mistake, no matter what happens."
I don’t know why they are telling me this but I don’t like the sound of this at all. It sounded to me like something foreboding was going to happen. Mom continued.
"There is a group called the Revenants. They are the oldest living werewolves in history, descended directly from Cain."
"You mean Cain in the bible?" I have always thought that the bible character was a myth.
"That exact one." She nodded.
"What do they want with me?"
In the small, mist-shrouded town of Silverwoods, High school junior, Luna Samuels leads a seemingly normal life. Raised in a loving, but sheltered family, Luna has always felt like there’s something more to the town than meets the eye. Strange happenings, inexplicable coincidences, and a growing sense of unease have made her question her place in this mysterious world. Silverwoods is a haven for the supernatural, a secret Luna is unaware of until she encounters the mysterious new student, Ethan Blackwell.
Ethan is captivating, with his brooding demeanor and otherworldly charm, but he harbors a wild secret:he is a werewolf, heir to the alpha position in the local pack. As their paths cross in the hallways of Silverwoods High, an undeniable attraction sparks between them and secrets are discovered.
Will their love stand the tests of time or will they get separated by external forces?
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURMy dad told me it was useless to involve the police, not only that none of us could describe the hooded figures without sounding stupid; dad told me they controlled the police. I didn’t believe him but with his number of years working on the police force, he knew what worked in the force and who controlled things. We were in his cruiser, on our way to my school. He wanted to drive me to school that day. It was quite understandable because we were both shaken by what had happened in our house last night."Did you know what mom was trying to say me?""Let us talk about it after school baby girl. I have to hurry back to work now."We had just arrived at my school and after he had parked his car, he looked at me and said, "You will be fine and remember that you mom and I love you very much." He gave me a kiss on my forehead before letting me go.It was a chilling morning. The weather forecast that day had predicted a wet day and one could see the rain clouds gathering in the distance.
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Chapter: CHAPTER THREEAfter a moment of silence, I heard my mom say, "we have to talk to her and ask about the headaches and ringing.""But will you get anything new from asking her? I already told you all there is to it.""I think there is something new we might get. The headaches and ringing were not there while we were married, was it?" my mom asked."Before we get too worried, I think it time we talk to Vesta and tell our daughter who she is." My dad said."I insist we talk to her first."I knew it was time to leave, and I tiptoed back to the sofa.It took thirty minutes before they came out of the room. I was on Instagram, texting with Angela and looking at pictures on Ethan’s page. Ethan had sent me a message asking about my head and wishing me well. "What did you text in response?""I just sent him a thank you.""Just that? Didn’t you ask how his day went or if he missed you?""Why? He is not my boyfriend.""He could be if you had played your cards right.""I'm not supposed to make the first move,
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWO The last person I wanted to see when I opened my eyes were Bernice, my dad’s girlfriend. She was a spiting example of trying to do too much. "Oh Luna, how are you feeling?’", "O Luna, do you feel pains?", "O Luna, we were so scared."I wasn’t ready to be dotted on, so I asked her to stop. I wanted to tell her that she was not my mother and she should stop acting like one. Even though my parents divorced about a year ago, Bernice could not decide to step into my mom’s place.Mom’s leaving, a year ago, didn’t really leave a gap in my heart as I expected because we spoke every other day. Since coming to this clinic yesterday, she had called in every hour. "Bernice is only trying to help, Luna," Dad said. He had been watching her and it made feel sick to the stomach that he found her attractive. Though curvy and auburn-haired, she had a permanent smirk on her face. Worse still she was at least twelve years dad’s junior. Why would dad find her attractive at all? Was she not too young f
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Chapter: CHAPTER ONE The bell rang for break and I walked out of the class without saying a word. It had been an uneventful morning, no lectures; just some homework and study. The throbbing in my head subsided after rubbing my forehead a few times. The migraines came as they liked, followed by a ringing sound in my ears. The atmosphere was charged with cheering and consternation, but none of them was the cause of the migraines and the ringing. I needed to pour some water on my head. In the restroom, it was erringly quiet. Relieved that I wouldn’t have to share the space with some entitled self-conscious teenager, I made for the wash bowl and dipped my head in it. The water ran over my forehead. I didn’t mind that it touched my hair. The pounding subsided as I poured more water on it. Then there was creek, and the sound of a door opening. When I raised my head it wasn’t the front door but the door of one of the cubicles. It was the one directly behind me. What I saw next froze my blood. A hooded fi
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT MAXINE I stood tall, my heart racing with excitement as I faced the entire Vortex team. McKenna, with a warm smile, stepped forward and began the initiation ceremony."Maxine, from this day forward, you are a full-fledged member of Vortex. You have proven yourself to be a valuable asset to our team, and we are honored to have you by our side."The room erupted in applause as McKenna handed me a sleek, silver badge with the Vortex logo emblazoned on it. I took it, feeling a surge of pride and belonging.Klaus, standing off to the side, caught my eye. He was beaming with pride, and I could sense a hint of relief emanating from him. I smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him for believing in me.McKenna continued, "As a member of Vortex, you will be part of an elite team that takes on the toughest missions. You will be working closely with Phoenix-4, our top-tier operatives, to take down threats and protect the innocent."I felt a thrill run through me as I glanced at the Phoeni
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVENMCKENNA I walked into the room, finding Maxine sitting on the couch, looking calm and collected. I had been tasked with informing her of the final testing she would have to undergo before being cleared as a member of Vortex."Maxine, I'm here to discuss the final stage of your testing," I said, taking a seat across from her.She looked up at me, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "What's the test?"I smiled, impressed by her eagerness. "It's a simulation exercise, designed to push your skills and abilities to the limit. But I have to warn you, it won't be easy."Maxine nodded, a determined look on her face. "I'm ready. I want to end this testing and prove myself as a valuable member of Vortex."I was taken aback by her response. Most recruits would be hesitant, even fearful, of the final test. But not Maxine. She was eager to prove herself, to show that she was worthy of being part of our team.As I looked at her, I realized that she had no idea what was truly going on. She didn't know
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-SIXNIKLAUS I strode into the room, my eyes locking onto Max's fiery gaze. I could sense the tension emanating from her, and I knew I was the cause. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the confrontation."Max, can we talk?" I asked, my voice low and even.She raised an eyebrow, her expression a perfect blend of indifference and annoyance. "What's there to talk about, Klaus?"I took a step closer, my eyes never leaving hers. "I want to know if you're still angry with me."Max let out a dismissive laugh, her shoulders shrugging slightly. "Angry? Klaus, you're not that important to me. I don't waste my emotions on people who don't deserve them."Her words stung, but I pressed on. "I understand that I hurt you, and for that, I'm truly sorry. But I was hoping... maybe we could start over. Be friends, at least...I admit my mistake and I am very sorry, especially since you gave us the solution to our current...... problem."Max's expression turned glacial, her voice dripping with disdain
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVEELEANOR I stood in a nicely lit room, surrounded by a group of strangers who, like me, had been hired as cleaners for Synod. We were about to undergo our training, and I could feel a sense of anticipation and nervousness in the air.The instructor, a tall, imposing figure with a stern expression, stood before us. "Welcome, cleaners," he said, his voice firm. "You are about to embark on a journey that requires vigilance, secrecy, and wit. You will be tasked with disposing of... materials that are sensitive in nature. It is imperative that you understand the gravity of your role and the importance of discretion."He led us through a series of steps, each one designed to drill into us the importance of secrecy and caution. We were shown how to handle sensitive materials, how to navigate the facility without drawing attention to ourselves, and how to respond to unexpected situations.But it wasn't just about the practical aspects of the job. The instructor also emphasized the importance
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-FOURSHANEI sat in front of my computer, my eyes scanning the lines of code as I worked to hack into the Synod system. My goal was to approve Eleanor's resume, to make sure she got the job as a cleaner. It was a risk, I knew, but I had to do everything I could to help her get inside.My fingers flew across the keyboard as I worked, my mind racing with the possibilities. I had to be careful, had to make sure I didn't leave any traces of my hack. Synod's security was top-notch, and if they suspected even for a moment that someone had breached their system, they would lock down tighter than a drum.I worked quickly, my heart pounding in my chest. I navigated through the system, avoiding the security traps and firewalls that were designed to keep people like me out. Finally, I reached the database of job applicants, and I quickly located Eleanor's resume.I approved it, making sure to cover my tracks as I did so. I deleted any logs of my activity, making it look like the approval had come fro
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY-THREEELEANOR I sat across from Shane, his eyes locked intensely on mine. "I need your help, Eleanor," he said, his voice low and urgent. "I need more eyes inside Synod. I need to know what's going on, what they're planning."I nodded, my mind racing with the implications. I had always been willing to do whatever it took to help my children, and if that meant helping Shane, then so be it."I'm in," I said, my voice firm. "What do you need me to do?"Shane's expression turned serious. "It's not going to be easy, Eleanor. It's risky. If we're caught, we could get killed."I felt a shiver run down my spine, but I didn't hesitate. I was willing to do whatever it took to help Shane, to help Max. My daughter was still out there, still in danger, and I would do anything to keep her safe."I'm willing to take that risk," I said, my voice steady. "I'll do whatever it takes to help you, to help Max."Shane's eyes locked on mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of surprise. But then, his
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