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"I called for transparency; I didn't expect you'd come.""I needed to know the details," Takumi sounded more like an investigator rather than a concerned friend. The nurse, who's tending Kathleen's arm, glanced at the two of them only to realize they were the once showing on the Emergency Room's television in Global Mass-Media Flash Report."I can see you informed the cops about what happened.""Am I not supposed to?""I didn't say that. I was just concerned how will you explain what had happened," Takumi sloped against the wall next to the bed where Kathleen is lying."You talk like an old stager. How'd you know?""I didn't; however, why else would you be so transparent about this if things ain't connected?"Kathleen fleered. "I don't wanna argue anymore, and if you don't mind, I need you to talk with Mr. Cagas. He's the head investigator about this shit. Just make up any stories you can think of. I really need to get some rest."Takumi quickly swallowed his unsaid words when a man ar
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"I'd prefer to have them on and I believe it's none of your business.""Geez! You've become quite rude over the years," Zach giggled. "Anyhow, if you're not familiar with that, then you may go.""Cool," Takumi stood up right away and walked towards the door, leading outside. He's about to turn the knob open when Zach spoke again, almost in a whisper."But, I still have my eyes on you, boy.""Do whatever pleases you," Takumi left and by the time he reached the ground floor, his fist had come in contact with the wall. "Curse you!" He groaned. "Curse you, Zach!" *** Tall, green grasses thrash at his legs as dews, left on shrubs, scintillated, sweeping pass his peripheral vision. Shadows keep on emerging one after another and swiftly vanishes before being seen. Takumi knew there were souls watching him ever since he's born, but today, things had gotten clearer."Ugh!" He groaned, pressing his eyes with one hand in sudden intense pain. Little by little, the vibrant grasses turned red as t
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"D-Do we really have to do this, mistress?" Charlotte asked, fidgeting beside the woman whom she calls herself Mistress Karamazov. Tears had started dimming Charlotte's visions, exerting much effort to stop herself from crying as she watch the three men in black cloak tying her unconscious and blindfolded child to a metal cross bolted upright in the middle of a pentacle. Even though some individuals associate pentacles with evil spirits, the Karamazovs believe that it represents sanctity, thus, greatly helps in driving evil forces away, providing protection to individuals whose soul has been retained by the devil.They've now transferred at the household garden to where the ritual must be performed before Takumi wakes up. The pentacle he's in is surrounded by torches placed on each corner on five different points."You wanted to save your child, don't you?" Mistress Karamazov's voice sounded hoarse with age. She, then, carefully took an old book underneath the black cloak she's wearin
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His eyes shifted towards the door when it opened and there, Tomoya stood. “You called, nii-san?” He asked, stepping inside completely to hand Takumi his bathrobe which he took and wore.“Yes,” he nodded. “It’s about Kathleen.”Takumi’s tone of voice sent chills to Tomoya’s spine. He had expected things to have fallen downhill when Kathleen called; however, not to the extent that it would visibly bother his cousin that would create creases on his forehead.Takumi sighed, stepped out of shower room, and leaned his back on the nearest lavatory.He’s in deep thoughts and clearly in trouble connecting the holy dots. Crossing his arms, he muttered, “Kathleen had made a deal with a demon.”“What?!” Tomoya gasped. “W-Why?! How could she do such a thing?”“Probably to save her boyfriend,” Takumi tapped a finger on his chin. “Trouble is, the demon she had a pact with uses the same binding mark as Rener.”“Holy crap! Did you know what she sold?”“That ain’t really my concern. I don’t care much a
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Theresa’s eyes opened when her phone vibrated, expecting to see Tomoya’s name on the caller ID and she was not mistaken.She stared at the call for a moment, thinking to whether answer it or not.Apparently, San Gregorio Magno Parish is an hour travel from her house and an hour-half from Tomoya’s. If she tells him she went away, he might wonder why and she’s not risking any suspicion now that the two are aware she’s still blinded from her oh-so-called visions.She sighed when the call went off and was about to sit back the pew when another one followed. It wasn’t registered and somehow brought tingles to her body.Alright, understandable. Misfortune and nothing more had to put Theresa almost twisted on her knees when she answered it and heard Takumi talk on the other line.“Where are you?”Jesus!! I just prayed for good luck and now this? She almost chokes in her own thoughts.“A-Ah… just had to pick something.”“Okay. Be at Tomoya’s in thirty minutes.”“Wait, wha—hello?” Theresa look
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Junel’s attention shifted to the man approaching Kathleen in a snide demeanor.It’s Tomoya. He clearly remembers that face. Tomoya grinned and placed a hand on Kathleen’s shoulder.“Stop worrying and tell us what happened. Like, in details.”“Us?” Kathleen groaned. “With who?”“Ahh… nii-san will catch up with us later.”“And Theresa?”Tomoya shrugged. “That, I’m not sure.”“I’ll talk when Takumi’s here. I still don’t trust your judgements.”A grimace plastered on Tomoya’s face, stepped back, and raised a thumb up. “I don’t trust yours either. Let’s call it a quits.”“Let’s get in. Your voice might wake all the patients up including the ones in the morgue.”“If I woke Scott up, will you be kind to me already?”“Perhaps.”Junel sighed and entirely reclined his back on the wall. They had already entered the room; he could still hear Tomoya’s voice, but could no longer make up any word.Mark? Witchery? Demon? Junel sucked his bottom lip and took his phone out. Just before he could dial Ki
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They all turned to the opened door where the subject stood. She closed it right away as she’s carrying two eco-bags full of food. Under the yellowish light of the room, they could see her sweat forming on her forehead.“What happened to you?” Kathleen reached to one of the bags to help her. Theresa grimaced and shook her head. “Long story, but it all started with the traffic.”“Oh, yeah? I bet mine’s longer. Get over there,” Kathleen took the other bag and volunteered to place them in the fridge.Theresa looked at Tomoya and then Takumi and then back to Tomoya as though she’s asking what’s going on, but he only shrugged and pointed the vacant seat beside him.“What’s going on?” She whimpered the moment she sat down, slightly elbowing Tomoya’s shoulder.“Where were you?” Tomoya bypassed her question. “I thought you escaped; I almost told them your little secret,” he grinned.“Let’s get this done,” Kathleen spoke soon after, capturing everyone’s attention. She stood on the other side of
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“No,” Tomoya answered.“They mean destruction. Anything or anyone with these marks are bound to be destroyed. He also made a deal with the girl you were talking about earlier,” he didn’t say the name as it would trigger Takumi.“Chances are, he’s either cursed, given that he’s marked, a spiritualist, or a seer. They are the only ones capable of performing deals, trades… and such.”“A seer?” Kathleen echoed when she remembered something. It’s vague, but she’s sure it wasn’t just a part of her distorted memory. “Right! Before I passed out, Christian said something about a seer—a seer who seeks death... from personal gain?”Her statement sounded like a question, but her eyes travelled to Theresa who stood quiet beside Tomoya in front of her, near Christian’s shoulder. Kathleen saw her throat moved up and down as though she’s been suspected.“A seer,” she muttered as her brows met.“Theresa… you’re a seer, right?”“Ah—yeah. W-Why else would I be here?”“That’s the only reason she’s here,”
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