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Between Heaven and Hell Chapter 89
[Continuation of Chapter 57: The Present] Kathleen stood frozen as the entire library trembled under an unseen, malevolent force that resonated through her very core. The shelves groaned, ancient tomes rattled in protest, and a spectral chill descended, yet her companions were unfazed. Ruby, Jay, Takumi, and Tomoya concentrated intently on the pentacle Tomoya was carefully etching into the dusty floorboards, each stroke deliberate and filled with purpose. The soft murmurs of an ancient incantation flowed under his breath, intertwining with the crackle of latent energy in the air. Her gaze, however, was drawn irresistibly to the grimoire Tomoya wielded. It radiated an aura unlike anything from the one Samantha owned as though this book itself held a life force of its own. “That grimoire… it looks different,” Kathleen muttered under her breath, her curiosity battling the fear that clutched at her. It wasn’t merely its appearance, though its binding seemed impossibly old and p
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Kim’s voice cut through the swirling chaos like a blade, her frustration as sharp as the winds buffeting the desolate landscape. "So, what now?!" she hissed, spinning on her heels to glare at Victor. Her expression was twisted in disdain, her eyes aflame with a frustration she no longer cared to mask. "They get to summon that woman back while we’re left with nothing? How pathetic is that? How pathetic are we?" Victor hesitated, her words striking deeper than he expected. The accusation hung in the air, echoing with a truth he couldn’t dismiss. The notion of summoning her back hadn’t crossed his mind, but now it clung to his thoughts like a parasite. What if Kim was right? What if they truly had achieved the impossible? He swallowed hard, his throat dry, but before he could respond, an odd smile tugged at his lips—brief and unbidden. It wasn’t amusement, but a flicker of something that bordered on resignation or bitter acceptance. He quickly suppressed it, though, glancing at
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Everything was in disarray, the world around them teetering on the brink of collapse. Kathleen could hear nothing but Jay’s agonized screams and Ruby’s strained grunts, their voices cutting through the chaos as the entire structure quaked violently. She had fully expected the house to crumble around them, burying them in its ruin. Yet, by some improbable stroke of fortune—or perhaps divine intervention—it held its ground. The turmoil, however, had taken its toll. Kathleen had succumbed to the overwhelming force, falling unconscious amidst the destruction. It was only the insistent urgency in Tomoya’s voice that roused her back to a tenuous consciousness. “Kathleen! Kathleen! Wake up, damn it!” Tomoya’s voice cut through the haze, his tone sharp with desperation. The urgency in his words jolted Kathleen back into consciousness, a sharp gasp escaping her lips. “O-Oh, God, what happened?” she stammered, her voice trembling as she pushed herself upright with a shaky hand. Her hea
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Kathleen sat motionless beside Samantha’s still, unconscious form, her gaze fixed upon the woman’s face. Every detail—the faint rise and fall of her chest, the soft curve of her features—betrayed nothing of the truth she had just learned. The physicality of the woman in front of her was as real as it had ever been, yet something felt irrevocably wrong. She could feel it in the air, in the way her skin prickled as her fingers brushed against Samantha’s. Kathleen found herself unable to shake the words Takumi and Tomoya had spoken earlier. Each hour that passed since their revelation only deepened the truth she had been unwilling to accept. The once-familiar woman before her, whose soul had been bound to the realms of both time and circumstance, now lay before her as nothing more than an empty shell. Takumi’s careful explanation, Tomoya’s anxious tone, all of it had reverberated in her mind, carving away at the stubborn disbelief that had initially taken root. Despite all the
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Kathleen’s ears were filled with the rhythmic pounding of her own footsteps echoing through the sterile, hollow corridors of the hospital. The hallway seemed to stretch endlessly before her, an oppressive tunnel of fluorescent light and pristine walls that only heightened the knot of anxiety twisting in her chest. Her breathing was labored, shallow, as if the very air around her had thickened, and with each passing second, the walls seemed to inch closer. Her eyes locked onto the number of the room she sought, and adrenaline surged as she pushed the door open, her pulse roaring in her ears. But the sight before her stopped her dead in her tracks. The bed was empty. Sheets lay untouched, meticulously arranged as if no one had been there at all. Her heart sank, a leaden weight dragging her spirit into a void of dread. “L-Love?” The word barely escaped her lips, trembling, as she hovered in the doorway, unable to fully step inside. It felt like crossing an invisible threshold
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Christian had remained silent since entering the room, his gaze fixed upon Samantha, who lay unconscious on the bed before him. The sight of her in such a state weighed heavily on him, and the presence of Junel, stationed across the room, only added to his unease. Though Junel had regained consciousness, his continued confinement was now inevitable. He had witnessed far more than he should have, and the consequences of his knowledge were not easily dismissed. There was an unspoken understanding among them—his silence was no longer a matter of choice, but of necessity. “So, you’re telling me she just popped out of nowhere when you were…” Christian trailed off, his brow furrowing as his gaze locked onto Tomoya. There was skepticism in his voice, a demand for clarity that felt both accusing and desperate. He needed answers, but the question lingered, hanging between them like a heavy mist. He leaned forward, his posture tense, as though preparing himself for whatever truth—or lie—
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Tomoya paused, forcing a grin that didn’t reach his eyes. “Oh? Nothing. I know them—they were just checking in after last night’s earthquake.” The lie came easily, but he felt the weight of it. The truth about the officers’ presence wasn’t something Kathleen needed to know right now. She nodded, seemingly placated, and waved him off. Christian’s voice broke the fragile quiet. “S-So, what do we do with Samantha now?” His question earned him a sharp glare from Kathleen, her frustration evident. “She’ll stay here,” Takumi stated with authority, cutting through the brewing tension. “I’ll take care of her.” Kathleen wanted to argue, her instincts urging her to take Samantha home, but the risks were too great. She bit her lip and reluctantly agreed, knowing it was the safer choice. Takumi’s focus shifted to Junel, who lay apart from the group, shrouded in silence. Moving closer, Takumi leaned in, his tone low and foreboding. “I expect answers when I return,” he warned, his patience
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Tomoya’s gaze shifted downward, his thoughts weighed with indecision. He found himself torn over whether to disclose the troubling information about Kim and Kaiser to Junel. Though the knowledge pressed at the edges of his mind, he felt that the moment was not yet ripe for such a revelation. He hesitated, contemplating the strategic advantage this secret could offer should he need to use it against Junel—perhaps for leverage in the future? His eyes then moved to Takumi, unable to read the thoughts behind his cousin's stoic demeanor, though he suspected their minds were converging on the same conclusion. The connection between Junel’s cryptic account, Jess’s warnings about the portal, and the figure of Kaiser seemed to form a damning link. If what they suspected was true, Kaiser could very well be the orchestrator behind the underground syndicates Rener had alluded to. “So, it’s indeed true,” Takumi’s voice, calm but firm, startled Tomoya, compelling him to rise abruptly. “Y
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Takumi’s piercing gaze never wavered from Victor’s. The tension between them was almost tangible, stretching like a taut string that could snap at any moment. Both men stood firm, silently measuring each other, their expressions unreadable, yet each fully aware of the weight of the confrontation.Victor finally broke the silence, letting out a dry, almost forced chuckle. “I believe we agreed to meet to talk,” he said, his voice calm but edged with unease. “What is it that you want?”Takumi’s expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he stepped forward, closing the gap between them. “How is that even a question?” His voice was low, deliberate, every word laced with disdain. “I heard from someone that you escaped that place after making a deal with some demon…” He trailed off briefly, studying Victor’s reaction. Then his lips curled into a thin smile, one devoid of warmth. “But that doesn’t matter now.”Victor tilted his head, his grin faltering just slightly. “So, what does matter, Ta
