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2024-10-29 19:42:56Esther moaned in pain as she came to consciousness. “What happened?”
One moment she was driving towards home after visiting her son to give him his birthday present, The next, she was well… here.
Here in question was a spacious room with lots of boxes around her, the only other object occupying the room was a dim bulb which glowed above her head producing the sole source of illumination in the otherwise dark room. She tried to move and discovered to her horror that she was confined to a chair and bound with ropes which restricted her movements. She drew her head back and let out a huge sigh of frustration.
‘ How did this happen?!’ She screamed internally.
She racked her brain as she started to remember slowly: She was on her way home from her son’s school when her car suddenly broke down. It was beginning to be a thing of nature now for the annoying vehicle.It was already dark and she didn
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“ Tomiwa” Daniel began. “It’s not safe around here at this time of the night. Please I think it’s time you..”“Don’t give me that bull, Dan.” Tomiwa retorted shocking the duo. Tomiwa wasn’t known to cuss that much. She was definitely pissed and by her rushed breaths, it was enough evidence.“I don’t know what the both of you do every night. Frankly, that’s your concern but Dan, I need to know what’s happening here. Why are you two here and where is Jake?” she continued.Daniel sighed and glanced at Annabelle. He could see a worried look scarring her facial features and he wasn’t feeling better. Why now of all times did tomiwa have to show up and what excuse were they going to give now. To make matters worse, it looked like she wasn’t leaving anytime soon.“Tomiwa” Annabelle said, staring at the other girl in the eye. “I think
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Tomiwa stood rooted to the spot, stunned. She couldn’t believe what she just heard. Were this guys serious or were they messing with her?“I told you that you won’t believe this.” Daniel sighed and then turned to Annabelle. “See?!”“Wait.” Tomiwa said as she shook her head vigorously to come back to reality. “ Let me get something straight. I may get the whole part of Jake and Daniel’s mum being kidnapped or some kinda stuff like that. But you?!!”She concluded staring at Annabelle. “You can’t be a vampire. For Christ sake, they are nothing but a myth!!”“I know it’s hard to take in.” Annabelle sighed sadly. “ But it’s true”“Prove it.” Tomiwa said disapprovingly. This sounded like fairytale to her. What next? Zombies exist too?Annabelle sighed and disappeared in a whoosh making Tomiwa jump in fright. She was left alone with Daniel who had an amused look on his face.“Where.. where did she..” Tomiwa stammered as she gazed around frant
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“ You ever considered a career in acting because your skills are off the chain” Daniel laughed as he tugged tomiwa’s hair playfully.“Hey, ease off” she pouted, swatting his hand away. “Thanks for the complement anyway but you guys took too long. Any moment longer and I would have been dinner” she frowned.“But the plan was a success anyway.” Annabelle retorted. She pulled Chris up by the collar and held his hands behind him. Not that he could put up a fight anyway, the wooden stakes still embedded in his body had neutralized him.“Count yourself lucky that we need you right now” She turned to chris. “ Otherwise I would have driven a stake through your heart right now”“Tell me something” Chris chuckled weakly as he looked at her straight in the eye. “ Since when did you descend so low to mingle with these feeble humans. If I remember correctly, since our last encounter you couldn’t control the urge. My father gave me the details”“Typical of him”
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“Doctor, how is his condition?” Daniel asked a woman who had just come out from the ward. She was wearing light spectacles and a lab coat. And she looked like she was in her mid 40s. The crew had arrived at the hospital just in time and Jake was rushed in for treatment. His parents were notified by Esther and they quickly arrived like the speed of lightening. So far, there was no ounce of happiness or excitement in the room. Mrs Adewale was seated on a chair, sobbing gently. Esther sat beside her and put an arm around her in a comforting fashion. Mr Adewale sat at the other end of the chair and supported his chin with his clasped hands, a thoughtful look on his face. Tomiwa stood beside them with a solemn look on her face fighting to hold the tears from flowing freely. The memories of his unconscious face were still fresh in her mind.“Please, Jake.” She whispered to herself. “Hang on….Please.”Daniel however had followed the doctor into her office to g
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Daniel leaned forward and rested his hands on the cool tiles of the wall as the water cascaded down his body. He sighed in relief and satisfaction at the moderate temperature of the water. Neither hot or cold. He was currently at home taking his bath as he didn’t think going back to school was necessary. A lot had happened from his time in the hospital to now. Explanation of every details to all that has been happening to his mum wasn’t an easy feat as he received some scolding on why he never told her earlier. Of course he omitted the part of Annabelle’s status to her. And there was Sharon who was kept in the dark about all of these. He sighed again as he soaped his hair and began to hand-scrub it. Sharon was so delicate emotionally and he wondered how she would receive this. Then there was his discussion with the three men…….. &nbs
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Luke paced around restlessly in his abode. It had been two days since he sent Chris and Angela to escort the rest of the coven. If his calculations were correct, they should be here by now. He moved to the window and glanced out. The night was still young as the streets was still buzzing with activities. His super hearing picked up on the noises coming from the various vehicles speeding about, loudspeakers blazing from a nearby dance club.“Pathetic." He smirked. “ Dance while you can, feeble humans. Soon you’ll be dancing to my tune."He heard footsteps behind him and soon, the door opened. He turned around and saw a man breathing heavily, a panicked look on his face.“What is it?” Luke frowned.“My lord.” The man panted. “ We have a problem.”Luke’s eyes narrowed but he said nothing, he nodded to the man to lead the way and they both left the room. They arrived at the compound and Luke was astonished. Chris and Angela stood tiredly w
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“ By the way.” Annabelle touched the silver neck chain around Daniel's neck. “ What’s this?”“Oh this?” He replied. “A gift from my grandfather. Got it for my birthday.”Annabelle narrowed her eyes as she played with the silver ball and traced her index finger around the 'W'. Daniel caught the look on her face and raised his eyebrow.“Any problem?” He asked.“Not at all.” She smiled at him. “It’s just that it looks so beautiful and so unique.”“I know.” He replied. “ My granddad always had the best taste in shopping. Well……except that time he mistakenly bought me a ladies underwear when I was 11.” He blushed in embarrassment at the horrific memory.Annabelle reared her head back and broke into fits of laughter, gathering a bit of attention to their side. Most of the people smiled and dismissed it as him trying to flirt with her and they went back to their business. Soon her laughter was reduced to giggles and she placed one hand on his
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“ I still can’t believe I am finally here.” Tomiwa piped happily as she walked hand in hand with Jake.They were walking behind Daniel and Annabelle who led the quartet along the bushy path. The ground was quite wet and muddy due to the occurrence of rain, a few minutes prior to their arrival and they could see some birds whistling and tweeting as they flew and perched from tree to tree. Frogs croaked nearby and there were sounds of crickets chirping. The forest was thick with activities as it was still midday.“I’ll make sure I get enough pictures before we leave.” She added excitedly.“ Predictable.” Jake rolled his eyes and she jabbed him lightly in the ribs, sticking her tongue out at him.“Remind me why your friend stays alone in the middle of the forest again?” Daniel said, momentarily swatting away an irritating insect that buzzed near his ear.“It’s part of her lifestyle.” Annabelle replied. “ She prefers not to stay aro
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Daniel stared hopelessly as Luke walked to him. He was in a tight corner. Figuratively and Literally.The look on Luke's face was something he had never seen before. Almost like he was deranged. Like someone who had been expecting a gift but had to wait a long while for it. Well,so to speak.'God,I'm really screwed.' Daniel thought as he looked around for some kind of escape. The training he went through at the hands of Annabelle in the past seemed pointless now. Sure,he may stand a chance against any regular vampire. But this was Luke. The first. The father of them all."I would like to say it has been a pleasure knowing you." Luke said dryly. " But I would just be lying to myself."Before Daniel could move...or even think of his next action,he found himself in the tight grip of Luke,who had held him by the scruff of his hoodie and raised him up."At long last." Luke muttered darkly,as his eyes began to darken red. " I am invincible. "
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Eric stopped the car and the trio stepped out. His eyes went wide as he took in the sight of the huge building in front of them."Wow. This is huge. " He whistled."Yeah. Well,we can have the time to admire it later." Daniel retorted indifferently. He wore a black hoodie and navy blue jeans. His signature crossbow was held at his right hand. Glancing at his watch,the time read 1:30AM."Alright, this is it." Eric said. He pulled out a shot gun and cocked it,a serious gaze crossing his face as he stared at the mansion." We've gone through our plans and I know no one is having second thoughts."He stared at the other two.Daniel nodded. However, Annabelle who had been quiet throughout the ride to the place,said nothing."Babe?" Daniel turned to her. " What's wrong?""Honestly, I'm just having a strange feeling.Something just doesn't feel right." She sighed,running her hand through her hair. She wasn't a stranger to sudden intu
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