The combination of natural beauty and the thrill of adventure promised a memorable day ahead, one that I hoped would be filled with laughter, music, and the forging of new memories.From time to time, my gaze kept returning to Mr. Redwood.His muscles looked so toned in his V-neck shirt, it was clear he must hit the gym regularly.His hair danced in the wind, catching my attention. Every aspect of his being was magnificent, a charisma that pulled me toward him.But amidst all of this, I couldn't help but wonder if his grandmother's situation was the reason he was ignoring me.However, his words echoed in my mind, "I am not worried about myself, I am worried about you!" Could it be that he thinks being around him could put me in danger?Suddenly, an idea struck me and I turned to Victoria, pulling her aside. "Do you want to regain my trust?" I asked, holding her hands. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Believe me, more than anything!" She held my hand, too."I'm about to tell you someth
"Why would you think that?" I shrugged, biting my lip to hide my smile.He rushed toward me, forcefully pushing me against the wall, his voice filled with desperation. "Because you know I love you!" He quickly stepped back, realizing what he had just confessed."What?" My eyes widened, tears welling up. These were the words I had longed to hear.He turned away, but I couldn't let him go. I grabbed his arm and turned him back toward me. At that moment, he couldn't hold back any longer. He pulled me close, his hand slipping into my hair, and our lips met.In that kiss, he breathed life back into me, saving me from falling off the edge. Our breaths mingled, our hearts beating in perfect harmony.He kissed me with desperation, as if it was his last chance, pulling me closer like he was afraid I might slip away or someone would snatch me away from him.My body burned with heat as his hands roamed over my skin, from my hips to my back, then up to my neck.The kiss deepened, and the sound of
Devastation hit me like a tidal wave. The words blurred as tears filled my eyes. How could he leave? How could he abandon me like this? The ache in my chest was unbearable, a mix of loss and betrayal.The rain outside seemed to mirror my pain. The darkness of the cave closed in around me, and for the first time, I felt completely alone.Why did Evan leave me hanging like this? I wondered as I curled up in my own embrace, crying until I eventually fell asleep.When the rain finally stopped in the morning, we left the cave. The smell of the damp soil added to the beauty of the freshly washed green leaves against the cloudy sky.The wind gently spread the morning dew from one leaf to another as it swayed through the air.These were the things that used to bring me joy and uplift my spirits. But not anymore.My heart ached knowing that you were gone. Even when I woke up and saw the crumpled paper clenched in my hand, I wished it were all just a dream.But it wasn't. It was as real as you
She noticed the swelling in my eyes and gently placed her hand on my forehead, realizing that I had a fever.With the announcement of summer vacation, she was relieved that I wouldn't have to go to school.Instead, my mother took me to the hospital for a check-up.As the doctor examined me, her gaze fell upon a mark on my thigh, and she inquired if it was a cat scratch.I confirmed her suspicion, before saying anything, when my eyes fell on the marks, I realized that the scratches had already healed and were barely visible.As she waited for my response, I looked at her and explained, "My friend's cat wasn't so fond of me when this happened." I forced a smile, trying to lighten the mood.She chuckled and showed me scratches on her own wrist, mentioning, "Isn't this how cats always are? She giggled, "You should see mine!" "Okay, Julia! You have to rest for a day or two, take care of your diet, and get plenty of sleep!" She placed her hand on my shoulder.This gesture reminded me of Mr.
"Either you are changing your shirt, or I will help you with that as well!" He playfully caressed his jaw with his finger, watching me from head to toe.I covered my mouth, staring at him in disbelief. "You!" I pushed him out of the door and closed it behind me, laughing before quickly changing my shirt.As I stepped outside, he greeted me with a smile. "You look perfect!"As we walked toward the living room, my mom gasped in surprise, covering her mouth. "Oh, Julie!" She rushed towards me and embraced me tightly. "I can't express how happy I am to see you like this!" Her eyes were filled with tears.I kissed her on the cheek and we left the house. When we arrived at the new restaurant, he insisted that I try their Italian.Unable to resist his kindness and insistence, I agreed to give it a try. And I must say, I didn't regret it at all! I actually quite enjoyed it!"So, how old is your sister?" I asked, taking another bite of the hot and spicy pasta."She's 9! Her name is Rebekah!" H
"How does she recover?" I asked, even more curious now."She uses some kind of spell. She never tells me the details of how she replenishes her blood, but all I know is that she gets better afterward!" he answered."Wow, this is unbelievable! How did this fairytale become my reality?" My eyes widened."Can I say something?" He hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Please talk to Victoria. She's worried about you. I know what she did was wrong, but she genuinely cares about you." Then, he glanced at the time on his phone screen."It's getting dark! Let's get you home!" he said, leading me back home.My mom was waiting for us; it was almost evening. "Thank you so much!" She kissed Dominic on the cheek, and then my mom and I spent some quality time together.I told her about my day, carefully avoiding any mention of Dominic and Victoria's secrets."Oh, I nearly forgot! Muse & Mugs contacted you, they mentioned that they will reach out again in the morning," she informed."Really?" I f
After a moment of hesitation, I answered, "Hello?"A cheerful and professional voice greeted me. "Hello, may I speak with Julia, please?"My brows furrowed slightly. "Yes, this is Julia. Who's calling?""Hi Julia, this is Claire from Muse & Mugs. How are you today?" she asked cheerfully.Curiosity and a hint of confusion flickered in my eyes. "Oh, hi Claire. I'm... doing alright. How can I help you?"Claire's voice brightened. "I'm calling with some exciting news! You've been selected as our featured artist of the month! Congratulations!"My eyes widened even more in surprise, my hand trembling slightly. I sat up straighter, my heart pounding. “I… I have? Really?”Dominic raises an eyebrow, intrigued, while Victoria leans in closer, sensing the shift in my mood.“Yes, really! Your confidence and personality stood out to us, and we also listened to your records. You were awesome!" Her words made me even more confused."Oh, you did?" I responded."We can’t wait to showcase your work. We
One day, she caught him watching her in the lake. Startled, she panicked and hid in the water. 'I apologize, I didn’t mean to...' he stammered, turning around in embarrassment and fleeing the scene.Later that evening, she stumbled upon him again, this time sketching with a charcoal stick by the lakeside.Drawn to him, she approached. His white-blond hair shimmered in the fading light, and as she got closer to him, his hand began to tremble.Seeing his nervousness, she gently placed her hand over his, offering reassurance. 'I love it!' she whispered, admiring the sketch—it was of her. 'I have more!' he admitted, his voice trembling with excitement.Encouraged by her interest, he led her to his collection. As she marveled at the array of drawings, she spun around, her laughter like a melody, then her eyes fell on a portrait, where she was in the lake.'So this wasn't the first time you watched me in the lake?' She blushed with her curled eyelashes bouncing just for a moment.'Do you dr
“Yeah,” I nodded, curious.“I’m Luna Redwood.” She extended her hand. I set my guitar on my lap and shook hands with her.“Are you related to Mr. Redwood?” I asked, squinting in confusion.“Yes, I’m his cousin. I need to tell you something,” she began, a strange fear clutching my heart.“Listen, I’m not interested in hearing about your relationship with him,” I interrupted, afraid that she might reveal some romantic details.“What? God, no!” she exclaimed, her eyes wide. “I’m not talking about a relationship. He’s too young and I’m way older than him.” She paused, a serious expression crossing her face. Just then, Claire called my name, breaking the moment."Listen, when you’re ready to talk, call me on this number,” Luna said, scribbling her number on a napkin and handing it to me.I took it, nodded, and said, “Okay.”Picking up my guitar, I strummed a few chords. The crowd’s chants urged me to sing, so I started. As the café door swung open, Victoria walked in, her eyes lighting up
We drove in silence, the tension thick between us. Our attempts at smiles felt forced and nervous, failing to break the unease. As we reached the town, flashing blue lights and the presence of police officers everywhere heightened our anxiety."What happened here?" I asked, my voice shaky with confusion and fear."Shh, let me hear," Dominic whispered, his focus intensifying as he tried to listen in on the nearby conversations.As he concentrated, he overheard a police officer speaking on the phone. "He’s a 16-year-old male student. Mentally disturbed, it seems. Yes, Theo Adams. He disappeared yesterday. We found a strange symbol burned into his chest. Looks like he was tortured."Dominic’s face turned serious as he looked at me. "We need to get to your house. I’ll explain everything there." He held my hand, and we headed to my home.Upon entering, we found the place in a complete mess, as if a storm had gone back and forth. Panic filled me as Dominic closed the door behind us. "Mom?"
"Don't worry about it," I reassured him, settling down on the soft grass beside him.As we lay side by side, our eyes locked in a silent exchange of awkwardness.Breaking the silence, I mustered the courage to know more about him. "I can't imagine the hardships you've endured as a vampire, the painful transformation you've gone through," I pursed my mouth.A painful smile played upon his lips as he lay straight on his back, his eyes tracing the constellations above."You have no idea of what I've faced," he chuckled softly, his voice filled with a hint of sorrow."Tell me," I demanded, making him feel that I wouldn't judge no matter what he had done.“You wouldn’t wanna know!” He smirked.“I do!” I answered him confidently, my gaze fixed on him.He glanced at me briefly before returning his gaze to the sky. "You truly believe you can handle the darkness that lives within me?" he questioned, a flicker of doubt in his eyes.With true intentions, I placed my hand on his forearm. "I promi
She had brought large chunks of raw meat for him, using them to lure him out of the circle.He was hungry and had a preference the raw meat, so it wasn't too difficult for her to get hold of him.Finally eating the last chunk, he satisfied his hunger before she made her demand in exchange for his freedom."What do you want?" he asked, licking his fingers."I want your child!" she demanded.He agreed, but he also had a condition. "Give me anything my brother desires. I want to possess everything he wants, but before him!" He had grown to despise his brother.This was always the purpose of the ritual - to free him and offer something his brother desired, in exchange for granting any wish. Afterward, the havoc he unleashed upon the earth was unlike anything they had ever witnessed.Blood flowed through every alley, houses burned to the ground, and he preyed upon innocent children.He took their women, violated them, and then killed them, forcing their husbands to watch.By this time, th
There was once a woman who suffered from infertility. Despite being told by everyone that it was impossible for her to conceive, she refused to give up hope.Determined to find a solution, she convinced her husband to take her to a healer as a last resort.Unfortunately, even the healer turned her away, leaving her feeling completely hopeless. Faced with the reality that adoption was not an option at the time, she decided to take her own life.Later that night, while her husband slept soundly, she quietly slipped out of bed and made her way to a nearby lake.Under the moonlight, she removed her cape and waded into the water, fully intending to drown herself.Just as she began to sink, a hand reached out and grabbed hold of her. It was a woman, described as the ugliest creature anyone had ever seen.This woman was often seen around the village, wearing a gray cape and carrying a basket of fruits to sell door-to-door. Her face was disfigured, with half of it burned, with wide nostrils,
My heart raced as Dominic gently lifted my chin, his touch sending a wave of emotions through me."I shouldn't go there," I told myself, feeling a battle raging within me.I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to escape the memories of my past, of him.Evan, with his beautiful face, his eyes, his smile."Oh, Evan, what did you do to me?" No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't replace him. I would never be able to replace him.My eyebrows furrowed as Dominic's grip on my wrist loosened. "I will never ask who he was," he murmured, his words barely audible. "But I must say, he was the unluckiest man who lost a gem like you." His eyes met mine again, filled with a strange mix of sadness and pain.In an attempt to lighten my mood, he chuckled and said, "Got you!" But I could see through his act.He wasn't good at hiding his true feelings. He turned his face away, allowing two tear drops to escape his eyes."I just love rain!" he exclaimed, closing his eyes and tilting his head toward the sky.It
Regaining my senses, I realized that I was sitting in a small pool of blood. Panic surged within me as I mumbled, "No, no, no, no! Not again!" Quickly, I rose to my feet, brushing off the stains from my clothes.Driven by a mix of anger and fear, I rushed toward the storage room, where the haunting whispers began to echo once again.They called out my name, filled with anguish. Scanning the room, I noticed some tools left behind by the laborers.Without a second thought, I grabbed a pickaxe and began to break the wall where the haunting hole was."Julia!" my mother called out, her voice filled with concern. However, consumed by my emotions, I couldn't contain my frustration any longer. "What do you want from me?" I screamed against the whispers, striking the walls until numerous bricks crumbled down.What we uncovered were more bricks behind the ones I broke. Apparently, they were ordinary clay bricks, yet engraved with strange markings.These markings seemed incomplete, leaving me wi
As I made my way past these doors, I heard whispers, so muffled that it was impossible to crack what they were about.The atmosphere was thick with otherworldly tension, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was being watched.“What is this place?” I whispered to myself, trying to make sense of my surroundings.The doors, some ajar and others closed tight, seemed to emit dark energy.One door in particular caught my eye. It was larger than the others, its surface engraved with beautiful carvings that seemed to shrink just like what happens when you look at something for too long.I felt a strange urge to open it, a pull I couldn’t resist.As my hand touched the door, a sudden jolt of energy traveled through me, and the door creaked open.Inside was a dimly lit chamber, and at its center stood a figure cloaked in shadows.“Welcome, Julia,” the figure whispered, its voice echoing with horror. “I’ve been expecting you.”The figure in the dimly lit chamber began to move, stepping closer
However, a smile eventually broke through his angry expression, and he exclaimed, "That was a blast!" "Why didn't you mention that you are a singer?" he asked, raising an eyebrow and leaning on the table."Because I'm not a singer," I replied nervously. "It's a shame no one informed you sooner, Julia! You possess a remarkable voice and great command over the guitar strings!" the woman behind me spoke, placing her hands on my shoulders."You almost gave me a heart attack there!" I joked, staring at Mr. Thompson, who chuckled in response."Honestly, I did intend to startle you, but my smile always gives me away!" he admitted with a grin.As I was led out of the cafe by this woman, my eyes caught sight of Victoria and Dominic engaged in a conversation."I am glad that we chose you!" the woman exclaimed, showering me with compliments.Grateful for her kind words, "Thank you so much... uh..." I squinted, trying to recall her name.Confusion clouded my mind as I wondered what to call her.