****The majestic mansion that Mathew was proud of was full of dead bodies.After his father finally released him, he ran here first thing in the morning without even having breakfast. He could not even sleep well last night.When he saw the dead bodies at the gate and the bullets scattered, Mathew turned silent.When he saw the hole in the wall, his face darkened.He went inside the gate and he passed by a pool of blood, abandoned weapons, and dead bodies. But he doesn't care about any of it. His feet were only directed at one place.Ever since he arrived, the people behind him did not dare to make a sound. The longer their boss walked, the atmosphere in the air become more suffocating.Inside the mansion, the steel doors at the entrance were destroyed. Mathew glanced at it and kept walking towards the stairs, then to his room.When he saw the messy room and the opened entrance towards the basement, his face turned darker.He went to the basement and saw the activated traps. He disab
A/n: This chapter is fixed. Thank you for waiting. ***** Michael did really arrive by the next morning. I wanted to gossip about what happened at the banquet, but the man did not open up the topic. Michael ordered his men to immediately investigate the evidence while he checked the contents himself. I stared at Michael who watched the camera footage of the day the car crashed. He examined the pictures, phone recordings, and the other evidence in the USB silently. All of them have Victoria's involvement. I watched as Michael's expression collapsed little by little as shock, anger, resentment, and guilt intertwined. He staggered weakly while his red eyes did not look away from the screen. I suddenly remembered one of that bastard's passages in his disgusting diary. [...I should definitely be around when he learned of his adored mistress's wickedness. I wonder what expression he would make once he learned he was actually dancing foolishly around her palm? It would surely be hilari
He came here to visit? Who would believe him?Michael clenched his fist. "With a murderous entourage behind you?""Ah... these people behind my back? You see, my place was ransacked and some important things were taken. So I doubled my bodyguards and brought them here with me. There's no problem, right? But brother isn't robbed, so why are your people injured and your guards standing behind you?"Mathew eyes's were cold as he looked behind Michael's people. Michael looked at him with red eyes. "There is a bastard who robbed me of the life of my precious wife and my son's future."Mathew suddenly laughed. "Robbed? Didn't you read my diary? You weren't robbed. You abandoned them."Michael suddenly rushed forward and punched Mathew in the face. When the guard was about to push Micahel away, the guard behind Michael prevented that guard, letting Michael successfully land a hit on Mathew's face.It was a hard punch that I even heard bones cracking.I looked at Michael in shock. Then gave
The police were supposed to be arresting Mathew only. But since the situation seemed like there was a fight between two parties, disturbing the public's peace and damaging property, he arrested them all.Fortunately, the two parties did not struggle or try to run away.Michael would not run away since he was the one who arranged this in the first place. As for Mathew, he was lying on the bed and passed out.With Mathew out, the investigation was smoother. They turned Mathew's mansion up and down.The row of drawers was ultimately found. With the cooperation of Michael and the police, they opened the drawers and found the contents. As they expected, it was the dirty secrets of the people that Michael had dealings with.While the police took these collected files that branched out to several cases, Michael requested a separate case submitting the evidence in the USB and diary. He wanted to achieve justice for his son and wife. This case was prioritized and immediately, all the people i
The doctors and nurses came in and rushed forward. Their actions were practiced and smooth. However, the expressions on their faces were not good. The private nurse at the side was pale as she tried to dial a number on her phone with trembling hands.While there was chaos in the room, the three of us stared at each other, unmoving.Lucas glanced at me and smiled too. "Hey."I subconsciously replied while dazed. "...Hey."Ms. Lilian was still shocked. She must have never imagined that she would see her son like this again.Lucas slowly stood up."Are you leaving already, Mom?" He let out a sad smile. "Would you give your son a hug?"Ms. Lilian finally recovered from her shock. She immediately hugged her son while sobbing in her hoarse voice. "My son....my baby...Lucas...."Lucas closed his eyes. "I miss you too mom. I miss you so much...."It was a rare and moving scene.If only it was not a demon with the last bit of her consciousness hugging a half-demonized soul.At that moment, I l
Standing in front of the forest, I looked at back Lucas."Ms. Lilian and I would go up."Lucas shook his head. "I want to see my mother off."After Ms. Lilian and Lucas said those words to me in the hospital, we ventured toward the mountain where Sir Benjamin's house was right away.Ms. Lilian might be smiling, but I could feel the demon's breath getting stronger and colder with each second. Any moment now, her consciousness would collapse and the demon she was suppressing inside would erupt.Ms. Lilian also knows it herself that's why she asked me to leave right away.We have arrived at the foot of the mountain. Ms. Lilian and I have the same thoughts to go together up to the mountain without Lucas. Lucas was not a normal soul who died recently, but he was a person who had a seed of a demon. Ms. Lilian asked him about his red pupil and Lucas gave him a summary of his story. Learning that her son actually lives as a lost soul among the dead, Ms. Lilian was heartbroken. Alas, all of
...The suppressed aura that Ms. Lilian was trying to hold finally found an outlet.It erupted.Such a massive and frosty aura expanded all throughout the field of the mansion. Fortunately, there was a barrier in Sir Benjamin's gate, or else this demonic aura would envelop the whole mountain. I felt the oppressive aura of the demon. Just this cold aura was enough to attack my soul. My soul body froze and my feet were rooted on the ground.If the demon stood in front of me, while I couldn't move or run away, I might have been eaten on the spot. This was frightening.This aura...I have never experienced such a great aura of a demon before. It was as if I was facing a huge demon bigger than a mountain. My instinct told me that with one wave of its hand, it would send my soul to explode.Such overwhelming power....A name suddenly came to my mind.A Greater Demon.Lucas beside me was also affected greatly. His eyes changed. The redness on his pupil glowed in both of his eyes and the shad
I was stunned.A universe was inside the umbrella?Sir Benjamin did not give us much time to process his words and the scenery before us. While Ms. Lilian was dazed and suppressed, he attached a golden talisman to Ms. Lilian's forehead."This place could not be entered easily even for a great reaper like me. Every second is paid by my life. But I made an expectation for you, Lady Lilian."Sir Benjamin plastered another talisman all over Ms. Lilian's body. On her chest, on her knees, and on her back."Everyone who came here forget their self, their senses, and their desires. This is the perfect place to give you a painless execution."I looked at Ms. Lilian who still had a dazed expression.So that's why her aggressiveness was nowhere to be seen.The process was smooth and fast. Sir Benjamin said a few words that we could not understand, the golden rope and the golden talismans suddenly brightened with light, covering Ms. Lilian's entire body with it.The rich Yang energy enveloped Ms.
That weekend, I crashed at Jia's home and dragged her to my apartment. Colt was sad but since it was rare for me and Jia to have a girl's party night, Colt finally let go of his soon-to-be wife. Seeing them lovely-dovey and could not even be separated for one night, made me feel bitter. Tsk. With beers and snacks, I told Jia about Laurance's offer. "I told you! He liked you!" "I don't want to think that you are right. But...if Laurence really looks at me that way...it would be hard for me to reject him." "I saw that Laurence twice. I could say he is handsome, tall, and rich. What's not to like about him?" "If Colt heard you he would be heartbroken and jealous." "Colt is not here anyway. Why are you having difficulty rejecting him?" "Because he is my boss. If he confesses to me and I reject him, how would I face him afterward? Would he want to see me after that? I think my job is in danger." "Girl, why don't you just accept Laurence? Since the man like you, give him a chance."
It's been nine years since that incident. It was said that a momentary earthquake around the area caused the club to have cracks in the wall and its ceiling to give out. Nevertheless, the people were injured that night and the club has been investigated. That was when the dead body count increased. There were actually people who died in the club because of an unknown incident. But because they were no proof that they were murdered or any motives behind their deaths, it was only branded as an accident. But there was one thing in common, they died while they were in the club. They were only declared dead when they arrived at the hospital. The club was suspended for not reporting this strange anomaly but they were back in business after a month. After all, it was not the fault of the club owner. Some people said it might be related to the accident eight years ago. But after that, there was no incident that happened again in that building. When I mentioned it to Jia, she just shrugge
Seeing him, I felt my heart tightly squeezed. My body shook. As if I was struck by lightning, I remained dazed and rooted in the ground.It was a strange face that I haven't seen before. But...why...why the sight of him affected me so much?I felt like crying, yelling, rampaging, and crying all over again. As if a pandora's box was opened and all my crazy emotions that I have kept were released. It was an emotion that I could not define.However, what I knew was that the feeling of loss I have suddenly found its meaning- longing.I have never felt such longing before. As if the empty hole in my heart found its piece. It was as if I finally found a light in the darkness where I have been wandering for so long.My nose went sour and my sight blurred. I held back my tears.I don't understand why these overwhelming emotions suddenly came out. But I know it was all related to this man.The man crouched down and checked my ankle.Our surrounding was chaotic. There were people screaming, ob
Jia then told everyone in the group. "I think you guys already have fun. How about we call it a day? Let's all go home."I looked strangely at Jia. Was she hinting at everyone to leave?Is something about to happen?"The night is just starting. When things heated up we will go to the dance floor. Don't leave yet." The group was hot-blooded and wanted to dance all night until dawn.Jia tried to convince them but they were determined to get wild this night.Jia turned silent, she was a bit frustrated.I pulled at her sleeves, "Why are you hinting them to leave?""Well, based on the story of this place I am now sure that there is a demon here. A vengeful one. It has been hiding for eight years after it killed the students. Now, it must have been hungry and looking for victims. What is strange though is that there is no news of accidents that happened here even though this place is running for a year."I don't doubt Jia. So I made a guess. "Could it be the owner is covering it up?""Perha
I asked the group which university they were from, what course they were in and etcetera.My social skills were okay. I could answer and ask questions effortlessly. However, it was just that I don't make deep connections with other people aside from Jia. So oftentimes, after making friends, I won't contact them afterward."It is the first time we saw you two here. Don't you go clubbing in this area?" One of them asked."Honestly, it is the first time we went to the club. We are still adapting to college life." I replied. Some of the people here were seniors. They were kind and gave me advice on what to look out for in the club. Such as not accepting drinks from strangers.We got lucky that we met such a nice group. Even Jia seemed to open up too.They were talkative and kept us interested. At least with them, we don't have to be bored and dance on the dance floor.One of them even opened a spooky topic."Hey. Do you guys know that before this became a club it is a dormitory eight yea
Jia sighed, "That's right. I can see some things that other people don't."I expected it. But I am still surprised."...Can you see ghosts and spirits?""You can say that."I clenched my fist. "...Then can you see if I am haunted?"Jia was surprised. "...Haunted?""I have always felt it. It is always in my dreams, at the bottom of my heart, in the depth of my consciousness. I am haunted. But the problem is I don't know what is haunting me."Jia turned silent."...Is it a person?" I asked.Jia did not answer."Is it my mom?"Jia looked away. "There's no one behind you. You are not haunted by some ghosts.""Then what I am haunted with? What is it? What is making me restless?"Jia shut her mouth tightly. But I could see her struggling.Her hesitation and strange reaction made me think of something ridiculous.Could it be that...Jia was hiding something from me? Could she know about it?However, Jia just looked me in the eyes with pained and complicated emotions."I can't tell you, Kelly.
Another year had passed since then. Although I can't explain this feeling of loss and this emptiness in my heart, as if a deep hole appeared and was never filled, I continued my daily life. I figured that when I wasn't busy with something I end up dazing and thinking about what I lost. It was confusing and all the thinking made my chest hurt. To distract myself, I studied hard at college and work part-time in my free time. My busy schedule kept me going. My thoughts and my unexplainable emotions were put aside. Jia was worried for me ever since I broke down at my graduation. She tried to cheer me up by visiting some other places and letting me meet some new friends. However, even Jia was not good at making friends. She sometimes end up screwing it up or my awkward silence and blank stares made the people we met looked strangely at us. In the end, only our friendship remained. "I am not really interested in meeting other people. I am already busy at school and at my part-time
One year later.... I watched our Principal make an emotional speech for the graduates. The teachers were all proud and smiling. While the students were bored and wanted to finish the speech soon. When the Principal finally congratulated us and ended the speech, the graduates cheered up. The whole venue was filled with loud cheers. I just stood there in a daze, feeling everything was unreal. Today is my graduation from senior high. After I woke up from the coma, I have undergone treatment for two months before I got discharged. When I tried to go back to school, I learned that the entire school got banned and the Miguel family who tortured me so much had been punished severely. Alejandro and Claire were in jail while the recent news about Ella was that she had killed her husband and she was facing a trial. The old man's relatives won't let her go and will make her life worst. She won't be able to bother me anymore. Many things changed after I woke up. The things I wanted to b
A/n: This chapter is fixed. *** Sir Benjamin also looked sad. "Lucas has included this in our deal. I have to make sure you return even if I have to force you. Please accept our last goodwill for you." My tears fall. I understand Sir Benjamin and Lucas' concerns and sacrifice. They were only thinking about me. But my heart and soul were really unwilling. And how could I turn back on Sir Benjamin and Lucas' great effort? Sir Benjamin wanted to use his last remaining energy for me while Lucas was willing to endure a long journey mainly because of me. I looked down at Lucas. He was still unconscious and the black veins in his face reduced a lot. He was not frowning in pain anymore, he looked peaceful as if he was asleep. Would it be the last time that I would see him? Wouldn't I be able to even say goodbye? "You bad man...We can't even say goodbye to each other..." I hugged him tightly as my tears fell on him. Sir Benjamin stood up and turned his back on us. He looked at the