Since young, Dione Amaris has always been fascinated by supernatural creatures; vampires, fairies, werewolves and many more. Her mother always read her stories about them. Until she turn to a fully grown woman, she has collected a lot of books about them and would still read them time to time and after she ends reading a book, she can’t help but think if they really exist. But what if… they really do exist? And one of its kind has been by her side all along? And she, herself has a blood of the creature she's been fascinated at? Will it be a start to a something new to her life? Or… it'll start a havoc in her life?
View MoreDIONE is just silently watching the trees they passed by as music is blasting on her ear through the earphone she’s wearing. She’s with her mother, the one who’s driving the car, and her two younger siblings sitting at the back.
They’re on their way to their new home. Well, it’s her mom’s long time boyfriend’s house. The two of them are in talks of marrying each other, and the man can’t wait till then. He decided to let them move into his house. Which is a hassle for Dione. She needs to transfer to a new school, adapt to an unfamiliar environment, socialization, and most of all, it’s far from the city. From what she heard, it’s in the countryside where it’s surrounded by forests.
But she didn’t disagree with her mom, anyway. Since she’s a loner, she doesn’t have friends to bid goodbye in their past home. Well, not a loner like a loser. It’s her classmate’s comments about her because of her resting bitch face, no one dares to make friends for her. But she remembers, there’s one who tried to make friends but later weirded out to her when she starts to talk about supernatural creatures which she’s fascinated at. And that’s where it starts. Everyone tagged her as a loner and freak. But she doesn’t care, anyway.
Dione was stopped from her stupor when her mother nudges her left leg. She took off her earphones and face her mom.
“What is it, mom?” she asked.
“Say, you like supernatural creatures, right?” her mom said, excited. Dione frowned and nodded at her mom.
“Y-yeah, why?” it’s not a secret that she’s a geek when it comes to them. Well, good thing is, her mom didn’t judge her like her classmates, instead she even buys books for her.
“Baron’s father is a scientist, and he said that his father has a lot of studies about them. And the good part is, he said that he can get some for you to read!” her mom stated, delighted. Dione’s eyes got widened so as her mouth.
“Really?!” Dione replied, pleased. She can’t wait to read those! And to top of it, it’s a study from a scientist! That means she can also know if there’s a chance they’re real! Just by thinking of it made Dione smiled like a maniac.
“You look like Pennywise the clown, sis,” a comment from one of Dione’s siblings, Danny. Dione’s eyes immediately darted towards her younger brother and glared at him.
“Shut up, Danny!” Dione snapped. She hissed and just ignores her brother, who always annoys her. She doesn’t want to ruin her day with that, she’s looking forward to the studies her mom said. Dione put her earphones back on her ear and leans in the mirror, heaved a sigh and dreamily stares outside.
DIONE woke up with the sound of giggling around her. She opened her eyes and got welcomed by her two younger siblings, Danny and Dia. They’re in front of her, smiling so widely, showing their broken teeth. She frowned and look around her, her mom is already gone on her side. And in front of her, she can see a house that features a finished concrete floors, red cedar accents, and plenty of mid-century furnishings. There’s also a small pond beside the pathway with small tress with colorful leaves on that side.
She got off the car when her siblings also got off. There’s a truck behind their car which is the one who carries their things from their past house. Three men are carrying the boxes from the truck to the house.
Her eyes diverted to her surroundings, unending tall tress and the sound of birds. It’s summer, the right time for them to move out. When it starts snowing, it’ll be a pain to move and she will not appreciate the greeny surroundings.
“Dione!” her sight seeing was disturbed when her mom called her. She faced towards the direction of the house. She saw her mom on the balcony, waving at her.
“Come here!” her mom added.
“Alright, I’ll be there!” Dione replied. She started walking towards the house, made her way to the stairs. And as she was about to open the door, someone from the inside opened it.
A tall man with a broad chest and rugged look welcomes her. With a simple gray shirt and pants on, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s good looking.
“Dione! There you are!” behind the handsome man, her mom’s boyfriend, Baron, greeted her.
“Good day, Uncle Baron,” Dione greeted. Baron made his way towards her and gave her a gentle hug.
“So, do you like the house?” Baron asked, while putting his left arm on her shoulder. Dione felt a little discomfort, but managed to show a smile.
“Y-yes, I like it,” Dione replied. To break the discomfort, she moved away a little and ask, “Who is he, Uncle?” pertaining to the man who welcomes her. Who’s now beside the door.
“Oh, he’s Jax. Working for me,” Baron’s brief answer, and pulled her inside the house. Dione just let him, but she took a side glance at the man beside the door. But she caught her breath when she saw him also looking at her while clutching its heart. Dione can’t help but wonder if there’s something wrong. But she can’t ask that anymore, she’s been dragged to the balcony.
“By the way, why there are marks all over your face, Dione?” she frowned and remembered her siblings giggling earlier when she woke up. She just shook her head and sigh.
“SO, Dione, how’s the ambiance? It’s refreshing, right?” her mom asked, smiling. Dione leaned in the balcony railing and feast her eyes on the overview of the pond and trees with colorful leaves beside it.
“Yes, I like it. But, just how far is the houses here to each other?” Dione asked. She just find it creepy, it’s like she’s inside a horror movie or those killing movies on a cabin in the middle of the forest. Yes, she’s an overthinker.
“Oh, don’t worry, Dione. A large part of this forest is my father’s property. So, no one will trespassed here whom I don’t know. I guarantee all of your safety here,” Baron stated.
Dione stared at the sky, which is now turning dark. Night is coming. It took them many hours to get here.
“Oh, is that so? Then alright, thanks,” Dione replied and faced Baron and showed him a smile to show her appreciation.
“No worries, Dione. After all, we’re going to be a family from now on. And as the man in this house, I’m the one who will protect all of you,” Baron added. Dione just nodded and looks at the pond again where she can see some koi swimming in it.
She just hopes for the best for her mom. And she can see that she is truly happy in Baron’s arms, so all she can do is support them. Let life flow again like the normal days she always has.
WHEN Jax returns to the cabin, he immediately sees Dione’s ‘restless’ mother. Jax frowned and walked faster when he sense there’s something wrong. And when he got there, Dianne immediately asked him.“Jax! Didn’t you see Dione?” it asked him.“What do you mean, Ma’am Dianne? Dione is missing?!” Jax said, his voice turned sharp. The lady put both of her hands on her face, stress. Baron approached them and hugged the worried lady.“Dianne said that, before Dione disappeared, she asked her where you were. So, we thought that she followed where you are,” said Baron, while calming Dianne. Jax fault his self right after that, but that wouldn’t help them find Dione. So, he needs to do something.“How long since she went missing?” Jax asked. The lady raised her head and answered Jax.“It’s been over an hour, Jax. Peter went out already to
DIONE was on one side, sitting on a hammock she had hung from two trees. She was holding a folder with only papers inside. In front, it says, ‘W&V scrap studies’ and below are the initials, ‘C.H’.She couldn’t help but smile that she already had in her hand what she had long wanted to read. The scrap studies of Dr. Conrad regarding two of the supernatural creatures that Dione has always been fascinated. Peter handed it to her when she went to the cabin to get a towel.She was even embarrassed by the man earlier. Because he suddenly approached her while she was in the middle of wearing her shorts because she was not comfortable in a bikini.“Pervert! Why are you peeping!” Dione’s shout was heard outside. So they looked inside, including Jax, who was on the terrace of the cabin.Peter’s forehead furrowed, and he looks at her with annoyance. He threw the folder he was car
THEY are now in front of Dr. Conrad’s cabin because they will leave their cars here. They had to walk to the river. So now Jax is carrying a cooler where they have their drinks and food stored. Dione, on the other hand, was carrying a hamper basket in which they placed other foods.“I’m sorry, everyone. I can’t go with you, today. I have some important things to do that I need to test out sooner. But Peter can go with you today,” Dr. Conrad said, apologetically.“No, I want to—” Peter was about to complain.“No, come with them, Peter. And at least enjoy for a day. You are always there for me,” Dr. Conrad said to Peter, smiling. And Peter didn’t complain after that.“I guess we’re set to go. While it’s still morning, so move, move!” Baron shouted, energizing the group.“Yey! Let’s go!” the two children shouted.Baron an
SUNDAY morning came, Amaris and Hemmings family are getting ready for their picnic. They are carrying two vehicles, Dione’s mother and her siblings will be riding with Baron. And in another car are Dione and Jax, and they will also place their belongings with them.“Is everyone ready?” Baron shouted. They were out of the house, they had finished putting their belongings in the car.“Yey! We’re going to swim!” Dia shouted, excited. Dione was frustrated because she didn’t want to take a bath, but she needs to watch over her two younger siblings when they will take a bath. That is why she can do nothing.“Alright, let’s go then!”They immediately moved and got in the car. Baron’s car went first while Dione and Jax followed. And only now did Dione feel ashamed of what had happened the day before. They have not yet discussed how they respond to their feelings. Because the scient
SATURDAY morning came. Dione’s lips are painted with a smile. It was as if she was smiling through her sleep. When she passed by on her younger sibling, Danny, he called her Pennywise again. But she turned deaf to it. It was as if she had not noticed or heard her brother’s teasing.“Good morning, mom!” Dione greeted her mother who was cooking their breakfast. Her mother turned around and immediately noticed her daughter’s big smile.“Good morning, my big baby. You seem to be in a good mood? Did you have a beautiful dream? Or did you dream of your crush?” Dione’s mother teases her off. Dione just smiled as she leaned over her.“Secret, get to this side, mom. Let me cook!” Dione pulled her mother to the side, and she’s now in front of the pan.“Hey, hey! And who is that crush? Is it from your class? This is new, it’s my first time hearing from you, admitting that
DIONE is now on her way to their home. She’s just looking out the window because she was awkward with the person next to her, who was driving the car. In the morning, her mother drops her off to the university. But on the way home, she is asked to go with Peter.And now, only the sound of the car makes the noise. Without that, deafening silence will wander around. Dione doesn’t want to make a conversation because she thought that Peter might prefer a quiet environment.Dione looked at the time on her phone, as it was getting dark all around. She saw that it was about six o’clock in the evening. Earlier, Dione even waited for Peter on the school benches. Because Peter is still finishing work in the Student Council members’ own office. And she just found out that Peter was the president of the said organization. That just further shows that he’s an intelligent man.Suddenly, Dione’s phone, which she was holding,
LUNCH time came, Dione is walking with Rylie on their way to the cafeteria. And since earlier, Dione had noticed that Rylie seemed out of place. It’s as if she is thinking deeply or wants to say something.“Rylie? You alright?” Dione asked her friend. But she didn’t seem to hear her, because it was still in front of her walking. Dione thought that her friend just didn’t really want to answer her. But she immediately pulled it when she almost collided with the wall as they were turning into a hallway.“Hey!” Dione calls its attention. That’s when Rylie seemed to come to her senses. Dione frowned as she watched her friend.“You alright? I’ve been asking you that question for how many times, but you’re not answering. Is there something wrong?” Dione said. She heard Rylie and sighed before she shook her head and looked at her, smiling.“No, I’m just thinking a
DIONE wants to visit Jax in Dr. Conrad’s cabin. Because he hasn’t come home to Baron’s house for two days already. And her mother said that when she got drunk, Jax suddenly had an attack. So when she found out, she was anxious.And now, while Dione was in class, she was just staring out the window, out of her mind. And Rylie, who’s sitting beside Dione, is trying to get her attention. Because their professor is calling her.“Ms. Dione Amaris, care to tell us about the key terms that I’ve just discussed right now?”Dione blinked when she faced Rylie. Their professor asked her immediately. Dione immediately looked at the whiteboard to see if their professor had written anything there. And she saw nothing, so she gulped hard to think of something to be able to answer. She then decided to cite the key terms she remembered in their past lessons.“These two key terms are the most popular attitude
INSIDE Dr. Conrad’s cabin, laboratory“Hold him down, Peter!” Dr. Conrad shouted as he rummages on his desk, looking for his research note.While Peter was holding on to the bound Jax, who woke up again but out of his mind. His eyes are all black, his veins are popping on its body.“Ahhh!” Jax shouted at the same time as the chain tied to his hands and feet made noises. Jax is not on his mind, but he’s feeling the burning sensation inside him. There’s something inside him that wanted to get out and be freed.“There must be something that triggered his wolf. What would it be? We never have him this wild ever since he came here. This is alarming, Grandpa. It looks like his wolf could get on surface any time he’s triggered,” Peter said. With Jax’s force, it’s a surprise that Peter can hold him down. Just why is that?“Yes, we should know the reason
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