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Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter 10
Missing linksWe gathered around the body outside the girl's dorm. The shock was nothing close to what I was feeling as I stared at the bruised body in horror.It was happening again. The same face scratch, the excessive amount of bleeding and the slow pants. The image of the girl from the party flashed back and I felt a thud in my chest.This was real!! They were monsters in this school, or maybe one monster. But I was relieved a bit, that this time, a bunch of other students could see what I saw. Maybe they would finally believe me and the need for name-calling like "Freak and Crackhead"would stop."Give way, give way"An ambulance came to pick up the body and zoomed off.The crowd was already getting noisy as they murmured to each other. I only stood and watched as the ambulance drove, hoping that the boy stayed alive"This is becoming eerie,"Ariana walked up from behind me. "Why would someone do that to a fellow human?"I turned to look at her frightened face. Ariana's face had gro
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The Catch"Dad!"He had gone silent over the phone, not saying a word. "Dad!!"I repeated. "Yes?"His voice was cold."You didn't respond to my question."My curiosity was getting the best of me."What question? I couldn't hear the last statement you made, I think the service went bad,"He lied.It was happening again, just like at home when he acted like he saw a ghost the moment he laid eyes on that frame, he was getting cold feet over the same topic.If Dad wasn't going to tell me what I needed to know, I would have to find out for myself."It's nothing, Dad,"I said in a low voice. "It's probably the service playing tricks on us."Since he wasn't going to tell me anything, how about I also act clueless."Alright Dad,"I wanted to rap up the futile conversation. "I have a class now, talk to you later.""Okay Ella, and Ella"He pushed, "Be careful."I could have sworn there was fright in his voice. "Yes, Dad."I hung up and walked straight to class.*****The woods closed in on me as I cont
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In Denial. "Al..pha…"I typed on my laptop and read through, scanning each word as I took in the truth. I was still in a whirlwind of emotions from last night's discovery. My eyes were sore and swollen, I had cried on my way back, running and not looking back. I soaked myself in water every 15 minutes to see if the terrible dream I had just experienced would go away, but it was too real to call off. How could Nico be a werewolf? He didn't look like a person capable of murder. And then Garry and Lola?? I placed my hands on my chest gently rubbing it. The truth was too much to bear. "What are you doing?"Ariana raised her head from her bed. I quickly shut my laptop and replied in secrecy "Nothing." "Why are you up so early,"she yawned and stretched. "So I could study in peace,"My voice gave away the need for privacy and I was hoping Ariana was going to understand that. "Okay, nerd,"She went back to sleep. I turned back to my laptop and read through the words again for the milli
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I know all that you know.I took a deep breath and walked into the patient room. It was hard coming in to see him considering how tight the security was at the door. The school authorities were still trying to do their job by protecting him. The guards made sure they emptied your bags and searched every little thing you were taking into the room. My flowers almost got ripped off their stems.But I was happy they finally let me through. I stood close to his bed and examined his body. He was healing thankfully, but they were still part of his body that was bandaged."Hi"I finally spoke "I am Ella. You probably don't know me, but I attend the same college as you.""Yeah, I figured. I am Drew"he smiled and said in a low tone. "Students have been buzzing in here like bees."he chuckled a little and held his chest in pain.I rushed further and placed my hand on his bed "Please be careful."He was still able to make little jokes after what he went through."I brought this for you,"I stretched
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My heart pounded like a drum against my ribs, I stood before Nico, my gaze unwavering as I dropped the bombshell that threatened to shatter his carefully constructed world. Nico's eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape as his mind struggled to process the revelation. He had guarded his secret fiercely, cloaking himself in a veil of normalcy, but my words had torn through his carefully constructed façade, exposing the truth that he had longed to keep hidden.A wave of shock washed over Nico, momentarily rendering him speechless. He stared at me, his mind reeling, unable to comprehend how I had discovered his secret. I sensed his turmoil and decided to break the silence."What happened?" I asked softly, my eyes filled with empathy. He looked at me like he didn't understand the direction of my question."How did you guys turn out like this? Why do you guys kill? Do you eat people? How do you guys transform?" I paused to digest his downcast mood. "I have so many questions."Nico remai
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My question hung in the air, heavy with unspoken weight. Nico stared at me, his eyes wide with surprise. I could feel him freeze on his seat, and his heart pounding like a drum against his ribs. The silence felt like it would never end, and I braced myself for his next reply."I have... I have hurt people," Nico confessed, his voice barely a whisper. "I have hurt them in the past when I couldn't control my instincts."He closed his eyes like the memories were flooding back, vivid and painful. I could only imagine his first transformation, the uncontrollable rage, the bloodlust that had driven him to lash out."But I'm not that person anymore," he continued, his voice gaining strength. "I've learned to control myself. I would never hurt anyone intentionally."My eyes met his, searching for truth in their depths. I saw the pain, the remorse, the desperate desire to be seen as more than just a monster. I believed him, I didn't know why but I did."Is that why you reacted that way the oth
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A feeling of Nostalgia12 years ago… in Trento"Baby baby don't cry, don't you know there's someone who loves you and watches over you""Baby baby don't cry, you are more beautiful when you smile."Mom was the most beautiful person I knew, she had a soothing voice and the prettiest smile. I watched her sing to me as my shrugging shoulders eased from a long-lasting sob. I had misplaced my doll in the rain and ran to mom with eyes full oftears."It's okay Caro mio," she wiped off the fluid travelling down my nose. "Hush now baby, I would get another doll."My sobs ceased and I looked up at Mom, wiping away my tears with the back of my hand."You want me to get you another?" She asked me with glitter in her eyes. I nodded, inhaling the fluid back into my nose."Okay baby, then don't cry anymore." She lifted me and placed a kiss on my cheeks."Daddy is going to take it from here while I head to work," Mom called out for Dad who came running down the stairs and lifted me away from Mom."
Last Updated : 2023-11-28Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter Seventeen
Behind the shadows Proud jocks, flying cheerleaders, athletes who wanted to split their guts, joggers and stand-up comedians. The building was filled with the likes of different students from different schools."Woah!!" Claire exclaimed, "This is truly one way to take a vacation." Her eyes brimming with happiness.It was only natural for Claire to feel like she was in heaven here, both she and Ariana loved the outdoor life. Unlike me…"So there would be a pairing of three," one of the instructors said. "Pick your partners and move forward to the table by your right and pick your keys."The rush came, and everyone hurried to pick their favourite. I was clustered by Ariana and Claire, whom I didn't find any issues with. Then my eyes moved away from their smiley faces and met Lola's. She stood alone while others picked and moved past her to pick people close to her.A replay of high school played before my eyes. Somehow, I had found my way in Tulane, and even though not everyone liked
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The building smelt rusty and reeked of herbs and portion. A typical witch den. We searched all the empty rooms but couldn’t find Ariana or Elena.“Any luck?” I asked Claire. She shook her head in response.“Are you sure about this place?” Michael was beginning to get uncomfortable.“Yes I am,” I said. “My Dad gave me this location, and he is sure about it.”“Are you sure about your Dad?” Michael’s impatience was rubbing off on me in a very displeasing way.“Well if you think this is not the right place, why don’t you go ahead and find the right one then,” I snapped.“I didn’t say that,” he tried to deny.“But you assumed it,” I retorted.“Guys, guys,” Claire tried to ease the tension. “We are not even halfway there, and we are already fighting. How are we going to get Ariana back if we continue like this? aren’t we supposed to be together in this?”Claire’s words sunk deep, reminding us of the reason why we were in the god-forsaken building in the first place. “Now,” she continued whe
Red Moon: The breaking of the Lycranthrope curse. Chapter 78
The silence in the study amplified the beat of Dad’s heart, I could hear his breath slowly leave his lungs, his feet turning cold and his eyes lifeless. “What are you doing here?” there was a spite in his voice that I could not ignore. “Who let you into this house? Aguiella!” First time I heard Dad yell Nanny’s name, and it was not in a pleasant way.“There’s no need for that,” I lowered my voice, hurt by how quickly Dad wanted me out of the house. “I won't be staying for long,” I searched his eyes. “I... I just need your help.”“Whatever it is you have come for, I am sorry to say, but you have wasted your time. I don’t need you to be here, I don’t want you to be here now leave.” There was nothing calm about the way he said it, even though his voice seemed calm. He steadied his eyes on me, and I searched for the tenderness it once had, but it was gone!Of course, I knew waltzing into Pa’s house wasn’t just going to be a walk in the park. I didn’t expect to be specially treated now tha
