Victoria Bennett ran and ran. The branches and leaves scratched her bare arms. The leaves rustled under the feet. She heard something coming up from behind. It started to get closer and closer! She was out of breath but she knew she cannot stop. Without sparing a second thought, she ran through the woods. The woods were known for snakes and demonic monsters. She had no choice. It's die now or later.
Victoria ran up to a big tree and lean against it catching her breath. She looked around and the creature chasing her was gone. Left and right, she scanned the grassy ground below her, searching for signs of that creature, but she spotted nothing. She let out a sigh of relief. After a while, she slowly came down from the tree. She felt a dark presence behind her. Her heart started to beat quickly. Her worst nightmare have come true! She quickly leaped forward before two large strong hands with black claws could grab her. The creature roared! A very loud monstrous roar. It charged at her, licking it's disgusting slimy black lips in anticipation of a delicious meal.
Victoria screamed! She ran with the creature hot on her tail. Her feet hurt so badly as sharp stones and the branches poked and scratched her bare feet. She saw a small river and decided to cross it, hoping the creature won't be able to swim. Her dress was in tatters as she made her way across the river. She quickly wade through the waters and made it to dry land. To her surprise and horror, the creature can easily swim across the river.
She touched the cold hilt of her dagger her brother had gave her. It was still there. The blue gem on its handle left a tingling sensation on her fingers and she felt a sudden warmth and comfort. Victoria saw a village not far from where she stood. She decided to seek help. So she turned and headed towards the village.
She bumped into a hunter with a crossbow and hurriedly told him about the creature. The hunter believed her as the area was frequented by monsters and unsightly creatures who often catch people and eat their flesh. They scanned the area looking for the creature.
Suddenly, the creature jumped out of the bush and bit the hunter, killing him. Victoria was in shock. She stumbled backwards. The creature's eyes were on her. Victoria spotted the hunter's crossbow. Grabbing it hastily off the ground, Victoria aimed it at it's eyes and fire. She jumped to the right as the creature's scaly tail came towards her in a swinging motion. Lucky for her, the dagger she clutched so tightly in her hands transferred it's magical powers to the crossbow, thus the crossbow shot arrows fused with magic. It hit and struck the creature bringing it down.
The creature let out a monstrous loud roar before it collapsed to it's death. Victoria let out a sigh of relief. Her heart was beating so fast that it could jump out of her chest anytime.
The leaves rustled in the nearby part of the forest. Thinking it was another creature, Victoria ran. She didn't care where, she'd just followed her feet as they took her further and further into the forest. But the sound of footsteps kept up with her. She turned around sharply fishing out her dagger and pointed it towards a man. A man with brown hair and eyes stood before her, his hand on the hilt of his sword. He didn't look like a normal person to her. "Who are you?! Why are you following me!?" She demanded.
"I should be asking that. Who are you? What are you doing in my territory?" He said. The man now stood face to face with this half naked girl. His eyes ran over her slim figure, observing her from head to toe. Her clothes were in rags and were torn, exposing the skin on her shoulders and back. The man approached her slowly but menacingly. He looked fierce with an indifferent expression across his face.
"Stay away from me! Don't come near or I'll be rude to you!" Victoria tried to sound brave but the quiver in her voice betrayed her.
She pointed a dagger at him. She feared she couldn't win him even of there were three of her. Victoria tried to put on her most determined face, trying to scare the man away.
He walked towards her, slowly and menacingly with each step. Victoria took a step backwards as he took a step forward. He had a smile on his face, a sly but attractive evil smile. Oh dear god! He's a bad guy yet I'm thinking about how attractive his smile is, she mentally said to herself. She bet her head was kicked by a donkey, so that's why she started having stupid thoughts.
She tripped over a branch and fall backwards, hurting her butt. He towered over her. He leaned forward, eyes locked on hers as he grabbed and tossed her dagger away. He kicked her crossbow out of her hands.
"What do you want?" There was a hint of fear in her voice. He came very near her. She could feel his warmth breath against her cheek as her eyes met his hazel eyes. Those eyes were mesmerising but filled with evil aura. His fingers brushed against her cheeks in a threatening manner.
"How dare you touch me with your filthy hands!?" She roared at him. She didn't know where she gotten such courage and confidence from. At her mansion living with her stepmother and stepsister, she didn't even had a little courage to stand up for herself when they bullied her. They made her clean the house like some Cinderella.
But no! She wasn't like a Cinderella. She was more like Monsterella, often retaliating and fighting back against those two. But since her stepmother was in charge of the mansion since her father left on a business trip, she was stucked in that hell hole, often abused and scolded.
Now, faced with a wicked pervert man - as Victoria called him, her level of courage was much higher.
He stared hard at her as he smirked. "To teach you some manners!" He grabbed her chin and she let out whimper.
What has she gotten herself into?
Daemon was sitting peacefully on his throne when he received a tip off from the scouts about a spy or traitor trying to sabotage the peace in his territory. The scouts reported that the traitor was a spy from the human clan pretending to be a demon. They tracked that traitor to a village on the outskirts of The Capital. Having a deep hatred against humans, Daemon decided to find this traitor and interrogate him or her. And by interrogate, you know it's not going to be anything good. Not especially when you get on the nerves of the Demon Emperor. Daemon used the excuse of helping the poor villagers to improve their lives. He had to do so to avoid suspicions from the other demon lords within the Capital. Those lords were nothing but busybody and with ulterior motives. Plus, Daemon had another idea. He needs to help the villagers out of the drought. Although ruthless and wicked, he still needs to earn himself a good reputation if he wants the support of the people.On the outskirts of T
Mighell came running over shouting, "my lord! My lord! There's a bunch of reports from the commoners on your desk." Daemon nodded and headed to his office. "Who's the human girl?" Mighell had saw Daemon carried a human girl into HIS own sleeping chambers. He was curious as he had never seen his master personally carry a human. Daemon had a deep grudge against all humans. He would kill any human he sees but this one seems different. Daemon had took 'extra special' care not to kill her right away. Maybe it was something else his lord doesn't want to reveal yet. A new nasty plan or devious plot could be the answer. Mighell had noted to himself, that his lord (Daemon) had changed a lot since that day. Yes, that day five years ago after he was humiliated and played the fool by the other lords. Mighell almost didn't recognize his lord until Daemon address him by his full name - the name that only he knew. So much had passed since then and Mighell felt his best friend had fallen apart from
"You're quite bold and arrogant," Daemon said as he caressed her cheek in a threatening manner. Victoria angrily swiped his hand away, looking disgustingly at him. "To deal with you, I can be anything," she said confidently. Daemon chuckled. No one has ever said such defying words to him. This was going to be interesting. Victoria didn't liked how he's playing the fool with her. "Why did you catch me? I believed I have done no wrong against you," Victoria demanded. "Are you sure you haven't?" Daemon hinted at something. Something he thinks was done by her. "Done what?" "A spy. For the human race. For Valencia Luciano," Daemon said. This time he wasn't joking or teasing her. He was dead serious."A spy? For the human race?" Victoria couldn't believe what she was hearing. Heck, she didn't even know who Valencia Luciano is and yet she was kidnapped and accused for such things. "I don't even know who the hell Valencia Luciano is, how could I be a spy? Or even worked for the human ra
"Valencia Luciano?" The name sounded familiar but Felix couldn't quite remember where he'd heard it. It was a girl's name but yet it have such a dangerous aura to it. "Who's that?" Daemon turned around to look the young blonde in the eyes. "You've been in your position for such long time and you're telling me you don't know who's Valencia Luciano?" He couldn't believe his ears. Luciano was no child's play. She was ruthless, wicked and full of scheming tricks. Yeah, did I say it was a 'she'? That's right. Luciano was a woman. A woman of the human race to be exact and she's not like any ordinary human beings. "I swear I have never heard of such name. He sounds quite tough and muscular. Must be a real pain in the ass for you to remember his name," Felix said. His blue eyes blinked innocently. "Sure, a pain in the ass. But not as much as you," Daemon said hinting to Felix for being one. "Oh," was all Felix's reply to that. "And Luciano is a 'she'," he corrected him. "Not a he," "W
He then bit his tongue, committing suicide and died. His arms and legs fall limp and his head droop to his chest. She sighed having not one bit of remorse or pity in her. "He chooses to kill himself rather than reveal anything. " "My lady, what should we do now," a guard in black clad clothing asked. "Throw him out to feed the dogs!" She ordered. Her men gulped in fear. Dead or alive as long you're a Demon, she won't show you any mercy. Valencia tapped her chin thoughtful. This man, the Demon emperor has already pique her interest. He'll be her next target, the top of her list. "How's our little spy doing?" She turned to face the guard. "My lady, the spy reported that all is well. No one has found out about our plan," A vicious sly smile spread across her plush red lips. Her plan was working and it was only in a matter of time she'll get what she wants. Luciano pushed back her golden locks that covered her left eye. Ohhhh, how sweet was revenge! -----------She pushed open th
Victoria was dragged back to her room by the guards when they found out she escaped during dinner time. "Let me go! Let me go! You have no rights to restrain me here!" She struggled and kicked their metal armour but was ignored by the guards. The guards didn't want to have anything to do with her as their emperor - Daemon - had given the order; if anyone mistreats her, he'll suffer a pain worse than death. Only he can touch, torture, mistreat or kill her. The guards feared him. Just a gaze from him could send them down on their knees and shivers creeping down their spines. They have to put on their best behaviour around him. They tossed her into the room and was about to shut the doors shut when she quickly put herself in the doorway, blocking the knob. When Victoria found out that screaming and shouting was no use, she resorted to begging and pleading. "Please, please, I beg you. Let me go," she said pitifully with tears in her eyes. The guards felt sympathy for her but couldn't
"Touch me again with those filthy hands and I'll gorge your eyes out!" Victoria threatened him. But he only gave her a cocky smirk. "I know you like it. And you want it," his voice was in a whisper, a seductive dangerous whisper. He still had her hands pinned above her head. She looked up at him with anger in her eyes and said strongly ,"I don't want it! Get out of my sight!" The 'it' he referred to was sure tempting. But she shook away those inappropriate thoughts. What was she thinking? Is it because she had been deprived of any sexual pleasure that she would feel sexually attracted to any man? Not just any man, but him!The lips she had just tasted were fine, supple and hot. It made her heart beat so fast she swear it'll jump out of her chest soon. She had kissed a man before. Her ex boyfriend. This wasn't her first kiss but it made her feel like it was the end of the world, something she'd never experienced before. She'd never experienced such passionate and vigorous kiss. She
"Speak," Daemon commanded the moment he left the room.Mighell was breathless. His black hair was messy from running against the wind. "The people are protesting. They want you to abdicate your throne to the Tenth Lord, Gregory," Daemon scoffed. "Gregory again. Seems like he wants things the hard way," Gregory the Tenth Demon lord has been making endless troubles for him ever since the day he sat upon the grand golden throne. He was also against Daemon, trying to win the people's trust and respect to topple him over and take his throne as the new emperor. Gregory has to be eliminated. But how? If he simply kill Gregory, all his subordinates who are dead loyal to him and the people will not be convinced. They will start a riot. He needed a change of power. Although ruthless and powerful, he didn't have enough talented people working for him. Stress caught up on him as he buried his face into his palms and sighed. There was so much to do, so much and ..... he realised he was runni