Nurse Christen and her daughter arrived at Amelia's house. She knocked on the door, and Laura opened it and hugged her. Laura's eyes met those of her daughter. "Is this your daughter?" she asked. "Good day, ma'am," Claire greeted with a broad smile on her face. "How are you, sunshine?" Laura said, touching the cheek of the girl. "Please come in!" Nurse Christen and her daughter entered the house and were greeted with a beautiful sitting room. "Please sit," Laura gestured, pointing to the sofa in front of them. "My husband went to get Amelia." She said as she sat opposite them. Her eyes went to Claire. "What's her name?" "Clarissa, but I call her Claire for short," Nurse Christen answered. "Such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl," Laura commented. "Can I get you anything? Juice? Coffee?" "Just a glass of water will do, thank you," Nurse Christen answered. "And what about you, angel?" Laura asked, touching Claire's shoulder. Claire looked at her mom and, when her mom nodded,
****13 years later****Today is the 26th of December and Amelia turns eighteen today. Still sleeping on her bed, Tessa came to her carrying a bowl of water in her hand. "Rise and shine birthday girl," Tessa said as she poured the water on Amelia's face. The poor girl woke up, coughing and choking at the same time."What do you do that for?" She asked getting up from her bed and cleaning the droplets of water falling from her hair down to her face."It's your birthday today," Tessa said acting all innocent."And that's why you have to bathe me with water?" Amelia asked looking at Tessa. "What am I supposed to tell my parents if they see me with wet hair...on my birthday.""I'm sure you'll think of something 'cos here they come." Within a few seconds, the door opened revealing Andrea and his wife with a cake in their hand."Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you Amelia, happy birthday to you." Her parents sang as she smiled."Thanks, mom...thanks, dad." Sh
Amelia and her parents arrived at the mall. She was very excited and she was determined to take Tessa's advice and enjoy her day. She got to the area where they sell dresses, she bought the dresses that caught her attention."Sweetheart, when you're done here, your father and I have a surprise for you," Laura said touching her daughter's shoulder.Amelia nodded. Laura went ahead of her to join Andrea.After Amelia had bought some dresses and a few accessories, she went ahead to meet her parents, she was searching for them when she was something. Right in front of her were two ghosts and judging from the way they look, they seem to be in their early forties. Amelia quickly turned to pretend not to see them as she moved but one of them appeared in front of her. Amelia could not ignore the way her heart was beating fast, she couldn't tell if she was scared or maybe she was afraid the same thing would have. If I pretend not to see her and pass her, she wouldn't know. Amelia thought so sh
Tessa was summoned by the leader, Dalton. Rose and Mrs. Walton reported her to the boss and that was why she was summoned. Tessa on her knees felt the hair at her back stand, this is what the presence of the leader can do to you. He is heartless and aggressive, he has sent many ghosts straight to hell and it was no surprise that this was her turn."is it true?" Dalton asked Tessa biting his fingernails.Tessa thought for a while about what to reply to him but no idea was coming forth, only God knows what sort of rumors they spread about her at least then she would know what to say. She coughed before speaking out. "I have no idea what you mean."Dalton stood up and walked toward Tessa making her shiver in fear. "Did you try to save Amelia?" he asked her.Tessa looked in the direction of Rose and Mrs. Walton who were sticking out their tongues at her and making funny faces."Um, that's not true Dalton... It was only part of my scheme.""Your scheme?" Dalton asked. "And what is this sch
The car suddenly came to a halt as the driver told her they had arrived in Texas. How long has she been asleep? She asked herself. She got down from the vehicle and the driver showed her where she'll be staying and gave her the key to the house and also an ATM. Amelia stared at the house, it looked so isolated, it was like her parents looked for a house that was far from the reach of people. Before she could see other houses, it was a few miles away."Thank you, sir." She thanked the driver who waved and drove off. Amelia took a while studying the house, it wasn't how she imagined it to be but somehow she loved it. She got into the house, opened the door and the view was nice. There was a flat-screen TV fixed firmly on the wall in the sitting room, the chairs were beautifully designed, and the house was really beautiful. She went to the bedroom but to her surprise, it was just one bedroom. She dropped her bag and slept on the bed thinking of what life would become of her now. Just as
They arrived safely at the hideout. Norman placed Amelia gently on the bed as they left her to regain consciousness."That was awesome!" Jason said as he stood up from his seat. He had been watching the show right from when they entered the house till when they left. "What's that powder substance called?" He asked Carlos who was busy cleaning the weapon."I haven't thought of a name for it yet," Carlos answered."How about powder strike?" Norman suggested as they all turned to look at him."That's the dumbest name ever," Tamara answered as everyone shook their heads at his idea."Ok fine. I got it." Norman said again as they all turned to look at him. "Vanishtor..." Everyone laughed."What's vanish or?" Jason asked."well, we have an exterminator...so I thought the powder substance thing should be called vanish or," Norman said."Just shut up bro," Jason told his twin as Tamara came to meet them."um guys, she's awake," Tamara told them as they stood up to meet Amelia.Amelia opened h
Amelia and her new friends arrived at the house and she got everything she needed. She and her friends were on their way back to the hideout when a ghost approached them. Amelia was the first to see the ghost and later Carlos saw the ghost too."Tell me this isn't happening," Carlos said as he and Amelia looked at each other."What are you talking about?" Clarissa asked."We've got companies," Carlos told them.Clarissa and Devon didn't bring the sunglasses that could help them see ghosts so they were pretty much in a deadly situation."Um...we didn't come prepared," Clarissa said as her heart was racing. "What are we going to do?"The ghost was the same ghost that attacked Amelia when she was having her birthday with her parents, uncle, aunt, and cousin a year ago."It's so nice to see you again and you've become so beautiful." The ghost said as he came closer to them. Amelia and Carlos had to stand guard to protect Clarissa and Devon. "Lookie...what do we have here?" He said as he m
Amelia was dumbfounded. "What?" Amelia asked. "But why?""It happened a long time ago." Clarissa started.***flashback***8 years agoClarissa was in her room when she heard a loud shout coming out from her mom's bedroom, Clarissa ran to meet her mother only to find her mother talking to herself."Get away from me." Her mother said throwing a pillow at whosoever she was talking to.Clarissa stood there dumbfounded as she ran to meet her mom."Mom, are you okay?" Clarissa asked helping her mom to sit on the bed. Her mother was panting and sweating at the same time. She has never seen her mother like this all her life. How was she going to take care of her mother when she was only eleven years old?"Clarissa, I'm sorry. I never meant for you to see me like this.""Mom." She called as she hugged her mother.***Reality***"Then what happened?" Amelia asked."One day I was coming back from school and I got to the house but everywhere was silent like a graveyard and I knew if my mom was in
Kai Xen, eighteen years old, the son of Xen and Amelia attends Elite Academy which looks like a normal school but deep dark secrets lie within it. A secret no one knew about until six students mysteriously vanished from the school only to find themselves in a strange world. Kai, one of the students was used to disappearing and appearing all the time but the five people he was with looked like they had no idea what had just happened. He wasn't worried about how he got there, he was more worried about why he was there. "Can someone just explain to me what the hell just happened?" One of the girls- Livvy Elle asked. Kai looked around for something, a clue or whatever that could tell them where they were but everywhere was covered in fog and no one could make out anything. "We are probably in the land of the dead." One of the guys- Blaze Grayson whispered making scary sounds that were enough to make Livvy run up to meet Kai for protection. "I am already scared as it is...please don't
"Dad...Just find a safe place to hide OK?" Amelia told her father touching his face. They were talking when Dalton came to meet Amelia grabbing her by her hair. Andrae used that moment to hide. He could hear grunting and shouting, but he couldn't see anything. Dalton carried Amelia up and toss her against the wall making her grunt in pain as she fell to the ground. "Go and save her I will handle this," Carlos told Xen. Xen looked at Carlos to see if he will be OK. Carlos nodded. Dalton was this close to attacking Amelia when Xen ran to shield Amelia from the attack. Dalton figured he couldn't move anymore and when he looked down he saw a sword in his stomach it was then he knew this was the end. Slowly and slowly each part of his body started vanishing until there was nothing there. Rose knew she was dead and there was no going back from it, she fell to her knees and they gave Carlos the privilege to kill her. "You were a thorn in the flesh," Carlos told her as he grabbed the swor
Amelia and her dad looked at each other as they all wore shocked expressions on their faces. "Can someone explain to me what is going on here?" Andrea asked. He was surprised to see his daughter. He looked at Laura and said, "What has come over you?" He asked turning his attention back to his daughter. He was sad to see his daughter being tied down like an animal. "Release her right now!" He ordered but they all laughed at him. He was even more surprised to see his wife laughing at him. "Laura." He called."That's not mom," Amelia said."What do you mean?" He asked."Mom is dead." She turned to see her dad's reaction. "Mom is dead." She said again.Andrea shook his head. "That's not possible." He said still in doubt. "Your mom is standing right..." He paused as he took a few seconds to take note of the situation. After he was done speculating, he looked at Amelia. "How...how come?'"She was killed by a ghost," Amelia said. Even without looking at her dad, she could tell her dad was gi
Amelia and her mother walked to a certain area. She was becoming uncomfortable because her mother hasn't said a word to her which is weird. "Mom," Amelia called but her mother didn't listen to her. She walked closer to her mother tapping her on her shoulder she called again, "Mom." This time Laura turned to face her with a smile on her face."We are almost there," Laura told her daughter."Almost where??" Amelia asked feeling uncomfortable in the area. "Mom, let's go back. We have wandered far too long, they must be waiting for us right now." As Amelia turned to leave, Laura grabbed her hand making her turn to face her. Immediately Amelia turned, Laura pulled her close and hits Amelia's head with her head making Amelia stumbled and faint.Laura pulled Amelia by the leg and dragged her to a remote area where Dalton stationed them to be.~~~"Where are Amelia and her mother?" Tamara asked."They have been gone for too long." Devon with a worried look on his face said."I will go and loo
Xen and his friends came up with an idea. "I feel this is going to work," Jason said. The others nodded in agreement."I guess we can handle this," said Carlos."I knew with Xen this thinking stuff will be amazing." Everyone chuckled at Devon's remark."I better start going now before Riele-Rose finds out I am gone." Xen stood up and was about to take his leave when Amelia stood up to meet him."Be safe okay?" She said. Xen nodded touching her cheeks. "And my mom, can you help me find a way to get her here?" Amelia asked.Xen nodded and bade them goodbye.Amelia sighed. It was like there was this empty void she was feeling inside of her but she doesn't know why she is feeling that way. Clarissa noticed and she came to meet her. "Are you ok?" She asked.Amelia placed her hand on her chest and said, "My heart feels empty...like something is missing."Tamara who heard the conversation joined them and said, "Maybe you are missing Xen, I mean you guys just shared a passionate kiss."Amelia
Amelia and her friends were brainstorming on the plans but nothing seems to be working out. "I don't think this is going to work out," Devon said as he gave up thinking."We need Xen. He is the brainbox of the ghosthunters, without him. We are nothing." Tamara answered.Amelia looked around to see who else agreed to that and her surprise, everyone agreed.She stood in front of them and said, "Listen, guy, I know this is hard for every one of us but we need to accept the fact that we don't have Xen here with us anymore. The brainbox of the ghosthunters is on a break right now but at least we still have the heart..." She pointed to Carlos. "...without Carlos, we wouldn't be able to achieve anything and Tessa said something... We need to work together, two heads are better than one and the great thing about this is that we have more than two people in the group which makes it easier for us to come up with a plan."They all nodded. "We will come up with a plan then," Jason said as they we
They froze as their eyes met those of Carlos and Tessa. "What's going on here?" Tamara asked. "And don't tell me it's who I think it is." She said pointing at Carlos."Yes, baby...it's me," Carlos said walking towards them."He talks and walks??" Tamara asked hiding behind Jason.Carlos smiled as he continue walking toward them. "It's me. If I am a ghost, Tamara..." He points to her. "..You won't be able to see me and so will Jason because you guys aren't wearing my Ghost-revealing glasses." He stopped in front of them. "If you don't believe me, you can feel me." He stretched out his hands as the four of them slowly went closer to him to feel him and when they felt he was real, they pulled him close and hugged him sucking the life out of him."Um...guys...am choking..." He tried to find his words. When his friends finally let him go, he coughed as they all laughed."Sorry about that. It's so good to see you again." Norman said."It's good to be back," Carlos said. Tamara tucked her ar
Clarissa froze as she heard Carlos call her name. She poked Amelia by the side moving closer to Amelia. "Slap me." She whispered to Amelia. Amelia looked at her wondering if she was okay."Are you serious?" She asked."Just do it." Amelia nodded and immediately a hot slap landed on her face making her lose her balance."Ouch!" Clarissa yelled. Her cheek was feeling very hot from the slap, she rubbed her hand on her cheek as she turned to look at Carlos who was folding his arms and looking at her."Are you done?" Carlos asked. Clarissa ran to meet him as Carlos welcomed her in his arms. "I missed you guys.""We miss you more," Clarissa said as they all took a seat. "But how come??? How did you guys escape and do you know that girl??" She bombarded Carlos with questions."One question at a time sweetie uh?" Carlos said with a smile on his face."I am sorry. I just feel...like all of this...like I don't know how to explain it...it's..."Carlos raised his hands gesturing for her to stop.
Carlos thought for a while about what Tessa could mean, and after thinking so much, it finally hits him. "Dang it!" He said forgetting Dalton was next to him and giving him weird looks. I have to find a way to undo this before it's too late. He thought. But first I need to think of a way to get Tessa out, once she's out, I can think of the rest.~~~"What do you mean by saving Carlos now is a bad idea?" Amelia asked Riele.Riele looked at each of them before speaking. "If Carlos is being kidnapped by Dalton, believe me, it's either he is dead or Dalton has bundled him up and kept him somewhere. Looking for Carlos will be like looking for a needle in a haystack." She said.Everyone thought about what she said but none of them could accept it."We can't just assume Carlos is dead or in the land of no return.." Tamara said. "..we should find out that truth ourselves and not base this on assumption.""This is not an assumption...I was there so I know precisely what I am talking about."Am