Share

Chapter seven

Author: hiceberg
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Lucas moves closer to the edge of the hill, still holding her hand in his.

" Are you ready?", He asks as he stares at the ground, the ground didn't look far from up but the obstacles on it is what scares Emily.

" Yes", Emily swallows hard and involuntarily tightens her hold on his hand in a firm grip.

   

With a light push, Emily yelps as she skids down the hill. She stumbles upon a rock and fall.

Emily hits her stomach on a rock which shoots pain all over her body.

    She can't control the way she is tumbling,  eventually, Emily lands on the ground with lots of bruises and cuts.

She groans as she can't stand, Lucas tumbles down after Emily and lands beside her.

    Emily stares at the cloud, she feels numb and so

Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

  • When the night falls   Chapter eight

    Emily races back to where Lucas is, she almost cry when she sees the situation he is in.The blood stain on his shirt and his pale face makes him resemble a vampire." Lucas", Emily cries as she kneels beside him, Emily cradles his face and help him up. " Come on Lucas, I have found the river."Lucas groans as Emily drags him up, he rests his arm on her shoulder and limps towards the river." We are almost there Lucas, hold on please", Emily urges him to continue moving forward when he stops." I can't", he complains. " I can't go any further."" No Lucas, you have to. You can't die on me, we are going to get out of this place together." Emily quickly wipe the tears that falls on her cheek and hurls him forward when he is about to fall.

  • When the night falls   Chapter nine

    " Please snap out of this, please I beg you", Lucas begs, he looks worried and stressed. Emily tries to control her fears but the changes in the surroundings adds to her panic. Lucas puts his hand on her back and rubs it in a comforting way. " Please Emily, come back to me", he whispers in Emily's ear as the woman in his arms trembles. Emily is scared, she trys to breathe but it is very difficult to do. Her heart pounds in her chest and inhaling becomes difficult. The darkness intensifies and howling voices of monsters is heard. Lucas looks around to be sure they are alone, Emily is making no changes instead it is getting worse. She is having a panic attack. " Breathe baby, please", Lucas sees no changes so, he did what is right and helpful by saying sweet words to her which helped a little.

  • When the night falls   Chapter ten

    How can she run away and leave Lucas behind. Lucas! She suddenly stops and turns around. She can't leave Lucas alone, Lucas will never leave her alone with a monster if it was him. Turning around, she sees the monster at the door sneering at her. Lucas is right, the monster can't leave the room. Lucas falls to his knees as the monster kicks him, the force causes Lucas to roll on his back. Dragging the chain saw, it refuses to start. The ogre smile in victory. It drags the mallet on the ground as it moves closer to Lucas. " No!", Emily yells. She did the bravest thing she can think of, Emily runs back to Lucas with her axe raise in the air. Letting out a war cry, Emily cuts the monster on its leg.

  • When the night falls   Chapter eleven

    " Kiss me."" You want me to.......", Lucas pauses as he stares at her plump, pink lips. " Are you sure about it?" Emily nods her head and wet her lips with her tongue.Lucas wastes no time in connecting his lips to hers. He has wanted to have the taste of her mouth again. Angling her neck, he deepens the kiss and strokes his tongue with hers. Emily breathes, this is her first time kissing a guy so she is not use to holding her breath. She removes her mouth from his." Emily......", It is a gasps, a groan, a sound he whispers into her ear making a tingle sensations erupt in her body.Emily can't get enough of him so she grazes her lips over his skin, wanting his heart to beat for her like her heart is doing right now.Lucas wraps his arms around her w

  • When the night falls   Chapter twelve

    A minute of waiting passes before Lucas continues. Emily's breaths caught in her throat as she look up. The shadow is right by her side but it didn't harm her. It is as if it is following them, leading them out of the house. The shadow is trying to tell her something or show her somewhere. " Lucas, follow the shadow", Emily utters. Lucas did not even doubt her , he cautiously follows the shadow as it leads them through the haunted house. When they reach a black door, the shadow stops. The shadow shifts as it takes the form of a human. Emily gaps when she sees who it is, terror drains the color on her face and fills her body as she clutches Lucas's neck. Emily apologizes when she is squeezing Lucas too much. She alighted from his back and regards the newly formed monster in front of them.

  • When the night falls   Chapter thirteen

    Lucas pulls the door open and the air inside is still to which he shudders, he is also scared but one of them must stand tough and be brave which is what he is going to do. The dusty wind and strong aroma of food made Emily shudder. It is a mystery that none of them is hungry, Emily never thought of food until now. She is not sure Lucas is thinking the same way as she is thinking." Tempting but we have to pass through", Lucas says almost like a warning for her not to misbehave so Emily nods her head. She attaches herself to his side holding his arms. Emily exhales loudly, she is starting to feel tired.Shrilling sounds is heard from the other side they are going to but Lucas did not stop walking.Lucas can feel the warmth radiating from the room. He holds on to Emily and marches forward, Lucas hopes he mak

  • When the night falls   Chapter fourteen

    They walk to the food truck and order for some burgers and milk shakes. Emily sits across the street, she watch people walking on the road and sigh.She is glad to be back in the real world even though she has nothing to live for. When she realizes that Lucas has been staring at her, she turn." What are you thinking about?", He asks.Emily chews gently on her burger, she even spills some ketchup on her clothes. She shakes her head as she wipes her clothes clean." We need to change, we are looking like beggers", Emily complains to which Lucas chuckles." We should probably do that", Lucas agreees with Emily, he gobbles up his burger in a few minutes while Emily was on her third one.When they are done, Lucas orders for some to take home with them. He is glad he always leaves a spare key under his foot mat because he

  • When the night falls   Chapter fifteen

    Some minutes later, Emily and Lucas climb into the truck and are on their way to Lucas's house. They ride in silence as none of them speak a word. Emily stares into space thinking of their conversation.The sun is setting when they arrive at Lucas's house. Emily stares with her mouth agape, his house is fucking big.She gets down from the truck staring at the house in awe. " Wow!", She finds herself saying.Staring at his mansion makes her feel skeptical about staying with him. She sadly pouts as the thought makes her bitter.A lone tear slips down her cheek which she quickly wipes off. " Are you okay?", Lucas asks with a frown etch on his face.Emily shakes her head not replying him." Come here", he draws her closer to him and wraps his arm around her. She is engulfs by his warmth and soothing words.&n

Latest chapter

  • When the night falls   Chapter thirty- two

    As he approaches the sound, Lucas grips the monster tightly as he rides it. He can not believe this is happening, he is slowly turning into a monster. He did not mind turning, as far as he can save everybody. Perhaps, this was what he was destined to do. What if he didn't meet Emily, will his life be a normal happy life? Shaking his head, Lucas stared at his hand and notice the wound closing, his bones rearranging itself. This would have been nice if it was his spirit present, Lucas follows the sound. Judas walks quietly with John trailing behind him. He stares at Judas as he moves carelessly without being alert. " Let us stop to think of a plan. I am sure the monsters are nearby", John suggests as he looks around. He can hear the screeching sounds of the monsters. Judas waves it off. " You think I don't know what I am doing?", He smirks. " I hate when people complain. You should have followed Lucas if this is the shit you will keep spilling", his tone is harsh an

  • When the night falls   Chapter thirty - one

    " At least some of us will survive", mike utters. He fidgets with his weapon, colour drains from his face.Judas pauses, he rubs his grease hair and smile. " I see you believe in him so much that you forgot how we started", he innocently mutters, staring pathetically at Mike." We were more than this before. Look where hiding got us now, on the same spot without moving forward", Tarah bites back. It is so frustrating trying to hide when you can just fight for your survival. " This needs to stop now. We have to concentrate on the situation we are now", Tobi chips in. The sound is getting louder and the dent, more visible." We need to follow Lucas' plan", Tarah declares. She moves forward to stand by Lucas' side. " If you want to be with us, come forward and if you want Judas, go to him."Everyone seems to be having difficulties in selecting their leader expect Emily and Tobi, they are already beside Lucas. Everyone except John went with Lucas." Come on John, I guess it is just you a

  • When the night falls   Chapter thirty

    Emily makes an 'o' expression, covering her mouth with her hand. " Why so smart?", She teases Lucas and gently hit him on his shoulder." We can't get to the heart if we continue like this", Emily sigh, she stretches her arm, folding them together. " If we escape now, we will either survive or get injured but I am sure we will make it."She stares at Lucas hoping he will agree to her plans." We cannot just leave, the people needs us", Lucas replies, he rubs the bridge of his nose and exhales." But we were alone before we met this people. We fought our way here alone", Emily mumbles, she huffs and walk ahead of Lucas.Lucas didn't respond immediately, he jogs over to her side and drapes his good arm on her shoulder. " I know you are saying this because of Judas but we have to consider the rest. We

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- nine

    " I thought you would never say that."Lucas laughs, he embraces Emily tighter and smile. The wave of joy he emits warms Emily as she rubs her head on his chest." When we get out alive, be sure to make your move", Emily whispers shyly, she plays with a tendril of her hair.' Be sure to make a move 'Lucas smirks when he gets what she is saying, he will surely do that and never let the opportunity slide." Deal", he chuckles and frowns when his weak body is aching. " I need to rest Emily, I am afraid I am too weak at this moment", Lucas exhales, he slumps on the bench and Emily assists him in getting the right position.She sadly smile, staring at Lucas who looks so pale. She can hear his breathings from where she is standing. Being this weak won't help Lucas, instead, it will be a burden. So, it i

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- eight

    Lucas suddenly laugh, he guffaws so hard that his ribs hurt." So much guilt that it irritates me", Lucas says loud enough between his laughter for people to hear and it makes Judas shudders.How can a young boy like Lucas be a threat to him?He should have known when he saw Lucas protecting the young lady in the tunnel alone by himself. He should have known how much of authority and survival he carried. He shouldn't have help Lucas, he should have left him to die but will he even die?Judas looks up and sees Tobias staring at him, the people are having a series of doubt about him. He quickly take hold of his fears and swallow hard." Lucas", Judas calls, he jogs over to meet Lucas where he was with Emily. " I am so happy to see you, thank goodness you are alive", he tries his possible best to sound as formal as he can be.When Lucas didn't respond, Judas mov

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- seven

    Five more to go,Each movements of his axe weakens Lucas as the force in which he swings his weapon makes his hand aches.Lucas is knocked to his knees but still he never gives up. As he raises his axe to block any onslaught, Lucas slashes the arm of the monster off, causing blood to splash on his face.His brain explodes with emotions of stress and weakness but strangely, his body keeps attacking the monsters and pushing it past his breaking limit.His heart is thumping loudly in his chest, his hands are shaking, Lucas drags himself and run. He shivers when the cool breeze blows on his open wounds, his exhauste

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- six

    "Oh shit!"Judas' eyes almost bulge out when he comes face to face with the hideous monster.He immediately sink into his chair and his breathings becomes heavy as he panics." The monster…. it saw me… It……", Judas closes his eyes tightly, he trembles on his seat." Stop panicking", Lucas harshly speaks, he is already getting irritated. " They can smell your fear."

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- five

    Emily smiles and adjusts herself on the bench place at the covered container of the truck, moving closer to Lucas. She leans against his shoulder and exhales shakily. All she can feel now is the love she fail to acknowledge." I told you to put the bullet in my gun not yours", Judas yells, he push a younger guy who is almost the same age as Emily. The boy stumbles and falls beside Lucas' feet, Lucas assist the boy up and glare at Judas." You will hurt him", he utters." He is of no use", Judas sneers, he spits on the floor and smirk. " Weak pe

  • When the night falls   Chapter twenty- four

    Already feeling tired with the monsters he killed, Lucas is further troubled when the man told him that they are more of them. How many people will the monster take before she gets satisfied? How many more……..? If only he can fight the monsters and save the people, if only he……. " Lucas, Lucas." Lucas, with clench fist, closes his eyes briefly before looking at the woman who called him. Her thoughts drain away as she slowly turn and her breath hitches when she sees the intensity of Lucas' gaze. Emily's slim shoulder lifts as she struggles to maintain her composure. She stares intensively, waiting for Lucas to answer her.

DMCA.com Protection Status