His Gaze Beneath the Moon

It was April, the sun was yellow like a dandelion in bloom. Six-year-old Luna stayed with her family in a house near the forest for a few days. It was a great time for vacation and her family enjoyed being with nature all the time. She reached for her doll and stepped out with great enthusiasm. As she examined the place, the beauty of the trees attracted her. The forest, even on a sunny day, is like a place of twilight shadows shape-shifting and elusive. She is loving the music created by the trees and the sweet rhymes from the birds chirping. As the young Luna enjoyed the moment in the forest, she heard a painful howl. Being young and curious, she stepped deeper into the woods in search of the unfamiliar sound until she saw something. She was stunned to see a grey wolf in deep pain. The grey wolf was injured. His body was almost drenched in his blood. Luna knelt in front of the grey wolf as she wore her worried look. "Don't worry Mr. Dog, I will help you," as she tried to reach for

LUNA POVTwo weeks after my brother died, I found myself walking in the downtown area of Ashland, and I'm on my way to the public library. I love the month of April. The cold and breezy temperature is perfect.Walking, I saw a cafe that was Elli's favorite cafe. The flower shop on the opposite road is still there, I worked there last year. I saw a group of men staring at me, the hell did I care.As I crossed the street, I felt uncomfortable. It is like a pair of eyes are looking at me. I looked around, and well, everything was just fine. Maybe it was just a piece of imagination.I arrived at the public library. There were just one or two people inside. The "Keep quiet" sign welcomes me. I turned around to see Mrs. Fox waving at me. She is so nice and friendly. She is the librarian and she always welcomes me with a smile. She would love to touch my face as if she was the happiest person every time our path crossed. She told me that I am like a daughter to

LUNA POVI received his message with the address. I don't know the place. I just ask the taxicab driver to bring me to the place. There were drums inside my chest just by thinking of my best friend. Is she in danger?I arrived at the said address. From the road, I walked for a few minutes until I reached an abandoned house. The house looks creepy like the ones I saw in horror movies. It was surrounded by dead trees and plants. The windows are dark. I tried to open the door and I hate its creaking sound. On the inside, the things are filled with dust and cobwebs. "Hello, Elli?" my voice echoed. I think there was no one here.I heard a sound, but to my surprise, it was just a rat.My blood started to run cold as I tried to look around the house. I am alone.I heard noises outside. I think it was the sound of snapping twigs. I looked over the window and saw someone standing

LUNA POVI never thought this day would come when I would meet a stranger who could also be a handsome kidnapper and now planning to claim my body.He stared at me like I was his prey, and he was ready to take me. I wasn't prepared for this but I can't do anything now. I must face the reality that this will be the day that I will surrender my virginity to this man in front of me. I felt the sweat on my forehead. This might not be right, but I can feel the excitement that builds within me. Butterflies start to dominate my stomach. He lowered his face closer to my ear and whispered."Don't try to escape from me. I will not hesitate to kill you, understand?" his husky voice sounds creepy this time.His hand balled into a fist and punched the pillow beside me.He left me with no words in the bed as he slammed the door.I was open-mouthed while looking at the ceiling. Is he really serious about killing me?I inhaled and then e

LUNA POVMy eyes went wide as I closed my mouth. Is this a dream or I am getting crazy? Two wolves in front of me turned into two beautiful men and of course, they are naked too."Please don't kill me. I want to live". I begged."I'm Stefan, don't worry we're not yet hungry," one of the men said as he laughed like something was very funny."I and Francis were Hector's friends. I think we should not waste time. Our car is on the road. We need to hurry. “He gave me a friendly smile.I tried to take a step back only to find out that my knees were wounded, and it hurt so much.How could I ever run away and escape if I can't even walk properly?I saw Hector approach, and in an instant, he pulled me up and carried me into a bridal position."Hector, what are you doing? Bring me down!" I shouted.But I got no reply. He started to walk and there was nothing I can do.For almost two hours I spent in a car together wi