Claude had always prided herself on being the life of the party. She was the one who could make everyone laugh, who could get even the shyest person to open up and join in the fun. But today, something felt off. It was like a switch had been flipped, and suddenly she couldn't seem to get into the vibe with her friends. As they laughed and joked around after school, Claude found herself feeling more and more detached. She tried to force herself to join in, to be the person she always was, but it felt like an act. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, and it was weighing on her heavily. Eventually, Claude couldn't take it anymore. She made some excuse about needing to go home and dashed off before anyone could question her. She knew that her friends would worry if she left like this, but she just needed to be alone for a little while. She made her way through the woods behind the school, the same path she had taken countless times with her best friend Shawn. They ha
Claude woke up to the sound of her alarm buzzing on her bedside table. She groaned, rubbing the sleep from her eyes as she sat up. It was a Friday, which meant she had fewer classes today than usual. Her mind immediately went to Shawn's purple pendant, and she knew she had to wear something matching.She picked out black jeans and a purple shirt, feeling a sense of calm as she put them on. She applied a little bit of makeup and brushed her hair, admiring her reflection in the mirror. She grabbed her backpack and headed out the door, feeling ready for the day ahead.When she arrived at school, she noticed that everyone was outside, enjoying the cool weather. But Claude wasn't in the mood for fun. She wanted to focus on her studies since the final exams were approaching. So instead of joining her friends outside, she headed to an empty classroom to study.As she sat at her desk, she unconsciously started scribbling on her notepad. The name "Vladimir" appeared on the page in messy letter
Claude and Eric stepped into the party and were immediately met with a blinding spotlight. They both looked stunning, Eric dressed in sharp clothes that accentuated his toned physiques. Claude's black hair was styled to perfection, and Eric's sandy blond hair was styled with a slight messiness that only added to his charm.The crowd erupted into loud screams and cheers, applauding them as they walked further into the room. The energy was electric, and Claude couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as he and Eric took in the scene before them."Wow," Eric said, grinning widely. "This is incredible."Claude nodded, taking a deep breath sgee scanned the room. She couldn't believe how many people were there.As they made their way through the crowd, Claude felt eyes on her. She couldn't help but feel self-conscious, wondering if people were judging her for being with another man. But as the cheers grew louder, sge began to realize that the crowd wasn't judging her at all. They were ce
Claude’s PovVictoria and Tasha had been standing outside when they heard the commotion. They had followed Denver outside and watched as he confronted Claude and Eric. Tasha couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as she watched her spell take effect. It had worked perfectly, causing Denver to believe that Claude was cheating on him.The three of them stared at each other, each one feeling a mix of anger, hurt, and confusion. Just then, Victoria interrupted the moment. "Is everything alright?" she asked.Denver shook his head in the negative. "No, everything's not alright," he said, still feeling hurt and betrayed.Victoria put her arms around him, trying to comfort him. "What's going on? Tell me."Denver hesitated for a moment before finally admitting, "Claude... she's been seeing Eric."Victoria looked surprised. "What? But I thought you and Claude were-""I thought so too," Denver interrupted, feeling a pang of sadness in his chest. "But apparently, she's been leading me on
Denver held Victoria by the waist as they walked into the party, Claude couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she watched them. She had always harbored feelings for Denver, but she thought he would hurt her.As soon as they reached the entrance, Denver lsmi and turned to face Victoria. "I only said we were dating to make Claude jealous," he said weak before walking away, leaving Victoria standing there with her mouth hanging wide open.Anger and pain surged through Victoria as she watched him disappear into the crowd. She couldn't believe he would use her like that, just to make another girl jealous. She had always thought Denver was better than that, but apparently, she was wrong.Tasha came up beside her and patted her on the shoulder. "Don't worry, this is just the beginning of our plans. Soon enough, he won't be able to think about Claude," she said with a mischievous glint in her eye.Victoria took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She didn't want to ruin her n
Claude shuffled through the papers in her hand as she watched her classmates filter out of the exam hall. She hadn't done too badly on the test, but her mind was preoccupied with a strange feeling she had encountered Lady Macbeth earlier. As the last student exited the room, Claude took a deep breath and made her way over to Lady Macbeth, who was still sitting at her desk, sorting through the exam scripts. "Excuse me, Lady Macbeth?" Claude said tentatively. The older woman looked up and smiled warmly at her. "Yes, dear? Is there something I can help you with?" Claude hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to broach the subject. But she figured she had nothing to lose. "I was wondering if I could ask you about something that happened if we've met before?" she said, trying to keep her voice steady. Lady Macbeth's expression shifted slightly, becoming more guarded. Suddenly, Lady Macbeth reached into her purse and pulled out a small photo. She handed it to Claude, her eyes fixed on
Claude was standing by her locker, flipping through her textbooks, when Nuella walked up to her. She was surprised to see her, as they didn't usually talk much. "Hey, Claude," Nuella said, flashing a smile. "What's up?"Claude returned the smile, but it quickly diminished, for the picture was bothering her. She held out the picture that she had been looking at, and showed it to Nuella."Who do you see in this picture?" she asked.Nuella looked at the picture for a moment, studying it closely. Claude watched her face for any reaction, but Nuella didn't seem to show any recognition."I don't know," Nuella finally said, handing the picture back to Claude. "Who is it?"Claude's heart sank a little. She had been hoping that Nuella would recognize the girl in the picture, but it seemed like she was the only one who could see her."I thought maybe it was Tasha," Claude said, her voice barely above a whisper.Nuella frowned, looking at Claude more closely. "Who's Tasha?"Claude took a deep
"We shouldn't" Nuella said, With a shrug Claude returned it then continued looking through the shelves.The library was smaller than she had imagined, with only a few shelves left standing. The rest lay in ruins, books strewn about in piles of decay. The air was thick with the scent of must and mold, and she could see cobwebs hanging from the ceiling.As Nuella walked over to one of the shelves and picked up a book, it crumbled to pieces and fell at her feet. Claude winced, feeling a twinge of sadness at the loss of such an ancient piece of knowledge.Nuella brushed off her hands and continued to search through the debris, pulling out books and inspecting them. Claude walked over to the shelves and examined them more closely. At the end of the room, she saw two large wooden carvings - a witches triangle and a pentagon. It was clear that this was a library used by witches, and she couldn't help but feel a little awed by the history of the place.She reached out and picked up a book, tr