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Victor? Really?An inexplicable excitement bubbled up within me. I felt a sudden urge to rush into the house and greet him, but I stopped myself just in time, realizing that there were other guests inside as well.As much as I wanted to hurry in and see Victor, I had to remind myself of the risk. Meh, the entire family was there, so I wasn't planning to take any chances. Instead, I asked Zara to prepare me a bath and pick out an evening dress for me for dinner. She nodded and led the way inside.The sound of cutlery clinking filled the dining room as we walked in. I bowed slightly to the guests, making sure to avoid eye contact with the one person I was excited to see. I began making my way upstairs. Halfway up, I heard my name.“Since you're back, freshen up and join us for dessert.” Yeah, of course it was Catherine. Who else would it be?“Sure, give me some minutes,” I replied, not looking back. I just nodded and continued up to my room.When I entered, Zara was already in the bathr
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I went through the month's catalogue for Luxury, flipping through the pages filled with high-end fashion designs. The bed was covered with design idea papers, sketches, and notes, all scattered around me. Among the mess were a few invites to a high-profile charity gala. I'd hit the jackpot, no doubt, but the work that came with such luck was overwhelming. If I were fully human, I'd probably be overdosing on painkillers from different brands. Yup, you read that right.The sheer volume of tasks that was still undone was staggering. From finalizing designs to coordinating with suppliers and ensuring everything met the exacting standards of Luxury, it felt like there weren't enough hours in the day. My phone buzzed constantly with emails and messages, each one demanding immediate attention.I sighed, rubbing my temples. The excitement of seeing my work featured in such a prestigious publication was blocked by the heavy workload. I glanced at the invite to the charity gala, a brief flicker
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Dinner continued, but my appetite had vanished. The rest of the family seemed to accept Catherine’s announcement with minimal fuss, of course they would, it their sister and it's Damon's mother, continuing their conversations as if nothing significant had happened. I took another gulp of wine.---Penelope stared at the bloodied letter on the desk in the middle of her sitting room, chewing on her nails and drowning out the angry, cursing voice of her mother upstairs. Just what kind of mess had she gotten herself into? She wondered, sniffing. Just what did her greed get her into?The ping from her phone pulled her out of her sad reverie. With shaky hands, she picked it up from the table, careful not to drop it. It was a message from ‘X’ again, with threats to keep her mouth shut. The familiar wave of fear washed over her, making her heart race. Suddenly, a loud shatter from behind startled her, and she could swear her heart almost jumped out of her chest. All her attention had been o
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I stared out of the window from my room that overlooked the back of the house, wondering if my senses were glitching. It wouldn't be a surprise if they weren't, though, because lately, Penelope had been on my case and tail. The scent I had perceived a few minutes ago was definitely hers. It had to be.The full moonlight cast a soft glow over the backyard, highlighting the trees and gardens. It was full moon, soon you'll hear the men going out for hunting like they do.I sighed and turned away from the window, pacing my room. My thoughts kept circling back to Penelope. The last few times she came to me, she seemed on edge, constantly looking over her shoulder. I knew she was hiding something, that something was wrong, but whatever it is, it was her mess, her problem, and the last thing I wanted was to get involved with her, ever again.The last time I did, I left with my heart in my palm, so no more trusting.A sudden tap on the window startled me, making my heart race. I turned back q
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I woke up the next morning feeling weak. My body ached, and the lingering effects of the nightmare made it hard to shake off the dread that clung to me. With effort, I dressed and got ready for work.As I went downstairs, I noticed something strange—no one was at home. Not even Zara, which was weird because Zara never left the house before me. The absence of the usual morning bustles and yells made the house feel empty and eerie.I weakly did everything I could to prepare for the day. I could only manage to make a sandwich for breakfast. My hands trembled, and I felt dizzy, but the fear of falling asleep and having another nightmare kept me from going back to bed. The entire house was empty, and the silence scared me a bit.Catherine was a full-time housewife and never left the house, even when she was with Victor. She was always around, making her presence known in one way or another. Damon was an exception; he wasn’t always at home. The other women must have left with Catherine, but
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The sound of the doors being pushed open with force sent a jolt of fear through me. I could hear them entering, their footsteps heavy and deliberate. My heart pounded in my chest as I darted into a small storage room, barely big enough for two people. I pressed myself against the wall, trying to make myself as small as possible.The clanging sounds of weapons hitting metal echoed through the warehouse, each strike making me jump. The noise was terrifying. I could hear them stalking closer, their movements methodical and unhurried, as if they were enjoying the game.My hands shook as I fumbled with my phone, dialing number after number. I tried calling everyone I could think of—Victor, Zara, Elizabeth, Jennie, even Damon—but every call went straight to voicemail. My heart sank with each failed attempt. "Please, someone answer," I whispered desperately, but there was only silence on the other end.I furiously prayed to the moon goddess, begging her to wake me if this was a nightmare or
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I soon tried to crawl away, but my limbs felt heavy and unresponsive. My head was spinning, and I couldn't focus. Suddenly the bulkier intruder's footsteps echoed in the small room as he approached. The other three blocked any possible escape route, their menacing figures casting long shadows in the dim light, was there even light? I could barely see a thing at this point.The bulky intruder reached down and grabbed me by the arm, his grip like iron. He yanked me to my feet, and I cried out in pain. My vision blurred with tears, and I felt like I was going to faint. "Shut her up," one of the others snapped. The bulkier man raised his hand, and I braced myself for the impact, but it never came. Instead, he shoved me against the wall, holding me there with one hand while he brandished the axe with the other.My mind raced, trying to think of anything that might save me. I couldn't shift, I couldn't call for help, and I couldn't fight back. The panic was overwhelming, and I could barely
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Victor rolled on the bed a few times restlessly and suddenly sat up, sweating. He groaned and rubbed his face, trying to shake off the uneasiness. He glanced at the white clock on the wall. Four PM. He was quite surprised. When did he fall asleep, and how long had he been out?He remembered working out in the gym that morning. He had pushed himself hard, trying to clear his mind, when he almost dislocated his elbow. When it didn’t heal right away, he was shocked. The pain lingered, unusual for him. Normally, his injuries healed quickly. He had come into his room to make a call, wondering what was going on. He sat on the bed and picked up his phone. That was it. He remembered nothing else after that.What happened? Why didn’t his injury heal like it was supposed to? He was quite confused. He picked up the phone that was just beside him and switched it on. Almost immediately, notifications bombarded his screen. His frown deepened as he saw the number of missed calls from Anastasia. Twen
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