"What would you have done if I had told you who I was? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Unlike regular vampires, I don't need your permission to enter into your house. Vincent sat on the bed visibly shaking, hoping that with how busy the corridor sounded, someone would walk into his ward and save him. "Please don't hurt me again," he pleaded. "No, I am not here to hurt you, I want to have a chitchat with you, young master Silverclaw. You are all grown" She smiled, her fangs coming into view. That was Berdie May's voice in Vincent's ward. Berdie May had made sure that Anya and Caleb got as far away as possible from the hospital before she stopped following them and came out in her true form to talk to Vincent. Vincent was just rounding up the food Anya brought him, when suddenly the scent of something strange, yet familiar filled the air, waffling into his nostrils. As he made to stand up and search for it, she appeared. A lady with piercing blue eyes, long dreadlocks, her figure
Revelation's VeilThe doctor's presence sent a ripple of unease through Vincent. His mind raced with questions about what he might know, about what truly happened to Maya. "Mr. Silverclaw," the doctor began, his voice calm but laced with curiosity, "I couldn't help but notice your reaction when I entered. You seemed... startled." Vincent cleared his throat, attempting to regain his composure. "Oh, it's just... I've been having these strange dreams lately, you know? Nightmares, really. So sometimes, reality blurs with my imagination." The doctor looked at him, perfectly keeping a straight face. He returned his gaze to the tablet he came in with. Vincent on the other hand was searching for a hint. He had his story properly cooked in his head and was waiting for the right moment to drop it hot. It didn't seem as if the doctor remembered him, but he was ready with his lie. After going through some information for some minutes, he faced his patient. "When the ambulance brought you, you
Nothing that has ever happened to Anya was planned for. First, she lost her parents and had to go to stay with her aunt. In a strange land with an aunt that was barely visible, she had to stay by herself most days she was home until she began school and met her best friend and former lover, Emma. Hunters took her from her in cold blood one ill-fated Sunday. Moving back to Longroove as a young adult to work and live a quiet life, she meets Vincent, the alpha of the wolf pack who feels she is a threat to his reign. And now, her aunty returns to Longroove after 15 years to tell her how her parents were murdered in cold blood by the family they were closest to. As Anya sat at her desk, Caleb was seated adjacent to her. Berdie May, who had made her entrance with the sad news leaned against Anya's desk. "Your classroom seems nice with plenty of little desks. How many pupils do you have?" Berdie asked casually, taking in the view of the environment. "25," Anya simply replied, biting down
The day began like any other, with a bright sky that beckoned me to embark on a solitary road trip. I sat in my hospital room, eagerly counting down the hours until my discharge. It felt like a chance at a fresh start, away from my home, my job, and the outside world.As I anticipated this new beginning, I couldn't help but think about the people who had cared for me during my illness, an illness caused by one of their own. Now that my memory had fully returned, facing them was a daunting prospect. They had shown me kindness and comfort when I needed it most, making it hard to imagine moving forward without them.The logical choice would have been to return to my mother's house in Suncity. But that place, once a haven, no longer felt like home. Being gay had made me an outcast among my own people, constantly reminded that my love was condemned by the faith I grew up with.Sitting in that hospital room, memories of my encounter with Vincent flooded my mind. He had wanted me dead, a paw
Arms raised in surrender, I stared at the girl I had been in a relationship with for the past year. She looked scared. She was afraid of me. Afraid of me? Have I ever given her a reason to be? I was some steps away from the entrance of the ward but decided to come close and explain some things to her. One step forward, my arms still raised, I began. " I was born this way. I didn't choose to become a werewolf. My parents were wolves and the good ones at that. They didn't choose it either. Some persons are born vampires. They would have to live with it all the days of their lives. They would remain in the shadows and only come out when the sun is out." At the mention of vampires, I watched her visibly shake, but I still took another step forward. My voice was steady, my arms still in the air, I continued. " I have never imagined hunting humans for meals or fun. I have never liked the idea of some wolves and vampires doing that. I have only gotten into a fight with a human as a way
Maya stood at my doorstep, her presence a mystery. I assumed she had come to apologize for her outburst at the hospital. We found ourselves gazing at each other in silence for what felt like an eternity."Hi," her voice finally broke the silence, barely above a whisper."Hi," I replied."May I come in?" she asked."Oh, sorry." I realized I was blocking her way. I stepped aside, and she entered. After closing the door, I followed suit. She wore a pencil blue jean, a black t-shirt, and black sandals. Her subtle scent filled the room as we awkwardly avoided eye contact."So, uh," she began, her gaze drifting to everything but me. "I'm here to apologize for what happened at the hospital. I was a total jerk. I didn't mean to embarrass you.""Okay," I said, the only words that came to mind. I watched her, a heavy silence enveloping us.Finally, she met my gaze and whispered, "Okay." The silence lingered as we waited for more. I knew she was sorry, but I wondered if she could accept me for
I got discharged from the hospital yesterday and have been in my house since then. My pain has subsided, thanks to my werewolf speed healing power. I rarely have visitors and so, when my doorbell went off at 8:15 pm, I didn't know what to think. I remained seated where I was and waited for the bell to go off again. After few seconds the bell went off again and I began to walk to my door. On the way, a scent wafted into my nose. Anya's coconut oil. Why was Anya at my place at 8:15 on a Saturday night? I ignored the question and walked to the door. Opening it, before me stood Anya and Caleb. Pissed doesn't come close to capturing the look I saw in their eyes. I ignored it, stepped aside for them to come in. Both walked past me without saying a word. Closing the door, I joined them on my couch in my little sitting room. Nobody said anything until I was seated. Uneasy silence descended upon us like heavy blanket. Immediately I tried to break the uneasy silence, Anya beat me to it.
Monday arrived too quickly, bringing with it its usual challenges. As I entered the school premises, it felt as if I were a stranger. Although I had only been away from the school for two weeks, everything seemed foreign. I walked through the halls, savouring the quietness that surrounded me. My fingers traced the smooth, blue gloss walls as I thought, "Let me enjoy this peace before the day's madness begins."Approaching Anya's classroom entrance, the scent of coconut oil drifted into my nostrils. A smile broke out on my face almost immediately. Anya had become adept at being the first teaching staff member to arrive daily.I peered into her classroom, and she was, with her back to the door, engrossed in a phone call. Standing confidently, her blonde hair hung just below her shoulders, and her black pants hugged her figure perfectly. A cream-coloured blouse draped down her shoulder, making her look stunning in every way.As I got closer, ready to surprise her, she suddenly turned tow