When Samantha, a kind woman with an odd and mysterious past, disappeared; everyone thought she has been abducted and murdered. However, in the process of unravelling her past, Kathleen: Samantha's best friend, together with her friends, found out the truth behind her disappearance. Before the team could even articulate an effective plan on how to get her back, she peculiarly appeared before them—or did she?
View MoreThe air outside the window of the hospital room is getting warm and unstirring as the sun slowly crept up the darkened heights, making Kathleen feel a little bit uneasy.The air conditioner is clearly working; however, she could feel sweat misting her forehead. She turned to look at Theresa, still sleeping on the couch. Nothing’s happening, she thought. Now her eyes flew back to Christian. Her heart is beating so fast; the tips of her fingers are tingling—she doesn’t have any idea why; nonetheless, she feels as though something bad is going to happen again. Whatever it is, she had already packed herself a couple of punches.“It’s too early for you to be looking like that.”Kathleen had to look back at Theresa who pushed herself up with one hand. “Looking like what?”“Looking so helpless.”“We wouldn’t be so helpless if you could start helping us with the visions,” Kathleen had to say it and swiftly took a note of Theresa’s sudden change of expressions. “Hmm…” her eyes
“You know the reason why I keep him around.”Kaiser watched the man’s broad shoulders, contract, as he shrugs to his white long sleeves, pulling it up.He couldn’t say anything; he knows their deal. Mr. Hunt finally turned to face him who’s standing near the entrance, both hands fixed behind his back, showing respect to his master—hiding the burns.Mr. Hunt hauled himself up out of the bottom of his antique Morris chair, which seemed to be hauling back as well.“Everyone I talked to today mentioned the scandal my son did and I’ve seen it on TV. Did you actually think I won’t find out about it?” Mr. Hunt’s tonality sounded calm. Truly, it’s utterly normal—looks normal; however, it’s the exact contrary. He’s inarticulately incensed.“My apologies, master,” Kaiser held his eyes down. “Don’t worry, I’ll fix this from here. Please just let Scott take his time to heal.”“Hmm,” Mr. Hunt scoffed. As he clads, he made himself comfortable in his chair, considering Kaiser’s posture to make himsel
“Look,” he took a small step away from the railings. “Just spare the women and the children. They could never contribute from whatever you, guys, are planning. Don’t you feel bad about them?” He turned to look at the individuals behind him, cowering in fear in the corners of the thronged cell. Most of them are, indeed, children and women in various races.Kaiser held his head down. “It’s not for me decide,” he talked between breaths.“Besides, the moment Mr. Hunt finds out that Diego escaped, do you think he's not gonna take anyone’s life? Most likely, he’ll take those who have no use to him.”Jay teetered all of the sudden, staggering backwards. How did he notice? Diego is the least noticeable person among them. Ever since Jay entered the place, he’s never seen him get out; he’s never been tortured the entire time he’s there either.“Don’t stress yourself too much, I met him outside. He tried killing Kathleen. I assume you know her. She’s one of the supervisors of the company you’re
Kaiser casted himself towards the vague illumination of the single tubular light bulb. Faint figures stirred across it, catching their defined forms as he came closer.“Where’s Mr. Hunt?” He asked to one of the three men, clothed in white garment. They stood in front of an underground dungeon as it may be… as it should be.“Well, well, well…” the man grinned and removed his gray cap, revealing a face of a middle-aged man; shallow crow’s feet forming on the corners of his droopy hooded eyes.“It’s been a while, Kaiser. What have we got this time? Can we cross the other realm now?”“Soon,” Kaiser’s voice remained low. He didn’t have any problem engaging a conversation with them; however, he’s in a hurry."He’s in his lair,” one of the men joked. Heaving a deep breath, Kaiser nodded and stepped into what he always believes to be one of the gates of hell. It’s dingy and the air feels dry despite having liquids randomly dripping from the clammy ceiling.Slowly, he started hearing screams mi
“What’s wrong?” Tomoya asked as soon as he closed the door behind him. Takumi didn’t answer right away.He side-eyed the door knob and back forward. “Nothing’s logical about her actions,” he placed a finger across his lips, thinking.“Nothing’s logical about everything,” Tomoya corrected. He placed the grimoire back on the bag."You know what I mean. I’m talking about Theresa. She seems perplexed about what’s happening.”“Oh… uh… you noticed?” Tomoya looked from side to side, obviously hinting Takumi.“What are you, two, up to?” His forehead creased.Tomoya exhaled. He’s not sure if Takumi didn’t really have the idea or he’s just acting clueless to spare himself the awkward situation. The man is emotionally unavailable—literally.“Oh, c’mon! It’s written all over her face, nii-san. Use your MDs.”“None of them are for mind-reading,” Takumi walked before Tomoya could react and it only took two steps for him to chase after his first six ones. Soon enough, he’s already walking alongside
“No,” Tomoya answered.“They mean destruction. Anything or anyone with these marks are bound to be destroyed. He also made a deal with the girl you were talking about earlier,” he didn’t say the name as it would trigger Takumi.“Chances are, he’s either cursed, given that he’s marked, a spiritualist, or a seer. They are the only ones capable of performing deals, trades… and such.”“A seer?” Kathleen echoed when she remembered something. It’s vague, but she’s sure it wasn’t just a part of her distorted memory. “Right! Before I passed out, Christian said something about a seer—a seer who seeks death... from personal gain?”Her statement sounded like a question, but her eyes travelled to Theresa who stood quiet beside Tomoya in front of her, near Christian’s shoulder. Kathleen saw her throat moved up and down as though she’s been suspected.“A seer,” she muttered as her brows met.“Theresa… you’re a seer, right?”“Ah—yeah. W-Why else would I be here?”“That’s the only reason she’s here,”
They all turned to the opened door where the subject stood. She closed it right away as she’s carrying two eco-bags full of food. Under the yellowish light of the room, they could see her sweat forming on her forehead.“What happened to you?” Kathleen reached to one of the bags to help her. Theresa grimaced and shook her head. “Long story, but it all started with the traffic.”“Oh, yeah? I bet mine’s longer. Get over there,” Kathleen took the other bag and volunteered to place them in the fridge.Theresa looked at Tomoya and then Takumi and then back to Tomoya as though she’s asking what’s going on, but he only shrugged and pointed the vacant seat beside him.“What’s going on?” She whimpered the moment she sat down, slightly elbowing Tomoya’s shoulder.“Where were you?” Tomoya bypassed her question. “I thought you escaped; I almost told them your little secret,” he grinned.“Let’s get this done,” Kathleen spoke soon after, capturing everyone’s attention. She stood on the other side of
Junel’s attention shifted to the man approaching Kathleen in a snide demeanor.It’s Tomoya. He clearly remembers that face. Tomoya grinned and placed a hand on Kathleen’s shoulder.“Stop worrying and tell us what happened. Like, in details.”“Us?” Kathleen groaned. “With who?”“Ahh… nii-san will catch up with us later.”“And Theresa?”Tomoya shrugged. “That, I’m not sure.”“I’ll talk when Takumi’s here. I still don’t trust your judgements.”A grimace plastered on Tomoya’s face, stepped back, and raised a thumb up. “I don’t trust yours either. Let’s call it a quits.”“Let’s get in. Your voice might wake all the patients up including the ones in the morgue.”“If I woke Scott up, will you be kind to me already?”“Perhaps.”Junel sighed and entirely reclined his back on the wall. They had already entered the room; he could still hear Tomoya’s voice, but could no longer make up any word.Mark? Witchery? Demon? Junel sucked his bottom lip and took his phone out. Just before he could dial Ki
Theresa’s eyes opened when her phone vibrated, expecting to see Tomoya’s name on the caller ID and she was not mistaken.She stared at the call for a moment, thinking to whether answer it or not.Apparently, San Gregorio Magno Parish is an hour travel from her house and an hour-half from Tomoya’s. If she tells him she went away, he might wonder why and she’s not risking any suspicion now that the two are aware she’s still blinded from her oh-so-called visions.She sighed when the call went off and was about to sit back the pew when another one followed. It wasn’t registered and somehow brought tingles to her body.Alright, understandable. Misfortune and nothing more had to put Theresa almost twisted on her knees when she answered it and heard Takumi talk on the other line.“Where are you?”Jesus!! I just prayed for good luck and now this? She almost chokes in her own thoughts.“A-Ah… just had to pick something.”“Okay. Be at Tomoya’s in thirty minutes.”“Wait, wha—hello?” Theresa look
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