Human mate

in the air. The decision to leave my previous hostel, haunted by the cruel whispers and t

eneath my shoes. Little did I know that within these walls, a world untouched by ordinary rules aw

old stories in its timeworn bricks, stories I had yet to uncover. It was a moonlit beginning, a fresh start, unbeknownst to me th

s silvery touch. The lobby, frozen in time, seemed to hold secrets in its

the reception desk greeted me with a warm smile, breaking the si

es, that's me. Just looking fo

e. "You've found the right haven, then. Room 203 is a

ved the room key, the creaking floorboards beneath me see

choes that resonated with the hostel's hidden history. Moonlight spilled through stained-glass win

per that seemed to hold the echoes of bygone conversations, and a creaking floor that seemed to breathe with the building

murmured to myself, ta

rners of Moonlight Haven, I hesitantly stepped into the common room, where the soft hum of laughter beckoned me towa

ous but welcoming. Beside him, another guy's laughter echoed through the room, punctuating the shared

ning the sunlit lines on his face. "Newcomer, right? Mo

ting from unfamiliarity to a subtle connecti

added, his laughter easing the tension.

e warmth. "Welcome to our little haven, Tanya. Moo

book, but paused to address me, "I

meet you, Ethan. I'm Tanya. So, what's the most i

n worlds and hidden realms. It's like each p

s is the guy who turns reading into an adventure. By

He's not wrong. Ryan has a talent for turning

kling. "Life's too short for

namic. "Absolutely. And who might yo

t and mediator of the group. If there'

ll in check. Moonlight Haven wo

meandered through the tapestry of our lives, weav

o, Tanya, what led you to Moonlight Haven? The

"Bullying at my old hostel became too much. Moo

ns for seeking solace here. It's a haven for those

onlight washes away the troubles of the day,

ight has a way of revealing hidden truths and forg

what about you guys? What brou

dventure. Moonlight Haven seemed like

wn by the peaceful energy. Needed

me, it was the mystery. Moonlight revea

.....

y place at first glance, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. It was as

tered the hostel's dimly lit hallway. The flickering lights seemed to cast elongated shadows on the walls, dancing

ut a trace or any explanation. Inquiries about their whereabouts were met with vague answers upon their return. Even the front desk lady would seem unusu

round my body. But it wasn't just the temperature that sent shivers down my spine – the sounds I heard were wholly unnerving. Faint howls

acade of confidence masked the racing of my heart. The dimly lit hallways seemed to stretch and twist, leading me deeper

oding silence enveloped me as I turned the knob, pushing the door open with trepidation. It led to the backyard of the h

iar at the same time. My breath hitched as I noticed an unusually huge wolf. "

. Before I knew it, my hand was reaching out, almost of its own accord. But just as

ked, spinning around to find a figure standing in the doorway. I

n she didn't give me an answer, I turned

asked Ms Grant... "Why was that wolf so huge? Is that normal here? Where did it disappear to? I've never seen one that big"

room. "Goodnight Tanya," Ms Grant muttered

but it never came, all I could do was toss and turn all night my