Kayla Wilson has no memory of her childhood. Found alone and lost in the middle of the woods at the young age of eight. The Wilson's take her in, treating her as their own. Nightmares plague Kayla every night as she sleeps. Shopping with her best friend, her nightmares become reality sending her life out of control. She is thrust into a new life where her nightmares become more real with each day that passes. She learns there is more to the world than she ever thought possible. Stories and legends all have some truths to them and unfortunately for Kayla she is a part of this new world whether she wants to be or not. She must adapt and fight for her life as a threat awaits her around every corner. Can Kayla handle her new life and survive the evil of the world? Can she uncover the secrets of her past?
Chapter 1 Prologue
Naked trees line my path like beacons showing the way. My breath rises in visible puffs that swirl around me before fading into the clouded night sky. The icy wind whistles through the air, pinching at my skin with its chilly fingertips.
The night air brings crispness to the fallen leaves, bejewelled with frost. They crunch loudly under my feet, the sound echoing around me. The distant hooting of an owl makes my skin crawl, adding to the dire situation I now find myself in. The smell of death lingers in the air like rotting meat left in the sun, causing my stomach to churn and burn.
My heart thumps wildly in my chest like a drum, the rhythm fast and unsteady, the sound vibrating in my ears. Cold sweat drips from my head, brought on by anxiety as my nerves take complete control. I can't move.
Six men, all wearing black cloaks, surround me, their silhouettes black shadows against the dark and gloomy backdrop, leaving only their eyes visible. They begin to circle me like lions, studying me, waiting for the right moment to pounce on their prey.
Red eyes lock onto me. Hatred and anger radiate from their glowing embers like sharp daggers cutting deep into my soul.
I recoil. A woman with raven black hair and sharp blue eyes steps out of a cluster of trees. Her arms wrap around me tightly, like a warm comforting blanket, protecting me from the evil darkness and cold that permeates all around us.
The men begin to chant cult-like, slowly at first, before becoming more urgent as their voices rise, becoming louder with each word they utter, their heads tilt back to stare at the midnight sky.
Fire leaps from the ground, making us stumble backwards in surprise. The glowing embers jump and twirl in a fiery dance, crackling and hissing their own deadly tune, showing their colours: red, orange, blue and yellow flickering brightly, lighting up the pitch-black sky. The fire melts and burns the ground. The autumn dry leaves shrivel up until nothing remains.
Giant flames rise into the air, circling us like the fires of hell. Thick plumes of smoke fill the crisp clean air. The smell of burning wood and soil hangs heavy on my lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.
My eyes burn in their sockets. They itch as my vision blurs. A lump rises in my throat. It cuts off more of my air supply. I take deep gulps. My chest burns with each breath I take. Stabbing pains attack my lungs, forcing me to my knees. My whole-body twitches and jolts. An unpleasant warmth creeps over me, eating at my stomach. Pain sears through my abdomen better than a branding iron, heat rushes through my veins as if my blood is on fire. I feel as if I am burning within.
Chapter 1 Prologue
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Chapter 2 Nightmares
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Chapter 3 Danger
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Chapter 4 Grandmother
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Chapter 5 New Home
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Chapter 6 Lies
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Chapter 7 Trapped
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Chapter 8 Magic
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Chapter 9 Guardian
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Chapter 10 Training
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Chapter 11 School
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Chapter 12 Family
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Chapter 13 Mystery Woman
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Chapter 14 Faraway
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Chapter 15 Shopping
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Chapter 16 Mist
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Chapter 17 Cave
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Chapter 18 Cliff
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Chapter 19 Forever Debt
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Chapter 20 Chris
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Chapter 21 Memories erased
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Chapter 22 Motel
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Chapter 23 Justin
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Chapter 24 Date
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Chapter 25 Dance
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Chapter 26 Prophecy
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Chapter 27 Castle
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Chapter 28 Marriage
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Chapter 29 Fake
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Chapter 30 Grounds
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Chapter 31 Wall Of Fire
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Chapter 32 Letter
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Chapter 33 Playing The Game
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Chapter 34 Cole
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Chapter 35 Power of an Angel
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Chapter 36 Hell Hound
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Chapter 37 Servants Fate
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Chapter 38 Genie
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Chapter 39 Cole
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Chapter 40 Honour
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