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the n

er day at school. As they strolled down the familiar streets, Jasmi

e weekend?" Jasmine inquired,

much, really," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of uncerta

ing the answer. "Stuffing your mouth wi

at's a given. But, most importantly, I'll be

e jokes. Jasmine then reminded them about the upcoming fi

ne asked, her tone becoming more s

ghts and emotions. "Oh, me? Well..." he trailed off, unsure of how to

hat something was amiss. Concern etched on their

Jasmine asked gently, her vo

ion of whether or not to confide in his friends. Fi

et?" Luke asked tentatively, h

s now serious and attentive. "Of course, Luk

d to share the incredible truth t

ts?" Luke began, his voice trembling with a mix of fear a

ged bewildered glances. Laughter bubbled up from within

g from Luke, jasmine and An

ing all those supernatural creatures actually exist? V

on serious. "I know it so

th me . My dad knows more about t

inally spoke up. "Luke, this is a lot to tak

ived at

three eld

it was alright, as Jessica and Anthony already knew about his secret. Kelvin seemed surprised and asked if Luke had told th

ng that Luke was not yet aware of all the rules. Luke was curious about what had happened, and Kelvin revealed that supernatural beings were not allowed to disclose

because they were his closest friends and he trusted them to keep the secret.

cademy would teach him how to control his transformations and provide valuable knowledge about the werewo

ned to Luke that once he finished his final year exams, a new chapter of his life would begin. It

y, how are your parents

lvermane," both Jasmin

promoted, Anthony," Kelvin

with a nod. "Tell him I sa

king, joined them at the table. Kelvin quenched Jasmine and Anthony's curiosity abou

walked, Anthony couldn't contain his excitement. "So, you're a werewolf

ight of his newfound identity

rewolves, vampires, and witches," Antho

ledging the unique

uke," Jasmine said, her voice

next week and this weekend to catch up," Luk

eed, a hint of exci

y don't we go out this Saturday? We

aimed, immediately o

med in, "So

for a little longer. Before parting ways, Jasmine mustered up the courage and p

on his face, feeling grateful for th

side. Taking a seat beside his father, Luke mustered up the c

memories. "I don't usually like to talk about it, son,

bracing himself for wh

. "It was a dark night, and I was walking home with two friends, Lucas and Harry. Little did we know, we

ing their fury upon us. We fought back, but in the chaos, I managed to grab hold of a da

h the dagger. Blood spilled from his wound, and the gangsters laughed callously, reveling in our

eformed, transforming me into a creature I had only heard of in legends. The next

the news that Harry and the gangsters who attacked us had met a gruesome fate, their bodies mutilated b

lt has haunted me, a constant reminder of the lives affected by my curse. I've tried my b

zed the guilt his father had

for reminding y

voice filled with a mix of resolve and vulnerability. 'I believe it's time for me to confront the

es and moments of laughter that eased the weight of their burdens. The flickering candlelig

in each other's presence. The weight of their shared secrets and fear

g through the room, intertwining wi

and Luke found strength in their shared journey. They knew