SHADOWED SALVATION

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u understand Melonie?" He repeated with a s

tton nose. His piercing eyes spackle with warmth and ki

d messy, with a subtle wave

self-assurance without being arrogant or entitled. He is charismatic and charming, with a magnetic presence that draw

my attention and I quickly looked away, my che

the awkward atmosphere. "All I'm saying is, f

ce, "How old are you?" Cu

, I've lost count,"

getting younger, "So why is he this hand

," I blurted out,

don't control me, I do! And playtime is over. For the last

, "At least he would be the one training me... life here c

ady to meet and explo

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I stretched my arms, feeling the softness of the bed, and let out a gentle yawn, another weird day. But

" I thought to m

ng in the air. The stillness was palpable, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.

, but devoid of any signs of life. No dirty dishes in the sink, there were scattered footsteps on the floor like a

ce was oppressive, weighing heavily on my chest. I longed fo

in the mirror. My eyes looked hollow, my face pale. I felt lo

iness was temporary, that soon the house would be filled with the sounds and smells of people, it was

ing on," I com

an out of my room to find the

e?" I voice out, my curious e

s are our greatest fear in this realm, no one has been able to fight them off or kill them. And yo

e?" I asked, stari

owers, I don't know how long she can hold on. She seems desper

rlo, Clara and

happened," Clara stated and walked passed me in disappo

one still standing and willing to hear

walkers," he announced firmly and

re ready. That would be we announcing you to the entire universe... That's bringing war into your life. Everyone woul

y jingled it off, I would have to fight

at me?" I asked, lo

ering, "Mrs. Hunter, the leader of the realm got injured

hair back wit

questioning gaze, "Are you going to ignore me too? I get that sh

realm. Her dying means we are exposed, more of those things would swarm in here and we don't have a way to kill them yet. And you on the other ha

ers. Death is lurking around me; more creatures will come for me. Isn't that even w

hing out there already know of your existence when yo

I am announcing where I am t

r, "Oops! I guess we ar

g?" I demanded, stu

he was able to hide our realm for now... I'll only ask you for one thi