The sun had set a long time ago as the clouds gathered to form an image I couldn't figure out. I drove home in dad's Toyota Camry, watching as the street's lights flash every minute I passed by them. I bobbed my head to the beat as "shake it off" by Taylor Swift blasted through my speaker. It was my first time in the human world and gosh, it's a lot different from the Shadow world: a place where not only bloodsuckers live but other supernatural beings. My family came to this city just last week but I didn't go with them because I wasn't done with my mission, mastering how to control my fangs from coming out anytime I smell blood. I'm different from other bloodsuckers. I haven't had my first blood or had my first bite. I'm just like a full mortal, I eat cheese and burgers and they are my best combo. Two years ago, on my sixteenth birthday, my older brother Arden had his first kill and got bitten by a bloodsucker. He became a full-bloodsucker. I was terrified because he couldn't cont

The room was a huge, dark space. Artificial beams of light cut through the darkness, causing pools of white to collect on the black floor tiles. A vast screen surrounded by hundreds of smaller monitors dominated the opposite wall."I think it's a good idea for the Sivan family to mingle among humans." The head of the council said as he talked from the high table.A member got to their feet. "The Silas brothers won't even know they are here in the human world. We wipe off all their information from the internet.""Good choice." The head said, as he nodded. "What did the prophecy say about our chosen one?" he asked.After a brief period of silence, the second person in the chorus stood up. "Inez will try to change everything we have built; she will change the rules."The head takes a big gulp, clearing his throat in the process. "Continue," he commanded."She'll develop feelings for a human boy, which is against our policies. The human boy will also turn out to be a calamity for her, le

When the bell rang, it was time to leave, but I didn't leave until 6:00 since I had to see the principal about how poor my math grades were. I will be walking home today since my dad went out in his car.I took a shortcut through the woods and began walking. The wood was peaceful.A few minutes later, I heard a scream. "Help me, someone help me." I ran towards where the sound was coming from. The scream got louder. I stopped when I saw a figure biting a woman's intestines and flesh.On instinct, I yelled. "Hey, get off of her," I said bravely as I threw a stone at it.When I saw his face, I was in shock. The monster finally stood up and growled. He was huge and he looked at me. I saw the blood and got tempted to feed, but I didn't want to be a monster. I'm not a monster. I remind myself. I started breathing fast as I moved back step by step, swallowing hard. I turned and started running. I ran without looking back to see if the beast was chasing after me or not."Mom," I screamed, as

My parents came back home before midnight, and I told them about the police that came looking for them. Mom and dad didn't tell me what the council told them, instead they walked to their room immediately after my news. I looked at Arden and gave him a quick smile."I know that look." He said as he sat down on the kitchen stool."What look?" I asked as I poured cereal into a bowl."The look you give when you want me to tell you stuff.""So, tell me, what happened there?" I asked as I sat next to him."They said I shouldn't tell you anything, but you have to feed on blood in the next month or you will die." Arden spilled."Is that what the council said? I thought you all went there for the animal information." I said."We did and the beast you saw is called the wendigo. I think they are controlling it and the head also said that witches are trying to break the barrier and the barrier isn't strong anymore. You are the only one that can save us, so you can't die." Arden replied to me."I

"I want to know more about Wendigo." I changed the topic."Okay." He said. He took a big book out of the drawer and handed it over to me. " This is the book of supernaturals. You are the only one that can read it since you are chosen. You will know more about what you are looking for in it.""Thank you." I said as I stood up to leave the room."Remember Miss Sivan, the remaining ten days till the month ends. You decide if you want to live or die. It's your choice."The minute I got home, my phone buzzed, and it was from Chase. He asked why he didn't see me at his game. I ignored his message and entered my room. I heard someone knock on my window. I checked and it was Chase. He was here again.I closed my window and ignored him, but he kept calling my name. My parents must not know he was there or I'll get grounded. I opened my window and let him in."I called you five times yesterday...why didn't you pick up?" He asked."I was busy." The truth is, I went to see him at the movies and s