It was past midnight, the VIPs had already retired to their quarters.Unlike any other night, this particular night had a chilling atmosphere.Asher was strolling on his terrace when a snowflake landed on the fence."I almost forgot what a snowflake looked like!" he exclaimed.As soon as he touched it, the snowflake disappeared."Why are you so worried, my love? We have artificial ways to create snow!" His wife appeared from inside the room and comforted him by rubbing his back."But do you realize how long it has been since it last snowed?" He asked, staring at her with wide eyes."Of course, I do!" she smiled. "Things are changing, perhaps for the better," she added."We can't let this happen," he said, sounding concerned."What power do you have to control the weather?" she asked, troubled."I believe I am the only one with the power to change the weather!" He clenched his fist.His wife, still troubled, rubbed his shoulder again. "You need to rest, my love! You have important thin
I went up to her, grabbed her shirt, and enveloped her in it, giving her a comforting embrace and patting her on the shoulder. "Why didn't you kill him?" I inquired. "Because I was a captive, and I was terrified. Before you, Zaria, I had lost all hope. If I had made a move, his formidable security system would have shielded him. He doesn't kill his enemies, he drives them to madness through torture," she clarified, holding onto me tightly and trembling. "I get it," I replied, turning to my mother, who understood my intentions. I knew there would be a massive argument about this, but at least she was on my side. "Tell me what Asher intends to do," I asked as we brought her inside. "Before we begin, I want to know one thing. If Asher wanted to turn me into what I am today, why did he hire someone to kill me during the tournament?" I questioned. "I'm sorry, Zaria. It wasn't Asher, it was me who hired that person to kill you!" She left me speechless. "How generous of you. Can you
I was at the medical facility because they were conducting some tests on Calista to verify her claims. "I've endured pricks all over my body for longer than you can imagine, do you really think a few tests will bother me?" That's what she said when I asked for her permission. Finally, after a brain scan, she came out feeling slightly dizzy. "Are you alright?" I asked. "I think so!" she replied, and we escorted her to the main hall.It resembled a grand throne room with its never-ending pointed ceiling.The curved structure, ethereal brightness, and delicate engravings added to its beauty.The floor was so shiny that it looked like it was made of glass. In the center of the hall, there was a stunning dark gray round glass table surrounded by elegant dark gray chairs.The table had golden borders that matched the golden engraved circles on the chairs. Attached to the center wall was a slim, throne-like chair with a similar pattern, where the leader of the unseen sat.Her name is A
Which means I developed feelings for him, President Alpha was my brother and I desperately wanted to save him from the doom that awaited him. In a bold move, I decided to approach the president himself, hoping to find a way to stop the catastrophe. As expected, he refused to cooperate. However, when I decided to fake my pregnancy, surprisingly, it worked. This led him to reconsider his decision to launch the nuclear attack on Beta, but unfortunately, it was already too late. Just when it seemed like all hope was lost, an unforeseen event unfolded, that no one expected in the slightest. A technical malfunction caused the missile to crash right into the center of both nations, resulting in a catastrophic accident that plunged the entire world into darkness as electricity was knocked out on a global scale. The explosion wreaked havoc, shattering even the crystal that held the cure within. As it turns out, there were two more identical replicas of the crystal, each containing the sa
“It will basically cool the weather down, then what’s the point?” I asked, confused."It doesn't really matter what the weather is like," she said."I never mentioned this before, but like every other Orphic, I have powers too. I can see the deaths of the people I meet. I saw his death and I had to tell him," she explained."I saw him die during a natural snowfall, and ever since then, he's been afraid of snow.So before the weather changes naturally, he wants to change it manually. And if he somehow succeeds in erupting the volcano, which he will, it will also bring down the mountains that have been keeping the Creepers away," she continued.I couldn't help but interrupt her. "The Creepers will be free to come and go as they please!"The fear and confusion among the people was evident."We need to find a way to stop him," I muttered."But how? He refuses to listen to anyone," she replied."What if I propose a deal to him?" I suggested."Asher is always intrigued by something that int
"Do you really think I can't change my mind?" He was furious, but there was a hint of amusement in his eyes as he watched my daring move.As I approached him, I couldn't ignore the countless guns aimed at me, with snipers positioned in the towers.Despite the danger, I managed to get close to him. He raised his hand, and everyone eagerly awaited his command to shoot.There was something in my eyes that unsettled him, and I realized he was afraid of losing his power. He feared growing old and sick, or getting minced at the hands of his victims. "Don't you want to know what my abilities can offer, Mr. President?" I smirked, whispering near his ear."I'd rather kill you right now than say that you scare me!" He muttered."Then don't let anyone see your fear. Instead, let them believe that we are allies.Tell them that you sent me on a mission to find the cure!" I circled around him, hands folded behind my back."No one needs to know anything about Jaganod," I shrugged."Why are you volu
He described himself as wearing a red and black flannel shirt, so I dressed up and went to the restaurant."Veronica couldn't contain her laughter as she continued, "As he had described, he was indeed wearing a red and black flannel shirt, but he turned out to be almost as old as my father!"I turned around in an attempt to escape, but he called out my name.Without hesitation, I swiftly turned back and forced a grin. His gaze remained fixed on me as he stood up and offered me a seat.I was in search of a companion, but I was not desperate enough to date an older gentleman.In a matter of seconds, I made a decision and began limping towards him.His smile faded, and his face turned pale, as if he had just seen a ghost.He sat down and stood up a few times throughout our lunch, and it we mostly remained quiet. I chewed my food with a loud chapping sound and had my drink, gulping it down as if I were a wild creature, causing the liquid to cascade down from my mouth.Poor guy lost his a
I turned around, closing my eyes tightly, my heart racing with fear. "If it means catching a glimpse of you, I willingly give you permission," I whispered.His warm breath tickled my neck as his hand wrapped around my waist, holding me firmly.Pulling me closer, he brought his mouth close to my ear and softly kissed me."It's going to hurt," he murmured.I held onto his hand, which was still tightly gripping my stomach, preparing myself for what was to come.His breath grew heavier, surrounding me with warmth, and in an instant, I felt numbness take over. Then, I heard him whisper again."I wish we had more time!" He exclaimed, feeling a sudden prick on the lower left side of my neck.As I groaned in pain, I realized something was forcefully being inserted into my flesh, like a slow bullet.In that moment, I continued to cling onto his hand, gripping it even tighter.He responded by wrapping his other hand around my shoulder, holding onto me tightly.His whispered words reached my ear