..Underneath the lamp post,......In the middle of the night,......The bus makes a silent stop.......A strange and fearful sight,......at the bus stop at your corner.......Something big and green climbed down.......It's looking for your bedroom,......and it has searched all over town. You......thought it couldn't find you,......That you were safe and you were sound.......You thought you could hide,......where you never could be found. But now......it's almost here,......You know it loves, the dark of night.......There's only one thing you can do,......Quick! Turn on the light!..."Then boom!" I suddenly exclaimed, startling Eshal."Mom, you're scaring me!" she protested, looking up at me with wide, innocent eyes."You can't do that! I'm not going to believe in this stuff," Eshal said defiantly, crossing her arms."Oh, really?" I raised an eyebrow and smirked at her."Yeah, so try something new. And I'd prefer some tangible things over fictional ones," she replied, her to

I woke up early, careful not to disturb Dad, and decided to go for a morning walk. The air was thick with fog, colder than usual. I started running, letting the crisp air fill my lungs, the rhythmic pounding of my feet on the ground giving me a strange sense of solace. I ran longer than usual, pushing myself until I was gasping for air. Eventually, I collapsed onto the ground, looking up at the sky, letting the silence wash over me. Sometimes, all you need is a moment of peace to feel whole again.I must've dozed off because the next thing I knew, a sound startled me awake. Propping myself up on my elbows, I scanned the area, trying to shake off the drowsiness. I sat up, but the sound came again, this time from directly behind me. My heart skipped a beat as I turned around, catching a glimpse of someone ducking behind a tree."Who is it?" I called out, my voice steady despite the unease creeping into my chest. There was no answer. I stood up, cautiously moving toward the tree, where I

I arrived at the college earlier than usual today, telling Dad I had an extra class. It wasn't entirely a lie, but my real reason for being here early was different.When I reached the library, Milli was already there, waiting for me. She greeted me with a mix of impatience and concern. "Hey, you're late again. I told you to come fast.""I'm sorry, Milli," I replied, feeling a bit guilty. "You know my situation, and Dad asked so many questions this morning."Milli was more than just a classmate; she was a friend who knew the truth about me. She had seen me using my powers once, and after that, I had to explain everything to her. Thankfully, she promised to keep my secret, and she had been a trustworthy ally ever since. Milli also worked part-time at the library, which gave her access to areas most students never saw."Okay, let's focus. I think I found the chamber. I asked a few of the older employees, and finally, one of them remembered that the book is here," Milli said, leading the

Milli's face went pale as she shook her head slowly. "No... no one. That place is supposed to be sealed off. No one goes there, Erin.""But why?" Milli asked, her voice tinged with concern.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the unease I felt. "It's nothing. I think I need to go now, or I'll miss my class again.""Do you want to take this book with you?" Milli inquired, her tone hesitant.I knew I couldn't let this book out of my sight. It held too many secrets, too much danger. "Yes, Milli. I'm taking it with me. I can't leave it behind—it's too dangerous."Milli gave me a small, understanding smile. "Okay, as you say. But be careful. If you need any help, just call me.""Thank you, I will," I replied, before quickly taking my leave and heading to class.As I entered the room, I saw Jack waiting for me, his face lighting up with a smile as soon as he spotted me. "Erin!" he greeted, making space for me to sit beside him."Jack," I said, settling down next to him. I could feel the tens

Jack's hand, which had been gently rubbing my cheek, stilled as he looked at me. His eyes were intense, filled with an emotion I couldn't quite decipher. Then, without warning, he leaned in closer, his breath warm against my skin. Before I could react, his lips pressed softly against mine.It was my first kiss, and I wasn't ready for it. My heart raced, and I sat there frozen, like a statue. His lips were soft, like petals brushing against mine, and I felt a wave of panic and excitement all at once. My hands clenched the fabric of my dress in fear, unsure of what to do.Jack pulled back slightly, studying my face with a curious expression. "Did I take your first kiss?" he asked, his voice gentle.I widened my eyes, too shocked to speak, and shook my head slowly. The truth was, I didn't know how to respond, how to navigate this new territory.Then, Jack smiled—a warm, endearing smile that made my heart flutter. "Didn't you like it?" he asked, his tone teasing but kind.I could feel my