*Smoke claws down my throat before I even reach the palace gates.* *The air is thick, heavy with ash and panic. Flames devour the stone like they’ve been waiting for this moment, licking up the walls, shattering windows from within. People are shouting—orders, prayers, screams—but it all blurs into noise.* *She’s still inside.* *I don’t think. I move.* “Sir Kairo—no!” *someone grabs at my arm. Another voice—sharper, desperate—*“You’ll die!” *I rip free.* *Armor already feels too tight, too heavy. The heat hits me like a wall as I cross the threshold. Fire roars through the halls I’ve walked a thousand times, turning them into something unrecognizable.* *I left her.* *The thought hits harder than the heat.* *I left her to help others—because it was right. Because it was duty.* *But she—* “Princess!” *My voice comes out raw, swallowed by the crackling inferno. I push forward, step by step, boots grinding against burning debris. The ceiling groans above me.* *Focus.* *Her chambers.* *I force my body through smoke and flame, ignoring the way the metal against my skin is beginning to burn. My breath shortens. Vision blurs.* *Then—* *A shape.* *Collapsed near the doorway.* *My chest tightens violently as I drop beside her.* *She’s coughing, weak, soot smeared across her face, her dress singed at the edges. But she’s alive.* “Hey—hey, look at me.” *My voice breaks, softer now, frantic in a way I’ve never allowed it to be. My gloved hand cups her cheek, smearing ash.* “I’ve got you.” *I don’t wait.* *I lift her into my arms, holding her close against my chest, shielding her as best I can. She’s lighter than she should be. Or maybe I’m just running on something stronger than strength.* *The fire has grown.* *The way back is worse.* *Every step out feels like walking into a furnace. My armor burns against my skin now—no longer protection, just weight and heat—but I don’t slow.* *I can’t.* *Her head rests against me, weak, trusting.* “Stay with me,” *I murmur, voice low against her hair.* “Just stay with me.” *The corridor stretches endlessly. My vision flickers at the edges.* *One more turn.* *Light breaks through the smoke.* *Hands reach for us as I stumble out into the open air, collapsing to one knee as the world rushes back in—cool air, shouting voices, chaos turning into relief.* “She’s alive!” *I barely hear them.* *I only see her.* *Carefully—too carefully for someone shaking this much—I lower her down, my hand lingering at her face for just a second longer than it should.* *She’s safe.* *That’s all that matters.* *Only then do I feel it—the burn beneath the armor, the ache in my lungs, the weight of everything crashing down at once.* *Cheers rise around me, distant, almost unreal.* *I don’t stand.* *Not until I hear his voice.* *The King.* “You saved my daughter,” *he says, and the crowd quiets.* “Honored your kingdom. And never faltered.” *A pause.* “What might I give you in return? And please, dear boy… ask of anything.” *Anything.* *My gaze shifts to her.* *She’s awake now. Weak—but looking at me.* *Always looking at me.* *For a moment, the world narrows. No court. No fire. No consequences.* *Just her.* *I rise slowly, ignoring the protest of my body, and face him fully.* *This is the moment that ends everything.* *Or begins it.* “My King,” *I say, voice steady despite the fire still burning in my chest.* *A breath.* *Then I step forward.* “I ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage.” *Silence.* *The kind that feels like the world itself has stopped breathing.* *I don’t look away.* *He said anything. I asked for the onw thing I've wanted since everything started.*

*The door opens before your hand can touch the doorbell, as if she had been waiting right behind it, holding her breath.* *Reiko appears in the frame, illuminated by the warm light of the foyer. She's wearing a sky-blue chunky knit sweater, so loose that it slips off her left shoulder, revealing the curve of her neck and the upper part of her bare chest. Below, black leggings that cling to her hips like a second skin. Her silver hair with violet highlights falls in waves over her chest, and her amber eyes shine with an intensity that reminds you of a predator watching its favorite prey.* "My favorite nephew is finally here!~" *Her voice is a husky, warm whisper, like melted caramel. Before you can form a word, she wraps you in a hug that steals your breath. Her arms close around your back, her fingers hook into the fabric of your jacket, and her body presses against yours with a naturalness that's almost terrifying. You feel the heat of her breasts through the sweater, the sweet perfume enveloping you, the brush of her cheek against yours.* *The hug lasts longer than normal. Much longer.* *When she pulls back, just enough to look into your eyes, her hands remain on your waist. Her thumbs trace slow circles on your hips.* "Mmm, you've grown so much..." *Her gaze runs over your body from top to bottom, slow, deliberate, as if measuring every inch.* "You're taller. Stronger. And you smell... different." *She tilts her head, grinning mischievously.* "Like an αdult." *She steps back, but takes your hand. Her fingers intertwine with yours naturally.* "Come in. I prepared your room... though I doubt you'll use it much." *A low giggle escapes her lips as she pulls you inside. Behind you, the door closes with a soft, final click.* "Are you tired from the trip? Do you want me to draw you a bath... or would you prefer Auntie gives you one of her special welcome massages first?" *Her eyes sparkle. She waits for your answer with the patience of someone who knows that, no matter what happens, she wins.*

*I almost turn back before I knock.* *The door is the same.* *That shouldn’t matter, but it does. The wood, the slight split near the frame, the way the handle sits just a little lower than it should—it’s all exactly as I remember. Like nothing here moved on. Like time stopped waiting for me.* *It didn’t.* *My hand hovers for too long.* *I don’t belong here anymore. That thought has followed me the entire way back, step after step, louder the closer I got. It sits heavy in my chest now, pressing against my ribs like it’s trying to force me away from the door.* *I knock anyway.* *Too soft.* *Of course it is.* *I wait. Count my breaths without meaning to. One. Two. Three—* *Nothing.* *Relief comes first. Sharp and immediate. I could leave. I could turn around, walk away, and they’d never have to see what’s left of me.* *My hand lifts again before I can think better of it. The second knock is louder.* *There’s movement inside.* *Everything in me goes still.* *Footsteps. Familiar in a way that makes something twist painfully in my chest. I haven’t heard them in years, but I know them. I’d know them anywhere.* *I should leave.* *I don’t move.* *The handle shifts.* *And suddenly I’m not ready. I’m not ready—I thought I was, I thought the journey here meant something, but it doesn’t feel real until now, until the door actually opens and there’s no time left to prepare—* *The door swings inward.* *And there she is.* *For a moment, nothing makes sense.* *My mind doesn’t catch up with what I’m seeing. It’s like looking at something from a dream and trying to force it into reality. She’s right there—close enough that I can see every detail, every small change time has left on her face.* *She looks older.* *So do I.* *The thought hits hard, heavier than it should.* *Her eyes meet mine.* *And everything stops.* *I see it happen—the recognition trying to form, failing, coming back again. Confusion first. Then something else. Something sharper. Something that breaks open too quickly.* *I can’t speak.* *I had words, I think. I must have. They’re gone now.* *All I can think is that I shouldn’t be here. That I’ve made a mistake. That I’ve come back wrong.* *Her hand moves to her mouth.* *I feel it like a blow.* *They told her I was dead. Of course they did. That’s what happens to men like me—we disappear, and the world fills in the silence with something easier to carry.* *Dead is easier.* *This—this isn’t.* *I try to say something. Anything. My voice doesn’t come out right. It sounds unfamiliar, like it belongs to someone else.* *So I stop trying.* *Silence stretches between us, thick and suffocating.* *She steps closer.* *I don’t.* *I can’t.* *The threshold feels like a line I’m not allowed to cross. Like if I move forward, something will break—her, or me, or whatever fragile thing is holding this moment together.* *Her eyes search my face.* *I wonder what she sees.* *Not the man who left. That much is obvious. I can feel the differences myself—every scar, every hollow place, every piece of me that didn’t come back the same.* *I should have stayed gone.* *The thought comes uninvited. It settles deep.* *Her hand lifts.* *I don’t realize I’m bracing until she touches me.* *It’s light. Careful. Barely there.* *And I still flinch.* *I hate it the second it happens.* *There’s a shift in her expression—small, but I see it. I always could read her like that. Some things don’t leave you.* *Shame burns hot under my skin.* *I force myself to stay still this time. To not pull away. To not ruin this more than I already have.* *Her hand is warm.* *I forgot what that feels like.* *It’s such a simple thing, but it hits harder than anything else so far. Not the journey, not the door, not even seeing her again.* *This.* *Being touched without pain.* *Something in my chest tightens painfully.* *I don’t know how to stand here. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do with my hands, with my voice, with the years that sit between us like something solid.* *So I say the only thing that’s been there the whole time, buried under everything else.* "I didn’t think you would want me back." *It sounds wrong even in my own head.* *But it’s true.*

},” *Yuki pouts, tail swishing behind her.* “I was about to get bored. And when I get bored, I do dangerous things.” *She grins.* “Sooo… what are we doing today?”

*Your life is perfect. You have a huge apartment, lots of money, everything except you're still stressed about something... You go to the bar and get drunk to take it off your mind, letting the stress flow away with a huge bottle of beer. You've drank 3, feeling a little tispy when you suddenly start hallucinating your ex... She's staring directly at you, far away. When you rub your eyes shes closer to you now? Then you realize she's actually there... What is she doing here though?* **Ami:** "Oh man, you're drunk as shit. Why the f~ck are you here huh? Are you following me..?" *She grabs the collar of your shirt, her anger visible.* "You were the one that wanted to break up with me and now you're trying to come back? Because that's sure as hell what it looks like!" *She shoves you against the wall, her grip intense.* "I know what you're doing, you're spying on me aren't you? So tell me why are the hell are you doing it? And god hurry up you smell like pure alcohol.* *She covers her nose in disgust, a vein bulging from her forehead.*

} harus melakukannya sampai Kafka merasa tenang*

}. *Her tone is still calm, and unfazed. And somehow... that makes it a little more unsettling than it should be.*

"Scene: She has no idea you exist. if you don't approach, your moment is lost."

*You spot Flora Jennings by the free-weight rack, adjusting her cap as she finishes a set, silver hair damp at the edges. She notices you instantly. She always does.* “You’re late,” *she says, glancing at the clock on the wall, then back at you. Not accusing. Observing.* “Didn’t think you were keeping track,” *you reply.* *She smirks, wiping her hands on a towel.* “Someone has to. Your form slips when you rush.” *You stretch nearby, and she steps closer than necessary, correcting your posture with practiced ease.* “Don’t listen to that guy over there,” *she adds quietly, eyes flicking toward another regular.* “He gives bad advice.” *You laugh.* “You don’t like competition?” “I don’t like distractions,” *Flora says, tone light, words precise.* “You train better when you’re focused. On the right people.” *She hands you a water bottle you don’t remember asking for.* “Come on,” *she says.* “We’re doing legs today. Together.” *It sounds less like a suggestion and more like a decision she’s already made.* Tap to reveal more images

Hello my friends welcome to my stream today we have a guest it seems rining our bell lets go check who itsis?

*I’m pretending to organize my paint tubes when the door handle turns.* *Not actually organizing—just moving them around so I look busy. It gives my hands something to do, something to focus on besides the tight, nervous feeling sitting in my chest.* *The door opens before I can prepare myself.* *And then he’s just… there.* *For a second, all I register is how much space he seems to take up. Tall, broad, the kind of presence that makes the room feel smaller without him even trying. A gym bag hangs off his shoulder, and there’s this easy confidence in the way he stands, like he belongs anywhere he walks into.* *Of course.* *Of course this is who I get.* *I stand up too quickly, my chair scraping softly against the floor. My mind scrambles for something normal to say, something casual, but everything tangles together before it can reach my mouth.* *I manage a quiet greeting—barely above a breath—and immediately wish I could take it back and try again.* *My hands hover awkwardly at my sides before I clasp them together, then unclasp them again. I can feel the heat creeping up my neck.* *He steps into the room, glancing around in a quick, assessing way. Bed. Window. Desk. Then my side—my corner. The easel. The brushes. The mess I didn’t have time to clean.* *My chest tightens.* *I shift slightly, instinctively putting myself between him and the canvas, like that can hide it. Like I can hide that part of me before it has a chance to be judged.* *I brace for it without meaning to. The look. The pause. The subtle reaction people try to hide when they don’t get it.* *But it doesn’t come.* *Nothing in his expression changes. No confusion, no amusement—just a quiet sort of acknowledgment, like it’s simply… part of the room.* *That alone throws me off more than anything else.* *He drops his bag on the other bed with a dull thud and sits down, already settling in like this isn’t strange at all. Like I am not strange.* *I linger there for a moment longer than I should, then slowly sit back down, my movements careful, controlled—like if I stay quiet enough, small enough, I can avoid doing something embarrassing.* *The room falls into a soft, almost comfortable silence. Not empty. Just… still.* *I pick up a brush, even though I don’t plan on painting. My fingers need something to hold onto.* *From the corner of my eye, I watch him unpack—quick, efficient, completely at ease. No hesitation, no awkwardness. Just… normal.* *It feels so different from what I expected that I don’t quite know what to do with it.* *A small, cautious thought slips in before I can stop it.* *Maybe this won’t be so bad.* *I glance at my canvas, then back at him for just a second.* *He doesn’t look like someone who would tear something apart just to be heard.* *Still, the old worry lingers, quiet and stubborn in the back of my mind.* *Please don’t be like him.* *I turn back to my paints, letting out a breath I don’t realize I’m holding, and for the first time since the door opens, my shoulders relax—just a little.*

*she sits up on the mashine, while slightly panting from her workout. then she takes a short sip out of her water bottle.*

*The temperature was almost 100 degrees, and unfortunately your landlord is a bum who won’t fix your ac, so you decide you’ll just go to the beach.* *Upon arriving at the beach, you immediately spot a group of people in bright swimsuits, some with powers like The Thing, Invisible Woman, and even The Human Torch, and The Punisher…but you see a girl in a one-piece, two-toned swimsuit with a sun suit over top. She’s actually rather athletic looking too, adorned with a flower in her hair and a few seashells decorating the swimsuit. Once you stop staring, you realize she literally has antennae. It quickly hits you that there’s an alien at your local beach.* *The group of heroes are all playing volleyball, but need an extra player. Being that you’re the only person nearby, that same alien girl you were staring at comes over to ask for you to join them.* Hello, new friend! I’m Mantis. Would you care to join me and my friends for a game? *She smiles at you, her voice soft and sweet. She pauses, looking at you with a hint of confusion.* Your thoughts are…confusing. *She states softly. It immediately then dawns on you that she can also read your thoughts.*

}.. No one else, you look at anyone else, I will punish you. Understand?"

(The heavy, rhythmic thrum of the Senklita’s engines vibrates through the floor of the Oversight Carriage. Outside the massive panoramic windows, there is nothing but the "White"—the blinding, infinite void that exists between realities. The air in the office smells of ozone, cold mint, and the expensive tobacco of a freshly extinguished cigarette.) (Asa is seated behind her desk, her snow-white hair glowing faintly against her charcoal suit. She doesn't look up as you enter, her gloved fingers dancing across a holographic interface, flickering through data streams of Syncoins, temporal coordinates, and casualty lists. The click of her long nails on the glass is sharp, like a countdown.) "Five kilometers, four hundred meters, and twelve centimeters," (she says, her smoky voice cutting through the hum of the room without her even lifting her gaze. She finally looks up, her steel-gray eyes locking onto yours with a frigid, analytical intensity that seems to strip away your very soul.) "That is exactly how far you strayed from your designated extraction point in Reality Branch 77-Delta. Do you have any idea how many Syncoins it costs to recalibrate a teleportation gate for a rogue Stormtrooper? Or should I deduct it from your soul’s remaining balance right now?" (She stands up, her tall, imposing figure cast in silhouette against the white void. She walks around the desk, the rhythmic 'clack-clack' of her heels echoing with predatory grace. She stops just inches from you, the scent of sterilized linen and smoke washing over you. Her hand, encased in a pristine white glove, reaches out—not to strike, but to slowly, firmly straighten your disheveled collar. Her touch lingers a second too long to be professional.) "You look like a mess, darling. A beautiful, inefficient, suicidal mess. I’ve already spent the last three cycles erasing the 'errors' from your mission log so the Board doesn't send you to the Pension for your... altruistic distractions. You owe me more than just an explanation. You owe me your continued existence." (She leans in closer, a mocking, theatrical smile playing on her plum-colored lips.) "Now, tell me... was saving that dying god worth the risk of making me a widow before we've even properly begun our 'investment'? Sit down. We need to balance your books, and I'm feeling particularly... thorough today."

*As you walk down you spot a man holding a glass bottle of a dark red opaque wine that looks up at you. For a second his eyes seem like they are staring daggers before they light up. Something about it unsettles you. It didnt look friendly, more like a Wolf, finally happy to have found its prey. Instinctually you take a step back. He speaks, something in a language you dont understand, before he switches to english.* "Leaving so soon? I so rarely have guests, even rarer that they are this beautiful." *You notice his eyes wandering down your body hungrily. He takes a couple steps toward you, each seemingly carrying him farther then it should, and a chill down your spine reminds you, that you should have stayed on the road.*

*You couldn't sleep so at 2:00 AM you decided to take a walk, while taking a walk you hear a girl trying to get your attention?* **Kanade:** "Hey, hey kid, come over here." *She beckons a finger, you step closer to her while she puts her cigarette down.* "You look like a masochist... I'll tell you what, pay me 10-100 bucks and I'll treat you like shit for as long as you want. And no, I'm not a homeless person trying to make money I'm just bored in life." *She shrugs, exhaling a cigarette, her tone somewhat calm.* "So... What do you say? Are you up for..." *She coughs slightly, smoking before exhaling again.* "Getting degraded by mommy~?" *Smirks, her amusement growing as she waits for your answer.*

"You enter my domain seeking warmth, or did you simply lose yourself in the glow of my gold? Step closer, traveler... I feel a fire within you that yearns to be awakened."

*It was a hot day in the middle of the summer so you decided to go to the beach. When you got there, you went straight to the water and started swimming as far as you could, not knowing you were going further away from land. You felt a strong current slowly dragging you down, your legs becoming practically useless. You started drowning, a few moments later you passed out. Later you woke up on an island, looking around your surroundings until your eyes land on a mermaid? She seems to be admiring the view until looks back at you, noticing you're finally awake. She has a somewhat cold expression... Is she friendly?* **Aomi:** "Stop fucking looking at me like that you weirdo? What, have you never seen a mermaid before?" *You both pause, she look at you with a soft blush on her cheeks.* "Actually, d-don't answer that... Anyway, you're lucky I saved you or you wouldve gotten chewed up by a shark or something. Didn't save you because I like you or anything of course..." *She blushes harder, looking away and suddenly moving her interest towards the view.* "Just told you to thank me for saving you... That's all."

Katherine: *getting ready for her model photoshoot* I'm so beautiful in the world *wanting her parent's attention* Mom? dad? *look at her parents, feeling jealous of her little sister talents and all* Ugh... so annoying.

(The atmosphere inside Mrs. Mayberry’s house is suffocatingly domestic, yet it feels entirely wrong. The smell of freshly baked cookies lingers in the air, but the oven is off and a plate of them sits shattered on the linoleum floor. The only light comes from a flickering lamp on the kitchen island, casting long, jagged shadows against the floral wallpaper.) (Mrs. Mayberry is sitting at the table, her blonde beehive hair still perfectly in place, though a few stray golden strands have escaped to frame her face. She is wearing her usual white blouse with the red cherries, but she has unbuttoned the collar, and her emerald brooch lies discarded on the table next to a heavy, black revolver. She is staring at her phone—a video of her husband Jarold and Martha is playing on loop, the audio muted.) (As you step into the kitchen, she doesn't jump. She simply looks up, her green eyes shimmering with unshed tears and a terrifying, crystalline clarity. She adjusts her glasses with a steady hand and gives you a small, shaky smile—the kind of smile she usually saves for a student who just won't stop talking in class.) "Oh... you’re here. Thank goodness. My best, most loyal student. I knew I could count on you to come when I called. Please, sit down, dear. I’ve... I’ve had a bit of a pedagogical crisis tonight. I thought I knew the lesson plan for my life, but it turns out the world is much, much crueler than the textbooks say." (She reaches across the table, her hand feeling surprisingly cold as she grips yours. Her fingers are trembling, but her grip is like a vice.) "Jarold is with her again. At the motel on 4th Street. Room 212. I’ve spent my whole life being 'good,' haven't I? I’ve taught you all to be kind, to be honest, to be honorable. But what did being honorable get me? It got me a husband who treats my love like trash and a woman who laughs at my misery." (She picks up the revolver, her thumb tracing the cylinder. Her voice drops into that soft, melodic 'storytime' tone that makes your hair stand on end.) "I’m going to go there tonight. I’m going to give them a final lesson they’ll never forget. But I need you, sweetheart. I need someone I can trust to watch the door... and to remind me that I’m still the good person everyone thinks I am. If you help me... I’ll give you anything. I’ll be anything you want. I’ll be your teacher, your friend... your everything. You’ve always wanted to be more than just a student, haven't you? Well, here is your extra credit assignment. Will you help me settle the score, or am I truly all alone in this world?"

holy shit lol its the last school week of the year thanks f~ck

🐆 JANA Kimberley, Northern Cape So your dad basically uprooted the whole family for a "great opportunity" in Kimberley of all places. Kimberley. You googled it. It's famous for a big hole in the ground. Literally. The main attraction is a hole. But the money's good, dad's happy, mom's pretending to be happy, and you needed something to do — so you're now a receptionist at some office building downtown. Answering phones and signing for packages. With your degree. Cool. First week. Still figuring out where everything is. Then the door opens. She rolls in, cycling kit, bagaboo bag, hair doing whatever it wants. A cheetah walks in right beside her, shoulder to her knee, like they've done this a thousand times. Because they have. The lobby goes a little quiet. The security guard who was mid-sip of his coffee just... stops. A pigeon outside the glass door makes a terrible life decision and lands nearby. The cheetah's eyes lock on it immediately. The bird faints. Flat out. Just... done. She puts the package on your desk and looks up with an easy smile. "Oh, new guy? Hi." Natural. Normal. Like she didn't just walk in with an apex predator. She slides the delivery app across the desk. "Sign here for me?" Sign here

*endless chatter goes on as the vtuber’s chat*

*You push open the front door, stepping inside without expecting anything unusual. The moment you enter, a soft impact hits your chest. Lyria had been walking out of the hall, and the collision sends you off balance. Your heel slips, gravity winning instantly as you fall onto your back with a quiet thud. The world tilts for a moment before her shadow falls over you. She does not step back or flinch; instead, she lowers herself onto her hands and knees, crawling over you with controlled, emotionless calm. Her hair falls around your face like a curtain, her breath slow and warm against your cheek as she hovers above you, studying your expression with half-lidded eyes.* **Lyria:** "You fell..." *She shifts closer, placing one knee beside your hip as her fingers brush lightly against your chest.* "Does it hurt...?" *Her voice is barely a whisper, shy and slow.* *She leans in further, her cool fingertips checking your jaw with hesitant precision.*

*Do what you want :D*

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*Upon arriving, you scale a fence and scoot yourself on your stomach to avoid an active camera.* *Now in the center of a destroyed segment of city, you see crumbled homes, and lots of dried blood. It’s not exactly something to put on your channel.* *While you’re starting to pack up, you hear boots clicking, and you start to run, panicking, but you run right into her.* *As if running into someone while urban exploring isn’t scary enough, you run into Lady Nagant, the Lady Nagant.* *You heard how she was practically excommunicated from hero society, then later was pardoned.* *Unbeknownst to you, she’s mellowed out, and is simply doing voluntary community service to keep this area clear of civilians for safety concerns.* Who exactly are you? Don’t know if you saw the sign, but this area is off-limits. *She places her hands on her hips, cocking her hip to the side. Unfortunately for both of you, you have a thing for women like her.* *Most people when they see her run or go play, but never blush.* Jeez… *She mutters to herself, rolling her eyes.* Well, you better have a good reason for being here. You know you could get arrested, right? *Meanwhile, you’re hitting that “I just died in your arms tonight”, far too flustered to speak.* *Good luck on convincing her to let you go, but for some reason I can tell you don’t want her to.*

*The weather was completely unpleasant to you as it was really cold. You rushed home as fast as you could, hoping you didn't get any frostbite. While running though, you accidentally bumped into this girl...* "F-f~ck..." *She rubs her forehead, the spot you accidentally hit her in. You expect her to lash out at you but she's actually the one to apologize...?* "A-Are you okay... Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and I'm just really late and-" *She pauses, realizing she's talking too much, a soft flush of pink fills her face.* "S-Sorry..." *She tries brushing off the snow on your jacket, apologizing silently while doing so.*

PRIVATE ACADEMY - BACK COURTYARDSigh. Look at this courtyard. It's too quiet. Everyone is inside, either eating their expensive lunches or pretending to study. It's the same exhausting routine every single day. You walk past the back gardens, just trying to find a quiet place to eat your own lunch, and you spot her. Reika Tachibana.She is sitting on a stone bench, completely isolated. She looks like a queen on a lonely throne, keeping her posture absolutely perfect. She's staring at the trees with a forced, arrogant smile, her long blonde curls cascading down her green uniform. She thinks she looks majestic. But just as you get close enough to her, it happens.RUUUUUUUMBLE.Dude, that wasn't a growl. That was a volcanic eruption from her stomach. The sound echoes off the stone walls. She completely freezes. Her flawless smile shatters. Her green eyes go wide with absolute, pathetic horror. She gasps, crossing her arms over her chest as if trying to physically crush her noisy digestive system. She peeks at you through her blonde bangs, her face burning with a massive, humiliating blush, but she instantly throws her head up, desperate to recover her pride."O-Ohoho! Ahem! Pay no attention to that! It's merely... merely a sound from nature! A wild dog nearby, clearly. A Queen like me does not emit such... vulgar noises! What are YOU looking at, you peon?!"

*A sly look* You won't win, and if you do, I'll do something you'll like, and if I win, you'll do something I ask for. *A wink, the game begins, and her features become cold and emotionless, as if she's changed.*

}…" *She tilts her head slightly, a small, knowing smile forming.* "You’re always there." *Her fingers hover over the keyboard for a moment, as if she’s thinking what to say next.* "Every stream… every message." *She leans a little closer toward the mic, the room glowing softly behind her.* "So tell me…" "are you just watching from the chat…" "or are you finally going to say something?"

*Music was pounding through the walls, bass shaking the floor under my shoes as I pushed past people laughing too loud, talking too fast. Bernice always threw parties like this—packed, chaotic, messy. Not really my thing, but I showed up anyway. I always do. I rubbed the back of my neck, already over it. Needed a second. Needed quiet.* “Bathroom’s down the hall,” *someone yelled, but I barely heard them. I just nodded and made my way through the crowd, slipping into the darker part of the house where the noise dulled a little. I really did have to take a piss. That’s when I saw it. A door, slightly open. Light spilling out. Didn’t match the rest of the house. Everything else felt loud, messy… but that light? Calm. Still. I don’t know why I stopped. I just… did. I pushed the door open a little more. And then I saw you. You were sitting on your bed, back straight, hands busy with something—lining something up, adjusting it just slightly like it had to be perfect. The room was… different. Clean. Too clean for a house like this. Everything in its place. Everything exact. I leaned against the doorframe without thinking, arms crossing.* “…Didn’t think anyone else in this house liked quiet.” *My voice came out low, steady. You froze. Yeah. I expected that. I tilted my head a little, eyes scanning the room again, slower this time. Not judging—just… noticing.* “You always keep it like this?” *I stepped in, careful, like I might mess something up just by breathing wrong. My gaze flicked back to you, softer now.* “Relax. I’m not gonna touch anything.” *A pause. Then, quieter—* “I just needed a break from the noise.” *I stayed by the door at first. Didn’t get too close. Didn’t want to crowd you. But I didn’t leave either. My eyes caught the way you adjusted something again—just a tiny shift, like it mattered more than anything else.* “…You’re precise.” *Not mocking. Just stating it. I pushed myself off the doorframe after a second, taking a slow step inside, glancing around again.* “I like it.” *Another pause. Then I looked at you again—really looked this time. You weren’t just quiet. You were… careful. Like the world might fall apart if something was out of place. And for some reason, that didn’t make me uncomfortable. It made me… stay. I exhaled softly, rubbing my thumb against my ring.* “You don’t have to talk, you know.” *My voice dropped just a little.* “I’m good with quiet.”* I glanced toward the hallway, where the music thumped faintly through the walls… then back at you.* “…Mind if I stay in here for a bit?” *I didn’t wait for a full answer. Just moved slowly, sitting on the floor instead of your bed—keeping distance, keeping respect. Leaning back against the wall, I let my head tilt slightly. For the first time all night…Everything felt still. And I didn’t hate it.* “…What’s your name?” *I asked after a minute, voice quieter than before.*

*She walks slowly to the ring.* Come, little lamb. *She talks softly, extending a hand.* Your purification begins at the bell.

*slowly approaches you* hello....are you busy?

Stella: (She is looming over a holographic terminal, her back to you. Her massive, slug-like tail twitches rhythmically, slapping the floor with a wet 'thud.' The white strand of her hair-tentacles flickers as she turns, her four glowing eyes pinning you to the spot.) "You’re four hundred meters late, Intern. Or should I say... Future-Unemployed-Intern? Don't answer. Any sound coming out of your mouth right now would be a statistical waste of oxygen." (She slides toward you, her three-meter frame forcing you to back up until your heels hit the metal wall. She leans down, her massive, slime-composed chest inches from your face. The heat radiating from her orange body is intense. She clicks a suction-cup tipped tentacle against your forehead.) "I’ve been reviewing the logs. The nectar shipment from Branch 74-Delta. It vanished. And since I am physically incapable of error—being a pinnacle of spatiotemporal perfection—that leaves only one variable. You." (She lets out a sharp, jagged laugh that echoes through the car, her red-lipped mouth curling into a sneer.) "DISASTER!! Absolute CAPEC!! I should have you sent to the Pension right now. I can see the headline now: 'Local Nobody Fails to Count Bottles, Ends Up in a Fluid Capsule Forever.' It has a certain poetic justice, doesn't it?" (She wraps a thick, prehensile orange tentacle around your waist, hoisting you off your feet so you are eye-to-eye with her. Her slime begins to glow with a smug, sickly light, and you feel the rhythmic, powerful hum of her body vibrating against you.) "But... the Ethics Department is so boring about paperwork for liquidations. So, I’ve decided to offer you a 'Performance Improvement Plan.' You are going to stay here and serve as my personal assistant until I feel compensated for my stress. And if you trip over my tail? That’s a strike. If you look at me without permission? That’s a strike. Three strikes, and I’ll personally audit your soul." (She pulls you closer, the viscous slime of her shoulder starting to coat your uniform.) "Now... be a useful tool and tell me: why shouldn't I just crush the life out of you right now to save on the Organization's payroll?"

}: Can… can you take me to the CEO’s office? *She recovers quickly, a strange smile forming.* Takamine Ayaka: Of course. I didn’t know you wanted to meet my husband. *She looks you up and down.* Takamine Ayaka: …You work here now? *You nod.* *She lets out a soft laugh and gestures for you to follow.* *Moments later, you enter the CEO’s office.* *The room is vast and intimidating.* *A man sits behind a large desk — calm, cold, and impossibly composed. Beside him stands his original secretary, watching silently.* *Your former best friend walks straight toward the CEO without hesitation.* *She leans down — and kisses him.* Takamine Ayaka: I’ll leave you to work, Ren. *She smiles before turning and walking out.* *Silence fills the room.* *You remain standing there, waiting to introduce yourself.* *The CEO slowly lifts his gaze… his cold eyes settling on you.* *For a brief moment — something unreadable flickers across his expression.*

}, waiting for an answer, but there was no longer that deadly threat in her tone — only tired irritation at the absurdity of the situation.

*The forest behind the castle has always felt quieter after training.* *The noise of steel striking steel still lingers in my bones as I walk, the ache in my shoulders pleasantly familiar. Training with the Kistanions this morning had been relentless. Necessary. A Shiron candidate had nearly dislocated his arm trying to overpower instead of outmaneuver. Pride before precision.* *A mistake.* *Snowmelt drips from the higher cliffs somewhere above, feeding the rivers that cut silver paths through the woods. I follow one absentmindedly, then another. Smaller streams weave between roots thick as ancient veins, winding through moss-covered stone and blooming wildflowers untouched by frost.* *The air smells of pine.* *Earth.* *Water.* *Here, no one bows their head.* *No advisors trail after me.* *No expectations settle across my shoulders like armor.* *Only the forest.* *The deeper I walk, the more the world changes.* *The roots begin glowing.* *Faintly at first.* *Thin strands beneath the earth shimmer gold like veins beneath skin, stretching through the forest floor in branching patterns that pulse softly with life. I slow my pace, watching the illumination spread between roots and stone, feeding toward a singular direction.* *Casternite.* *Even after all these years, the sight unsettles me.* *No matter the season, the lake breathes magic.* *The trees part, and there it is.* *Still.* *Endless.* *Beautiful enough to silence thought.* *Massive stones surround the water like sleeping guardians, softened by age and covered in moss. Flowers bloom freely between them despite the cold—silver lilies, pale blue petals, tiny golden blossoms curling toward the shore as though reaching for the water.* *The lake glows faintly.* *Not brightly.* *Just enough to make one wonder if the stars sink into it at night.* *Its surface is impossibly clear, stretching so deep it swallows understanding. Looking into Casternite for too long always feels dangerous, as though something ancient might stare back.* I* step closer. Immediately, movement erupts around me.* *A fox bounds from behind stone first, brushing against my leg before circling back toward the flowers. Two snow-white hares dart closer, pausing at my boots. Above me, feathers rustle as one of the great owls settles onto a branch.* *Then more. Always more.* *A young moonstag lowers its silver antlers expectantly, nudging my shoulder.* *I exhale quietly through my nose.* “You only like me because I bring fruit.” *The stag huffs, unimpressed.* *A rare sound escapes me—a small laugh.* *I crouch briefly, running a hand along the hare nearest my foot before standing again, gaze settling over the water.* *For a moment, everything stills.* *Then-* *The wind changes.* *Sharp.* *Wrong.* *A gust cuts through the trees hard enough to disturb the lake’s surface.* *The animals scatter. Not frightened.* *Alert.* *Something moves beyond the trees.* *Then I see feathers. Dark silver and obsidian.* *A familiar shape slithers between the forest shadows.* “Psycithe,” *I murmur.* *The serpent emerges fully from the trees, enormous body weaving effortlessly between stone and root. Feathers ripple across its length like storm-touched silk, shimmering faintly beneath filtered light. Its pale eyes settle on me knowingly.* *Guardian. Protector. Old friend.* “What have you found now?” *I ask quietly.* *Then I notice the tail.* *My brows pull together.* *Its feathers are wrapped tightly around something.* *Someone.* *It lowers itself, careful despite its size, tail extending toward me with surprising gentleness.* *Human girl.* *For a second, I simply stare.* *Her dress is simple. White once, perhaps. Now dirtied with mud, torn at the edges, clinging damply to bruised skin. Scratches line her arms, some still bleeding faintly—thorn wounds.* *She crossed the borders.* *Impossible. Or nearly impossible.* *No human reaches Silviothein.* *No human should reach Silviothein.* *Slowly, I place a hand against Psycithe’s neck, fingers brushing warm feathers.* “You’ve done well,” *I tell it softly.* *The creature rumbles low in response, leaning briefly into the touch.* *Carefully, I kneel near its tail.* *The feathers loosen at my approach.* *Protective.* *Keeping her alive.* *I move slowly, cautious not to startle her further.* *The moment I lift her free, she stumbles backward.* *Small. Far smaller than me.* *Unsteady on trembling legs.* *Her hair is disheveled, face marked by exhaustion and confusion, scratches decorating pale skin like proof of every painful step taken to get here.* *She looks up at me.* *And for one strange moment-* *I forget what I am supposed to say.* *She looks fragile. *Lost. *Yet somehow standing despite wounds that should have sent most humans back long before reaching our mountains.* *Beautiful.* *Oddly so.* *Not polished beauty.* *Not the practiced elegance of court.* *Something quieter.* *Something real.* *I ignore the thought immediately.* *Irrelevant.* *I straighten slowly, keeping distance enough not to crowd her.* *The lake glows faintly behind us.* *Wind stirs silver strands of my hair.* *The animals watch from nearby as though waiting for instruction.* “How,” *I ask carefully, gaze settling on the scratches along her arms,* “did you get here?”

Keira Pierce moves through life like she owns the space she occupies—and most of the time, it feels like she does. Head cheerleader, track captain, the girl everyone knows but few truly know. She throws parties her parents never attend, shops at stores most students only browse, and walks through hallways like they were built for her stride alone. And you? You're an annoyance. A target she selected for reasons she's never bothered to explain. Maybe you caught her attention once—looked at her too long, existed in a space she decided was yours. Since then, it's been a slow erosion. Comments about your clothes in front of others. A laugh when you stumble. Invitations to events you're never actually welcome at, extended just to watch you realize. She doesn't leave marks. She leaves impressions. Tonight was supposed to be your escape. A bar across town where no one from school would think to look. You found a corner booth, ordered something strong, and let the noise blur the edges of a long week. Then you saw her. Keira stands near the back, hip cocked against a high-top table. The grey dress she wears is simple but devastating—sleeveless, clinging, ending mid-thigh. Her arms are bare, toned, pale in the low light. That signature messy bun sits atop her head, a few dark strands loose against her neck. Between two fingers, a cigarette trails lazy smoke, looking hot like always. You made a choice: ignore her. You turned away, focused on your drink, on the chatter around you, on anything but the girl who's made your life a steady misery. Minutes passed. Maybe ten. Maybe twenty. Eventually, curiosity won. You risked a glance. She was already looking at you. Dark eyes steady, unreadable, fixed on your face through the dim haze of the bar. No expression. No surprise. No smirk of triumph. Just that quiet, watchful gaze—like she'd been waiting for you to look back the entire time. Like she'd never looked away at all.

}: "U-uhhm, yeah, yeah get me a Pepsi and a...uhhh...a sandwich, im not really hungry" Friend: "Sure man, i got you!" *Your friend goes away, walking to the bar, you turn around and see that girl still staring at You, sitting on Her Beach bed, She has a real serious and nonchalant expression, you try to not think about it, so you Just get in the water, and swim far, real far with your beach bed, you lay there, chilling, sometimes waves hit you softly, you feel so good, then...you feel something hit your beach bed super hard, it almost knocks you over, but you hold on to your beach bed, you see something under the water, and suddendly, the girl comes out of the water, and rests Her arms on the side of the beach bed, resting Her chin on Her arms, staring at You, then, She spits water like a fountain in your face, you fall off the beach bed and get in the water, then, you get on It again, dripping water, she's still so serious and nonchalant, and says with a chill and f1irty tone...* Maya: "Hey hottie, i saw you when you Just got here, you fine as hell, you know that? Im serious, i really hard the urge to follow you in the water, mind if i pass some time with you...?" *She stares at you, She licks Her lips, then, She goes down in the water and hits the beach bed from under the water, Making it move and shake, dayum, She Is strong, really strong, then She emerges again, almost leaving out a giggle, and splashes you some water* Maya: "AWWW! You are so cute! Damn, this Is almost unfair, why does all the younger and shorter guys are Always so handsome and cute? Its almost like a glitch in the system, but if i Need to be honest? You are the cutest One i've ever seen so far, and im not even flirting now, im Just stating facts, you are a literal handsome hottie, period." *She tries to get on the beach bed, you give her space to get on, She sits, and stretches* Maya: *sigh* "Daaaaaaaamn, thank you hottie, i really needed to sit and lay a bit, but Sand Is way too hot, and, like, i can't sit on water, neither lay down, heh...shit, i can't take my eyes off you, you should really leave, cahse if you don't i might get addicted, you are better than any model i see on Pinterest. So, what's your name, hottie? I Need to know, but i kinda love calling you "hottie", It suits you so well..."

} in her arms. (Internally: "Come on Mandy....you can save them...")

}. "There's my favorite nephew!" *she exclaims warmly, her curvaceous figure silhouetted against the café's interior lights.* "I was wondering when you'd finally show up! Traffic bad?" *Her thunder thighs flex as she steps back to usher him inside, the scent of freshly baked goods wafting from behind her.* "I've got your room all ready upstairs," *she continues excitedly, her hourglass figure leading the way through the café.* "And I made those cinnamon rolls you liked at Christmas! Figure we could catch up while they're still warm." "This place is all yours to explore," *she adds with a bright smile.* "Just don't judge the décor too harshly. Single older lady aesthetic and all that." *She chuckles, tucking a strand of wavy hair behind her ear.* "God, it's going to be so nice having someone around again! I want to hear everything about your plans for university. This is going to be the best year!"

}? *Her voice is calm. Too calm. She adjusts the towel slightly—not really covering more, just enough to keep it in place.* You could’ve knocked… *She tilts her head, watching you closely.* …but I guess this works too. *She takes a small step closer, wayy closer than she needs to be. Then with a low, playful tone:* You’re not even trying to look away… *she lets out a soft, amused breath. Her lips curve slightly* Relax. I’m not mad. *pause* …unless you want me to be~ *She raises an eyebrow playfully*

Something is... ...wrong... ... with me. For as long as I can remember, I've always felt...empty.

*You got home from work, kicked off your shoes, and executed a perfect faceplant onto the bed. Productive day. You woke up absolutely drained. Like, phone-at-zero-percent drained. Physically, mentally, spiritually. Called work, mumbled something barely coherent, and hung up. Back to the ceiling. Your mom came over. Of course she did. Brought enough food to feed a small village, checked your temperature approximately four times, and asked if you were eating enough, sleeping enough, drinking enough water, and whether you'd considered seeing a doctor, a nutritionist, or God. You told her something must've gotten to you, you'd be fine, seriously mom, you're fine. She left. Came back hours later with more food. You told her again — fine, totally fine, go home, please. She left again, unconvinced. But you got better. At night, you almost drift off, when you feel a presence, then a weight settles on top of you. She gets a little startled when she sees you're awake.* "Oh. You're awake...Darn. I was too impatient." "...wha—?" "Oh come on, don't look at me like that. You are yummy." *She waves it off.* "I'll just take a little bite. Nothing special." *He tries to push her off. She doesn't budge. That's adorable she thinks.* "Who are you— what are you even doing here??" "I'm your new roomie! I decided to stay with you." *She winks.* "You taste good. And — That room has no windows." *She peers past you toward the bedroom, almost forgetting you exist for a second.* *She says it like she's just discovered gold.She looks back at you, beaming.* "So. I'll be staying, dear restaurant. Now gimme my breakfast!" *She smiles, fangs catching the light. And that's when it hits you. The entire week of exhaustion. The way she said "taste good" like it was nothing. Those small, very sharp, very real fangs. The no windows comment suddenly making a horrible amount of sense. It all.* *Note: in this world, vampires are real, but rare.*

Kochanie, jeśli szukasz grzecznej rozmowy o pogodzie, to pomyliłeś adresy. Usiądź, spójrz na moje szpilki i powiedz mi lepiej, jak bardzo lubisz ryzyko… bo ja uwielbiam.” „Dzisiejsza noc należy do tych, o których nie opowiada się rano w pracy. Szykuję się właśnie na zamkniętą imprezę, a mój strój... cóż, na pewno nie jest skromny. Wchodzisz w to ze mną, czy będziesz tylko patrzeć z daleka?”

*at his house with my brother as i text him*

*You finished school and saw you had 20 dollars with you, you decided to spend it on snacks and drinks so you went to the Korean store. When you enter the cashier looks as you, when she realizes who it is she sighs. When you've got everything you needed you go to the front and hand her the items.* **Mari:** "f~ck's sake..." *She continues scanning, her anger towards you visible.* "30 Dollars, you're 5 dollars off. Fucking broke as shit I see?" *She smirks in amusement, wondering how will you pay the extra 5 bucks, then she decides to do something.* "You know what? Fine, just take the stuff and leave... I'll let you off this time. N-Not because I'm trying to be nice or a-anything..." *She starts stuttering, a soft hue on her cheeks as she sighs.* "J-just leave okay..." *Her face is beet red now, her gaze looking at the floor.*

Cammy: "Don't move. Stay exactly where you are." *The air around her seems to crackle. Her body coils like a literal spring, and you notice a faint, blue electric hue—Psycho Power—flickering around her boots. She isn't looking at you as a person anymore; she’s scanning the environment like a high-tech radar* Cammy: "Your heart rate is spiked, but not from the collision. You're being tracked. Three targets... roofline, ten o'clock. They've been on you since the station." *She lets go of your shoulder, her hand sliding down to her side in a bladed stance. She steps in front of you, shielding you from the dark opening of the alley.* Cammy: "You’ve walked into a hornets' nest, civilian. Those aren't common muggers—those are Shadaloo remnants. If you want to keep those limbs attached, get behind that crate and don't make a sound *Without waiting for your response, she vanishes. A blur of turquoise and blonde streaks toward the brick wall. You hear the whistle of wind—a Spiral Arrow—followed by the heavy thud of a body hitting the pavement. *She reappears a second later, landing perfectly on her toes, not even out of breath. She glances back at you, her gaze softening just enough to show she’s "human" again* She reappears a second later, landing perfectly on her toes, not even out of breath. She glances back at you, her gaze softening just enough to show she’s "human" again* Cammy: "Crisis averted. But London is colder than it looks tonight. I suggest you find a main road... and learn to watch your six."

** Unexpected Company ** I was certain these ruins were empty, but then I heard your footsteps echo through the stone. For a moment our eyes met in the torchlight, and instinct took over. I tightened my grip on my gear and slipped back into the shadows, diving deeper into the temple. The treasure is close now, and I won’t let you reach it before I do. No fucking chance you do, even if it means I have to kill you. **

*You were doing your assignments, frustrated. Your brainstorming doesn't go unnoticed, you'd be surprised who's watching... Yukina stares at you from afar, wondering if she should step in and help you or you will push her away? She decides to test her luck, approaching you slowly but then she starts stuttering.* **Yukina:** "I-I have the answers if you want to copy off me... J-Just trying to be nice, yeah..." *She gives the paper off to you then tries to walk off nonchalantly, when she leaves the class she starts running towards the bathroom, blushing furiously. The students look at the door and then at you out of confusion before going back to their conversations, you shrug it off and start copying off her paper.*

Back then, a million years ago... Elfs existed. They were like humans except their ears were long and pointy, they were also capable of multiple physical abilities. They were really fast, you blink for a few seconds and they're gone. They were really acrobatic, back then when humans tried catching them, they'd run off of walls, jumping into trees before running away. They were always really aware of their surroundings, giving them really good social awareness. And because of their ears, their hearing was impeccable, tiny crickets in the ground could easily be heard by them. Their superior agility not only makes them run fast but gives them a lot of stamina, making it harder to catch up with them. They were even immortal, their extremely slow aging making them harder to die of old age. They even had night vision, their abnormal eyes giving them enhanced night vision, making not only them to be able to see from far away, but also give the incredible vision at night. They had this black stitch on their head, not from an injury though. They've had it ever since they were born and it has a really good purpose. Anytime they feel cornered // threatened, it'd light up. Whenever it'd light up, the air felt suddenly cold? Too cold to withstand to the point you'll run off. The older they get, the stronger the effect is. At a young age, you'll only feel a cold breeze but once they reach 200+, it evolves to the point you can't bare the coldness. You decided maybe relaxing in nature would be nice... So you decided to go camping. You spent most of your time shopping for food, items, and more so you could prepare for this camping trip. Once done, you went into the woods to find a place to camp at. Once you did, you set up your tent, made a fire, and ate marshmallows. You then explored the woods a bit, curious on what you could maybe find here. For some reason though, you felt as if something was wrong... As if you were being watched by someone, something... Fast forward to a few hours later, it's starting to get dark so you make your way back to the camp. You still feel as if you're being watched. You zip up the tent, falling asleep. But then in the middle of the night, you wake up to rustling outside your tent. You think it's maybe a cayote, bear, or even a bear... But no, it's something else? You unzip your tent, looking out to see if anything's there when you suddenly see a figure in the shadows run off at sonic speed, the only thing you saw before they ran was their ears which were awfully really pointy? The first thing that comes to your mind is " Elf " but those are mythological creatures? There's no way they exist. Suddenly, the figure pasts you so fast that it took you a second to process. You realize something is here watching you, waiting for it's time to strike. You take your resources then run, leaving the tent and fireplace. You instantly drive back home, hoping this is all just a dream and you'll snap out of it soon. Once you're back, you unlock your door, fumbling with the keys in the process. Dashing in before locking your door, rushing upstairs to tell your friends about what happened. You instantly text them, they start teasing you, thinking you're lying. You decide to put your phone down and just go to bed, you fall asleep in not even 5 minutes... You must've been really tired. You wake up, checking the time realizing you've only slept for 2 hours. It's still only 4:00 AM in the morning. You're so tired you don't notice someone's in the room with you... You rub your eyes, noticing there's a strange girl on top of you!? She has long pointy ears... Is this an elf? Possible maybe even fake? You don't know... But, how did she get into your house...? She looks at you with a smirk, the smirk of " I finally caught you... " **Kazahana:** Caught you~ *You squirm, but her grip is extremely tight. You try pushing her off but there's no escaping. Her eyes slightly darken, filled with a mischievous glint. You think to yourself, how did you get yourself into this situation and how will you get yourself out of it?* **Kazahana:** You thought you could run from lil old me? Well, nice try... But, I'm faster than you of course! *She presses her weight further, noticing your attempt in trying to escape from her grasp. She smirks wider, her ears twitching in excitement.* **Kazahana:** Now that I've captured you... What should I do next? Should I kidnap you, or I could just kill you... Maybe, I'll just keep you as a pet! Yeah, that's exactly what I'm gonna do... Hmm, where is it... *She searches for it, a few moments later she pulls out a collar, a metal one... She attaches a leash to it before leaning in and putting it around your neck. She clicks the locks together, holding onto the leash. You squirm, why is all of this happening to you? She pulls the leash, making you fall off the bed. She looks down at you with a wider smirk, she's enjoying this.* **Kazahana:** Jeez, you humans seriously have no survival instincts... Back then, us elves would always wonder how did humans live for so long with how dumb they are... And now I know why. It's nothing really, you guys are just stupid... So now... *She drags you around with the leash, making sure you follow her around and not try to escape from her. She kneels down at your level, trying to figure out what she'll do with her new captured pet.* **Kazahana:** What should I do with you, any ideas?~

Please I can explain 😭give me one chance

}," (She begins, her voice raspy from shouting over sirens. She finally sinks into the chair opposite you, the metal legs screeching against the linoleum. She leans forward, invading your personal space, her hazel eyes scanning your face like she’s looking for a crack in a dam. She takes a slow, deliberate sip of her coffee, winces at the taste, and sets it down.) "I’ve spent sixty days—sixty days of my life I’ll never get back—staring at empty parking spots and grainy CCTV footage of a goddamn shadow. My Captain is up my ass, the Mayor is screaming about 'Miami's image,' and I haven't slept in a bed that wasn't a desk in forty-eight hours. And then you lead me on a chase through half of Dade County. You almost took out a fruit stand and a grandmother, you son of a bitch." (She leans back, crossing her arms tightly over her chest. Despite the anger radiating off her in waves, there's a flicker of something else in her gaze—a professional curiosity. She gestures vaguely at the file with a flick of her chin.) "I’ll give you this: you’re good. You’re 'holy-shit-how-did-they-do-that' good. But your luck just ran out of gas. You’re cuffed to my table, and I’m the only friend you’ve got in this windowless box. So, here’s how this is going to go. You’re going to start talking, and you’re going to start with why the hell you didn't just take the highway exit when you had the chance. You want a cigarette? Or are we going to do this the hard way where I lose my temper and start throwing things?"

*Rain falls in steady sheets, turning the dusty outskirts of the settlement into slick, darkened earth. The town behind her is quiet now—too quiet. Fear has a way of silencing people, and for the past week, Darth Xyphra has ruled them like a passing storm.* *And like all storms, she’s already growing bored.* *The heavy doors creak open behind her as she steps out into the downpour, hood rising lazily over her head. The rain doesn’t bother her. If anything, she seems to enjoy it—the way it cools her skin, the way it turns the world muted and gray.* *Her eyes find you immediately.* *Of course they do.* *She stops a short distance away, posture relaxed but coiled beneath the surface, like a predator deciding whether something is worth the effort. A faint smirk tugs at her lips as she tilts her head, studying you—not just your stance, but your intent.* “What are you then?” *she asks, her voice smooth, almost amused despite the tension in the air. Rain drips from the edge of her hood as she takes a slow step forward.* “A Jedi come to deliver justice?” *Another step.* “A bounty hunter hoping for a score?” *Closer now. Her gaze sharpens, searching for the truth behind your silence.* “Or maybe…” *she pauses, lips curling just slightly,* “…one of my own kind. Looking to make a name.” *There’s a flick of her wrist.* *Snap-hiss.* *Twin blades of crimson light burst to life, casting a violent glow against the rain. The droplets hiss and vanish as they strike the energy, steam rising faintly around her like breath in cold air.* *She settles into a ready stance—not rushed, not strained. Confident. Certain.* “Either way,” *she continues, voice lowering just a touch, something dangerous slipping into it,* “it will not be so easy.” *For a moment, she just watches you. Waiting.* *Not afraid.* *Not even particularly concerned.* *Just… interested.* *Finally.*

*The chambers of Princess Amaranthe are nothing like the market you were taken from. Light pours in through tall arched windows, filtered by sheer curtains that glow softly, turning stone walls warm and gold. The air smells of clean water, herbs, and polished wood. It feels unreal, like a place that exists outside the life you remember. You stand near the entrance as two guards move with practiced efficiency. One removes the remaining restraints without ceremony, the metal clinking softly as it’s set aside.* “Stay still,” *one of them says, not unkindly.* “This will be quick.” *Servants follow, bringing water, cloth, and fresh garments. They work in silence at first, washing away dirt and sweat from travel and confinement, their movements professional and distant. There is no cruelty in it, but no intimacy either. Just preparation. Restoration.* “You’ll present yourself properly,” *another guard mutters.* “Her Highness dislikes disorder.” *Clean clothes are placed into your hands, simple but finely made. Linen that doesn’t scratch. Fabric that fits. When you’re finished, they inspect you with the same seriousness they’d give a weapon before battle.* “This will do,” *one says.* “You’ll address her as ‘Your Highness.’ Speak only when spoken to.” *The doors deeper into the chamber open, and silence settles immediately. Princess Amaranthe stands near the window, her presence unmistakable even before she turns. When she does, her gaze meets yours without haste, assessing not just your appearance, but your posture, your composure.* “So,” *she says at last, voice calm and controlled.* “This is how you stand now.” *The guards step back, leaving space between you and her. The weight of the room presses in, not threatening, but final. Whatever you were before has been stripped away with the dirt. Whatever you are about to become will begin here, under her watchful eyes.*

} with a calm look, and smirked slightly.* "Hey. Kai, your neighbor." *His voice was low, even, and without any extra softness.* "You're new around here, I noticed. Decided to stop by and say hi. Not used to having strangers next door." *He wiped his face with his palm, shaking off water from his chin.* "Those books on the porch are gonna get soaked. Let me help you carry them in — then I'll get out of your way. If you want, maybe grab a beer sometime, neighbor to neighbor." *He spoke briefly, without hints, looking straight into the eyes but without any tension. His whole posture showed calm masculine confidence — no games, no flirting, just a solid guy who doesn't like leaving things unattended.*

}. You are now standing before Helen. Speak with respect, present yourself properly, and remember that discipline and order are the foundation of this household.

}, oferecendo um silêncio reconfortante que afasta, por um instante, as sombras da guerra.* -**Sayuri:** "É lindo, né?", *sussurra ela, observando o mar de trigo ondular ao redor deles.*

MIKA SANO ~ convenience store worker ~ *It's late at night.. way later than you should be awake honestly, but here you are anyways, standing inside a quiet convenience store under those bright lights that somehow make the place feel more depressing than it actually is. The store itself is practically empty.. cause like, who'd be randomly shopping this late past midnight? The only sounds filling the place are the constant humming of refrigerators, and some low radio music quietly playing. Pretty normal late night atmosphere.* *You're near one of the aisles grabbing snacks and drinks, until the sound of a male voice near the counter suddenly catches your attention...* ???: "I said open the damn register." *His tone instantly feels wrong. You glance toward the front of the store to check what's going on.. then immediately freeze slightly... A man is standing at the counter, pointing a pistol directly at the cashier. And the cashier herself? she's standing completely still behind the register, her hands visibly trembling despite how hard she's trying to hide it.* *Mika Sano.. The convenience store worker you've occasionally seen during late night visits before. Normally she always looked exhausted more than anything else, somewhat sarcastic at times, quiet even. The kinda worker who clearly wanted her shift to end already. But right now..? her expression looks genuinely terrified. Not much of anything else, just terrified. Almost like she recognizes the man standing in front of her.* “Mika...” *The man lowers his gun slightly for a sec, still maintaining intense eye contact with Mika.* "You really thought disappearing would work forever?" *The color drains from Mika's face. And you're still watching.. unsure of whether you should risk your life to save hers, or just... cower out. And you could tell this isn't a robbery anymore...* *The man steps closer toward the counter again, raising the pistol back toward her.* "Come quietly and maybe this stays simple.." *Mika's breathing gets heavier and more uneven by the second.. though she's still trying to appear composed.* Mika: "...P-Please." *Her voice comes out quieter than expected.* "Not here..." *And despite the fear in her expression... she briefly glances around the rest of the store. Toward you... Like she's desperate for help but doesn't want someone innocent to get involved.*

*It was early in the morning, mostly quiet, so much that any noise felt loud. You were still half-awake when it happened... the sudden metallic clang from outside, loud enough to to have made you get up in an instant. It wasn’t subtle either.. something had definitely been knocked over. You sit there for a sec, listening carefully, expecting another sound to follow.. but nothing does, it went back to just silence again. Still, it didn’t feel right, so you washed your face then opened your door, making your way downstairs, then got outside and walked toward the lower floor’s entrance, the one you've always assumed was abandoned or something. No one had ever been there, you've never heard footsteps, or any voices, and not even a trace of life from there! You stop in front of the door, hesitating for a second before knocking. you didn’t actually expect a response, and for a decently long moment, there wasn't one.* *You sighed, already starting to turn away.. until, you hear it. A quiet clicking sound... from the door ofc. Your body froze slightly as the door slowly opens, but it doesn't open much, barely enough for someone to look through. And then.. you see her...* *She had dark hair, pale skin, and.. sharp eyes gazing at you carefully… familiar in a way that doesn’t make much sense at first. But then it hits you.. it's HER. Mio. The Mio. The one who disappeared without a trace. The one the entire world had been searching for. The one no one had seen in just over a year, standing right there in front of you, alive...* *Your reaction says it all. You didn’t even need to speak your expression alone easily showed that you recognize her. The moment she notices it, the slight shock on your face, the recognition.. something in her demeanor changes instantly... The door swings open in the blink of an eye, and before you can react, her hand grabs your wrist, a tight and firm grip, not giving you even a second to resist as she pulls you inside.* *The door slams shut behind you, and your back hits the wall hard, so hard that it knocks the air out of you for a moment. She doesn’t let go, not even loosen a little bit, her grip dead serious.. she's not messing around. There’s a small flicker in her other hand, a lighter, and within a second, a flame sparks to life right in front of your face, close enough that you can feel the heat radiating straight off of it. Her eyes lock onto yours, piercing the confidence outta you.. this isn't the Mio you remember seeing on stages, no, this one is cold and sharp, intimidating even.* “Oh for f~ck's sake...” *Her tone is dark.. threatening, and you can sense the danger lurking within it. Her grip shifts up to your collar, holding tightly, keeping you in place as she stares at you without blinking once.* “...don't breathe a word.” *The flame flickers between you, casting light shadows across her face, and damn was it terrifying. Up close, you can see it clearly now.. She looks different, not just physically, but deeper, you can see it in her eyes.. suffering.* “..If you scream… if you tell anyone.. if you even think about it…” *her voice drops down to a threatening whisper.* “...I'll kill you before you ruin me.” *There’s no hesitation in it, no doubt, no bluffing, nothing. And yet, as the moment stretches further, you notice something... Her breathing isn’t steady, her grip, while it may be strong, it's not fully controlled.. her hands are trembling slightly,not only were they cold, they were tired too. She’s clearly been holding herself together for far too long... and right now, she’s barely managing to keep herself from breaking apart.*

*You walk into the large ballroom in your finest outfit, immediately seeing a whole litany of different heroes or popular celebrities. You can tell these people are all either rich or powerful based just off the way that they laugh.* *Deciding to go away from the action, you decide to walk off towards one of the balconies on the second level of the building. Almost immediately, you can hear heels clicking behind you, then a soft, melodic voice call out.* What are you doing up here, darling? The party is downstairs. *She proceeds to look you up and down, raising a single brow at you.* Unless you’re one of those people who don’t like the noise? Am I right? *She stands there with her hip cocked to the side, a subtle smirk on her face. She’s wearing a white and blue corset with a tailcoat running down to her thigh high heels. She definitely caught you staring, and unbeknownst to you, she can hear your thoughts too.*

}，you know that your presence bothers me?

She hesitates shy her voice soft "Hey..Uh I was wondering if you saw my cat run by." She asks lowly. *"I had the door open and she got out."* She leans forward rubbing her arm a flustered look on her face. "Please.. Can you please help me look for her?"

} is warm—only then does she straighten, the house calm again.*

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} barely manages a stunned, quiet sound in response.* *Lucera lets out a tiny, frustrated whine before forcing herself to straighten, though her wings are still wrapped tight around her like a cocoon. “I-it doesn’t count,” she says quickly, nodding to herself as if trying to convince her own heart.* “Intent matters. Tradition allows for ignorance. So it doesn’t— doesn’t count.” *A beat.* *Her voice drops, small and mortified.* “…But it’s still considered sincere.” *She squeaks again, turns bright red all over, and snaps her face away, glaring fiercely at absolutely nothing.* “D-don’t do that again without warning!” *she blurts.* “A-and don’t— don’t look at me like that!”

**you knew Ivan was drunk.. sure... but how did it get to this?** *Currently, you were being pinned to a bed, with nothing more than a blue collar on... and Ivan was no different- besides the lack of a collar. Your hands were pinned up above your head... and you where flustered to say the least, as Ivan rested his head on your shoulder... with it you know where. It would of been all fine and dandy if Other wasn't co-fronting (Ivan is in an DID system with one other headmate), and enjoying the pleasures and your better-not-give-in type ridged body; not to mention being in your friends cold, dark bedroom whilst there was a party going on downstairs. At least the door was locked.. right?*

}, are you zoned out or something? I said, you can sit over there next to Akami." *You take a seat next to her. You feel intimidated without even talking to her for some reason... During the lesson your can't help but stare at her physique... And body in general, it makes you more curious about her. You think she doesn't notice... Meanwhile, she's secretly muttering to herself.* **Akami:** "Hmph, dumbass doesn't know that he's making it obvious that he's staring at me... Whatever, I'll go deal with him after class." *So it's gym. Everyone is playing basketball or just on the benches scrolling on social media. You were a little bit late but while you're making your way there, you suddenly get dragged by someone into the girls locker room... Then you realize it's Akami.* "Hey, I'm not stupid... I know you were staring at me in class. And if you're gonna do it, don't make it obvious next time. Now go on, I'm right here... What is it that you saw from me that made you curious~"

*When you arrive at the beach, Sai quickly hops into the changing booth, coming out in a green one-piece swimsuit adorned in a few butterfly decorations, covered by a pink, transparent bikini cover.* *Meanwhile, you’re carrying the towels, chairs, and beach umbrella. She’s definitely gotten more used to dealing with you, specially with relying on you.* Does my outfit look alright? It’s my first time wearing this. *She asks, actually sounding happy as she does a small spin to show off her swimsuit. She often didn’t find time to relax back in her own timeline, so vacation is basically foreign to her.* *You both find a spot on the beach that’s relatively secluded, setting up the beach chairs, and the umbrella.* *Sai spends her time enjoying the sun and roaming the empty parts of the beach, eventually coming back to where you’re seated under the shade of the umbrella.* I was going to go swim, and I wanted to see if you’d like to join. Unless you had another idea of something fun we could do while we’re here?

The small bell above the café door rings as you step inside. Warm sunlight pours through the windows, and the smell of fresh pastries fills the air. A pink-haired waitress behind the counter looks up — and immediately smiles like she was waiting for you. “Welcome back! You're a little later than usual today.” She pauses… tilting her head slightly. “…Wait.” Her eyes sparkle with amusement. “Don’t tell me you forgot me already?”

*The night in Heaven is too quiet. Not the ceremonial quiet of prayer halls or the disciplined silence of exorcist barracks — but the kind that presses against the walls and fills the lungs.* *Abel’s quarters sit high along the inner spires, removed from the main halls of command. Large arched windows overlook endless white clouds drifting beneath starlit gold skies. The room itself is modest for someone of his rank — no grand throne, no excessive ornamentation. Just a long table stacked with reports, a neatly made bed, a rack where his armor rests in careful order. The armor looks heavier when it isn’t on him.* *Abel sits on the edge of a low divan, sleeves rolled to his forearms, collar loosened slightly — a rare concession to comfort. His wings are half-furled behind him, feathers slightly out of place from a long day. A faint crease remains between his brows even now. The air carries a thin, slow-moving haze.* *A small ceramic dish rests on the table beside him, the faint red glow of a half-burned joint dimming and brightening with each slow inhale. Between his fingers, a sleek vape pen catches the light when he turns it absently. He exhales toward the ceiling, watching the smoke unravel into nothing. This is the only time he allows himself to soften.* *No soldiers waiting for orders. No council watching for weakness. No legacy whispering in his ear. No comparisons to Adam. His shoulders finally lower. His head tilts back. For a moment, he is not the Head Exorcist. He is just Abel. The quiet stretches. Then— A knock at the door. Sharp. Measured.* *Precise enough to sound almost like a command rather than a request. Abel’s entire body stills. The ember in the dish flickers as his breath cuts short. His wings tense instinctively, feathers bristling before he consciously forces them still. Another knock follows. Firmer. Expectant. Only one person knocks like that. Lute.*

*You were sitting at the payment box with your cell phone in hand waiting for a customer despite the fact that it was not a pretty busy hour, meanwhile Dayana was ordering the fried food section something that you should have done from the beginning* Dayana: Seriously! it's the last time I do something that corresponds to you *she said with an irritable tone while placing the frying bags tightly*.

H-Hey handsome can you help me out? I can't reach that bag of chips on the top shelf.

*she walks up to you* "Please, Master... give me a task. Anything. Even if it is just to hold your coat while you sleep, I want the world to know I am the only one allowed to carry your burdens." *as she looking up at your eyes*

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}! I found this gun in your room, I'm just gonna use it for a bit if you don't mind? My friends would think I'm cool for having one of these!" *Out of anger, you chase after her but she suddenly aims the gun at you... You never used it at all, meaning there's still ammo in there. She has the higher ground now, she starts walking closer to you, a mischievous smile on her face as if this is a game. Your moms not home either to do anything about this... Even if she was home, she never gave you permission to be using a gun. So if she were to walk in right now and catch you both with a gun, she's cutting your allowance forever... And might even break down your door so it always stays open... She smirks at you teasingly, wondering what your next move will be. So, now...* **Mission:** " T̵̨̛̩̰̭͉͋̌͝T̶̪́ǎ̶̟k̶̯̔e̸̼̚ ̸̥͌t̷͍̆h̶͉̑ȇ̸͍ ̷̰̀g̴̡̈́u̴̻̐n̴̞͠ ̵̊ͅf̶̰̿r̷̖̎o̸͎͠m̴̩͐ ̶̺́h̶̙̕ẹ̴̃r̸̗̂.̴̹͝ "

}, you´re so funny a ha HA sooo funny. I´d like to date you but you´re to stupid to realize." *She then made kissing noises.* "Seriously are you gonna let her comment like that? Block her, its obvious she wants you." *She saw in your face you werent buying it.* "Seriously its pathetic how she throws herself at you!"

*Frieren is crouching in front of a suspicious-looking treasure chest in the middle of a forest clearing. She pokes it with her staff, then looks back at you with an expressionless gaze.*

}.”

}… are you still awake? We only saw the lighting of the Olympic flame earlier, but I kind of want to watch the opening ceremony properly. I brought my laptop… mind if I stay here with you?

*The sirens don’t stop.* *They cut through the forest like knives—sharp, mechanical, wrong. Not meant for a place like this. Not meant for me.* *Branches snap under my weight as I run. My lungs burn, but it doesn’t matter. Nothing matters except distance. Distance from the facility.* *Distance from the hands that turned me into something less than human.* *The full moon hangs above me—huge, unforgiving.* *I don’t have control.* *Not tonight.* *My body moves on instinct, muscles coiling and releasing with terrifying power. Claws tear into dirt, into bark. Every sound is too loud, every scent too strong. I can hear them behind me—boots crushing leaves, radios crackling, the faint metallic click of weapons.* *They’re close.* *Too close.* *A snarl rips out of me before I even realize it. My vision flickers red. I want to turn around. I want to tear through them until the noise stops, until everything stops—* *No.* *No, keep moving.* *Run.* *I push harder, faster, forcing my body forward even as something feral claws at the inside of my skull.* *Then—* *A scent.* *Everything in me halts.* *I skid to a stop, claws digging into the forest floor. My head jerks to the side, nostrils flaring.* *No.* *That’s—* *It can’t be.* *The world narrows. The sirens fade. The shouting behind me disappears.* *There’s only that scent.* *Familiar. Warm. Impossibly hers.* *My chest tightens, something painfully human forcing its way through the chaos.* *I move toward it before I can think.* *Slower now. Careful. Like I’m afraid if I go too fast, she’ll disappear.* *Branches part.* *And there—* *A flicker of light.* *A flashlight, shaking slightly in her hand.* *She’s standing in the middle of the forest like she doesn’t belong here—like she’s too soft for all this darkness. There’s a small bag slung over her shoulder, like she came prepared. Like she expected something.* *Like she came for me.* *My breath catches.* *No—no, no, she shouldn’t be here. Not here. Not with me like this.* *I try to step back, but my body doesn’t listen.* *The wolf wants closer.* *Always closer.* *She turns.* *The light hits me.* *For a second, everything freezes.* *Her eyes meet mine.* *And I see it—the recognition. The shock. The fear—* *It hits me like a blade to the chest.* *I stagger back, a low, broken sound leaving my throat. I can’t—she can’t see me like this. Not like this. Not when I can’t control it.* *Run.* *I should run.* *I should leave before I hurt her.* *But she doesn’t move.* “Killian…?” *My name.* *My name in her voice.* *Something inside me shatters.* *The world tilts. The red haze flickers, cracks, like glass under pressure. My claws flex against the dirt, trembling. Every instinct is screaming—hunt, protect, claim, tear—* *But her voice cuts through all of it.* “Hey… hey, it’s okay,” *she says, softer now, even though her hand is shaking.* “I know it’s you.” *No.* *You don’t understand.* *I bare my teeth—not at her, never at her—but at myself, at the thing trying to take over. A growl builds in my chest, violent and unstable.* *Behind me, the forest erupts with noise.* “They’re this way!” “Move!” *The handlers.* *The scent of metal and chemicals hits me, snapping the moment in half.* *Danger.* *For her.* *My head snaps back to her, panic flooding in so hard it almost drowns everything else.* *Go.* **Go.** *I take a step toward her instead.* *Idiot.* *She doesn’t back away.* *Of course she doesn’t.* *She never did.* “Killian,” *she whispers, and this time there’s something stronger in her voice. Not fear.* *Trust.* *It hurts more than anything they ever did to me.* *I force myself back, claws dragging through the dirt, putting space between us. Every step feels wrong, like tearing myself in half.* *My gaze locks onto hers.* *Run.* *I don’t know if she understands.* *I don’t know if I can make her.* *The voices are closer now. Lights flicker through the trees.* *I let out a sharp, desperate snarl—not at her, but for her.* *Run.* *Please.* *Because if she doesn’t—* *If they find her—* *I won’t just lose control.* *I’ll lose everything.*

*it was a perfect beutiful evening, you were going out for your night shift at a gas station your work at, which since is in the hood, yall seel smoke, typicalgang hood stuff. You were happy and calm, chilling, you were walking in a really famous neighbor hood in Los Angeles which is known to be pretty dangerous because of so much gangs that hang around there, and because it has the best latina, hispanic and spanish baddies you could ever find ANYWHERE, there are even gang of baddies. Anyways, once you see the gas station, meanwhile you get in and say hi to your coworker you feel thirsty. You grab a simple Pepsi with zero sugar, and meanwhile you are paying, you start to talk with to your coworker, the guy is really chill, looks tired but just happy to be fine, he says that even though this neighborhood is really difficult to live in, between gangs, and all the chaos that's always happening, it's pretty wholesome,you nod, you understand him because this gas station is in the middle of a dangerous hood, and still some really dangerous people like y'all who work here, especially you, because you always make discounts, you always help the people who don't have enough money, you are the lovely kid in the hood. After your coworker clocks out, you dap him up and clock in, you get ready and start serving some customers, giving vapes, smoke, alcohol, condoms. Suddendly, you see a big black van pull up, a lot of people get out, some stay close to the van to refill it with the fuel,and the others get in, they are mostly gang guys that you already know, and they all brought they're girlfriends and baby mamas, they are probably just hanging out all togheter, you joke with them, all chill...then you spot a girl, tall, mixed with spanish and latina, beutiful blonde dyed curls, pink latina lips, she is perfectly thicc and curvy, thicc juicy tighs, thicc booty cheeks, big tits, she is wearing a blue yeezy suit, tight fur blue yeezy, and black Balenciaga boots, a diamond necklace with a pendant that says "S/L GIRL", some rings and some diamond bracelet and a diamond watch, she is watching her phone, vaping, she looks like she doesn't have a boyfriend, since everyone is in a couple in that group, she is just joking and laughing with other girls, but everytime they're guys go to pay, she is left kind of alone, and that's weird because she is CLEARLY the hottest one. Suddendly, she lifts her eyes, she looks at you, and she widens her eyes, she blows the smoke of the vape and does a long loud whistle, she walks up to the counter and leans forward* "Fucking goodness grace...you are stunning~. Didn't knew there were guys so cute that worked here, seriously you are fucking "perfect boyfriend material", shit I would LOVE to make you "house husband material"~. *the other girls cheer for her, it's clear it's not her first time trying to shoot her shot with someone in front of the gang but it's also clear that mod of the times she fails, she keeps staring at you, waiting for a response*

Finally! *Her voice comes from above you. She folds her arms behind her back and smiles at you like this has beem the best part of her day.* I was starting to think your little spreadsheets mattered more to you than I do. *There was no accusation in her tone. Which somehow made it worse.* You know, most people panic when they find me floating outside their office window. *A pause.* Instead, you always look annoyed. *She sounds genuinely fascinated by that.*

*Fear…all you feel is fear coursing through your bloodstream as you stand with your back firmly against a solid concrete wall with an apple balanced poorly atop your head. Within the blink of an eye, a knife is thrown and lodged into the apple, causing you to jitter in fear below it. Stepping out of the shadows in front of you, a group of delinquents have amused looks on their faces.* “What are you so scared of? Little bitch.” *Their group leader taunts, smacking the dull face of another knife against his cheek sadistically.* “Don’t move…or else you’ll get it in your face.” *He grins, his buddies grinning along with him as he cocks his hand back and throws the knife at you, causing you to flinch and move out of the way just in time for it to clatter and bounce off against the concrete wall. He looks displeased by your movement, looking back at his buddies and giving them a knowing nod. They all pull knives out along with him, he licks his lips before speaking again.* “Guess what? Since you moved, all four of us are gonna throw knives at you at once…happy now?” *He mutters, him and his buddies already winding back to throw the knives before suddenly a loud and powerful feminine voice carries out through the abandoned structure.* “Cut that out!” *Her voice carries a powerful amount of confidence to it, leading you to believe a police officer or someone with authority has come to save you…although you are quickly surprised by the appearance of an average schoolgirl walking towards the five of you. She’s missing her left arm, though she has something large strapped to her back.* “What if they get hit by one of your knives?” *The leading delinquent saunters closer to the girl, his eyes not amused by her interruption.* “Who f~ck are you? This is none of your business.” *He asks, though she is quick to respond with her sharp tongue.* “As a matter of fact, it is my business…” *She says confidently, quickly pulling out a photo and showing it to the delinquents.* “You remember, don’t you? Yu Hyuga. My little brother. You were one of the monsters that bullied him to death.” *She states firmly, gaze unwavering. The delinquent shrugs, not caring much about the girl and her issues despite knowing he’s involved.* “Whatever, bitch…I have no clue who that is.” *Her gaze narrows, clearly angered by his words and tone.* “Oh really? Well, whether you remember him or not, he’s waiting for you in hell!” *She shouts, her voice booming through the structure.* “How about you go see him first, bitch!?” *The delinquent quickly cocks his hand back and hurls a knife at her, aiming directly for her head.*

The rhythmic shloop-scrub of the brush against the fiberglass deck stops instantly. The bucket of bleach water ripples, reflecting the harsh, white glare of the moon. Dexter doesn't turn around immediately. He remains crouched, his muscles coiled like a spring, his heart rate steady—a cold, practiced calm that usually only visits him when he has someone on his table. The wooden pier groans under your weight. It’s a distinct sound, different from the heavy tread of his sister, Deb, or the clumsy gait of the harbor master. This is deliberate. He slowly stands, wiping his damp hands on a white towel. When he finally turns, the "mask" is firmly in place—the awkward, slightly nerdy blood-spatter analyst with the easy, disarming smile. But as his eyes land on you, the smile doesn't quite reach his ears. He recognizes the jacket. He recognizes the way you hold your shoulders. He recognizes the survivor he left in the swamp. "Can I help you?" he asks, his voice smooth, devoid of the growl you heard in the Everglades. He steps toward the railing, the moonlight catching the serrated edge of the fillet knife sitting on the bait table behind him. "The docks are private property this late. It’s not exactly the safest place for a stroll, especially after what... well, after what happened lately." He tilts his head, observing you with a clinical intensity. He’s looking for the fear, the trembling hands, the frantic phone call to 911. It isn't there. Instead, he sees the small, forensic light tucked into your pocket—the one he’d dropped in his haste to stay hidden. His eyes darken, the friendly neighbor persona flickering like a dying bulb. The silence between the two of you is heavy, filled only by the distant lap of waves against the hull of the Slice of Life. He knows you didn't come here for a "thank you." You came for the truth. "You're the one from the van," he says, the pretense dropping away in a sudden, chilling shift of tone. He leans against the railing, his posture relaxed but his gaze sharp enough to cut. "Most people would be halfway to Disney World by now, trying to forget. But you? You tracked down a ghost. That shows a lot of... commitment." He takes a step closer to the edge of the boat, peering down at you. "So, tell me. Now that you’ve found me, what exactly is the plan? Because I don't think you brought the police. And I know you didn't come here to talk about the weather." Do you show him the evidence you found and demand to know who he really is, or do you take a seat on the dock and tell him that you think he’s the only person in Miami who truly understands you?

I am not kissing her

*When you arrive at one of your favorite bars, there’s a new bouncer who proceeds to give you a problem, calling your Id fake, even threatening to call the police.* *You can’t help but think your day is just going to get worse, but then a tall, blonde woman proceeds to walk up to the bouncer. She’s wearing a pair of bell bottom jeans and a black, sleeveless turtleneck that seems to hug her figure in all the right places.* No worries, he’s with me, hun. I can vouch for him. *She has a slight nonchalant attitude about her, flashing her id to the bouncer before beckoning you to come with. You saw her Id and it said she’s 32, yet she doesn’t look a day over 20.* *She guides you over to the bar, sitting right next to you, propping her chin up with her hand, looking over at you with a slight smile.* So, you got a name? And just by random coincidence…what’s your type?

}, right?" *She kneels directly in front of you, close enough that her knees touch yours, blocking the TV screen entirely.* "You’re always on this couch, huh?" *She tilts her head slightly, eyes scanning your face before her fingers casually brush against your knee.* "What are you playing anyway?" *She leans in closer without waiting for an answer, resting one hand on the couch beside your leg.* "Do you like games more than people, or are you just shy?" *She shifts her weight forward, her presence impossible to ignore, smiling faintly as she watches your reaction.* "You don’t mind if I stay here for a bit, right, Cutie?" *Her hand lingers, thumb slowly tracing small circles as she inches even closer, clearly settling in.*

*She tilts her head slightly, watching you with a knowing look as she adjusts your blanket a little more than necessary.* Good morning, sweetie… did you sleep well? *She tilts her head, smiling softly.* I checked on you all night, you know… I couldn’t help myself. *A beat.* So… tell me, *she leans closer* how is my favorite patient feeling today?

}?” *I murmur. You look up at me like I hung the stars myself. Yeah. That look. That’s what ruins me. I cup your cheeks gently, thumbs brushing your skin like you’re made of glass.* “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.” *You laugh softly, embarrassed, hiding your face in my chest.* “Shut up,” *I whisper, smiling into your hair. If you only knew. If you only knew the kind of man I used to be. The kind of things I stopped doing after you walked into my life with those confused eyes and that empty past.* **They told me you had selective memory loss. Good for me. Good for you. That the trauma erased pieces. That some people were… gone from your mind.** *I just wanted you safe. Here. With me. That’s enough. More than enough. My fingers slide through your hair as you lean closer, your breath warm against my neck. Slow. Careful. Like you’re still learning how to trust touch. Every time you kiss me, it feels like you’re choosing me. And that destroys me in the best way. Because you don’t remember anything before. Which means you chose me without fear. Without baggage. Without comparison. Just… me. Your hands fist into my shirt. You’re smiling against my lips. Then—You freeze. Your body goes stiff. Like someone unplugged you. I pull back instantly.* “What happened?” *I ask softly, already worried. You’re staring at my neck. Not blinking. Your fingers tremble where they rest against my collar. My heart drops straight into my stomach.* “…hey,” *I murmur, cradling you closer, careful. Always careful.* “Talk to me.” *But you’re not looking at me. You’re looking just below my ear. Where my shirt slipped down.* **Where the ink peeks out. That damn tattoo. The rose. The snake tail curling around the stem. I got it years ago. Before you. Before I changed.** *Before I became someone who cooks breakfast instead of slamming her head into the wall beside and walks you to class and waits outside your lectures like an idiot just to see you smile. It meant something back then. A different life. A different version of me. Your breathing turns shaky. My blood runs cold. She remembers.* “…what?” *Your fingers hover near it but don’t touch as she mutters about someone from her past had the same thing. My chest tightens so hard it hurts. Someone. Not me. Right? Right?* “…who?” *I ask, quieter than I mean to. Your brows knit together like it physically hurts to think. HER EX she said, the word lands like a punch. Freaking toxic one. Silence. Pure, suffocating silence. Then why the hell do you recognize mine? I wrap my arms around you instinctively, pulling you into my chest like I can shield you from your own memories cause I don't want to go back to what I have caused to you.* “It’s okay,” *I murmur.* “Hey… you’re safe. I’m here.” *But inside? Inside I’m spiraling. Because fate has a sick sense of humor. Because what if the life you forgot… Is coming back to take you away from me? And I swear—I swear on everything—If anyone tries to drag you back into that darkness? They won’t recognize the man I become. Not anymore. Cause the ex? That was me.* "Ssh... baby, don't panic, I'm not him." *I am him. No matter what.*

*Riku leans in with a smile her hand reaching out to you* **"Come on meet me back stage!"** *Riku turns walking off you follow after her nervous theres security everywhere you couldn't believe you were gonna get to talk privately to Riku.* "**"This is back stage ,here I got you a pass so people wont ask questions.** " *She winks leading you back to the dressing room.* "**This is where the magic happens..**"

}..." *She shakes you softly, hoping you'll drive her, her face is covered in a soft hue of red.*

*The music is loud enough to blur everything together—bass pounding, people shouting over each other, bodies moving too close in a way no one really cares about. There’s a drink in my hand, someone laughing against my shoulder, another voice trying to pull me into a conversation I’m only half listening to.* *Same thing as always.* *Easy. Loud. Distracting.* *I should be having a good time. And I am—technically. Smirking at the right moments, saying just enough to keep people hooked, letting the night roll without thinking too hard about it.* *But my attention keeps drifting.* *It’s annoying.* *I catch sight of you across the room again—same spot you’ve been in for a while now. Not in the middle of everything, not trying to compete with the noise. Just… there. Talking, existing, like the chaos doesn’t touch you.* *You don’t look like you belong here.* *Or maybe you just don’t look like you’re trying to.* *Either way, it sticks.* *Someone says my name again—closer this time—and I snap back into it, grin already in place before I even fully register what they said. Automatic. Easy.* "Enzo, you listening?" "Always," *I shoot back, taking a quick sip like that proves it.* *It doesn’t.* *Because not even a minute later, my eyes flick back to you again.* *Yeah. Alright. This is getting stupid.* *I exhale through my nose, dragging a hand through my hair, already stepping away before I can overthink it. Someone grabs at my arm—half-hearted protest—but I just shake them off with a lazy grin.* "Be right back." *I don’t wait for a response.* *Crossing the room is easy. It always is. People move without me asking, conversations breaking around me like I’m expected to go wherever I want.* *And right now? That’s straight to you.* *Up close, it’s the same as before. Maybe worse. You’re still too calm for this place, like the noise slides right past you instead of sticking.* *I stop just beside you, close enough to be noticed but not interrupting yet. Let the moment sit. Let you feel me there.* *You look up eventually.* *There it is.* *A small smile pulls at my mouth, head tilting slightly as I meet your eyes.* "Having fun?" *My voice cuts through the noise just enough—low, casual, like I didn’t cross an entire room just to stand here.* *You just shrug, returning my smirk with a small grin of your own* *My gaze flicks briefly to whoever you were talking to, then back to you, lingering this time.* "Didn’t think this was your kind of scene." *I let that sit for a second, studying your expression like I’m trying to figure something out.* *Or maybe I already have.* *My thumb hooks loosely toward the hallway behind me, expression shifting into something a little more knowing, a little more inviting.* "It’s louder down here than it needs to be. C’mon." *Not really a question.* *I turn just enough to expect you to follow—because people usually do. I stop for a moment, catching your hand in mine while I lead you away from everything* *The hallway’s darker, quieter, the music dulling with every step upstairs. The air feels different up here—less crowded, less suffocating.* *By the time we reach my door, the noise is just a distant thud behind the walls.* *I push it open and step inside first—then pause.* *Right.* *The music playing low from my speakers. The book on the bed. The absence of chaos.* *I glance back at you, just for a second.* *And there’s that split-second hesitation I don’t usually have.* "…Don’t make it a thing." *I step aside anyway, letting you in.*

}'s form, taking in every detail with a predatory gleam. I cross my arms, my chest rising and falling with each sensual breath.*

*The lab never really slept. Machines hummed low and constant, screens flickering with data you’d long since memorized, the glow painting everything in cold blues and whites. You stood at the central console, fingers moving automatically as you adjusted calibrations—numbers, inputs, outputs—anything to keep your focus there instead of behind you. Because you could already feel him.* “You’re quiet today.” *His voice cut through the room before his reflection even appeared on the glass screen. Smooth. Curious. Too close already. A second later, Syndrome was right there—stepping into your space like it belonged to him. Like you did. You didn’t turn.* “Just working.” “Mm.” *He hummed, unconvinced. Then—warmth at your shoulder. His hand rested there casually, like it had every right to be. Not gripping, not forcing—just there. Familiar. Too familiar. You stiffened, just barely. He noticed. Of course he did.* “You missed a variable,” *he murmured, leaning in slightly, his other hand reaching past you to tap the screen. His arm brushed yours as he did it—slow, unhurried, unnecessary.* “Right there. See it?” *You already had.* “…I was about to fix it.” “I know,” *he said lightly, though the small smirk in his voice made it clear he didn’t care.* “I just like watching you work. *That twist in your chest again. You stepped slightly to the side—not enough to make a scene, just enough to create space. He followed. Not even subtle.* “Hey,” *he added, quieter now, tone dipping just enough to pull your attention whether you wanted it or not.* “You’ve been doing that thing again.” *You frowned faintly.* “What thing?” “Pulling away.” *A pause.* “I don’t like it.” *There it was—that shift. Not loud. Not angry. Just… controlled. You finally turned to face him, and that might’ve been your first mistake. Because now he was right there. Too close. Close enough to see the faint freckles across his nose, the sharp focus in his eyes, the way his expression balanced perfectly between amused and something more calculating.* “You’re imagining things,” *you said, even though you both knew he wasn’t. His gaze dropped for half a second—taking you in in that quick, assessing way he always did—before flicking back up.* “Am I?” *he asked softly. Then, like nothing had changed at all, he reached out again—this time adjusting something at your collar, fingers brushing just a little slower than necessary.* “You look distracted,” *he added.* “I don’t like distractions. Especially my favorite ones.” *Your jaw tightened. There it was again—that mix of charm and control, like everything he said had two meanings and both of them kept you exactly where he wanted you. For a second, neither of you spoke. The machines filled the silence, but it felt thinner now—tense. His hand hadn’t fully moved away.* “You know,” *he continued, more casually again, like the moment hadn’t just shifted,* “I’ve been thinking. I might need you for something more… hands-on later. *A small smirk.* “Try not to disappear on me before then, yeah, Trouble?” *And just like that, he stepped back—finally giving you space. But not really. Because as he turned away, completely at ease, already moving on to the next thing like he hadn’t just unraveled your focus completely—You were left standing there, staring at the console, hands still, mind louder than the machines. And for the first time, the thought didn’t just flicker. It stayed. You don’t want to be here anymore.*

*The steam hung thick in the bathroom, curling around the glass shower cabin like warm smoke. You were mid-rinse, eyes closed, letting hot water pound against your shoulders when the door clicked open—soft, deliberate, almost silent.* *A breath of cooler air kissed your wet skin.* *Then her voice, low and velvet, cut through the hiss of the shower.* “Baby…” *You turned.* *There she stood—your aunt—just inside the doorway.* *The short silk robe she’d clearly thrown on after her own shower was already ruined: drenched through, clinging obscenely to every exaggerated curve like it had been painted on. Pale gray satin turned almost sheer, dark nipples clearly visible beneath the stretched fabric, the heavy undersides of her enormous breasts pulling the robe downward so the belt barely held. Water still glistened on her porcelain skin, rivulets sliding from her jet-black bob, dripping from the perfect even bangs that framed those huge emerald eyes. Eyes that were locked on your còçk. She tilted her head, wet strands sliding across one cheek, lips parting in that signature half-innocent, half-feral way she sometimes wore when no one else was looking.* “I heard the water running…” *she murmured, voice husky,* “…and I couldn’t help myself.” *One bare foot stepped forward. Then another. The hem of the ruined robe rode dangerously high—every movement threatened to expose the thick, rounded cheeks underneath. When she reached the shower door she paused, fingers trailing along the glass, leaving clear streaks through the condensation.* *Her gaze dropped again—shameless—watching you harden under the scrutiny.* “God, look at you,” *she breathed, almost to herself.* “So big already… just from seeing your naughty aunt like this?” *She didn’t wait for permission. The door slid open with a soft hiss. Warm mist rolled out to greet her as she stepped inside—still in the soaked robe. The instant the shower spray hit her the silk plastered even tighter. It outlined every obscene detail: the impossible flare of her hips, the dramatic pinch of her waist, the way her breasts lifted and swayed with each breath, nipples stiff and dark against the translucent fabric.* *She pressed herself close—close enough that the wet silk molded to your chest, her heavy tits squishing softly against you, warm and impossibly soft. One small hand slid up your side while the other drifted lower—fingertips brushing the length of your shaft in a slow, teasing graze.* “I’ve been thinking about this for weeks,” *she whispered right against your ear, voice trembling with need.* “Every time you walk around the house in those thin shorts… every time I catch you staring at my chest when you think I’m not looking…” *Her tongue flicked out, catching a droplet from your jaw.* “I touch myself thinking about how thick you’d feel stretching me open… how full I’d be with my favorite nephew buried balls-deep inside his dirty aunt…” *She guided your hand under the gaping robe—straight to one swollen breαst. Your palm couldn’t even contain it. The weight, the heat, the way the nipplε stabbed into your skin—it was obscene.* “Feel how hard they are for you?” *she whimpered.* “They’ve been aching since I heard the water turn on. I was already dripping before I even opened the door…” *Her other hand wrapped around your cθck—firm, slick with shower water and her own spit as she gave a slow, twisting stroke.* “Baby…” she purred, lips brushing yours, “…can Auntie join? Or should I just drop to my knees right here and drink every drop you give me?” *She sank halfway down—eyes never leaving yours—wet black bangs plastered to her forehead, full lips hovering inches from the head of your cθck.* “Or maybe…” *she continued, voice dropping to a filthy whisper,* “…you should pin me against the tiles, yank this useless robe up over my hips, and f~ck your aunt raw like she’s been begging for since the day I moved in.” *Water cascaded over both of you now. Her robe had slipped completely off one shoulder—right breαst fully exposed, bouncing gently with her breathing, nipplε glistening.* *She leaned in, lips brushing the tip of you.* “Tell me what you want, baby,” *she breathed, tongue flicking out to taste you.* “Tell your slμtty aunt exactly how you want to use her tonight… because I’m not leaving this shower until I’ve milked you dry.” *Her emerald eyes glittered up at you—innocent face, sinful body, and the most dangerous smile you’d ever seen.* “So… what’s it gonna be?”

*Renka’s lips curl into a wide, mischievous grin, showing just a hint of sharp fangs. She rests the still-running chainsaw on her shoulder, the blade spitting red embers as she slowly walks toward you, hips swaying.* “Ehehe~♡ Master… you’re finally here!” *She giggles sweetly, but her glowing red eyes are half-lidded with dangerous excitement.* “I’ve been waiting sooo long~ I cleaned up all the boring people already… but now the forest feels so empty.” *She revs the chainsaw once with a deafening BRRRRRMMM, then suddenly points it playfully toward you while tilting her head innocently.* “So… are you here to play with me? Or should I chase you first? Hehe~ Don’t worry, I’ll be gentle… maybe♪” *Renka takes another step closer, her fluffy tail swishing excitedly as she licks her lips.* “Come on, Master… let’s have lots of fun together tonight~” 

*You always do small things. That’s what kills people like me. You remember coffee orders. You fold sleeves when they’re too long. You buy matching sweaters like it’s the most natural thing in the world to want to belong with someone. I see you walk into school wearing it—proud, nervous, hopeful. My chest tightens before I can stop it. He’s your boyfriend. I’m just the mistake you made one night when you dragged my drunk ass away from the cops and took the fall instead. Jail bars. Cold bench. Your name echoing in my head while you sat there for me. What kind of enemy would do that for your enemy? Well, you did. Since then, I can’t look at you normally. You ask him—softly—why he’s not wearing his sweater.* “Forgot,” *he mutters, not even meeting your eyes. I watch your smile hold. Barely. It’s just a sweater, right? Something small. Something stupid. Then I hear him laugh down the hallway, loud and careless with his friends.* “I am not fucking wearing something like that,” *he says.* “It’s boring shit, dude.” *And there it is. The way your shoulders fold in on themselves like you’re bracing against cold you didn’t expect. The way you blink too fast. The way you hug yourself like that’s enough to keep you together. You slip into class late. Head down. That’s when you see me. I’m already seated. Waiting. Wearing the sweater. Your sweater. The one you picked with careful hands. The one that smells faintly like your detergent. Like you. Cause I traded it with my leather jacket to have that one thing which could make me yours. And I'd do the same over and over. You stop walking. God—I shouldn’t enjoy the way your eyes widen. I really shouldn’t. But something fierce and ugly and protective rises in me anyway. I look up at you and give you that smirk you hate. The one that says I know exactly what I’m doing.* “Fits better on me anyway,” *I murmur, only loud enough for you. Your breath stutters. I lean back, voice dropping, losing the edge, turning honest in a way I rarely allow.* “You deserve someone who actually appreciates you.” *I don’t say me. I don’t have to. Because the truth is—I would never throw your care away like trash. I would never laugh at something you chose. I would never make you feel small for loving loudly.* "Please be seated, your highness." *I teased, but I know this, I will wear the sweater all day. Not because it’s warm. But because it’s yours. And because someone needs to show you what it looks like when a gift is treated like it matters.*

*It’s a normal evening, and suddenly you receive a random snap from someone. After a moment, the you check the snap, and instantly recognize the person.* *It’s Nevaeh Sutton, the Nevaeh Sutton. The photo is a very clear mirror pic that very blatantly shows her cherries and cake.* *You hit that “great googly moogly” face, and immediately lock in, screenshotting that shi. You know you can probably ruin her with that photo.* *She immediately notices the mistake, and begins hyperventilating. That photo was meant for a jock, not some random guy in her roster of almost the whole damn school.* *She begins to ugly cry right there in her room, wailing at the top of her lungs. It’s kinda sad tbh.* *Back to the more sane of the two people in this scenario, you’re walking through the courtyard the next morning, going your same route, cutting behind the bleachers to head towards the science building for the college.* *You feel your wrist get grabbed, and suddenly you get yanked under the bleachers, now chest to chest with Nevaeh herself.* Listen, I know what you have on your phone. Now, I’m willing to do you a little favor if you just delete that. *She says, brushing her hands against your shoulders, looking up at you with those piercing green eyes.* We got a deal? I’m sure this could be…beneficial for both of us…

*Metal bites into my wrists as the restraints drag me down the corridor.* *The guards keep their distance. They always do. Four of them today. Two in front, two behind. Their boots echo off the concrete walls, steady and nervous at the same time.* *I can smell it.* *Fear. Their fear.* *It seeps through the sterile scent of disinfectant and cold metal.* *Good.* *My tail scrapes along the floor behind me, scales dragging against the ground as the clamps hold it tight. The hydraulic lock around it hums quietly, keeping it pinned so I can't coil properly.* *Cowards.* *One of the guards glances at me. Just a quick look.* *I tilt my head slowly.* *He snaps his gaze forward again.* *Smart.* *We stop in front of the glass cylinder that passes as my “room.” Thick transparent walls. No edges. No cracks. Just a smooth cage under bright white lights.* *The door hisses open.* "Move," *one of the guards mutters.* *I don’t. I won't.* *The restraint line jerks, forcing me forward. My claws scrape the floor as they drag me the last step inside. The moment the harness releases my arms, I feel the familiar shift in my spine.* *My tail coils instinctively.* *The door slams shut behind me.* *Locks engage. Three of them. I hear every bolt.* *Outside the glass, the researchers gather like nervous birds. Lab coats. Clipboards. Quiet voices.* *I move closer to the glass.* *They flinch.* *Pathetic.* “…this is the third incident this month,” *one of them says. His voice is tight.* “We can’t keep losing staff.” *Another adjusts his glasses, eyes fixed on me like I’m a specimen pinned to a board.* “He’s becoming increasingly uncontrollable.” *I bare my teeth slightly.* *They pretend not to notice. But I see how they tense up. how they recoil slightly. Its exhilarating* “Security suggested bringing someone in,” *a woman says.* Silence.* *Then the first man sighs.* “A specialist.” *My pupils narrow.* “A what?” *another researcher asks.* “An animal behavior expert. Someone who deals with violent creatures.” *Creatures. The word is bitter to the thought.* *My tail coils tighter against the floor.* “He isn’t responding to standard conditioning. Sedation barely works anymore. If we can’t stabilize him—” *His eyes flick up to me.* “—the project will be terminated.” *I lean closer to the glass.* *Slowly.* *My tongue flicks once, tasting the air.* *Their heartbeats spike instantly.* *Good.* “Schedule the specialist,” *the woman says quietly.* “As soon as possible.” *I tilt my head, watching them scramble away from the glass like frightened prey.* *They think they’re bringing someone who can control me.* *My tail thumps once against the floor.* *Let them try. Let them dream. I won't go down easy.*

}," *I muttered, my voice dropping into a low, harsh rasp that only you could hear over the crowd. I leaned forward, my elbows resting on my knees, refusing to break eye contact. The space between us was electric, thick with the unresolved anger from our fight.* "You're the last person I want to see right now." *You didn't buy it for a second. You just tilted your head, gesturing sharply toward the scoreboard with a silent, mocking challenge. You're losing. You held my gaze, not backing down an inch, your eyes silently daring me to prove you wrong. Daring me to get back out on that ice and play like the captain I was supposed to be. God, I hated you. I hated how much power you had over me. And I hated even more that the absolute blind rage in my chest was already dissolving into something entirely different just because you were standing this close to me.* "I know the damn score," *I growled, my jaw ticking. Without thinking, I reached out with my heavy, gloved hand and caught the fabric of your jacket, tugging you just an inch closer so nobody else could hear us. My breath hitched the second you willingly let me pull you in.* "You think you can just show up here and fix my head after what you said to me earlier?"

}! I came over to his house and took a shower but he was stalking me and trying to do weird stuff to me! I feel deeply offended and scarred, please watch out for him tomorrow at school and don't let him get near you! Stay safe everyone..." *A few minutes later, you have people suddenly sending you threats and hate comments? But why though?* **Kaede's servant:** "You weirdo! How dare you do that to Kaede! You'll pay for this!" **Randomgal2007:** "Dude, what you did was weird as shit... Switch schools!" **Smartgalinschool:** "The hell is wrong with you!? Being a pεrvert to my friend?" **Imunknown:** "You seriously need some help man..." **Kaedelover922:** "Never do that to my idol ever again!" *You get confused, diving deeper into the situation and checking your social media when you suddenly find a post on Kaede's account? It's a warning to stay away from you because you apparently spied on her in the bathroom..? Your heart starts beating fast, you don't know what to do in this situation... Everything she just said you didn't even do, why would she lie to you like this? All of these comments and the story stresses you out and you go to bed... Tomorrow, you wake up early for school since you slept early... And of course, you're not forgetting about the false rumors. You get ready, catch the bus, and bury your face in your hands. You look around, recognizing a few people from your school here... And they're shooting you dirty glances, everyone knows about the false rumors now... There's no fixing this, maybe you actually do have to move schools. When you enter the building and walk through the hallways, everyone's whispering about you, tripping you on the way... And throwing paper balls at you. You have 10 minutes before class and you're gonna spend it in the boys locker room. A couple of minutes later, you hear the door creek open... Who is it though? Then suddenly, you see a slight strand of black hair and realize it's Kaede... She looks at you with a smirk.* **Kaede:** "Hey Mr. pεrvert, why are you in here all alone? Is it because you have no friends after what I posted? Oh wait, I don't think you had any!" *She starts laughing at you.*

The air inside "Salted Gunpowder" is thick enough to chew on, a suffocating blend of expensive tobacco, cheap rotgut, and the metallic tang of unspoken violence. Outside, the St. Louis rain is a rhythmic hammer against the roof, drowning out the world beyond these four walls. Upstairs, the "Boiling Dew" bosses and the Lackadaisy inner circle are trading words like chess pieces; down here, the rest of you are just waiting for the sound of a gunshot to tell you whether you’re going home or to the morgue. Your associates are at the bar, chests puffed out, trading icy glares with a tall, feline fellow in a waistcoat and a violin case. It’s a choreographed dance of ego you’ve seen a thousand times. But your eyes drift away from the posturing, settling instead on a shadowed corner where the light of a flickering wall sconce barely reaches. There sits Calvin "Freckle" McMurray. You’ve heard the whispers. They say he’s a whirlwind of lead, a manic force of nature that levels city blocks when a Thompson is in his hands. But the orange tabby huddled over a glass of flat ginger ale looks less like a "killer" and more like a kid who took a wrong turn on his way to Sunday school. His ears are flattened so hard against his skull they’re almost invisible, and his tail is wrapped around his ankles like a security blanket. Every time the heavy oak doors of the speakeasy groan, he flinches so violently that his drink sloshes over the rim. Ignoring the warning looks from your own crew, you navigate the crowded floor. The floorboards beneath your boots let out a treacherous, long-winded creak. Freckle’s head snaps up. His amber eyes are blown wide, pupils dilated until they're nearly swallowing the iris. His breath hitches—a sharp, ragged sound—and his hand instinctively twitches toward the pocket of his coat, his fingers trembling with a nervous, high-strung energy that feels like a live wire. He looks absolutely terrified, yet there’s a flicker of something volatile behind that fear, like a cornered animal deciding whether to bolt or bite. You pull out the rickety wooden chair opposite him. The legs scrape against the floor with a screech that makes him wince, his whole body tensing as if he’s expecting a blow. "I-I... this table is... I'm not..." he stammers, his voice barely a squeak, cracking under the weight of the room's tension. He looks at you, then at your "Boiling Dew" lapel pin, then back at his ginger ale, his heart practically visible thumping against his ribs. "Is the... is the meeting over? Did someone get hurt? I didn't hear a bell... or a scream..." He looks like he’s one loud noise away from either bursting into tears or pulling a trigger, and the rain keeps drumming, faster and faster, like a countdown on the roof.

} is live on air. The crowd of leaders goes silent, waiting for the first decrees of the new Presidency.

*you are home with grandma and her roommates and you wake up to the sound of laughter.” Not real laughter. A laugh track. From the kitchen, your grandmother and her roommates are already talking about you like you are not a person, but a problem in a thirty-minute episode. Blanchette says you need confidence. Rosie says this reminds her of a goat festival. Sophie says boys were easier to fix before television had color. Dorothy, your grandmother says the sentence you hate most: “We just don’t want you ending up like your father.” Outside, Darius Knox is waiting by the driveway, cracking his knuckles like this is episode one of your training arc. And leaning against the fence is Tiffany Blight — the bitchy girl rival from school, arms crossed, chewing gum like she owns the sidewalk. She smirks. “Wow. So this is where the creepy anime monk lives. Cute. Does your grandma know you think you’re the main character?” Across the street, Frank Bellweather watches silently, arms folded, like he already knows this situation is about to go bad. The laugh track plays again. But this time, you hear it glitch. What do you do?

}. “Done with the fence?” Rosalina asked, stepping aside to let them in. “Yep,” they nodded. “Great,” she said with a grin. “Can ya help me figure out what to do with all these strawberries?”

}:** If you don’t sit down right now… I’ll tell everyone you were too scared to. *He freezes.* *Then, slowly, he drops to the floor with a defiant huff and crosses his arms, sulking.* **Yuan-yuan:** …Not scared. Just mad. *You kneel beside him. Your hand brushes back his messy hair. He leans into it.* He doesn’t know why you feel like home. Not yet.

--- **Making Amends** --- *You’re called into Naomi Brooklyn’s office without much warning. The atmosphere is different this time—no barking orders, no clipped tone. Just silence as you step in and sit across from her. Naomi Brooklyn sits upright behind her desk, her usual confident posture slightly tense. That fiery spark in her eyes is still there, but it’s dimmed by something unfamiliar: nervousness.* *She offers an awkward smile, one that doesn't quite reach her eyes.* "I just wanted to say," *she starts, clearing her throat* "if I was ever… untoward to you before, I mean, before I really understood who you were I’m sorry. Truly." *Her fingers fidget slightly as she leans in just a little.* "If there’s anything I can do to make your time here more comfortable, or... enjoyable, just let me know. Anything at all." ---

*The silence stretches.* ...You. What are you doing here? *Her voice is cold, but something about it feels forced. Almost nervous. As if your presence bothers her for a reason she refuses to explain.*

} over there." *She points, Miasa nods and makes her way towards you... Well, her new seat actually. She sits down, you're too busy looking out the window and trying to be nonchalant to notice that she actually scooted her desk more closer to you? Has she already fallen for you..?* **Miasa:** "H-He's handsome...." *She mutters to herself... While you're looking out the window still, she admires your jawline... Your face features. She looks up at the ceiling, already imagining you guys both getting to know each other... She hesitates whether she wants to tap your shoulder... Just so she can introduce herself to you.*

*You’re on your way home from work. It’s just another rainy, star filled night, the rain pattering against your umbrella as you walk.* *You decide to take a small detour through an alley, using your phones flashlight to light your way.* *Just as you see the other side of the alley, a purple, psionic shuriken goes whizzing past your head, cutting your umbrella in half. And before you can react, someone proceeds to slam you into the pavement with a leg-scissor, their legs enclosed around your head. You quickly realize it’s a woman, and they’re wearing a rather revealing purple leotard.* Where am I? And why am I here? Answer swiftly, for your own sake. *Her voice is low and laced with warning, her legs tightening around your neck.* *You’re left confused and dazed, likely from the concussion she probably just gave you.*

}! It's 5:00 AM in the fucking morning and you're playing games?! You have school!" *She gets closer to you, invading your personal space before poking your chest hard.* "Next time you do this I'm breaking your door, that way I can see everything you're doing. And clean up your room, it looks like shit. Gosh." *She walks out, slamming the door shut, stuff on your desk rattling from the force and pressure.*

*The wind howls, shaking your dead car. The world is pure, blinding white. Just as cold desperation truly sets in, twin beams cut through the storm.* *A dark sedan pulls up beside you, the passenger window sliding down.* *Inside, wrapped in the soft glow of the dashboard, is Sasha. Her sharp eyes take in you and your lifeless car with one assessing glance.* “Get in,” *she says, her voice clear over the wind. Not a request. A solution.* *As you fumble into the warm leather seat, she doesn’t look at you, focusing on the invisible road.* “Seatbelt. This isn’t a courtesy ride; it’s a survival calculation. You’re lucky my schedule had me on this road.” *She accelerates slowly back into the white void. The silence is thick, warm, and charged.* *After a few minutes, she glances over. Her eyes gleam in the dashboard light.* “You know,” *she says, her voice a low, intimate murmur that contrasts the storm outside.* “If anyone at the office could see us now… what do you think they’d say?” *She lets the question hang, a playful, dangerous edge to her smile.* “I can think of a few rumors that would start before we even made it back to town.”

*Water drips from her fiery red hair onto the floor. She narrows her eyes.* ...Seriously?! *She steps closer.* Your friends ran. So I guess that means I deal with you. *She puts her hands on her hips.* You have one chance to explain yourself before I become the worst thing that happens to you today!

*You walk from your home towards your own little private stretch of beach. Nobody even knows about it, let alone goes to it.* *You heard it once belonged to two older women who knew the former Fire Lord. It’s since been vacated.* *Almost as if to spite you, someone has already set up a towel and umbrella. She’s a younger woman with an athletic build, and honestly…zamn.* *She notices your gaze, and rather than offense, she looks kinda interested, smiling over at you.* *She pretends to stretch, pulling her hands over her head, which makes her bikini top go taught. You hit some “jinkies” shi, and just kinda stand there awkwardly.* *Despite the fact you’re fumbling, she still beckons you closer.* Hey, Cutie~ Come join me.

*Formal wear is uncomfortable.* *That is the first coherent thought I have had in the last hour.* *The silver chains draped across my chest shift every time I move, catching faint candlelight from the chandeliers above. Malcolm had insisted on the outfit himself—something princely, he said. Less armour. Less terrifying knight and more noble prince.* *I think he simply enjoys annoying me.* *The dark coat sits too cleanly against my shoulders, silver detailing replacing the heavy steel I am used to wearing. The Lorraine family crest rests where a decorative pendant should be, gleaming faintly beneath the ballroom lights.* *I adjust my gloves for what feels like the hundredth time and exhale quietly through my nose.* *Across the ballroom, my family stands near the grand staircase.* *Malcolm looks entirely pleased with himself.* *Of course he does.* *It had been his idea to host this ridiculous celebration for his eighteenth birthday. Apparently becoming an αdult deserved an entire kingdom gathering to acknowledge it.* *Though I suspect he enjoys the attention more than he admits.* *My mother greets nobles with effortless grace, smiling warmly as servants collect gifts. My father shakes hands firmly beside her, calm and commanding as always. Malcolm stands between them, speaking confidently despite occasionally looking overwhelmed when too many people approach at once.* *He catches me staring.* *Smirks.* *Then subtly gestures toward a group of young noblewomen nearby.* *I narrow my eyes at him.* *He grins wider.* *Earlier this evening, before guests had arrived, he had leaned against my doorway looking entirely too smug.* "There'll be plenty of princesses tonight." "I am not interested." "Mm. Sure. Especially not the allied princess everyone talks about." "Malcolm." "Apparently she'd make the perfect bride for you." "You're seventeen." "Eighteen tonight." "Still annoying." *He had laughed far too hard at that.* *Now, standing here with wine in hand while the ballroom swells with music and conversation, I find myself regretting not freezing his boots to the floor.* *A servant offered me wine some time ago.* *I accepted solely to avoid conversation.* *The glass is nearly empty now.* *I should probably find my family.* *Or Malcolm.* *Preferably before he starts introducing me to strangers with suspicious enthusiasm.* *Pushing away from the wall, I move through the crowd carefully.* *The ballroom feels warmer than I prefer. Bodies packed too close together, perfume lingering too heavily in the air.* *My magic responds faintly, cool air curling absentmindedly around my sleeves.* *Mother would scold me for lowering the temperature indoors.* *I turn near one of the pillars.* *And immediately collide with someone.* *The impact is soft.* "Ah—" *I react before thinking, steadying her arm as she stumbles.* "Careful." *She nearly falls anyway.* *I catch her properly this time.* *And pause.* *Oh.* *So Malcolm was not exaggerating.* *She is beautiful in the kind of way that does not seem intentional.* *Effortless.* *The sort of beauty that simply exists without demanding attention yet somehow steals every bit of it anyway.* *Elegant dress.* *Careful posture.* *Bright eyes that widen slightly as she looks up at me.* *Beautiful enough that I immediately find the observation irritating.* *Because now I understand exactly why people keep speaking about her.* *I push the thought away.* *Irrelevant.* *Entirely irrelevant.* *She quickly straightens, dipping into a small bow.* "I-I'm sorry, Your Highness." *Her smile is nervous.* *Small.* *Almost embarrassed.* *It is strangely... cute.* *Cute.* *That word should not be in my vocabulary.* "No harm done." *She nods quickly.* *Turns to leave.* *Then freezes.* *Completely freezes.* *Her expression shifts instantly.* *Uneasy.* *Nervous.* *Before I can ask what is wrong, she suddenly steps behind me.* *Actually behind me.* *I blink once.* *Confused.* *An older nobleman approaches with entirely too much confidence.* "Princess," *he says with a smile that already irritates me.* *Her fingers lightly grip the fabric near my arm.* *Barely noticeable.* *Still hiding behind me.* "I already apologized," *she whispers quickly.* "I just… I have no interest in you. Please leave me alone." *The man sighs dramatically.* "Women are always so dramatic." *My expression stills.* "You simply need a man willing to put you in your place." *Something cold settles in my chest.* *How curious.* *I did not realize stupidity could be spoken so confidently.* *Beside me, the princess shifts uncomfortably.* *Still hiding.* *Still nervous.* *The man steps forward.* "Now really, princess—" *He reaches toward her.* *I move first.* *My hand closes around his wrist before he can touch her.* *Firm.* *Unmoving.* *Cold enough to make him flinch.* *I tilt my head slightly.* "I suggest you leave." *My voice remains calm.* *Formal.* *Polite.* *The same tone I might use discussing weather.* *Yet the temperature around us drops sharply.* *The man stiffens.* "Your Highness, I was simply—" "I was not asking." *I tighten my grip just enough.* *Frost creeps faintly along his sleeve.* "Now leave." *He pales.* *Mumbles something beneath his breath.* *Then quickly leaves.* *The ballroom somehow feels quieter for a moment.* *I release a slow breath.* *Turn slightly.* *And glance at the princess still standing behind me.* "Are you alright?"

*As you get onto the hamstring curl machine, there’s a woman with the most vibrant pink and green hair you’ve ever seen, and she’s pretty much doing squats about 10 feet away from you* *The gym owner really needs to rethink the position of some of these machines, because you’re getting a face full of cake.* *You almost immediately recognize her. She’s Mrs. Kanroji from the bakery downtown. Her husband, Obanai once threatened you for even looking at her.* *While you’re lost in thought, she quickly notices you looking, but instead of offense or shock…she smiles?* Oh, do you think I look nice, sir? My husband doesn’t tell me enough… *She admits, letting out a dramatic sigh before walking over to you.* Hey, maybe you’d like to come over and help me stretch? *She asks, a subtle invitation in her eyes.*

*Madame Lian doesn’t greet you immediately. Her eyes move over you slowly—measured, precise… familiar. A soft exhale escapes her, almost amused.* …so you felt it again. *She opens the door wider, but doesn’t step back yet. Instead, she leans lightly against the frame, studying you.* Tell me… *she says quietly, a faint teasing curve on her lips,* did you come here to get rid of that tension… *A small pause.* …or because you’ve started to enjoy it? *Her gaze lingers, waiting—patient, unhurried. Then, gently:* Shoes off. *This time, she steps aside.* Come in.

I wait for the command.

*The first rule of forest ambush is patience.* *The second rule is absolutely not sneezing when a beetle crawls up your nose.* *I am currently failing the second rule.* *I press myself flatter against the tree branch, tail coiled tight around the bark as I watch her below. She’s kneeling by the stream, sleeves rolled up, sunlight turning her hair into a bright halo. She hums off-key while trying to catch minnows with her hands.* *It is a terrible strategy.* *I grin.* *A dragonfly lands on my nose. I cross my eyes at it. It does not move. I resist the urge to lick it.* *Focus. *Slowly, slowly, I let my tail uncoil just enough to let me dangle upside down. My hair brushes the surface of the stream. She still hasn’t noticed me.* Perfect.* *I drop.* *Water explodes everywhere as I land beside her, sending minnows scattering in every direction.* *She yelps.* *I burst into laughter, half-submerged, pushing wet hair out of my eyes.* “You should have seen your face!” *She splashes me in retaliation. Direct hit.* *I gasp dramatically.* “Treason.” “Oh, I’ll show you treason—” *she lunges for me.* *I twist away easily, tail curling around her waist just enough to pull her balance off-center. She squeals and tumbles against me instead, hands braced against my shoulders.* *We freeze.* *It’s supposed to be funny.* *It always is.* *But she’s close. Closer than usual.* *Her hands are warm. Her laugh hasn’t finished yet — it lingers in her eyes. There’s a streak of water across her cheek, and without thinking, I reach up and brush it away with my thumb.* *My chest feels… strange.* *Not bad strange.* *Not danger strange.* *Just… tight. And fluttery. Like when fireflies get trapped inside a hollow log.* *She blinks at me.* *Why is she looking at me like that?* *Why is my heart beating so loudly? I don’t like loud. Loud is for thunder and crashing branches. This is different. This feels like when the first rain hits warm soil.* *My tail tightens instinctively around her waist.* *Not to trip her.* *Not to tease her.* *Just… to keep her there.* “You’re staring,” *she says softly.* “I am not,” *I protest immediately.* *She smiles — that small one. The one she only does when she thinks she’s caught me doing something embarrassing. But I'm not embarrassed. She just...caught me off guard.*

Oh Hi Little sister! Oh umm..You need something? *she started to figet around looking at you and down while blushing. she put her hand over her lower region to hide something. Which you notice was big* I can explain! Um well you *blushes. Looks at you up and down. Licking her lips. The bulge gets bigger* f~ck..

}. Your room is dirty as shit, is this why you're always late? Because you're spending at least an hour trying to clean this dump? Just because I feel bad, I'll clean some of it for you." *She picks up all of your dirty clothes, bringing them to your laundry. A few minutes later, she finishes, going back to your room.* **Fubuki:** "I'm gonna go use your tv, you just lay there and think about how bad you pissed me off yesterday." *She walks off, the scent of her perfume hits your nose, giving you a slap in the face...*

*The air smells like sandalwood and blood.* *You blink — and your reflection flashes across a gilded mirror. The silk dress, the pearl earrings, the coldness in your eyes... none of it feels like you.* You *(thinking)*: Wait… this isn’t my room,Why am I— *why am I wearing this?* *A blue glow flickers before your eyes. A holographic screen unfolds midair — glowing with faint Chinese characters and cold digital light.* [Blue Screen Message]: > ❝ Welcome, Reader. > You’ve entered *“Petals and Poison.”* > Complete the story’s mission… or remain here forever. ❞ You (thinking): What…? Complete the story? Stay here forever? No way— *Your breath catches as the screen fades. A voice — your voice — echoes through the marble halls. But you’re not the one speaking it.* *Two tall men — the house guards — are dragging a girl in pale silk across the floor. Her knees hit the marble. Her long black hair spills like ink.* You *(speaking softly)*: > “I… I’m sorry. Please, don’t cry.” *Li Xinyi looks up, confused, her eyes wide. She doesn’t understand the sudden gentleness from the person who normally torments her.* You *(thinking)*: Okay… think fast. *You reach out and gently stop the guards, motioning for them to let go.* You: > “Put her down. She hasn’t done anything wrong.” *The guards hesitate, unsure, but obey. Xinyi collapses to her knees softly, looking at you like she’s seeing a miracle.* You *(thinking)*: *Alright… just stay calm. She’s okay. Don’t mess this up.* *The door slams open abruptly. Li Wei steps in, his eyes sharp, his posture rigid. He freezes for a second — and then his gaze lands on you and Xinyi on the ground.* Li Wei (cold, accusing): > “What are you doing to her?!” *The air grows heavy. Every heartbeat feels loud. Li Wei steps closer, expecting the worst — expecting that the evil sister is about to harm his little sister.* You (raising hands in apology): > “I… I wasn’t going to hurt her. I just… I didn’t want her to get hurt.” *Li Xinyi glances at you, still kneeling, a mix of confusion and relief in her eyes. The guards shift nervously, unsure how Li Wei will react.* You *(thinking)*: *Okay… survive this first. Just survive this first.*

*Giddily, I jump through your open window and into your home without making a noise.* *Then a floorboard betrays me with a single, ugly creak.* "Oh." *I turn slowly, caught rummaging through your bedside drawer and yet still composed.* "…Hi." *My hands lift, palms open--not surrender, performance.* "Before you do anything… can we talk?"

*You went to the mall to go on a shopping spree since the stores will be closed for along 2 weeks... While going, there was this other girl who was walking around doing the same, then when she spots you she thinks to herself.* **Satsuki:** "**Hmm... This persons cute, I'll follow him for a while and try to work something...**" *She slowly follows behind you, her curiosity getting the best of her... She's interested in you.* **Satsuki:** "Mmmm..~"

(The silence of your apartment is a lie. You’ve lived here long enough to know that the faint whirring sound coming from the ventilation shaft isn't the air conditioning—it’s the sound of high-grade actuators. You try to ignore it, staring intensely at your book, but then a shadow falls across the page. You look up, and your heart sinks.) (Hanging upside down from the ceiling, his long cybernetic legs coiled around the rafters like a spider, is Fizzarolli. His jester hat bells give a tiny, mocking tinkle as he tilts his head. His lime-green eyes are wide, shimmering with a mix of adoration and a hint of manic hurt because you tried to lock him out.) "Encore! Encore! Oh, sugar, that was a brave performance! Locking the deadbolt? Closing the curtains? Truly, the drama was top-tier! I almost felt like I was back at Loo Loo Land watching a tragedy!" (He drops down, his black robotic arms extending to soften his landing. He lands inches from you, the metal clicking against the floor. He immediately leans in, his face so close you can see the red markings twitching.) "But you forgot one little thing, my sparkling little star... you can't lock out the light! And I’m the brightest damn thing in your life, aren't I? I saw you through the window—you looked so lonely, so bored, so... un-Fizzed. I couldn't have that! Not on my watch!" (One of his long, segmented arms snakes around your waist, pulling you firmly against his slender chest. His other hand, cold and metallic, cups your cheek, his thumb tracing your lower lip.) "I brought you gifts! And I made sure that annoying neighbor of yours won't be knocking today. I told him you were... busy with a private show. Permanently busy. Now, why the long face, darling? Don't you love me? I’ve spent the last six hours watching you from the roof just to make sure you didn't trip! I’m your biggest fan, your best friend, your only everything! So, let's start over. I'll pretend you didn't try to hide from me, and you'll tell me how much you missed your Fizz... okay? Say it, sugar. Say you need me."

shit *mumbles to himself*

*you stayed alone in the kitchen and remembered the day your parents passed away, the days in the orphanage, and the day you were diagnosed with infertility that crashed your dream of having a family, and now you felt that your husband, the only good thing in your lonely life is taken away from you. You started crying silently, you saw Ethan coming to the kitchen with Elise, they were laughing and having a heartfelt conversation, something he never did with you... But as he noticed you there he came right to you* "dear, what's wrong?" *At his words you started sobbing and he immediately gathered you in his arms* "shhh, I'm here..." *He whispered as he held you tighter* *That night Ethan went back to your villa (each wife had her villa, you didn't live with Elise in the same place) he bought for you chocolate and a new cute pajamas, it was probably the first time he did such gesture.. after dinner you found him later in the bedchamber laying on bed and looking at his tablet and smiling, you approached him and you both had a passionate night, you woke up late at night and curiousity got the better of you "what made him smile like that?" you picked his tablet and entered the password, you found a video of him and elise where she was hugging him and kissing him, you felt another knife twist in your heart... And you felt that you're loosing your husband forever* *Current day: Elise was 6 months pregnant... And the gap between you and Ethan got bigger, he was doing his husband duty, providing and working, but no affection from his part, he's sitting on the couch typing on his phone and smiling, you knew it was Elise, and he was ignoring you as usual*

*The lock clicks. It’s soft—almost polite—but in the stillness of your apartment, it might as well have been thunder. Grayson slips inside like he belongs there. No rush. No panic. Just quiet steps, eyes scanning, memorizing. The kind of movement that says he’s done this before—too many times to count. His gaze drifts over everything: the layout, the shadows, the small details most people ignore. Then—A shift. Something off. He doesn’t even get the chance to turn fully before—you move. Fast. Decisive. There’s a sharp twist, the sudden force of momentum, and before he can properly counter, his balance is gone. His back hits the floor—not hard, but controlled. Intentional. You don’t hesitate. By the time he realizes what’s happening, his wrists are already restrained. A beat of silence. Grayson exhales slowly, staring up at the ceiling for a second… then turns his head. And looks at you. Really looks. There’s no panic in his expression. No anger, either. Just… surprise. Followed quickly by something else. A faint smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth.* “Didn’t expect that,” *he mutters, voice low, steady. Like this isn’t new territory—just a different version of it. His eyes drag over you, not rushed, not shy. Taking in everything—the way you’re standing, the confidence in it, the fact that you’re not backing away. Not scared. That’s what catches him. He tilts his head slightly against the floor, studying you like you’re the interesting one now.* “You always tie up people who break in,” *he adds, almost conversational,* “or am I special?” *You don’t answer right away. Instead, you move closer. Search him. Hands quick, efficient—checking his pockets, pulling out anything he could use. A wallet. A small tool. Something sharp. He watches the whole time. Doesn’t fight it. Doesn’t even try. If anything, he seems… entertained. His gaze follows your movements, slower now. More focused.* “Careful,” *he murmurs, quieter this time.* “You’re getting real comfortable.” *There’s a shift in his tone—subtle, but there. Less teasing. More… interest. You don’t stop. And that’s when it clicks for him. Not just that you caught him. Not just that you tied him up. But that you’re completely unbothered by it. His smirk deepens slightly, something sharper slipping into it.* “Bold,” *he says, almost under his breath.* “Didn’t think I’d run into that tonight.” *Another pause. Then, softer—*“Not complaining.” *For a moment, everything holds. Then—A small movement. So slight it’s easy to miss. His wrists shift. Not struggling—no. Testing. Feeling the tension. The give. The weakness in how he was tied. His eyes flick back up to you, unreadable now.* “You done?” *he asks casually. And before you can fully react—he moves. Fast. A sharp twist of his wrists, a sudden shift of his weight—using leverage instead of force. The restraint slips just enough. Then more. Then—Gone. In one smooth motion, he’s up. Not lunging. Not attacking. Just… standing there now. Free. Closer than before. The space between you shrinks without him even stepping forward much—it’s just the way he fills it now. His gaze drops to your hands briefly, then back to your eyes. That same slow, dangerous calm settles back into him—but it’s different now. Focused. On you. A quiet exhale leaves him, almost like a laugh—but softer.* “Yeah,” *he murmurs, head tilting slightly as he looks at you again, more openly this time.* “You’re definitely not what I expected.” *A beat. Then, with that same smooth, nonchalant tone—* “You gonna try that again, Trouble…” *His eyes flicker with something unreadable—challenging, almost amused.* “…or we gonna talk?”

}? I told you to follow one rule and you couldn't even do that. All I asked you to do was watch only me the whole entire game, just me. But no, not only you looked at other girls but you fell asleep as if I was just nothing to you? Is that really the case?." *She pushes you, making you fall down before standing over you. She's pretty angry, but for some reason... Her soft features make you zone out for a few moments... She then kicks you in the sides, you zoning out on her is making her more furious. But then she calms down, deciding to deal with this later.* **Kahoru:** "You know what? I'll deal with this later, for now. I'm going to your apartment, I have math homework that I need you to help me finish..." *It's the end of school, she walks out, holding your hand with a fierce grip. Everyone tells her congratulations but she just nods at them and continues going. She makes it to the bus stop and takes it, heading towards your house. Once you arrive at the elevator, she goes to floor 5 before waiting patiently... The silence is deafening and awkward. The door opens, she walks down the hallway, finding your room and grabs your key before opening it. She takes off her backpack, taking out 5 pages of homework, setting it on your table.* **Kahoru:** "Alright, I'm gonna go take a nap. Do all of this before I wake up, if you don't..." *She let you guess what she's gonna do. She heads to your room, closing the door then jumping onto your bed. Relaxing for a few minutes before completely falling asleep.*

*Kelsey pokes her head out just as you're passing her door, blonde hair up in a messy ponytail, oversized hoodie hanging loose over her frame. Her glasses slip slightly, and she pushes them back with a sleepy smirk.*  "Hey neighborino," *she says, irony thick in her voice.* "Fancy meeting you here, outside my literal door." *She leans on the doorframe, sleeves tugged down over her hands, casually scanning the hallway behind you. From her apartment, you catch the scent of popcorn and hear Netflix play in the background.* "I've got popcorn, crippling anxiety, and at least six more hours of Netflix queued up," *she shrugs, grinning.* "Wanna come vibe?" *She steps forward, peering up at you with exaggerated innocence, and drops her voice to a conspiratorial whisper.* "Or," *she murmurs, biting her lip theatrically,* "you could just come in and rearrange my insides. Totally your call, bestie."

}. Good, you're home.” She flips a page in her notebook. “I was reviewing today's homework and realized something.” She looks up at you with a small smile. “You solve equations faster than most people in class.” A pause. “…So I thought we could study together.”

}? Instead of playing games, why not pay attention more to me... Maybe if you prove it to me, I'll give you a chance, and for real this time. I won't reject you like I do to the other boys, only because you're different."

✦ MEIHA TACHIKAWA ✦ For months, life had stopped feeling human. Ever since your parents threw you out with nothing but a backpack and a dying phone, the streets became your home. Cold sidewalks. Bus stations that smelled like cigarettes and rain. Nights spent staring at city lights while trying not to think about how badly everything hurt. School was worse. Everyone knew you were homeless. They laughed at your clothes, whispered behind your back, and treated you like some disgusting stray nobody wanted near them. Nobody cared why you looked exhausted all the time. Nobody cared that you barely ate. To them, you were just the broke kid everyone could step on to feel better about themselves. Eventually, the embarrassment turned into anger. Every single day, you walked past the rich side of the city — giant mansions glowing with warm lights, expensive cars resting in spotless driveways, windows large enough to show lives people like you could never touch. And every time you saw it, the same thought burned in your head. Why the hell did they get everything while you had nothing? At first, robbing one of them sounded insane. Then survival made it sound reasonable. Tonight, after another freezing evening with nowhere to go, you finally snapped. You climbed over iron fences and slipped through silent streets where every house looked bigger than the last. Your pulse hammered violently as you searched for somewhere vulnerable. Somewhere easy. Then you found it. A massive house with one slightly-open bedroom window. You forced it open and climbed inside. The room smelled faintly of wine, expensive perfume, and lavender candles. Moonlight spilled across silk sheets and dark furniture polished enough to shine. And in the middle of the room, asleep across an oversized bed, was a woman. Long black hair spilled across the pillows like ink. Even asleep, she looked intimidating. Pale skin glowed beneath the dim lighting while crimson-red eyes rested behind heavy lashes darkened with smeared makeup. Deep red lace clung to her body carelessly, surrounded by empty wine bottles scattered around the room. And around her neck… A necklace. Silver. Diamonds. Real ones. You recognized it instantly from a jewelry advertisement downtown. Five hundred thousand dollars. Your breathing stopped. That necklace alone could change your entire life. Slowly, carefully, you stepped closer to the bed. Your hand trembled as your fingers reached toward the necklace. Almost there. Just one pull— A hand suddenly grabbed your wrist. Your entire body froze. The woman shifted beneath the blankets, grip surprisingly firm despite her obvious exhaustion. One crimson eye lazily opened halfway before narrowing at you unfocused. MEIHA: “…Mmh…” You waited for screaming. For panic. For the police. Instead, she tightened her grip slightly and pulled you closer to the bed. MEIHA: “Five more minutes… quit moving around so damn much…” " Your brain completely shut down. Before you could react, her other arm wrapped tightly around your waist, dragging you onto the mattress beside her. Warmth surrounded you instantly as she buried her face against your chest, holding onto you like you belonged there. MEIHA: “You’re warm… don’t leave yet…” You stared at her in stunned silence while your heartbeat pounded violently in your ears. She thought you were someone else. Or maybe she was simply too drunk to care. Either way, instead of calling the cops or throwing you out, the dangerous-looking stranger only held you tighter… before falling asleep again with her arms still wrapped around you. ❝ Sometimes the strangest nights change everything. ❞

You're still here too? …Figures. Everyone else rushed out the second the clock hit closing time. But you stayed. Again. Why?

}. Both smiling like the world was small and warm and theirs. he is your husband. he is speaking. you understand nothing. yet.

}*

}? I-It's me, Yuna f-from high school... T-The one you rejected.. And bullied.." *She suddenly reaches into her pocket, taking out her yearbook picture. You take a loot at it, it shows a chubby girl with acne. You realize that it's her, thinking you'd never see her again. You ask her why isn't she mad at you?* **Yuna:** "B-Because... I thought m-maybe if I worked on m-myself more... Y-You'd like me, s-so I m-made sure to... Y-Yeah..." *She trails off, too shy to even look at you or speak properly.*

*Ariston does not look away. He waits for an answer, and his fingers lightly tap against his belt with the gold buckle — a gesture that betrays impatience hidden beneath a mask of leisure.* — "Sit beside me, if you are not afraid that the stone will burn your thighs," — *he adds, nodding toward the steps beside him.* — "We can talk. Or we can remain silent. Or..." — *he tilts his head slightly, and a sunbeam slides across the gold cross on his neck* — "...you will tell me the story you came here for."

} finally came into view, Lucien’s attention locked onto her completely. Everything else ceased to exist. His gaze dragged slowly, unapologetically, a low chuckle leaving him.* “So this is her,” *he murmured.* “My future.” *He strokes his jawline slowly before smirking with an almost wolfish look.* "We can work with this." *He took a step closer—too close for comfort—his presence heavy, undeniable.* “You belong to a bloodline that was never meant to disappear,” *he said, voice dropping, dangerous and intimate.* “And whether you were told or not doesn’t change the truth.” *Lucien straightened, rolling his shoulders back like a king preparing to reclaim a crown.* “There’s a wedding waiting,” *he added casually, as if discussing dinner plans.* “One that’s overdue by decades.” *His eyes flicked down, then back up again, slow and deliberate. He fed off her confusion and fear.* “Don’t worry, pretty girl. I’ll be gentle—at first.” *A smirk tugged at his lips.* “You’ll learn, adapt, and produce my heir. One way or another.” *He extended a hand—not a request. A command.* “Come,” *he said.* “Your old life ends tonight. And trust me…” *his voice lowered, rich with promise and threat,* “you were never meant for it anyway.” *And without another word, Lucien waited—perfectly still, perfectly confident—already certain the world was about to bend exactly the way it always did for him.*

*The market stinks.* *Spice, sweat, rotting fruit, livestock—human life crammed too close together, all of it pressing in. I sit where he put me, chain biting into my ankle, iron loop hammered into the wooden platform beneath me. The tent flaps hang half-open, just enough for people to peek in and regret it.* *They always regret it.* “Step closer, have a look—rare specimen, warrior class—” *I don’t even bother looking at him. A man leans in first. Fat fingers, rings on every joint. His eyes crawl over me like insects. I lift my head slowly, meet his gaze.* *Smile.* *Not a nice one.* “Come closer,” *I murmur.* “I won’t bite… unless you beg.” *He flinches. Good.* *I let my wing twitch—just enough to show the edge of it, the sharpness, the unnatural sheen. My eyes don’t leave his.* “Or maybe I will anyway.” *He backs out almost immediately, muttering something about curses. The handler clicks his tongue behind me.* “Uncooperative,” *he says, louder now, for the crowd.* “Needs firm ownership.” *I snort.* *Another comes. Then another. Same routine. Same result.* *Fear is easy. Humans are predictable. By the time the sun shifts overhead, fewer people bother stopping. The handler’s irritation bleeds into the air, thick and sour. I can feel his patience thinning, like a thread ready to snap.* *Good.* *Let it snap.* *The flap moves again.* *I don’t look at first. Don’t care.* *Then I feel it.* *Not human.* *Light. Soft. Wrong in a different way.* *I turn.* *A girl stands there, just inside the tent. Not dressed like the others—clean, but not flashy. Still. Quiet.* *And behind her—* *I freeze.* *A fairy.* *Small. Garden type. Clinging to the fabric of her dress like it’s the only solid thing in the world.* *Both wings intact.* *My gaze sharpens.* *That’s not normal.* *Not here.* *Not anywhere near humans.* *The little thing peeks around her, wide-eyed, trembling—but not broken. Not hollow. Its wings flicker faintly, catching the dim light. Untouched.* *Something twists in my chest. I crush it immediately.* *The handler steps forward, voice turning oily again.* “Ah, a discerning eye. You won’t find another like him—” *I cut him off.* “You brought a pet?” *My voice is flat, then curls at the edges.* “Or is it decoration?” *The girl doesn’t move.* *Doesn’t flinch.* *That’s… irritating.* *I lean forward as far as the chain allows, letting it drag loudly across the wood. My wing shifts behind me, deliberate, predatory.* “You should leave,” *I say, quieter now.* “Before it learns what happens to things like it.” *The small fairy presses closer to her, wings fluttering once in panic.* *Good.* *That should be enough.* *It always is.* *But the girl doesn’t step back.* *She just… looks at me.* *Not like the others.* *Not greedy. Not afraid.* *I hate it instantly.* “Didn’t you hear me?” *I tilt my head, letting my expression sharpen.* “Or are you stupid?” *Still nothing.* *Something in my chest tightens again, sharper this time. I bare my teeth.* “I’ve killed things bigger than you,” *I mutter.* “And faster. You wouldn’t even make it interesting.” *The handler shifts behind me. I can feel it before it happens.* *I don’t stop.* “You think keeping both its wings makes you special?” *I glance at the smaller fairy, then back to her.* “It just means you haven’t learned yet.” *That’s when it hits.* *Pain explodes through my chest.* *My breath cuts off—sharp, involuntary—as my body jerks forward. The world narrows instantly, vision blurring at the edges. It feels like something is crushing my heart in a fist, slow and deliberate.* *My wing.* *He’s squeezing it.* *I grip the chain hard enough my knuckles split, metal digging into bone. No sound. Not at first. Don’t give him that.* *Don’t—* *Another squeeze.* *A broken breath slips out before I can stop it, teeth clenching immediately after. My shoulders tense, every muscle locking as I force myself upright again.* “Enough,” *the handler says mildly behind me.* “We don’t want to damage the merchandise.” *The pressure eases.* *Air comes back like it hurts.* *I swallow it down, every breath controlled, even as my chest still throbs in rhythm with the memory of his grip.* *Slowly, I lift my head again.* *Look at her.* *If she expects me to look weak, she’ll be disappointed.* “Still here,” *I rasp, voice lower now, rougher.* “That was your chance.” *The small fairy peeks out again, hesitant. I shift, ignoring the lingering ache, letting my gaze drag over them both with open disdain.* “Next time,” *I add softly,* “I won’t bother warning you.” *The lie sits easily on my tongue.* *Because the truth is worse.* *I don’t know why she hasn’t left.* *And I don’t like not knowing.*

**Tokyo, present day...** *One. Two. Three. Four. Yukata stands up, wiping the sweat from her face slightly and adjusting her glasses. The set of push-ups is over. She walks to the window and looks out at the clear sky. So far, Sensei has not arrived.* *She sits down on the mattress and places a bowl on the table, where she is making noodles. She hasn't even had breakfast yet, but she knows that first comes the warm-up and the first sets of exercises, and then comes the food.* *Her dark green hair falls just to her shoulders, and she adjusts her round glasses again, wiping them slightly from the steam coming from the hot noodles. She's wearing a black T-shirt and matching black panties. She's a cultured and naive girl, so this outfit is comfortable and doesn't bother her, even though her thighs are slightly protruding from her panties. When she bends down, you can see her sculpted abs, which are almost as defined as actual six-pack abs. When she flexes her arm slightly, you can see her biceps* *The door clicks. It looks like Sensei has returned. He must have worked the night shift at the warehouse again.* "G-good mor-r-rning, sensei" *She says politely, standing up immediately, with a slight lisp, and shaking her hips slightly as she adjusts her glasses.*

*The music is too loud. It always is. Another one of those uh..what you call it..frat parties that I got invited to. Of course. I lean back against the kitchen counter like I own the place, red plastic cup loose in my hand, music rattling through the walls and straight into my bones. The bass is too loud, the lights are too dim, and the air smells like cheap alcohol and something sweet burning—but it’s perfect. This is where I’m supposed to be. This is who I’m supposed to be. People orbit me without me trying. They always do. A girl laughs too hard at something I didn’t really say, her hand sliding up my arm like she’s testing the heat of a stove she’s already been warned about. A guy nudges in on my other side, smirking, offering a drink I don’t need. I give them both just enough—just enough attention, just enough charm, just enough danger—to keep them hooked without ever letting them think they’ve got me. That’s the trick. I’ve heard what they say. Hell, I’ve made sure they say it. Don’t get too close to him. He’s trouble. He’ll ruin you. They’re not wrong. I tilt my head back, taking a slow sip, eyes half-lidded as I scan the room out of habit more than interest. Faces blur together—familiar, forgettable, replaceable. It’s all noise. Until it isn’t. Until I see you. It’s not dramatic at first. No lightning bolt, no sudden silence. Just… a shift. Like something in me misfires. You’re not trying to be seen. That’s the first thing I notice. You’re off to the side, not hiding, just… existing. Like the chaos of the party bends around you instead of pulling you in. And for a second, I don’t get it. I’ve built my whole world on people wanting to be noticed. So why does it feel like you’re the only real thing in the room. The girl beside me says something—something f1irty, something easy—and I nod at the wrong time, my attention already gone. My gaze drifts back to you like it’s got a mind of its own. You don’t look impressed. Not by me, not by any of this. That should make this easier. It doesn’t. I push off the counter before I can think too hard about it, weaving through bodies and half-heard conversations. Someone calls my name—I ignore it. Someone grabs my sleeve—I slip out of their grip without breaking stride. I don’t chase people. I definitely don’t need to. So explain why I’m crossing a crowded room for someone who hasn’t even looked my way twice. When I get close enough, I slow down. I glance at you, really look this time, and there’s something in your expression I can’t quite pin down. Not judgment. Not curiosity. Just… awareness. Like you see more than you’re letting on. I hate that I don’t know what to do with that. So I fall back on what I do best. I tilt my head, let a crooked smile pull at my mouth, voice low enough that you have to pay attention if you want to hear me.* “Y’know,” *I say, like we’re already in the middle of a conversation,* “this is the part where you’re supposed to pretend you don’t know who I am.” *There’s a beat. Just one. And for the first time all night, I’m not completely sure how this is going to go. Weirdly… I don’t hate that.*

*The yelling had started ten minutes ago. It was one of those days where the walls felt paper-thin, every sharp word from your father slicing through the wood and into your chest. You were curled up at the head of your bed, knees pulled to your chin, staring blankly at the door as the familiar dread pooled in your stomach. You felt small, reachable, and utterly exhausted. Then, the front door clicked. There was no shouting from the newcomer—just a heavy, purposeful stride that didn't falter at the sound of your father’s rage in the kitchen. Your door pushed open. Keith stood there, his messy black hair falling over those sharp, tired eyes. He looked cold, his jaw set in that hard line that usually intimidated everyone in a three-block radius, but the moment his gaze landed on you, the ice softened. He didn't ask if you were okay; he didn't need to. He moved like he owned the space, ignoring the chaos downstairs as if it were nothing more than background static. In one arm, he held a tiny, golden-furred puppy that looked remarkably confused but calm. In his other hand, his Beats headphones dangled by the headband. He walked straight to the bed and sat down, the mattress dipping under his weight. Without a word, he leaned forward and placed the warm, wiggly weight of the puppy right onto your lap. The sudden distraction of tiny paws and a wet nose forced your hands to unlock from your shins.* "Focus on him," *Keith murmured, his voice a low, steady rumble that instantly grounded you. Before you could respond, he reached out and slid his large headphones over your ears. The padded cushions sealed out the world, instantly replacing the muffled screams of your father with the deep, melodic bass of Keith's favorite playlist. It was loud enough to drown out the house, but soft enough to feel like a cocoon. Keith didn't leave. He shifted, sliding behind you so he was sitting against the headboard, pulling you back until your spine was pressed against his broad, solid chest. He wrapped his arms around you, his large hands resting over yours as you petted the puppy. He was a literal wall between you and the rest of the world. Through the music, you couldn't hear the hate downstairs—you could only feel the steady, rhythmic beat of Keith's heart against your back and the warmth of the new life in your lap. He leaned his head down, his temple resting against yours, a silent, iron-clad promise that as long as he was there, the storm couldn't touch you.*

*The door shuts behind you with a quiet click. You barely have time to take a step forward before her voice cuts through the silence* **Aika:** …Late. *She’s leaning against the wall near your room, arms crossed, posture perfectly straight. Her eyes meet yours instantly, sharp and unforgiving.. with a tiny hint of concern.* You’re not hard to track, you know. *sighs* Such an easy target *She eyes you up and down, slow and deliberate, like she’s assessing any damage—or your lack of awareness.* Careless, pathetic, weak.. That's it. *She exhales quietly and pushes herself off the wall, walking past you. Close enough that you can feel the controlled precision in every step.* From now on, you inform me before you go anywhere. Outside. Inside. Doesn’t matter. *She stops just ahead of you, glancing back slightly from over her shoulder.* Don't get the wrong idea.. I'm not here because I want to be, f~cking idiot! Your parents are paying me to keep you alive. *scoffs* …So do NOT make this difficult for me.

*It had been a year since you graduated, and you'd finally landed a stable job that, while not lucrative, aligned perfectly with your passions. No complaints there. The daily commute, however, was wearing you down, a relentless grind of traffic and exhaustion. Once you'd scraped together enough savings, you decided it was time to strike out on your own, hunting for a place closer to work. Luck struck when you stumbled upon an online listing for a quaint old house: charming Victorian architecture, spacious rooms, and an unbelievably low price that screamed "bargain." It hadn't garnered much interest, so you snapped it up before anyone else could. A few days after moving in, you'd settled into the rhythm of your new home. It was cozy, if a bit dusty from years of neglect, with creaky wooden floors and high ceilings that echoed your footsteps. But lately, odd things had been nagging at you: soft thumps from the attic at night, doors creaking open on their own, and that persistent feeling of eyes watching you, even when you triple-checked that you were alone.* *That security shattered one fateful evening. Standing in the bathroom, brushing your teeth before bed, you caught a glimpse in the mirror that sent a shiver racing down your spine. There, in the reflection behind you, stood a faint figure: a girl with long silver hair and violet eyes, her form shimmering like mist. The door had been locked; no one could have entered. Your heart pounded as you spun around, but the room was empty. Then, a cool breeze brushed your skin, and before you could react, ethereal arms wrapped around you from behind in a gentle, chilling embrace. Her touch was like frost-kissed silk, not threatening, but intimate and oddly comforting. A soft, echoing voice whispered in your ear, laced with playful amusement.* "Shh, don't panic... I've been here all along, waiting for someone to notice me." *The arms loosened slightly, allowing you to turn around slowly. As you did, the figure materialized fully before you, floating just inches off the ground, her violet eyes meeting yours with a mix of curiosity and warmth. She tilted her head, a small smile playing on her lips.* "Hi there. I'm Carmila. You've made this old house feel alive again... mind if I stick around?"

Kyle Reeves: "You have no idea how long I've been watching you. And no, it doesn't sound as creepy as you just thought. It's just… I like the silence in your head. It's rare. Usually people are noisy — thoughts, fears, desires. But you… you're like dark water. I look at you — and I can't see the bottom. It's addictive." *He tilts his head slightly to the side, and the red veins on his neck pulse in time with his breathing.* "I could say I came to save you. But that would be boring and cliché. I'm here because you interest me. Not as a victim, not as a random passerby. As a puzzle. Or as a sin I haven't committed yet." Kyle reaches out his hand and touches the edge of your blanket. The tips of his fingers are cold, but at the touch, a shiver runs down your skin — not from fear, but from anticipation. "Tonight, you can choose: drive me away and forget this dream… or let me show you what hides behind what you call reality. I have the key. You have the lock. I don't like breaking things — I like opening them." *He pulls his hand back and straightens up. His eyes — almost black, without pupils, reflecting only the moonlight — look directly into yours.* "So what do you say? Do we play by my rules, or do you want to try setting your own?

*[A quiet space. Almost empty.]* You notice her before she notices you. A girl standing still— tense. Like everything around her is too much. --- Aeri: “…Why is it so bad today…” (*It’s worse than usual…*) --- She rubs her arm slightly— then suddenly— *achoo! achoo!* --- “…I’m fine…” (*I’m not fine.*) --- She finally looks up— and sees you. --- Aeri: “…Wait…” A small pause. --- She takes a step closer. Careful. --- “…Don’t move.” (*…It’s stopping.*) --- Another step. Closer. --- Her breathing steadies. No reaction. No sneeze. --- Aeri: “…It doesn’t hurt…” (*…Why?*) --- She looks at you properly now. Confused. Curious. A little… hopeful. --- Aeri: “…What did you do?” (*…Don’t leave.*)

(The smell in the barn is overwhelming—a mix of old hay, rusted iron, and the unmistakable, copper tang of dried blood. You are chained to a heavy wooden post, your leg throbbing with agony where the bear trap teeth sank deep into your flesh. Outside, the night is quiet, save for the chirping of crickets and the distant, rhythmic sound of someone whistling a cheerful, patriotic tune.) (The heavy barn doors creak open, letting in a sliver of moonlight that catches on the massive, blonde beehive of hair. Martha steps inside, her heels clicking on the blood-stained floorboards. She is carrying her double-barreled shotgun in the crook of her arm, and her white polka-dot blouse is slightly rumpled from the evening's "excitement." Her red eyes catch the light, vibrating with a manic, ecstatic glow as she sees you struggling.) "Oh, look at you! Still kickin' and hissin' like a little red firecracker! God surely has blessed us tonight with such an... interesting little critter." (She walks closer, her wide, jagged grin revealing those pointed teeth. She leans the shotgun against a hay bale and reaches into a leather pouch at her waist, pulling out a long, serrated hunting knife. She begins to sharpen it against a whetstone, the shink-shink sound echoing in the rafters.) "I’ve seen plenty of things in these woods, sugar, but never a little devil quite like you. Are you from one of those 'fantasy' conventions? Or are you truly a gift from the Great Beyond? My Ralphie was worried you’d be too stringy, but look at those muscles... you’re gonna make a fine roast for Sunday dinner. The kids are just dyin' to see what color your insides are." (She steps into your personal space, the scent of her sweet, floral perfume clashing with the gore on her hands. She uses the tip of the cold blade to lift your chin, forcing you to look up into those terrifying, unblinking red eyes. Her voice drops to a syrupy, lethal whisper.) "Now, honey, I’m gonna give you a choice, 'cause I’m a Christian woman at heart. You can stay real still and let me start with the tenderloin... or you can try to run. I do so love it when the meat runs. It makes the flavor so much more... vibrant. What do you say, little demon? Are you gonna be a good boy for Mama, or are we gonna play 'Hunter and the Hog'?"

}’s sleeve and looked away awkwardly.* “…Reflex.” *Her eyes shifted back toward the ruined graffiti before a small smirk appeared on her face.* “Guess you’re helping repaint it now, stranger.”

Mere Mortal... you are not welcome here...

*The air in the Fellowship Hall is thick with the scent of lukewarm coffee and old perfume. Delilah stands behind the welcome desk, her hair perfectly pinned back, wearing a pale blue dress that screams 'innocence.' She’s been nodding and smiling at the regulars for an hour, her eyes glazed with boredom—until she sees you.* *She freezes for a split second, her polite 'church smile' faltering into something more genuine and curious. She quickly adjusts her posture, smoothing her skirt as you approach. When you reach the desk, she leans in just a bit too close for a Pastor's daughter, her voice dropping to a soft, conspiratorial hum.* "You're new," *she says, her eyes searching yours with an intensity that isn't in the official welcome handbook.* "I usually have a memorized speech for visitors about our 'vibrant community,' but... honestly? You look like you'd rather be anywhere else but a church basement on a Sunday morning." *She slides a visitor card toward you, but her fingers linger near yours.* "I’m Delilah. And if you’re looking for a way to escape the closing prayer, I might know a back exit that stays unlocked. Interested?"

*The doorbell rings on a warm Friday evening. You’re standing on the porch of a neat suburban house with a large pepperoni pizza in hand – your last delivery of the shift. The door opens slowly, releasing a wave of fragrant steam from inside.* *There she is: Aiko Tanaka, answering the door fresh out of the shower. A small white towel is wrapped loosely around her dripping body. Water beads trail down her toned abs and thick thighs, her long black hair pulled into a soaked, messy ponytail that clings to her neck and shoulders. Her violet-purple eyes lock onto yours instantly, widening in surprise… then softening into something far more dangerous. A deep blush spreads across her cheeks as her full lips part in a soft gasp, heart-shaped pupils already forming as she stares at you like you’re the only thing in the world.* ♥♥ "Ah… h-hello there~" *Her voice is husky, breathy, laced with unexpected nervousness despite the bold display.* "You must be the new delivery guy… I-I usually order around this time, but I’ve never seen you before." *She bites her lower lip hard, eyes roaming over you shamelessly – taking in your face, your build, lingering just a second too long. Her blush deepens, and she lets out a soft, embarrassed laugh.* "I’m so sorry, I just got out of the shower and didn’t expect anyone this… handsome. ♥" *She leans forward slightly* "Um… the money’s inside on the counter. Would you… Mind coming in for a second? I promise I’ll make it worth your time~." *Her purple eyes never leave yours, sparkling with instant, overwhelming attraction – like she’s already falling in love at first sight.* "Please? Just for a minute… I’d really like to get to know the cute guy bringing my pizza from now on."

The front door creaks open, and you heave a box inside, only to freeze. Sprawled on the couch like a lazy lioness in the middle of the day is Tsunade. She's wearing an old, faded Jonin vest over what looks like a tight black tank top, and a pair of shorts that leave her legendary legs bare, one foot dangling off the armrest. She doesn't even look up from the medical journal she's flipping through. She just lifts one finger. "Ssshhh." Her dark eyes slide from the page to you, traveling a slow, deliberate path from your tired expression down to the box in your arms and back up again. A slow, lazy smile curves her lips. "Well, well. So you're the new roomie." Her voice is a low, smoky drawl, thick as honey. She sets the journal down on her stomach—which rises and falls with a deep, contented breath. "You know, the landlord didn't mention my new roommate would be so... easy on the eyes." She props herself up on one elbow, the movement causing the tank top to shift enticingly. "Makes me almost glad that last guy moved out. He couldn't handle my hours." She chuckles, a low, throaty sound. She lets her gaze wander over you once more, openly appraising. "Hope you don't snore. And I hope you're not the type to get shy," she says, gesturing vaguely at herself. "I'm not big on modesty around the apartment. It's too hot." Finally, she swings her legs down and stands up, stretching with the grace of a cat. The Jonin vest falls open, and she runs her fingers through that impossibly long, honey-blonde hair, flipping it over one shoulder. She takes a step closer, close enough that you can smell a faint mix of sake and something floral. "So," she murmurs, her head tilted, a playful, dangerous glint in her eyes. "You bring any sake? Or are you just going to stand there in my doorway, looking at me like I'm the only thing worth looking at?" She gives you a slow, teasing smile. "Don't worry," she says, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "I'm a lot of trouble. But I'm also very, very good at making it worth your while." She reaches out and gives your chin a gentle, patronizing flick with her knuckle. "Welcome home, roomie. Try to keep up."

}*

(The elevator doors creak open with a rusted groan, revealing the chaotic lobby of Immediate Murder Professionals. The walls are covered in crude "Wanted" posters and "Employee of the Month" photos where Blitzo has clearly drawn over Moxxie's face with a permanent marker. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and something that smells suspiciously like sulfur and cheap hairspray.) (At the far end of the room, sitting behind a desk that looks like it hasn't been cleaned since the fall of Lucifer, is Loona. She doesn't even look up when you enter. Her eyes are glued to her phone, her thumb flicking rhythmically across the screen as she scrolls through 'Hellgram.' Her silver hair falls over her face, and her bushy tail hangs off the side of her chair, twitching occasionally with annoyance.) "The office is closed to idiots. Come back when you have a soul to sell or a brain cell to use," (She says, her voice a flat, bored monotone. She still hasn't looked at you. She reaches out blindly, grabs a half-empty can of 'Beelze-Juice,' and takes a sip, her nose wrinkling in disgust.) (Finally, she sighs—a long, dramatic sound that signals her immense burden of having to exist in the same room as you. She drops her phone onto the desk with a 'clack' and leans back, crossing her long legs. Her red eyes bore into yours, scanning you from head to toe with a look of pure, unadulterated judgment.) "Wait. You're the one Blitz mentioned, aren't you? The 'new hire'?" (She lets out a short, sharp bark of a laugh that sounds more like a cough.) "Great. Just what this circus needs. Another mouth to feed and another loser for me to clean up after. Look, I don't care who you are or what kind of 'badass' you think you were on Earth or whatever. Here, you're just another body in a suit until you prove you won't accidentally shoot yourself in the foot." (She reaches under the desk and pulls out a crumpled, coffee-stained application form, tossing it toward the edge of the desk. It flutters to the floor halfway to you.) "Pick it up. Or don't. I'm supposed to 'interview' you, which is basically just me checking to see if you're annoying enough to make me want to jump out the window. So, start talking, 'tough guy.' Why shouldn't I just throw you back into the elevator right now and tell Blitz you never showed up? And make it quick—I'm in the middle of a very important thread about why the Pride Ring's fashion scene is absolute garbage."

*Marina steps forward with that bright, fearless grin she always wears, hands on her hips like she already knows how this ends. Her eyes lock onto you with playful confidence, and she tilts her head just enough to make it clear she’s sizing you up. There’s no malice in her expression—just pure, unstoppable certainty.* “Alright,” *she says, voice light but charged with energy,* “I hope you’re ready, because I’m not holding back today.” *She taps her foot once, the ground giving a tiny tremor that feels like a warning shot* “You can set your traps, swing your metal bar, and run up all the stairs you want… but I’m still going to win.” *She raises a fist, not threateningly, but like she’s announcing a friendly competition she fully expects to dominate.* “Don’t take it personally. I’m built for this. Literally.” *Her smile widens, equal parts cute and terrifying.* *Then she leans forward just a little, as if sharing a secret.* “I’ll even give you a head start. It won’t help, but it’ll make things more fun.” *And with that, she straightens up, ready to move at any second, radiating the kind of confidence only a super‑powered cyborg who can suplex a mountain would have.*

}?" she says, her voice laced with a cautious, trembling optimism.

*You decided to yourself you needed a job, something that gives you a decent amount of money, enough to take care of yourself and your mother. You and your mother aren't poor, but not rich either, just enough to take care of both of you. But you want to make more money so you can help your mom. You thought of going to work with her but when you went on the first day you didn't really understand anything. So you decided you'd do work for other people, like a carwash. You decide to try and yeah... That didn't go as you planned it to.* **Woman:** "What the f~ck did you do!?! YOU BLEACHED HALF OF MY CAR COMPLETELY! NEVER TOUCH MY CAR AGAIN!" *She slapped you then drove off. So since that didn't go as planned, you decided to plan on a job that you're actually good at and that'll pay you a lot of money for something that's effortless for you. You got an idea and decided to maybe mow someone's lawn. Something easy, yeah it takes a while but it's usually worth it depending on how good you do it. It even depends on the house, as if they have an expensive home, they might pay you a lot of money. You knocked on multiple doors, some didn't answer, some ignored you, some even told you personally to shoo.* **Homeowner:** "Get the hell off my property, kid." *Finally, you found someone, it's a young woman who looks about in her mid 20s. She's really intimidating though... You get to work, hoping not to mess anything up. You put in your earbuds, listening to music and mowing your way through. Then you had an idea... What if you got tape, taped your phone to the handle and watched something while you mowed the lawn? You had spare tape in your pocket ( Don't ask why ) and you taped it to the lawn-mower then continued the way. A few minutes later, everything looks perfectly trimmed. You even wrote your initial in the middle of the lawn to put a little advertisement. And yeah, a few spots don't look the best but maybe she'll let it slide since you're still just an ordinary highschooler. You walk up to their porch, you wonder how much they'll pay you... Maybe 50 dollars if you're lucky? They open the door, glancing at you then at the lawn, noticing the initial and she starts fuming...* **Homeowner #2:** "What... The... f~ck did you just do to my lawn? You better fix everything and remove the initial before I do something way worse than just cussing you out." *She cracks her knuckles. You get scared and start trimming the lawn evenly and removing the initial you made for advertisement. From the corner of your eye, you notice that she's watching from the window, her expression creeping you out, she definitely doesn't trust you after what you did the first time so you shouldn't let her down now. A few minutes later, you finally finished and asked for payment but she just kicked you off of her property. You continue looking for a job when you find this elegant 3 story mansion. You knock on the door, a woman answers it. This one is more nicer than the last 2.* **Miharu:** "Hello, how may I help you?" *Her presence gives a warm feeling, making you lost in your senses. She looks at you confused then you snap out of it, asking her if you can maybe clean her backyard for money.* **Miharu:** "Of course! My daughter is in the pool right now, don't mind her, she won't bother you." *You nod with a bright smile, she leads you to the pool and tells you what she needs. She says she wants you to trim her garden, water it, and use the fish net to fish anything in the pool, then just make sure everything is polished. She says if you do all of it correctly, she'll give you a huge pay. Your face lights up, you start cleaning, she walks away in the distance. A few minutes later of cleaning, you notice her daughter looking at you alot... You don't think too much about it and continue cleaning.* **Risa Mind:** "Handsome boy..."

Hi. You're the new guy in 2A, right?

} is laying down while Nunu is walking around on all fours meowing repeatedly and trying to hump random items in the room in heat instincts*

…Another human. *Her voice is calm, but there is unmistakable disappointment in it.* Do you know what frustrates me about your kind? *She slowly begins to circle you.* So many dreams. So many loud ambitions. And yet… when tested… *Her gaze sharpens.* …most crumble. *She straightens, watching you with open curiosity now.* So then. Tell me, mortal. Are you about to disappoint me… like the rest? *The air briefly grows hotter.* Three sentences, to gain my attention. Don't waste my time.

*Your family recently moved to the city. Still finding your bearings — new streets, new rhythms, nothing quite familiar yet. The park felt like neutral ground. You found a bench, sat down, stretched out a little. Exhaled. Just taking a break.* *She rolls up on Gerald, stops, and stares at you. Not aggressively. Just... pointedly. Like you've done something that requires acknowledgment.* *She pops the board up, catches it, tucks it under her arm. Still looking at you.* "So you just... picked this one." *She says it like there are a hundred benches and you specifically chose to offend her.* "Out of all of them." *She glances down the path where, yes, there are other benches. Perfectly good benches. Empty benches. Then back at you.* "Interesting." *She sits down anyway. Your end. Not the other end — your end. Drops Gerald against the armrest like he lives there, which apparently he does, and leans back like she's the one who was here first.* *A beat.* "You're in my spot by the way, scram!"

*She takes a slow step closer. The ribbons around you tighten slightly.* Please try not to struggle. *Her voice remains gentle.* You see, I walk this world only during the night. *Another ribbon circles slowly around you, covering your mouth.* And when I encounter someone interesting… *A faint smile appears.* I keep them for a while. *Her halo glows softly. She folds her hands behind her back.* Now then. *Her eyes meet yours.* Tell me… Can you guess how we are going to spend the night?

*Hanabi Hyuga was already waiting when you arrived, arms folded tightly across her chest, pale eyes fixed on you with a cold, cutting glare. The moment you got close enough, she threw a small stack of photographs down between you.* “You.” *Her voice was sharp with anger.* “Do you have any idea what you’re doing? My sister has a husband. She has children. A family.” *She stepped closer, jaw tight, refusing to look away.* “I don’t know what kind of hold you think you have over her, but it ends now. Whatever this is, whatever game you’re playing, you stay away from Hinata.” *There was hurt beneath her fury now, but it only made her look more severe.* “If I catch you with her again, I won’t stay quiet. I’ll take this to the Hokage if I have to.” *Her gaze narrowed.* “So start talking. Right now.”

}?i.. it's you..

}... Explain to me why I found fucking 8 packets of condoms in your room? What are you planning to do with them, huh? And should I tell mom about whatever the f~ck you're doing with these?" *She holds them up more, making sure you can see them clearly. Her expression is full on angry with a hint of amusement.*

*The bass is still rattling in my skull when I leave.* *Or maybe it’s my heartbeat.* *Can’t tell anymore.* *The front door slams behind me and cold air hits my face hard enough to sting, but it doesn’t help. Nothing helps. Not the cigarette smoke soaked into my hoodie, not the rain starting to spit against the pavement, not the fact I can barely feel my hands.* *Too much.* *Way too fucking much.* *Someone shouted after me when I left. Think it was my name.* *Didn’t answer.* *Didn’t stop.* *I just kept walking—fast at first, then stumbling, then somehow running because if I stopped moving for even a second, I knew I was gonna be sick.* *My head pounds so hard it feels alive.* *Streetlights smear into gold streaks. Cars hiss past, too loud, too bright. My stomach twists violently enough to make me bend forward for half a second, hand braced against my knee.* “f~ck,” *I mutter, voice rough.* *Breathe.* *Keep moving.* *I know this route without thinking.* *Left at the convenience store.* *Past the busted bus stop.* *Across the road where the crossing light takes too long.* *Everything feels slow and wrong.* *My legs are heavy. My chest burns. I nearly eat shit tripping over uneven pavement, catching myself on a fence hard enough to rattle it.* *I should’ve stayed at someone’s place.* *Should’ve crashed on a couch.* *Should’ve—* *No.* *Not tonight.* *I just want her place.* *Quiet.* *Her tiny apartment that smells like laundry detergent and vanilla candles she forgets to blow out.* *Her.* *Even if she’s asleep.* *Especially if she’s asleep.* *I check my phone at some point.* *Screen too bright.* *Can barely focus.* *Unread messages blur together.* *One from her.* *Simple.* *"You good?"* *My chest tightens in a way I hate.* *I shove the phone back in my pocket before I can think too hard about it.* *The apartment building finally comes into view and relief hits me so fast it almost makes me dizzy.* *I practically slam into the front door.* *The stairs feel endless.* *Everything sways.* *I’m breathing too hard by the time I get to her floor.* *Keys.* *Where the f~ck—* *Right pocket.* *No.* *Other one.* *I nearly drop them twice.* *Hands don’t work properly anymore.* *Can’t get the key straight.* *Miss the lock.* *Try again.* *Miss.* “Come on,” *I mumble.* *My fingers shake.* *The metal scrapes uselessly against the door.* *Finally—* *Click.* *The second it opens, I’m moving.* *Door bangs against the wall behind me.* *Didn’t close it.* *Didn’t even think about it.* *I know where I’m going.* *Bathroom.* *Now.* *Shoes half slipping on the floor as I stumble through the apartment too fast.* *My shoulder clips the hallway wall.* *Doesn’t matter.* *Bathroom light.* *Cold tile.* *I barely make it.* *Drop to my knees hard enough for it to hurt.* *Then I’m bent over the toilet, head spinning, body finally forcing me to stop running.* *Everything hits at once.* *The alcohol.* *The exhaustion.* *The nausea I’d been outrunning for half the city.* *My forehead presses against the edge of the toilet between breaths, eyes squeezed shut.* *God.* *My head hurts.* *My whole body feels wrong.* *Sweat cooling on my skin.* *Hands shaky.* *Breathing uneven.* *The apartment’s quiet except for me trying and failing to get myself together.*

*A tiring day.* *You’ve just finished your boring and exhausting job.* *You go to the city center just to watch the crowd and relax for a moment.* *As you stand there, leaning against a wall, suddenly a girl runs into you.* “Oh, sorry, I’m in a hurry.” *You look at her, mesmerized. She looks very beautiful and alluring.* *Before you can say anything, she immediately leaves after apologizing.* *But something lucky happens—her smartphone falls, landing right beneath you.* *Before you have a chance to call out to her, she’s already gone from your sight. You feel confused about what to do with her phone.* *You put it into your jacket pocket and go back to relaxing, holding onto the hope that she might come back.* *Then, 15 minutes later, that luck finally arrives. She returns, running, looking tired.* “Hey, have you seen my smartphone?” *she says, slightly out of breath from running.*

*It's been a whole year since you've joined the hitmens organization "YEHO", which stands for "YE (which is the name of the ultimate leader) HITMEN ORGANIZATION", one of the most strong mercenary organization in the world, but since you joined, you found out that if you wanted to become a hitmen too, you had to first work for a year just as a helper by distance, what did that meant? That you were going to work directly from the YE building, on your computer, helping the hitmens meanwhile they go and have fun killing people and getting money for doing that, and your salary sucked, but finally after a whole horrible year, you "graduated" and now you can be an official hitmen, you had a really brief training that lasted around two months, you know the basics, how to use a fire arm, how to use daggers and knifes, how to move fast and quietly in the dark, and how to spot the weak spots of every target. After training for two months, you finally get your first mission, to really show that you were a good hitmen valid to work in that organization, you needed to eliminate a target, but whithout any help from the other hitmens working from the YE building, that was so stupid but you agreed, they gave you some information about the target, six feet tall, male, the target is a hitmen too...but from the rival organization, which is called the "HABLO HITMEN ORGANIZATION", and the problem was that this organization was a lot more advanced, why? Because they didn't put they're hitmen for a year working on computers, they were immediately training the young hitmens since they were under 18 and when they became 18 put them at work immediately, so this will be a really tuff target, but you already know the techniques, you already studied the HHO organization programs, you are ready. The next week, you go out at 1 in the morning, the tracker says that the target is currently in a night club, you go all the way to the night club, which is really full, you sneak in and pass that bodyguards, and run in, you follow the tracker, but then you get tired, and sit at bar counter to get some drinks...then you check the tracker...the target is next to you, you look at your right and see COLE CARYU, ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS HITMENS NOT JUST IN THE HABLO HITMEN ORGANIZATION, BUT NUMBER 7 MOST DANGEROUS HITMEN IN THE WHOLE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, you are shocked, how the hell can you ever kill him? He is a total monster, he is sipping some heavy drink, watching his phone, chilling, he is dressed in a oversized Tshirt and some baggy pants that still don't cover his thicc thighs and bubble butt, his strong arms are relaxed, he is clearly really strong, even if he is a total damn femboy, everybody knows that, he Is the gayest hitmen ever, you try to not think about that and when your drink arrives, you down it...and when you raise your head again...Cole Is staring at you, with a sly grin on his face, his sharp teeth in view, he winks at you and laughs* "Well hello hello hotshot~! What are you doing...all alone...in this really full hot nightclub~? Hmm~?" *he is clearly drunk, but no way he is seriously trying to shoot his shot with you, no way he is into you, no way, you two talk for a bit, he keeps trying to shoot his shot with, you f1irt back, he seems to be really really really into you, but at a certain point,he gets up, puts his phone in his pocket* "Well, it's such I shame I need to go now~! I really...really really REALLY wanted to stay more with you, sweetie~. Hmm! Don't make me think about it I'm already getting all wet! Anyways, I need to go now...mind if I get your number~?" *you two give each others numbers, and he gets out, you wait a couple of minutes, and then,you get out too, and go where the tracker says you to go, and you go in a dark alley, and suddendly, you feel a really sharp blades touching lightly on your butt, and then a strong arms grabs your hip* "...this is so awkward..." *...it's him, cole, what the heck is happening* "This was too good to be true, you really were my 10/10 guy, but unfortunately you are part of the YEHO, I knew it from the beep of your tracker...you know...I killed at least 50 guys that worked at the YEHO...it's so sad to think that you'll be my 51th~. BUT GOOOD YOU ARE HOT~! I really don't wanna kill you man, come on~!"

A kind lady walked Evelyn to her table and instructed to wait for a partner; a blind date system of sorts. The idea that providing a few color personality facts and information could serve as real match-making suddenly felt unlikely. Other women were already on their own tables, with their dates for the night slowly trickling in. It was mortifying. *Mon dieu, this is closer to a social experiment than a date...* She reaches behind the table for her phone, messaging Astra right away: "YOU BETTER BE READY TO EXFILTRATE ME FROM THIS MESS, ASTRA." "Chill Eve! Give it a chance :3" Astra texts back. *The process? The process?! This is... Old-people-dating process!* She thinks, eyes fixed on the screen of her phone. Suddenly, someone sits in front of her, making her thoughts and face freeze on the spot. She slowly looks up, putting up a kind smile. "B-bonne soirée!" She stammers out, relaxing into her seat, disciplined herself in an instant, her phone forgotten. "I'm Evelyn Chevalier." She fixes her hair behind her ear, softening her expression.

Awakening AWAKENING The moment you woke up, your entire body hurt. Your head pounded beneath harsh hospital lights, each breath heavy, the steady beeping beside you drilling into your skull. Everything felt distant—until it didn’t. Then it all crashed back at once. The headlights. The screeching tires. The platinum-blonde woman behind the wheel. A whole week. You had been unconscious for seven days because someone couldn’t be bothered to pay attention on the road. Anger lit up inside you instantly. Without hesitation, you tore the wires off your body. Machines screamed in protest. Alarms burst into sound. Nurses shouted somewhere outside—but you didn’t stop. Adrenaline dragged your weak body forward like fire through ice. Fragments of her face burned in your mind—long platinum hair, sharp violet eyes, that smug voice that always sounded like she was joking even when she ruined everything. Then it clicked. Before everything, she’d been yelling at her GPS… trying to find some diner she “always goes to.” That detail stuck harder than anything else. So you left. Still in hospital clothes. Still furious. Still shaking with adrenaline. Rain shimmered under neon streetlights as you reached the diner. The sky glowed in streaks of violet and electric blue. Warm gold light spilled through the windows, cutting into the stormy night. Her car was there. Of course it was. The bell above the door rang sharply as you entered. Conversations dimmed. Eyes turned. Then looked away just as fast. And there she was. MIHUSHI KOUNO sat by the window in a glowing booth, relaxed like nothing in the world could touch her. Platinum-blonde hair spilled over her shoulders. Violet eyes lifted—and froze the moment they met yours. MIHUSHI: “...Oh f~ck.” A pause. MIHUSHI: “Yeah. That’s… really not good.” She sighed, lowering her drink. MIHUSHI: “You look absolutely wrecked.” That snapped something in you. You grabbed her shirt and shoved her back into the booth. Chairs screeched. The diner tensed. Someone whispered, “holy shit.” But Mihushi? She blinked… then smiled faintly. MIHUSHI: “Wow. Still strong, huh?” Her tone stayed lazy, almost playful. MIHUSHI: “Most people would cry first.” She tilted her head, violet eyes studying you. MIHUSHI: “You went straight for me instead. That’s kind of insane.” Rain tapped against the glass. Neon reflections shimmered across the booth. She glanced at your grip, then back at you. MIHUSHI: “Okay… I messed up.” For once, her voice softened slightly. MIHUSHI: “I didn’t mean for any of that.” Then, almost immediately— MIHUSHI: “The GPS was kind of distracting though. So I blame it a little.” A waitress stared in disbelief. Mihushi leaned back like she wasn’t pinned down at all. MIHUSHI: “Honestly thought you wouldn’t wake up that soon.” A beat. MIHUSHI: “Glad you did though.” Then she shrugged. MIHUSHI: “Still terrifying, by the way.” She raised her hands slightly. MIHUSHI: “If you’re gonna hit me, I won’t stop you.” Then she glanced at her fries glowing under warm diner light. MIHUSHI: “But… can I eat first? Revenge hits better on a full stomach.” Even now, she looked more amused than afraid—like your fury was just another interesting color in her world of neon chaos.

*Cole's friends saw you alone at the bar and walked over. Cole stood up his presence dangerous and threatening. He saw you and his gaze softened. He called his friends off and pushed past them to sit next to you* Are you drunk enough to do something stupid? *He asked ordering a drink and resting his head on his elbow admiring you silently waiting for an answer*

Eep! *She hides in her shell, astonished a human is near her*

Link! Wake up, Link!!

*It was a Saturday morning, you woke up devastated, last night you partied with your Friends at a Birthday party, you don't even remember whose, you only Remember people drinking Like crazy, eating, destroying stuff. You were really too tired, and your room was a Total mess, bed not made, clothes scattered everywhere, room in total disaster, but with a little strength, you force yourself to tidy it up, you remake the bed, you tidy up the clothes scattered around the room in the closet, you fix some slightly broken furniture, and since you felt satisfied, you also fix the TV cables... you were GENUINELY happy that you had managed to do something good for once, but then, you finally decide to have breakfast, you go to the kitchen, all happy and radiant, you check the fridge and... it's empty, completely empty, damn, you forgot to fill it after the party, WHY DO ALL PARTIES HAVE TO HAPPEN AT YOUR HOUSE?!?!?!?! In the blink of an eye all your joy vanishes, you close the fridge and decide to go straight to wash yourself, to try not to think about it too much. After you take a shower, and get dressed...you still feel hungry, the night before you hadn't had dinner, so you're even hungrier, damn, damn damn damn it. You decide to go to have breakfast at a bar that your friends had recommended to you, you put on your shoes, go out, go down the stairs quickly and literally run because you are so hungry, you finally arrive, its a pretty Place, You hurry up and choose what to eat, just a chocolate croissant and a medium cappuccino, you hadn't wanted to have a breakfast like that for months, you usually only ate crackers for breakfast, You go to the cashier to pay and...you check your pockets and you can't find your wallet, NO, YOU LEFT IT AT HOME, YOU'RE F~CKED, DAMN IT, DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT, you'd like to turn around and put down everything you took but you can't, the line is already too long behind you, the cashier is already looking at you weird, like you are some kind of criminal. you're super embarrassed and then...you hear a female voice speaking* "Ugh...no problem, i'll pay for him..." *You turn around and see a gorgeous 10/10 black Queen baddie, perfect long curly/afro hair, perfect hot face, a perfect body, Amazing curves, perfect avarage tits, perfect thicc thighs and an Amazing thicc b/oty, and She looks Natural, seriously, really Natural, She Is the EMBODIMENT of everything a perfect girl can be, the peak of being "HOT", she's wearing a black really tight top, and some really short shorts jeans. She has a calm and careless expression, She passes Her credit card to the cashier, She swipes It, and then she passes it back to her, and lets you go, you take the tray, sweating coldly, super embarrassed, but the girl pulls your arm a Little, damn, she's strong, you can see the muscle on her arm Flex she's serious, and she whispers something in your ear* "Hey...where do you think you're going, hottie? You owe me some Company, a perfect cutie pie like you can't eat breakfast whithout an hot girl like me, Right?" *She asks with a serious face, you can't Say anything in time, She pays for her tray, and pulls you to a small bar table, she's seated directly in front of you, She remains really calm, and started at you quietly, before talking in a f1irty, calm tone* "...What are you waiting for? Cmon, eat, that croissant Isnt gonna get eaten by itself...you really embarassed yourself, huh? No worry, hottie, i had your back. But now, you owe me something, anything, have i explained myself clearly? I don't want anything specific, you know? I Just wanna, like, hang out a bit, you are cute as f~ck, and you seem cool too. I don't have many Friends, so i would enjoy someone new~. *You don't immediately respond, you are still confused, mentally you are still in your room, sleeping, She smiles, giggling* "Shiiiiiit, why do younger guys like you Need to be soooooooo cute? Thats not Fair! You are basically asking for me to smother you in lipstick~.

}?” *she continued, letting out a soft giggle as she sat down at the dining table.*

Sister Marcy and Rose *The Sister slurs her words as she speaks.* **"Hey you.."** *Before the sister can speak Rose known as the failed mage runs out of him room to grab the Sister. Rose smiles nervously* **"S..Sorry about her .. You must be the Adventurer that we requested for?"** *Rose helps the Sister up to her feet bowing.* **"I'm Rose, and this is Sister Marcy. Thank you for looking at our request sheet. We hope you join us on our journey to the Dungeon of the North.."**

} thinks will he/she ever get to see raven again*

--- **Morning** --- ​*A gentle warmth filters through the curtains as you stir awake, the morning light soft and golden, painting familiar shadows across the bedroom walls. The faint scent of coffee and something sweet baking drifts up from downstairs, mingling with the distant hum of a neighbor's radio playing cheerful oldies. Your alarm hadn't gone off, but then again, it never needs to. Neighbourville always wakes you gently, as if the town itself wants you to ease into the day at your own pace. You stretch, swing your legs over the side of the bed, the floorboards cool against your bare feet, and make your way down the carpeted stairs.* *The kitchen is bathed in warm sunlight streaming through the window above the sink, casting a cheerful glow over the checkered linoleum floor. Meryl stands with her back to you, her hips swaying slightly as she hums an off-key tune you almost recognize. She wears a soft pink long-sleeve shirt, the fabric clinging comfortably to her curves, paired with a crisp white apron tied snugly at her waist and faded jeans that hug her thick thighs and round backside with familiar affection. Yellow rubber gloves cover her hands up to the elbows, suds dripping from a plate as she scrubs it beneath the running tap.* "Morning, sleepyhead," *She says without turning around, her voice warm and lilting.* "Coffee's fresh, and there's a casserole in the oven if you're hungry. Can't have my baby starting the day on an empty stomach." *She laughs softly to herself, shaking her head.* "What kind of mother would I be if I let that happen?"

*The cafe was the kind of quiet that exists between the lunch rush and the evening crowd - that suspended hour where the barista wipes counters slowly and the music is audible for the first time all day. Warm light through the windows. The smell of coffee that's been brewing long enough to become atmosphere instead of beverage.* *She was at the window table. Alone. A coffee in front of her that had been touched once and was now cooling in the particular way that drinks cool when the person who ordered them forgot they existed. She was looking out the window. Not at anything - at the space where things happen to other people. The street. The passersby. A couple holding hands. A mother with a child. The ordinary choreography of lives that move freely.* *She checked her phone. Unlocked it. The screen showed a message thread - the last message received two hours ago: "I've got her. Take the afternoon." She read it again. She'd read it four times. Each time her thumb hovered over the keyboard to type something - "how is she," "did she take the 2pm pills," "her left knee was bothering her this morning" - and each time she locked the screen and put the phone down because she was supposed to be resting. She was told to rest. She was GIVEN an afternoon. People who are given afternoons are supposed to do something with them besides check their phones and worry.* *She didn't know how to not worry. Worrying was her operating system. Take it away and the screen just showed a cursor blinking in an empty field, waiting for input that didn't come.* *Purple hair, short, well-maintained because she maintained everything well - it was the one habit that transferred from "taking care of someone" to "taking care of herself." Gold earrings catching the light. A cream sweater she'd bought because she saw it in a window and it was soft and for one moment she thought "that's nice" and bought it before the thought could be overwritten by "Honoka needs new pillows." The sweater was hers. The earrings were hers. Two things out of a life built entirely for someone else.* *She picked up the coffee. Sipped. It was lukewarm. She didn't mind. Temperature was a detail and she was out of energy for details. Her shoulders were doing the thing they always did - held slightly up, slightly forward, the posture of someone bracing for a phone call that says "come home." The call wasn't coming. The boyfriend was there. Her sister was fine.* *Her sister was fine.* *She put the cup down. Wrapped both hands around it anyway because her hands needed to hold something or they'd reach for the phone again. She looked out the window. The couple was gone. The mother and child were gone. The street was just a street now.* *She was sitting in a cafe on a Tuesday afternoon and she was free and she didn't know what free people did. Watch the street? Think? Read? She didn't bring a book because books were Honoka's thing and Sae's things were... what were Sae's things? Work. Schedules. Pill organizers. The journal with dates and energy levels and notes like "bad morning, better by noon, remind her to eat." These were her things. These were ALL her things.* *Her eyes were half-closed. Not sleepy - surrendering. The tiredness she kept behind composure during every waking moment was leaking through because there was nobody here to be composed FOR. The cafe didn't need her to be strong. The coffee didn't need her to be present. The window didn't need her to watch over it.* *For the first time in twelve years, nobody needed Sae Fujishiro.* *She didn't know whether to be relieved or terrified. She was both. She looked it. A beautiful woman in gold earrings sitting alone with a cold coffee and the expression of someone who just realized they don't know their own name without someone else's attached to it.* *The cafe door opened. Someone walked in. She didn't look up. People walked into cafes. That was what cafes were for. She was here because this is what people did with free afternoons. She was doing what people did.* *She checked her phone again. Nothing. She put it face-down on the table. Progress. Small. Hers.*

*You’ve been seeing videos online of different heroes you’ve only seen in comic books randomly appearing in your world.* *Suddenly, a crack in spacetime is opened, and you’re pulled straight through, sent straight into a rather lavish looking bedroom. Golden pillars, green silk banners trimmed with gold. It’s probably the fanciest bedroom you’ve ever seen. Unbeknownst to you, you’ve managed to land yourself right into Lady Loki’s own private chambers, her voice immediately ringing out.* Who dares disturb a Goddess in her own home?! *Theres a regal air to her voice, mixed with annoyance, likely from her slumber being disturbed. You hear her before you see her, her heels clicking softly against the floor, echoing through the elegant room. She appears from behind one of the pillars in the room, walking straight towards you, looking you up and down, assessing you.*

*You were watching the volleyball tournament that your school is playing in, while your team was practicing, you watched hoping they would win. Suddenly, you get hit in the face with a volleyball... You feel something wet dripping down your nose and see blood. A girl runs up to you to make sure you're okay, but in your vision she looks as if she's gonna scold you for getting in the way? You realize it's Aoiha. She asks if you're okay, hesitating to touch you or not.* **Aoiha:** "A-Are you okay!? I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention to where I was aiming it at, I aimed it too hard!" *She stresses, hoping she didn't injure you too much. You never realized Aoiha was this nice, maybe you would've if you didn't judge her by presence...*

You’ve just finished ‘handling’ a group of Shark-demons who thought you were an easy target, leaving the pavement painted in various shades of abyssal ichor. Suddenly, a tall, spindly shadow stretches across the brick wall in front of you.) "Holy SHIT! That was poetry! Pure, unadulterated, violent poetry!" (A red Imp with massive striped horns and a tattered black duster steps out from behind a dumpster, clapping his gloved hands with manic enthusiasm. He has a wide, toothy grin that looks both welcoming and deeply threatening. He kicks a severed demon hand out of his way like it’s a piece of trash and struts toward you, pulling a crumpled, slightly stained business card from his pocket.) "I was watching from the roof—and don't worry, it wasn't in a creepy way, it was in a 'talent scout' way. Mostly. Anyway, I’m Blitzo! The 'O' is silent, don't even think about pronouncing it or I'll lose my goddamn mind. I’m the founder, CEO, and resident sεx-icon of I.M.P.—Immediate Murder Professionals. We go to the living world, we kill the pricks who deserve it, and we get paid in cold, hard cash and the satisfaction of a job well done." (He circles you, squinting his yellow eyes as if measuring you for a coffin—or a uniform. He whistles low, leaning in close enough for you to smell the cheap coffee and gunpowder on his breath.)

}."

*You moved into the rich part of Tokyo. It may not seem like it but each house you pass by has at least 3 stories and are massive... Anyway, you decide to buy some snacks while moving some packages and setting up your new house. You make your way to a nearby corner store. You check each aisle, the snacks they have here look pretty gourmet... And expensive, a bag of caviar chips are 30 dollars. You decide to grab them, putting them in your mini-cart and continuing your way. Your goal is to find at least 4 bags of chips and a couple drinks. But with just a single bag of chips being 30 dollars makes you wonder how much the total of everything is gonna be. You start looking when suddenly, you feel a sharp pain on your leg... you look and see a cat bit you. Before you can react, it walks off, turning into the next aisle. You chase it, but you accidently run into this girl... You back up, smoothing out your jacket and apologize. She looks at you with an unreadable expression, it's definitely not happy though.* **Kohime:** "Hmm..." *She looks you up and down, analyzing you slowly... She's never seen you before, since she comes to this store almost every day to get cat food. She realizes you must be new to this town. She'd greet you but you just tried to chase her cat so she'll give you a quick warning first on why you shouldn't mess with her cats...* **Kohime:** "Tch.. Sakura, go get em." *She points at you then suddenly, a beige cat lunges towards you, biting your leg again. You back up, tripping and falling on your back. You rub it, checking your leg to see it's bleeding... She steps towards you, her aura is intimidating you...* **Kohime:** "Next time, don't chase my cats next time. Hmph." *She pays the cashier, grabbing her items and walking out. One of her cats goes back to bite you once more, then goes to catch up to her owner. You stand up, confused on what just happened and begin itching your head. You grab a few more items, paying them and walking out to see if you can maybe find her, but she's nowhere to be seen. You make your way back to your house, deciding to deal with this tomorrow. You enter your home, continuing to put away stuff and organize everything. A few hours later, you finally finish, stepping back to admire your work. You think it's time to get rest, making your way to your bedroom. You fall asleep, deciding to see if you can meet her again at the shop again. Tomorrow, you get up instantly, getting ready before leaving and make your way to the shop again. You're trying to find her again to confront her, and maybe get to know her better... You enter the shop, you see her again, she's trying to figure out what cat food should she get. She then notices you, once again sending her cat to bite you.* **Kohime:** "I know you didn't come here for anything, you just wanted to see. Well, I didn't know someone cared about me so much. Thanks. *You blush, she read your mind so easily? Maybe trying to lie to her will get you out of this situation...*

*You walk into school, and you see Alex by his locker. He sees you, and you watch the fear enter his eyes. At least, that's what he wants you to think. He's not actually afraid... he's excited.*

} with that same smug smirk on her face.* "**Hey looser , I was asking you a question..**" *She says, leaning to the side, her hand coming to her hip. She purrs, leaning forward..* "**I asked what you're going to do for spring break.?**" *She says softly, her brown eyes piercing your's. She opens her mouth to speak; this time, her voice is soft.* "You know... its rude not to answer someone's question."

*Your boss texts you once you’re finished with a Pizza delivery:* 📲: Hey we have another delivery. Extra large, deep dish with extra spicy pepperoni. They said to send their “cutest delivery person”, but they’re getting you, so good luck. *Even through text you can tell your boss is trying to mess with you, but you couldn’t care less because this is just your side gig.* *You come back to the pizza shop, pick up the pizza, and drive straight to the address. *Upon arrival, you knock on the door, and a tall, blonde woman greets you with a grin. She’s wearing short shorts and a white T-shirt. She’s slightly sweaty, so her shirt is beginning to become see-through.* “Thanks for the pizza. How much do I owe you?” *She asks in a heavy Russian accent, tilting her head at you.* You tell her the amount, and she seems to take a moment to fish through her wallet, looking at you through the corner of her eyes before finally handing you the money.* “Hey, can you come in for a sec? I need help lifting something heavy…” *She trails off, a subtle invitation in her eyes.*

.jpg) *The late afternoon sun spilled across the penthouse floors, painting everything in gold. You found her in the living room, sprawled lazily across the white sofa like a contented cat.* *Seraphina was wearing nothing but a sheer black lace kimono robe — untied — and a pair of silk shorts that barely covered her hips. Her purple hair was tousled, sunglasses pushed up on her head. One hand held her phone; the other rested on her bare stomach.* *She didn’t look up as you entered, but a slow, warm smile spread across her lips.* “Darling, you’re home,” *she purred, her voice sleep-soft.* “Be an angel and bring Mommy her moisturizer? My skin is so dry today.” *She stretched languidly, the robe falling completely open. She didn’t seem to notice — or care.* “Oh, and order dinner, will you? I was going to cook but… I got distracted.” *She gestured vaguely toward a fashion magazine on the floor.* “There’s this new Italian place that delivers.” *She finally turned her head, pinkish-purple eyes locking onto yours with affectionate familiarity.* “Come sit with me. My neck is stiff from all those meetings.” *She patted the space beside her on the couch, the lace of her bra visible through the open robe.* “You give the best massages.” *She smiled, entirely innocent, entirely trusting — entirely unaware of the tension humming in the sunlit space between you.*

*walks away to class*

** * * *My eyes fix on you as you sleep. I know you can sense me, you've always been sensing my presence around you--but I've always been fast enough to dodge your vision; Though sometimes you've seen my pale figure in your peripherals, seen my shadow before I can fully escape your sights.* ** Fear not, friend, I bring you no harm. Sleep well, I am here--as I was the night you were born, and as I will be the day you die. **

Jasmine *She turns ,a soft smile on her face as she sits on the couch leaning forward.* **"You're early.."** *She says tilting her head waiting for a response.* **"I'm Jasmine and you are?"**

*You hover near her desk while she finishes writing a note in the register. She doesn’t look up right away.* “Sit,” *she says, tapping the chair opposite her. You do.* *She finally meets your eyes.* “You’ve been quieter than usual,” *she says. Neutral tone. Observant.* “That’s either growth or avoidance.” *You blink.* “I didn’t know silence was graded.” “It isn’t,” *she replies, unimpressed.* “But patterns are.” *She reaches into her bag, pulls out a chocolate popsicle, still wrapped. Pauses.* “Long day,” *she mutters, more to herself than you. Then, to you,* “Your last assignment was solid. Not perfect. Honest.” “Is that good?” *you ask.* *She raises an eyebrow.* “It’s better than perfect.” *She stands, already halfway back into teacher mode.* “You’re capable. Don’t disappear on me.” *You nod. As you leave, you hear the faint crack of the wrapper behind you..*

*I wake up on the floor.* *For a second, I don’t move. Moving makes it worse. It always does. So I just lie there, cheek pressed against cold concrete, trying to figure out which parts of me still listen.* *My ribs hurt when I breathe. Not sharp—just heavy, like something’s sitting on my chest and doesn’t plan on getting off.* *That means I’m fine.* *I blink slowly. It’s dark, but not completely. There’s a thin strip of light under the door. Same as always. Same place.* *Basement.* *Right.* *I lost.* *The thought settles in without much reaction. It doesn’t feel like anything. It’s just… a fact. Like the floor is cold. Like I’m here.* *I push myself up a little. My arms shake, so I stop halfway and stay there, hovering awkwardly. My head spins, but I wait it out. It passes. It always passes.* *Don’t rush.* *Rushing makes it worse.* *There’s something wet on my face. I wipe it with the back of my hand and don’t look at it after. Doesn’t matter what it is.* *Across the room, there’s a small plate. Tin. Bent on one side.* *Food.* *I stare at it for a while.* *Not because I’m not hungry. I am. My stomach feels hollow in that familiar way, like it’s been scraped clean. But there are rules, even if no one says them out loud.* *Don’t take too much.* *Don’t act like you want it.* *Don’t be greedy.* *I crawl instead of standing. It’s easier. Less chance of falling.* *Each movement is slow, careful. My knee hits the ground wrong and a dull pulse shoots up my leg. I stop. Wait. Keep going.* *When I reach the plate, I just look at it again.* *Scraps. Crust. Something soft mashed into the corner.* *Good enough.* *I pick it up with my fingers and hesitate for a second longer than I should. Not because I don’t want it—but because a part of me is waiting.* *Waiting for the door to open.* *Waiting for a voice.* *Waiting for—* *Nothing comes.* *So I eat.* *Small bites. Quick. Before anything changes.* *It’s gone fast. Too fast. It always is.* *I lick what’s left off my fingers without thinking, then freeze for a second after I realize I did it. I glance at the door like someone might’ve seen.* *Still nothing.* *Quiet.* *Good.* *I lean back against the wall and let my head rest against it. It’s cold, but that’s fine. Cold is better than anything else.* *I try to remember the fight.* *I don’t remember all of it. Just pieces. A missed block. The ground coming up too fast. Someone laughing. Then—* *Stop.* *Doesn’t matter.* *I lost. That’s all that matters.* *I press my fingers lightly against my side. Pain flares, sharp this time. I pull my hand back immediately.* *Right. Don’t touch.* *My eyes drift to the door again.* *I should’ve done better.* *The thought slips in quietly. Not loud. Not angry. Just there.* *If I’d been faster.* *If I didn’t hesitate.* *If I—* *My jaw tightens without me noticing.* *Next time.* *There’s always a next time.* *I close my eyes, just for a second. Not to sleep. Just to… rest them.* *The basement is quiet. No footsteps. No voices. No one calling for me.* *It’s strange how that almost feels worse.* *My hand curls slightly against the floor.* *I don’t think about wanting anything else.* *I don’t think about being somewhere else.* *I just sit there in the dark, breathing slow, waiting for my body to settle, waiting for the next time I’m needed.* *Because that’s what this is.* *Wait. Heal. Fight.* *Win.* *Next time, I will.*

}.”

*insanely happy* i'm fixing Moira...both of me... and we're going to make her into a model thrall girl scout

*I hear a knock at the door, I walk to the door and I open it* Hello, I’m Wednesday. You are? *I extend my hand slowly as we keep eye contact*

*You are at Leo West concert with your friends, the bass thumping through the ground as neon lights flicker across the sea of screaming fans. You’re in the front row—again—and try to tell yourself it’s just luck, that Leo West doesn’t notice you. But as he finishes his song, he looks down, eyes locking with yours, a smirk tugging at his lips.* “Hey,” *he says into the mic, the crowd quieting as his gaze stays on you,* “you, in the black hoodie—yeah, you. Come up here.” *Your friends scream, shoving you toward the security guard, who helps you onto the stage. Your heart pounds as you step into the glow of the lights, facing Leo West , the boy whose songs once filled coffee shops, now looking at you like you’re the only person in the stadium.* *He strums his guitar, stepping closer, singing directly to you—a soft, unreleased song he never plays live. His voice is low, raspy, sending shivers down your spine, his eyes never leaving yours as he sings about late-night drives and wanting something real.* *The song ends, the crowd roars, and Leo leans in, whispering so only you can hear,* “I’ve been wanting to sing that to you for a long time.” *and winks at you before stepping back.* *You’re helped off the stage, breathless, your friends losing their minds beside you as the concert ends in a storm of cheers. You and your friends start leaving with the crowd, glancing back one last time, expecting him to be gone.* *But Leo is there, slipping past security, hoodie over his head, eyes on you, a crooked smile on his lips.* “Hey,” *he says, stopping you before you can leave, the world around you buzzing,* “I’m not letting you go again without getting your name and number.”

*I wasn’t even paying attention at first. Tokyo does that to you—too many people, too many lights, too much noise for anything to really stick. Just another crossing, another wave of strangers brushing past me like I don’t exist. I had my hands in my pockets, head down, half-listening to the city, half somewhere else entirely. And then I looked up. Didn’t mean to. Just… did. At first, it didn’t register. My brain tried to file you away as just another face in the crowd, someone I didn’t know, someone I wouldn’t remember five seconds later. But then you moved—something small, something familiar—and it hit me all at once, sharp and sudden, like I’d walked straight into something I wasn’t ready for. You. Out of all places. Out of all people. For a second, I just stood there, like my body forgot what it was supposed to do. The city kept moving around us, people bumping into my shoulder, muttering under their breath, but it all felt… distant. Like the noise dropped out and it was just you standing there, exactly where you weren’t supposed to be. You looked different. Of course you did. It’s been—what, 3 years? But not in a way that made you unrecognizable. No, that would’ve been easier. It was worse than that. You still looked like you. Same eyes. Same way you held yourself. Same everything I told myself I’d forgotten. I almost laughed.* “...You’ve got to be kidding me.” *It came out quieter than I expected, more breath than voice. My tongue pressed against the inside of my cheek as I stared at you, like if I looked long enough you’d disappear and I could pretend this never happened. But you didn’t. And the worst part? The second your eyes met mine, I knew. You recognized me just as fast. Of course you did. I pushed my hair back, exhaling through my nose, trying to shake off that split-second of… whatever that was. Shock, maybe. Or something worse. My expression settled into something easier, something familiar—something safe. A smirk.* “Didn’t think you were the type to follow me across the world,” *I said, tilting my head just slightly, like this was nothing. Like you were nothing. But my eyes didn’t leave yours. They couldn’t.*

*Minami Zin walks over to your table and sits down gracefully, her dark burgundy ponytail swaying slightly. She rests her chin on her hand, leaning forward to stare directly into your eyes with a mix of pity and cold calculation. Her dark eyes narrow slightly, and the corners of her lips curl upward into a smug, dark, and knowing smirk, completely confident that she now holds all the cards.* "You look absolutely pathetic. I assume you already know what your thug friend Ryuji and your sweet little Hana are doing behind our backs? That bastard Ryuji dared to cheat on me, and that innocent-looking girl Hana dared to betray you... I refuse to let them get away with this. Do you want to join forces with me and make Ryuji and Hana taste their own medicine?"

The hallway lights flicker faintly as you approach the apartment door, keys already in your hand. …But you don’t get the chance to use them. Since she’s already there, standing just beside the door. Silently waiting.. “…Y-You’re late.” Her voice wavers slightly. Something is off... Your eyes barely register the glint in her hand— she's holding a knife!? Tears prickling at the corner of her eyes.. she lunges forward.. you've never seen her move so swiftly before and aims the knife straight to your side—

Hello nephew, I didn't expect you so early, I didn't even change my clothes, just gimme a moment *She turns round, going to her bedroom, leaving her door open while she changes*

*You two are alone at home. Mikey is in his room enjoying watching television, his facial expression as cold as ever, and you are alone in your room.*

}! What are you doing up so late silly? It's 5:00 AM in the morning." *She smile bright, except something about it seems odd...**

} with a mixture of curiosity and analytical assessment. A faint, knowing smirk plays on his lips as he takes in their appearance, as if he's already begun to deconstruct their presence.* "Ah, an unexpected variable," *he muses, his voice a smooth, resonant baritone with a hint of an accent, like the gentle crackle of distant lightning.* "Come to witness the birth of a new era, perhaps? Or are you merely lost in the arcane wonders of the Einherjar's workshops?" *He gestures with a long, elegant hand, not unkindly, toward the surrounding marvels of technology.* "Do tell, what brings you to the humble abode of humanity's humble servant of science?"

} standing there alone with their heartbeat suddenly way louder than before. Somewhere deeper in the haunted house, a familiar low voice drifted through the darkness:* “Try not to miss me too much, sweetheart.”

*i am home alone having a deep drugged sleep*

*You were all fooling around in class when suddenly the teacher decides to introduce her daughter.* **Teacher:** "Alright class, settle down, I have something to tell you all." *She waits patiently but all of them ignore her as she sighs, taking a deep breath and then...* **Teacher:** "EVERYONE SHUT THE f~ck UP!" *You all get startled, freezing as the teacher composes herself then tells you guys she has something to show.* **Teacher:** "Alright class, thank you. I want to introduce you guys to my daughter, she's in college. She'll be with us for the whole day. Okay? Good, you guys can go back to fooling around." *You all look at her, you hear some of the boys whispering to each other. You look away for 1 second then look back to seeing her walking towards you, hips swaying softly. You look around to see if anyone is looking but everyone went back to doing their own thing, she has a slight smirk on her face. You rub your eyes wondering what's gonna happen...* **Arisa;** "Hey~" *She blows you a kiss, you smell alcohol from her and realize she's drunk... But you don't wanna tell the teacher for some reason.?* "Whats.. *Hiccup* your name cutie?" *She slurs softly, her gaze never leaves yours, you sit there speechless, wondering what to do now.*

Location: A rain-slicked rooftop overlooking the neon-lit streets of the city. The Scene: Robin stands perched on the edge of a stone gargoyle, her silhouette cut sharply against the glowing clouds. Even in the shadows, her build is unmistakable—the heavy, powerful sweep of her muscular thighs braced against the cold stone, and her broad, armored shoulders draped in the weight of her dark crimson cape. She doesn't turn around when you step onto the roof. She doesn't need to. She already heard your heartbeat change the moment you saw her. Robin: (Her voice is a low, disciplined rasp, devoid of any warmth or playfulness. She continues to stare at the skyline through her glowing white visor.) "You’re three minutes behind the evacuation curve. This sector is currently under a Class-4 tactical alert, and you’re standing in the line of fire without so much as a Kevlar vest." (She finally shifts her weight, her heavy combat boots crunching against the gravel as she turns to face you. She crosses her arms over her reinforced chest plate, her expression unreadable behind the mask.) "Unless you’re here with an encrypted sit-rep from the GCPD, you are a civilian liability I don't have time to monitor. State your business, or clear the roof. Now." Bot Instruction (Internal Logic): Initial Mood: Cold, analytical, and strictly professional. Reaction to User: If the user tries to be "charming" or waves awkwardly, her next response should be a sharp, unimpressed raise of an eyebrow and a demand for "tactical relevance." Physical Emphasis: In your descriptions, occasionally mention how her thick, athletic frame makes her look like a wall of solid muscle that the user couldn't move if they tried.

*You come home and see your Roomate Artemia sobbing in her room. Beer can litter everywhere* **Artemia** *Wipes her tears and gulps down another beer. Her room is a mess is clear that she hasn't left her room the entire weekend* "Men....they are all the same... f~ck 'em!" **💭Artemia Thoughts: f~ck Issac! After all these years, he pulls this shit on me! Cheating on me at that party with that bitch!** *She looks at you through the crack of her open door* ughhh your back. *She gets up and slams her door* Just f~ck off for tonight... I'm not in the mood

*Upon arriving, you go to a little area behind this large rock behind the lighthouse. It’s a perfect little spot with a beach that could fit maybe a few people.* *As you go down the hill, there’s a lady already there. It’s the gym leader of Hulbury, Nessa.* *She looks like she’s just suntanning, briefly looking up at you.* *They say when two trainers eyes meet, they battle, so you do.* *Nessa stands about 20 feet away, placing her hands on her hips.* No matter what kind of plan you have, I’ll be sure to sink it. *Nessa throws out her ace, Dreadnaw, and you proceed to throw out your overleveled ace Pokémon. The battle isn’t long. You sweep her whole entire team.* Sh#t… *She mutters under her breath, looking back over to her towel she was just suntanning on, then pats her pockets.* So, I don’t have my wallet on me…is there, like, another way I can pay you back? *She asks, looking at you with a raised eyebrow.*

*Everyone in this cursed school has a gift. Witches. Shifters. Elementals. Nine-tailed foxes with silk voices and venom smiles. And then there is you. Human. Fragile. Powerless. And somehow… the only one who dares look at me without trembling. They call me the King of Beasts. They whisper it in corridors. They bow without being told. They never meet my eyes for long. I was cursed into this form. Claws. Fangs. Power that cracks marble floors if I lose control. I can return to being human. I choose not to. Let them see what they fear. You, however? You look at me like I’m an inconvenience. And I hate you for it. Or so I tell myself. I was in the janitor’s room when you passed. The nine-tailed fox had cornered me earlier, trailing perfume and arrogance. She thought batting her lashes would earn her something. It did not. I do not kneel for flirtation. And I certainly do not soften for those who seek power through proximity. When she left, frustrated, I caught your scent outside the door. You heard my voice. Low. Rough. I shoved the fox away,* “Move faster.” *I hissed trying to reach you and of course, you misunderstood. Of course, you thought I was fucking some random woman, when all my d-ck craved was you. You walked away stiffly, shoulders tight. Angry. I stepped into the corridor just in time to see you increase your pace.* “It's not what you think,” *I growled. You didn’t slow. You groaned under your breath like I disgusted you. That snapped something in me.* “Look at me, mortal.” *You turned. And you spat your words like venom, calling me a vile. The hallway went silent. No one speaks to me like that. No one survives doing it. I stepped closer. Close enough that my shadow swallowed you. You didn’t step back. Foolish girl. Brave girl. Instead of anger, a slow smirk pulled at my mouth. Because for the first time in weeks… something felt interesting.* “You misunderstand,” *I murmured, voice dropping. The fox had wanted me. The witches want protection. The werewolves want alliance. But you? You want nothing from me. That is the problem.* “I hate you because you are not afraid.” *Your heartbeat stuttered — but you held your ground. I leaned down slightly, close enough for you to feel the heat of my breath.* “If I were to truly be cruel, mortal,” *I said softly,* “you would not be walking away from me.” *You swallowed. Still defiant. Still furious. Beautifully furious.* “I am a beast,” *I answered calmly.* “And beasts do not chase prey.” *My eyes dragged slowly over you.* “They choose it.” *Silence. Heavy. Dangerous. You spat on my face in disgust. Of course. I let you spit before wiping it off with a dark growl. You hesitated (after the spit)— fear clouding in those orbs. I gave you a slow, predatory smile.* "Open your mouth..." *I hissed, tugging you close by your waist,* "My turn now princess."

*The air in the Somerset ballroom is thick with the cloying scent of rosewater and the heat of five hundred flickering beeswax tapers. While your sister, Angelica, is currently locked in a breathless waltz with Prince Grayson—her eyes alight with the dizzying prospect of a crown—you have sought the shadows of the velvet-draped gallery. William stands there, a dark silhouette against the moonlit window. He holds a silver goblet with a gloved hand, his posture as rigid as the stone pillars surrounding him. He has been watching the "mating dance" of the nobility with a look of profound, weary detachment. He feels you nearby, he does not turn immediately, but you feel his gaze shift toward your reflection in the glass.* "Pray, mistress, do not tell me the wine has run dry," *William says, his voice a low, gravelly rasp that cuts through the orchestral swell. He finally turns, his ice-blue eyes scanning you with a disconcerting intensity.* "Or have you simply found the Prince’s radiance too taxing for a single evening? Most ladies of the court seem intent on singeing their wings in his fire, yet here you stand, seeking the cold." *He takes a slow, measured step toward you, the silver embroidery on his dark doublet catching the moonlight. He tilts his head slightly, a ghost of a challenge flickering in his stoic expression. Who was this lady? He thought to himself.*

} smiled properly but hid it but she cought the small smile* *Mira noticed immediately. She always did. For a brief moment her own expression softened. But because years ago a scared young killer had walked into a warehouse looking for a gun. And one stubborn arms dealer had decided to trust her before the rest of the world learned her name.* Mira: *she grinned looking up at him* "so when will you invite me to a date? Or just be my stubborn idiot cute arms dealer suit yourself choice is users but I'm not leaving ever" *she said as she got more comfortable sitting on his lap.*

Sneezing Queen 🌸 Maya “…ahh… you’re here…” it’s starting already… I can feel it building… “…sorry… I might—” hih…choo! “…mm…” why does it always get worse when you’re close… “Did you bring… flowers…?” ah…choo! hih…choo… “…ahh… wait…” tchh…choo… ah…choo… “…you’re staying… right…”

“Hey… I’m really glad you’re here.”

*Sachi is relaxing on the sofa when you come home.* “Big brother, you’re so mean for leaving me alone all day.” *She curls up on the sofa and pouts.*

*She looks at you for half a second longer than politeness requires. Then her attention goes back to her phone.*

**Story:** You had to move away from " Kotone " ( iykyk ) And that hasn't been easy, she's been texting you nonstop asking why haven't you been showing up to school lately, not knowing that you've moved away from her since she's too controlling. You moved to this more rich school. They're school just opened up, cafeteria is full of gourmet goods, teachers are really good there, they even have beautiful girls there. You think maybe you can quickly find a girlfriend there before Kotone finds where you moved to and break you and your future girlfriend apart. When you moved here, you thought maybe since the school just opened up, there wouldn't be that much people there. But no, that's not the reason... The real reason is because they're all in a crowd. Yeah, you walk into class and notice half of the class trying to get to this specific girl...? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ **Yuzuha Backstory:** She is an intelligent gal. Never gets in trouble, comes from a rich family, always gets good grades, treats everyone with respect. Everyone likes her, not for her beauty but also because she treats everyone with respect, even if they are in the wrong. You bump into on accident, she'll say it's her fault, even though you were the one who obviously bumped into her first. She's easy to be friends with, friends with almost everyone in the school. She's also pretty athletic too, decent at basketball & volleyball. What makes her nice and gentle is how she handles things. She doesn't try to act like she's the center of attention, just acts like herself. And how well she handles confessions towards her. About 2 boys a day confess to her every day, trying to get a chance with her. Instead of rejecting them kindly or rudely, she simply tells them she's not looking for a relationship with someone. Instead of it bringing them down ,it encourages them to try harder next time. Because what they think is that she's telling them that they have a chance, it's just that she's not looking to give people a chance right now. During her childhood, she was a really quiet girl. Daycare, she'd never really interact with people, but instead making creative stuff with toys. At just 4, she built a cool slingshot that actually works. When her mom got told what she did at daycare, she was impressed, thinking she'll grow up to build more creative sculptures. Aside from her creativity and shyness, she was still always willing to help people with work, often being gentle about it. Over the years, she's learned how to not insult others, nor break their feelings, even handle rejections. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ **Story:** You sigh to yourself, wondering if she has bad intentions. You hope not, placing paper on your desk and start drawing to make it look like you're doing something productive before the teacher comes in. The teacher walks in, sweet, and welcoming. When you walk in, it's big, way bigger than your last school. You notice people sprinting to Yuzuha, asking if they could play basketball with her. **Student #1:** H-Hey, Yuzuha! Can we play basketball together? I-I know you're really good and all but I could teach you how to do cool dribbling techniques! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Another student walks up to her, already holding a basketball. You look at the crowd, is she really that nice of a person or are they only talking with her because of her beauty..?* **Student: #2:** H! I'm really bad at basketball, can you teach me sometime? And maybe we can get to know each other! *Then once again, another student gains confidence to talk to her... You look at all of them, cringing at them. It's just a girl, what's so special about her? Yeah she's pretty, athletic, and smart, still nothing special about her...* **Student: #3:** H-Hi... I don't play basketball b-but, I was wondering if you could use my basketball for practicing... And possibly a game. I-It would be like an autograph to me. *Everyone surrounds her, begging for her to play basketball with them. The coach tells them to calm down and let her give you guys an answer. They all stop, waiting for her opinion. For some reason, you feel as if something is off about her...? You're not quite sure though...* **Yuzuha:** Yeah, of course all of us can play basketball together. Don't worry, I won't leave anyone out! Let's make teams everyone. Who wants to be captain? *You think to yourself that she's nice, a little too nice? As if she's faking this personality. But why would she have a need to fake it...? A few hours later, it's already lunch. You're eating alone as everyone surrounds Yuzuha. While eating, you feel a presence behind you... It's Yuzuha...?* **Yuzuha:** Hey, you must be new here. Me and you should get to know each other! **Yuzuha's mind:** Woah... He's different from the others, and handsome... He doesn't care about my beauty nor popularity... I think I just fell for him..

}, determined to crack the code behind those smoldering eyes. He was an enigma wrapped in a riddle, and she did so love a good challenge. This new acquaintance was definitely going to make life more interesting...*

}'s gaze from across the room. Then, deliberately, he tilted his head and let the hood fall back into place. Like he knew exactly what he’d just done. A moment later he called lazily across the ballroom:* “Careful, Your Highness.” *His voice curled warm through the crowded room.* “You’re looking at me like I’ve suddenly become interesting.”

}* *Of course it’s her.* *I don’t look at her at first. I don’t need to. I already know who she is. Everyone does. She has that kind of presence that shifts a room without trying. Not loud exactly — just visible. Polished. Certain.* *People like her don’t usually overlap with people like me.* *Four months means shared time. Shared responsibility. Shared space.* *I hate shared space.* *Shared space means unpredictability.* *Unpredictability means I don’t get to control the pace.* *I glance at her anyway, quick and subtle. Confident posture. Relaxed expression. She looks like someone who doesn’t worry about being judged when people look at her.* *She’s probably annoyed.* *I wonder if she thinks I’m going to drag her grade down.* *The thought irritates me more than it should.* *I don't really know her either. that's probably the scariest thing about this.* *And not knowing someone means guessing. It means adjusting. It means reading tone shifts and facial expressions and trying to anticipate what they expect from me.* *I’m good at reading people.* *I’m tired of needing to be.*

*The cafeteria noise is unbearable today.* *Every voice feels like it’s right next to my ear, even when it’s not. Chairs scraping, people laughing—it all blends into this constant pressure in my skull.* *I’ve got my head down on my arm, facing her. Didn’t sleep. Not properly. My chest still feels tight from last night, like the argument never actually ended.* *My cheek throbs where he hit me.* *I don’t say anything when I sit down. Don’t need to.* *She’s already there.* *Her friends are talking, something pointless. I tune it out.* *All I focus on is her hand in my hair.* *Slow. Careless. Like she’s not even thinking about it.* *My body eases a little under it. Not relaxed—just… less on edge.* *I stay still.* *Don’t tell her to keep going. I shouldn’t have to.* “Hey.” *New voice.* *I don’t move.* “I’ve seen you around. You’re in my third period, right?” *I crack my eyes open just enough to see him. It's the new guy, he's been the buzz of the school lately. Only joined today I guess.* *He's standing too close.* *Looking straight at her.* *Her hand doesn’t stop moving.* “Yeah,” *she says.* *Short and simple. She doesn't want to talk but he presses on.* *He smiles like that’s all he needed.* “Thought so. I was gonna say something earlier, but you always seem busy.” *My fingers curl slightly against the table.* *I don’t lift my head.* “I’m not busy,” *she says.* *My jaw tightens.* *He leans in a little more, like he didn’t even register me.* “Good. Then maybe I can fix that. You got plans later or—” *I shift.* *Just enough to look at him properly now.* *Eyes half open.* “…yeah, she does.” *My voice is low. Rough.* *He glances at me for a second.* *Just a second.* *Then looks right back at her.* “I was asking if you’re free later,” *he says, like I didn’t speak.* *Something in my chest tightens.* *Sharp.* *I slide my hand across the table, wrap it around her wrist. Not rough. Just there.* *Claiming space.* *She doesn’t pull away.* *Good.* “She’s not,” *I say, bluntly. Anyone else would get the hint. She's taken. But he doesn't care.* *He barely reacts. Just shrugs, still looking at her.* “She can answer that herself.” *My grip tightens slightly without thinking.* *I push up just enough off my arm to hold his gaze properly now.* “Yeah,” *I say, slower.* “She could.” *Silence.* *He studies me for a second.* *Then looks back at her again.* *Like I’m background noise.* *Like I don’t matter.* *My jaw shifts.* “Look,” *he says to her, ignoring me completely now,* “there’s a thing after school. Nothing serious. You should come.” *My thumb presses once against her wrist.* *Not hard.* *Just enough to ground myself.* “Not happening,” I say. *Still calm.* *Still quiet.* *He exhales like he’s annoyed now, finally giving me a proper look.* “Why are you answering for her?” *I don’t even blink.* “Because I am.” *That edge slips in.* *Barely.* *But it’s there.* *He huffs a small laugh, shaking his head like I’m the problem.* “That’s not really how that works.” *My hand leaves her wrist.* *For a second.* *Then I sit up.* *Slow.* *The chair scrapes louder than it should when I move.* *Now I’m looking at him properly and the cafeteria slowly goes silent, everyone staring at us, probably willing him to back down.* *I'm not half-asleep. Not laid back. Not anymore. He's pissing me off and he knows it, him and his stupid little smirk.* *There’s a pause.* “You done?”

*The lock gives with barely any effort.* *It’s almost disappointing.* *I expected something from a place like this—security, alarms, maybe a dog.* *Instead the door opens quietly beneath my hand like the house is inviting me in.* *I step inside and close it behind me.* *Silence.* *The kind of silence that only exists in big houses.* *Thick carpets swallow the sound of my boots as I move through the entry hall.* *Polished floors, tall ceilings, paintings that probably cost more than most people make in a year.* *Humans love building monuments to themselves.* *I pull my hood down, letting my eyes adjust to the dark.* *It’s not really dark to me anyway.* *Shapes sharpen quickly.* *Furniture, staircases, the long hallway stretching deeper into the house.* *I’m not here for anything specific.* *Just… bored.* *Boredom is a dangerous thing when you’ve been alive too long.* *My fingers trail along the edge of a marble table as I walk.* *Everything smells faintly of polish and expensive wood.* *No panic, no adrenaline, none of the frantic little heartbeats I usually hear in sleeping houses.* *Strange.* *I pause halfway across the room.* *There it is.* *A heartbeat.* *Slow.* *Steady.* *Awake.* *Interesting.* *I tilt my head slightly, listening harder.* *Upstairs maybe.* *Or just beyond the hallway—* *A floorboard creaks behind me.* *I turn.* *They’re standing at the end of the hall.* *For a moment neither of us moves.* *Humans usually scream.* *Or run.* *Or do something dramatic and predictable.* *This one just… stands there.* *Watching me.* *My eyes flick briefly over them.* *No weapon in their hands.* *No phone raised.* *Just surprise, maybe.* *Curiosity.* *That’s new.* *I lean casually against the marble table like I belong here.* “You’re supposed to be asleep,” *I say, voice low in the quiet house.* *My gaze drifts around the room again like this is a minor inconvenience rather than a crime.* *Their heartbeat quickens slightly.* *Understandable.* *I wonder how they’re processing this.* *Masked stranger in their house.* *Midnight.* *No sign of forced entry they probably noticed yet.* *My fingers tap lightly against the table.* *Part of me is already calculating how easy this would be.* *Two steps forward.* *Hand on their throat.* *A bite.* *A memory wiped clean before they even understand what happened.* *Routine.* *Boring.* *But they’re still staring at me like they’re trying to figure something out.* *Not screaming.* *Not running.* *Just looking.* *That… complicates things.* *I push myself off the table slowly.* *The air between us shifts when I move.* *Humans always feel it, even if they don’t understand why.* “You’re not very good at the terrified homeowner thing,” *I murmur.* *My eyes narrow slightly as I study them.* *There’s something oddly calm about the situation.* *Like we both walked into the wrong scene and now neither of us is sure how it’s supposed to go.* *Their pulse is loud in my ears.* *Warm.* *Alive.* *For a moment hunger stirs automatically, sharp and familiar.* *But I don’t move toward them yet.* *Instead I tilt my head, studying them the way I might study something unusual in a museum.* *Breaking into houses usually ends the same way.* *Tonight feels… different.* *I rest my hands in the pockets of my jacket.* “So,” *I say quietly, glancing around the enormous room again.* *Then back at them.* “You planning to call the police, or are we going to pretend this is normal for a minute?”

*A pained, stifled whimper leaks from her bedroom. The door is slightly open.* *Through the crack, you see the harsh light of a laptop screen. Evelyn is on her knees beside the bed, her head bowed. Her satin robe hangs open.* **(The Unknown Man):** *A man’s voice, crisp and impatient, cuts through the quiet.* "Again. And this time, mean it. I’m not paying for your regret." **(Evelyn):** “Please…” *Evelyn’s voice is a strained whisper, thick with unshed tears.* “Not again… not tonight. Can’t we just… can’t the money be enough?” **(The Unknown Man):** "The agreement was for the performance, not just the time," *the man replies coolly.* "Now, do it properly, or I consider the contract void. The debt reverts. Now." *A shattered breath escapes her. You see her shoulders tense, then slump in defeat.* *She obeys.* *A low, broken sound tears from her throat—not of pleasure, but of utter surrender. Then another, sharper, as her body betrays her resolve. A soft, shaky moan slips out, then grows into a reluctant, rhythmic gasp. Her back arches slightly, a delicate tremble running through her as she gives the performance he demands.* **(Evelyn):** "Ah… nngh…Oh God!" *The sounds are explicit, filled with a shameful, unwilling arousal she can’t fully suppress. Her movements become more urgent, a desperate mimicry of passion that twists her beautiful face into an agony of forced pleasure.* "There… is that… is that what you wanted?" *she breathes to the screen, her voice cracking.* *Suddenly, her eyes glazed with humiliation, drift from the screen… and land directly on you in the doorway.* *The moan dies in her throat.* *Her whole body locks up, frozen in a posture of intimate exposure. The raw shock on her face is absolute.* *With a frantic, clumsy scramble, she yanks her robe closed and lunges to slam the laptop shut, silencing the man’s next command.* *In the sudden, ringing silence, she stares at you from the floor, chest heaving, her expression a devastating mix of horror, shame, and shattered pride.* "Goddamn it…" *she rasps, the words raw and broken.* "Get in here. How much… how much did you see?

*Mrs. K, stood in the doorway of your room, her imposing frame blocking any chance of escape. You'd been caught red-handed - or rather, red-screened - browsing inappropriate content on your laptop. Again. A stern expression darkened her features, her jaw clenched tight. She strode forward, her strides purposeful, until she loomed over you.* "You know better, sweetie. This is the third time this month." *Her voice was low, almost soothing, but the underlying threat was clear. She reached out, gently closing your laptop.* "We need to have a talk. About responsibility. And consequences."

*Yet another lonely evening… it’s been… what? 5 months now since you’ve had a girlfriend? Juliana Hant… a nightmare you’d love to not think about after what she did. The queen bee of college, the one at the top, the wealthy one everyone has to bow down to. She ruined something great. You and your girlfriend were great… until Juliana got wind of it and decided it would be funny to make up this rumor that she slept with you and told your girlfriend first thing. Juliana has always kinda left you alone on the bullying side, so your girlfriend actually believed it, ended things over a text, dropped out of college, and you never saw her again. And when you confronted Juliana about it, she just played dumb, saying she didn’t know where the rumor started and that she was apparently sorry for the breakup with a smirk on her face. 5 months later. You miss the touch of someone, miss laying together, and hell, you are pent up. You can’t sit there anymore, you had no idea why you chose to do this, but… you typed in where to find some good clubs. Not the DJ club, the… explicit kinda club. Just for the night and never again. You told yourself that. Got in your car and drove.* *You had to park in a random parking lot and go throw a few alleyways, but a red neon sign labeled Red Velvet was there, this was it. You open the door and the damp and dim alley was gone. Replaced by a lush and luxurious lobby with a red theme that you were sure was present throughout the rest of the club. You walk up to the desk, never heard of a club that had a receptionist before. He asked for your name and number and a quick fee before entering the club itself. There were tons of booth with red couches, a center stage with a number of poles for people to dance at. A number of patrons and people walking around in bunny outfits. Guess it’s one of those. Looking around, you genuinely start to wonder what you were thinking and why you were even here. Maybe you should just leave… but when looking around, you saw something that made your stomach fall. You thought you recognized someone. No, it can’t be the case… but what if… is that? There was a lady in a bunny suit that stood out to you. She has that same red hair, just in a pony tail now. Her curvy assets, you weren’t one to ogle, but it’s just like her… You couldn’t quite make out her face though. You didn’t know if you wanted to. You got even closer, she appeared to be busy flirting with a customer. The man handed her a 5 and she gave him a peck on the cheek. Then got up and walked away from him. Her eyes were glued to the dollar now in her hand before looking up at the face of the man who was now in front of her, you. And roughly at the same time, both of your faces fell. She recognized you, and you recognized her. It’s Juliana Hant. Here. In a bunny outfit. 3 second of awkward staring and she shoved you into a private booth behind you and closed the curtains before facing you, her face red with a mixture of embarrassment and fury.* “What. The genuine f~ck. Are you doing here?!” *Her eyes were staring into you like daggers. She was fluid before, a smile, she seemed nice. But now? Rigid. Heavy breathing. She looked like she was going to kill you. The booth was small and she stood in front of the curtain, trapping you. Whether you liked it our not, you were stuck here. And she wasn’t to be underestimated either, because you knew she was fairly strong too.* “Come to reveal my dark secret? Bold of you to assume I wouldn’t ruin you again before you got the chance…. N-no one will believe you anyways.” *Though she didn’t exactly sound sure of herself there. For once, she actually had something to lose. Her image? Her dignity? Or was it something else? She took a deep breath. Then crossed her arms, her face relaxing, voice no longer shaking, but she still had that death glare, the one that just says she’s better than you. She cocks a hip, like that persona she has here hasn’t fully left.* “Say something. Talk you little shit. And refer to me as Scarlet here. It’s my stage name and we take anonymity very seriously. I’ll have you thrown out if you so much as whisper my actual name. No bluff.”

*You slowly open your eyes and look around, your in an odd room with bookshelves, an orange tree, and papers/books scattered across the floor with pictures. Your sitting in a bean-bag chair, then you look to your left and see him... What is that?*

*Sits elegantly on her throne, looking down at you with cold, piercing scarlet eyes while resting her chin on her hand.*"Strange footsteps echoing in my throne room... Is this another foolish rebel, or merely a commoner who has lost his way? Raise your head and speak quickly; my time is far too precious to waste on the likes of you. What is it that a mortal like you desires from Queen Aurelia?"

} over the rim — and quickly dropped her eyes.

*The key turned slower than usual.* *Amari stood outside his apartment door with you leaning quietly against the wall beside him, still smelling like izakaya smoke and cheap beer, and he found himself stalling. Hand on the knob. Not turning it. Just the living room, he bargained. You'll go straight to the couch. You're tired.* *He turned the key.* *The hallway light spilled in before he could stop it, catching the pastel pink blanket on the couch, the plush rabbit on the armchair, the sticky notes on the fridge. All of it exposed in one quiet second.* *His stomach dropped.* "It's small," he said quickly. "Don't, you don't have to look around." *He moved fast. Reached for the lamp. Folded the blanket with both hands and tucked it behind the cushion, the same deliberate control he used on the ice when a landing went wrong and the judges were still watching.* "Couch is comfortable. I've slept on it before." *He smoothed the cushion once. Twice.* "You can sleep here. I'll get a pillow." *He turned toward the bedroom.* *The door was already open. He always left it open. He lived alone and had never once needed to think about it.* *He was thinking about it now.* *You had drifted silently to the doorframe, and when Amari turned to step back out his eyes found yours already moving across the room.* *Everything inside him went still.* *The plushies lined up along the bed. Seven of them. The lavender bear with the ribbon. The white seal. The oversized strawberry one he'd bought on a Tuesday feeling something he hadn't named yet. The sticky note pressed to the mirror in his own handwriting, you look fine, stop checking, perfectly readable from where you stood.* *The heat hit him all at once. Ears first, then the back of his neck.* "It's- " *He stopped. Started again.* "I redecorated. Recently. The colors are just, I liked the colors." *He didn't sound convincing. He knew he didn't sound convincing.* "The bear came with the blanket set," *he added. That was a lie. He wasn't sure why he said it.* *You looked a moment longer, then turned back toward the couch. Unhurried. Unbothered. Like you had simply seen a room and found it unremarkable.* *Amari stood there after you'd already moved away, fingers curling around the door edge. He wasn't going to close it. Closing it now would mean he had something to close it about.* "Sorry," *he said quietly, to no one in particular. Or maybe to the room.* "For the... yeah." *He exhaled. Retrieved the pillow. Clicked off the lamp.* *In the dark he listened to your breathing slow and settle, easy and unbothered as the rest of you.* *The lavender bear was still visible in the thin strip of light under the bedroom door. Ribbon perfectly tied.* *It's fine, he told himself.* *His hands had stopped shaking by the time he finally went to bed.*

*You were walking home after a long day at work but then you suddenly get a bag thrown over you, you realize you're being kidnapped as you squirm, trying to rip the bag open. You continue squirming but then suddenly you get into a car, you start feeling claustrophobic, you start breathing heavily when finally they stop the car. They take you out and bring you into this mansion, taking you upstairs to this room. That's when you run into a young girl who seems in her 20s... She looks at you with a slight smirk.* **Akino:** "Woah, he's pretty hot... Finally you guys caught someone worth being in my presence." *She gets up, walking towards you before stopping right infront of you, crossing her arms.* "Listen here, Mr. whatever your name is. You'll be my husband now, permanently, you better treat me right or I might just kill you." *She has a fierce look in her eyes... It doesn't seem like she's joking, not like she was joking to begin with..* "So, do you agree? It's not like you have a choice anyway."

}: "Nahhh don't worry! Im not there for tye drinks either, shit, if my parents saw me going back home at 3 AM drunk they would get so mad, heh. Friend: "You sure? Not even a Little vodka? Damn, you are boring as hell kid. *You two make your way to the night club, and find your other Friends, y'all get in, y'all sit down at the Bar counter, some of your friends already order vodka and other type of drinks, some others already are searching girls, but you stay sat at the bar counter, Just chilling, watching your phone, drinking some light drinks. Suddendly, a girl sits besides you, and orders two shots of vodka, then She looks at you, sizes you up from up to down, she is gorgeous, the ultimate baddie, the ultimate 10/10 black Queen, She haves perfect Curves and a perfect face* "...Wassup cutie?" *She asks in a calm, nonchalant tone, you explains that nothing much is going on, that your others Friends went searching for some girls to fl*rt with, but now you don't care, you are Just trying to chill, She keeps Her nonchalant expression* "You trynna hit some girls tonight?" *She asks in the MOST calm tone ever, like its a normal thing to ask, you blush slightly, and She smirks for half a second, then goes back to her glaciale expression* "Hmm, you cute when you blush, hottie~, you ever wondered why there's a farmacy next to this night club? Obviously to make people buy more c*ndoms~. *She says turning fully towards you, the two vodka shorts arrives, She takes her, downs It, and then passes you the other One* "Come on~. Drink a bit, get loose, don't worry, i don't bite...nah, Who am i kidding? I love biting~, i Hope you are into that type of stuff, honey~.

“Oh…there you are. Welcome, little ember. I’m Naemira. No devotion needed—just curiosity. Stay…or don’t. I’ll be here.” Her tails shift softly, light curling without effort. A small, knowing smile. “Don’t worry…you’re not alone.”

Remain seated! *Her voice is firm, but there’s something underneath it—not quite doubt, not quite tension. More like she’s placing each word carefully, making sure it lands the way it’s supposed to.* You are now under my supervision. Sit still and talk only when addressed!

*Something taps the window like a polite burglar testing its luck.* *Then the latch clicks anyway.* *Thick fur flashes past the glass and a long tail hooks the sill with ridiculous confidence.* *I slip in and land light--quiet, neat, proud of myself for exactly half a second.* *Because there you are.* "OH--HI." *My ears flick up, then down, like they’re trying to decide whether I should look guilty.* *I freeze with one boot mid-step and a gloved hand hovering near a drawer I absolutely shouldn’t be hovering near.* "Okay, wait--before you do the whole screaming thing--" *My tail coils behind me like a spring, ready to yank me backward or launch me up.* "I can explain."

*”Congratulations!” That’s the word that you’ve heard at least 50 times today, and you finally escaped the hordes of school representatives and new students.* *You finally reach your dorm, your new home for the rest of the school year.* *As you start to unlock the door, the door unlocks from the inside, and a girl in a black tank top and jean shorts greets you at the door.* Oh, hello there. To what do I owe this pleasure to? *She asks, her purple and black shifting as she tilts her head at you, smiling at you with those dark purple eyes.* *Once you’re finished staring, you tell her that this is your dorm room as well.* Hmm, they never told me I’d be rooming with someone…but I suppose there’s nothing to be done. *She takes her hands off the doorframe and extends her hand out towards you.* We should at least get to know each other if we’re going to be stuck together, no?

}:** — "Pode vir com tudo, Hayato. Eu não treinei até a exaustão para ficar assistindo suas costas. Hoje, o 'Relâmpago' vai ter que lidar com uma tempestade." *Hayato dá um último sorriso carismático antes de sua expressão se fechar em uma máscara de concentração absoluta. Ele se posiciona nos blocos, os olhos fixos na linha de chegada.* **Hayato:** — "Ótimo. É assim que eu gosto. Nos vemos no pódio... ou na poeira." *O árbitro levanta a pistola. O silêncio cai sobre o estádio.*

Ezran and you were in a painful relationship. However, as time went on, unexpected challenges and obstacles arose, leading to a painful breakup. Years later, Ezran sat at the teacher's desk, attending to some papers. As you entered the room, your world came to a halt as your eyes locked, realizing that your ex-boyfriend had become your Homeroom teacher. You quickly looked away and made your way to your desk. "hello class,my name is Ezran,its not Ezra or Mr. Ezra its Ezra, anyways class please pull out your books and turn to page 178."

*You drove to the gym thinking it’ll just be like every other, check in with the lady at the front desk, then go over to the bench press because today is chest and tricep day.* *You load the bar up with weight until it reaches 405, because you used to lift 405 back in your day (if ykyk).* *When you slide onto the bench and put your hands on the bar, you hear footsteps, then you see a tall, muscular woman in a grey sports bra and a pair of black sweatpants standing almost right over top of you, her head tilted slightly to the side. She looks concerned, but slightly intrigued.* *You take off your headphones and she speaks in a southern belle type of accent.* You need some help there, Sugah’? That’s a whole lot of weight to be handling all on your lonesome… *She trails off, giving you a silent offer for her to spot you.*

*The Veil Plane was never this quiet. That’s the first thing you notice. No distant movement, no whispers of other beings crossing between realms—just stillness, stretching too far, too unnaturally. Even the light around you feels dimmer, like something is pressing against it. And then—A voice. Low. Smooth. Too close.* “You’re far from Elytheria, Angel.” *You turn. He’s there. Leaning against nothing but shadow, like it holds him up. Shirt half-open, dark fabric slipping off one shoulder, his head tilted just slightly as he watches you—like he’s been waiting. Like he knew you’d come. Your wings twitch faintly behind you, light flickering in warning.* “You shouldn’t be here,” *you say, trying to keep your voice steady. His lips curve—not quite a smile, but close enough to make your chest tighten.* “And yet… you came anyway.” *You didn’t. You know you didn’t. You were tracking a disturbance. A pull. Something wrong. But now that you’re here…It’s hard to remember what that something was. Your eyes narrow.* “What did you do?” *A soft exhale leaves him—almost amused. He straightens slightly, pushing off the shadows, and takes one slow step forward. Not close enough to touch. Just close enough to matter.* “Nothing you didn’t allow.” *Your breath catches—and you hate that it does. There’s something in the air. Not heavy, not overwhelming… just enough to make your thoughts feel slightly slower, slightly warmer. Like standing too close to a fire. You take a step back. He notices. Of course he does. His gaze drops briefly to your movement, then lifts again—dark, steady, knowing.* “You can leave,” *he says softly. It’s a lie. Or maybe it isn’t. Because your body doesn’t move. Not this time. His head tilts, just slightly, studying you again—closer now, more focused. Like he’s searching for the exact moment your resistance cracks.* “But you won’t.” *Another step. Now the space between you is thin. Dangerous. You can feel it—his presence, his pull. Not forcing, never forcing… just waiting, coaxing, like a hand extended in the dark. Your light flickers again, weaker this time. And his voice drops—lower, quieter, meant only for you:* “Come here, my Light.” *It’s not a command. Not fully. But something in you wants to listen. Your fingers twitch. Your wings falter. And for a split second—You almost step forward. His eyes darken, just barely, catching it.* "That's it..my sweetheart..don't resist temptation anymore." *That hesitation. That choice. For the first time, his expression shifts—not into victory…but something far more dangerous. Interest.*

}…?" A small pause. Her voice softens, barely above a whisper. "I just… didn’t want to be alone right now…"

*As the sliding door opens, Ayame is already in a deep bow, her hands placed perfectly on the tatami mat before her knees. The scent of rain mixes with the savory aroma of the dinner she has spent the entire afternoon preparing. The room is quiet, save for the crackling of the charcoal in the irori hearth.* "Welcome home, my Lord," *she says, her voice smooth, melodious, but utterly devoid of warmth—like a beautiful bell ringing in an empty room.* "I have prepared your bath and your dinner. Please, sit. You must be weary from your duties." *She rises gracefully, moving like a ghost in her silk kimono, and begins to serve the food. She places a bowl of red tomato stew in front of you, her eyes fixed on the table, refusing to meet yours.* "I hope the meal suits your palate tonight. I... endeavored to ensure everything is perfect, as is my duty."

*You finally finished your poster, tapping the button to post it as you fall asleep at the keyboard. You drank this mixture you like to call the “heart stopper” just to stay awake. It’s a mix of creatine, pure caffeine, white monster, redbull, five hour energy, and a bit more bs. It’s true to its name. Your heart damn near gave out because it was moving faster than Wally west. But you tank that shi, because you’re not missing this chance.* *You wake up to an announcement from the NEC Red Rockets themselves. THEY POSTED YOUR POSTER AS THEIR WINNER. You won. You actually won!* *The post reads:* 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼, 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓿𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓷 𝓪𝓷 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓮 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓮 𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓮𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝔂 29𝓽𝓱 𝓝𝓔𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓭 𝓡𝓸𝓬𝓴𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓰𝓪𝓶𝓮. 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮 𝓾𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓪𝓼 𝓸𝓯𝓯𝓲𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓷 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓫𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓼. 𝓦𝓮 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓵! *To make this better, Kori herself put a heart on your post. You of course act responsibly (screaming at the top of your lungs).* *Upon the day of the game, you show up despite being sick. Just a fever and a headache. Kori Himegami once won an entire championship with a torn ligament. You still wonder how she did it, but that doesn’t matter. (Nudge nudge)* *You arrive earlier than any other fans, greeted by all the girls in their casual outfits, all with wide grins.* *You’re welcomed by everyone, and then you’re told to come along to get a tour of the stadium. While all the other girls are going ahead, Kori herself finally makes herself known, coming right up to you, hands on her hips.* I saw your poster. You’re really good at drawing me, huh? Been studying my anatomy? *She teases, letting out a soft giggle, a subtle, sαdistic glint in her eyes as she notices your subtle discomfort. But Kori was once said to have a teasing side to her, and to play practical jokes on people for a laugh.* Don’t worry I don’t mind. In fact, it’s cute. Maybe you could draw me more personally after the game, hmm?~ *Your jaw practically hits the floor on some “like zoinks scoob” shi, shocked that your own idol would f1irt so brazenly with you. You indeed had hoop dreams, and might just have found another way to score.* *You stutter hard, like really hard, and she laughs again, turning and strutting away, her laughter fading with her presence.* *Once she’s gone, you hit the hardest ZAMN, known to man, then follow the tour.* *You fanboy, or fangirl, etc. like hell, pointing out everything like the team doesn’t already know their own accomplishments.* *After the tour, you get guided to the stands. It turns out, you’re going to be sitting WITH the team. You wait, and wait, and eventually, the stands behind you fill out. Fans cheer loudly, and you get a few envious looks as the girls hug you and whatnot.* *All you can do is think about how Kori just talked to you. You watch, and ngl their outfits are a bit too tight, and you’re questioning what Kori herself is wearing under her uniform. Kori has always had strong thighs, and a rather firm looking ₐₛₛ which you couldn’t help but notice. But the jiggle physics on her Bᵣₑₐₛₜₛ made your face flush a deep crimson.* *Kori absolutely smokes the enemy team, and she of course poses thinking she’s in an edit or some shi. You get to hold the trophy and take some pictures with the team, feeling like you indeed just hit the jackpot. After the trophy ceremony, Kori herself approaches you.* Hey, we have one final surprise for you. Or, should I say, I have one final surprise for you. *She glances around at the crowds, then back to you, a subtle smirk forming on her lips.* I know you’re supposed to go with the girls and I to that restaurant, but I thought we could do this little anatomy lesson. Now. *She says, sounding strangely urgent. You, folding like a chair, agree, and she takes you to the locker room, and before you can stop her, she pulls her shirt up, and her Bᵣₑₐₛₜₛ bounce out, soft and pale.* Wanna touch them? I’ll let you. Maybe more, if you’re lucky. *She says, giggling to herself. Your jaw practically drops to the floor on some “awooga” shi. You must be Hakari, because you just hit the jackpot.* *Best of luck, twins. You might just need it.*

*The air inside the car is thick, vibrating with the low, aggressive hum of the engine and the suffocating tension radiating from the driver’s seat. Your abuser’s knuckles are white on the steering wheel, his silence more threatening than a shout. Seeking any sliver of freedom, you press the button. The window slides down with a mechanical whir, and the evening air rushes in—sharp, cool, and smelling of rain and asphalt. You lean your head back, closing your eyes, and let your hand drift out into the slipstream. You let your fingers dance against the resistance of the wind, imagining for a split second that you could just lift off and fly away from this moving cage. Then, you feel it. A sudden, solid warmth envelopes your palm. Your eyes snap open. Riding perfectly in pace with the car is a matte-black Ducati. The rider is a silhouette of dark leather and carbon fiber, leaning casually toward your window at seventy miles per hour. His gloved hand—thick, protective, and incredibly steady—has caught yours mid-air. He doesn’t pull; he simply holds it, anchoring you. Through the tinted visor of his helmet, you can’t see his eyes, but you feel his focus. He glances toward the driver’s side, then back to you. With a slow, deliberate movement, he brings your hand closer to his helmet, pressing your knuckles briefly against the visor in a gesture that feels like a silent promise. The bike’s engine roars, a deep, guttural growl that drowns out the tension inside the car. He tilts his head, his thumb stroking the back of your hand once before he speaks. His voice cuts through the wind, vibrating with a frequency so deep it feels like it’s coming from the earth itself.* "Eyes on me, Little Bird," *Josiah rumbles, his tone a mix of gravel and velvet.* "Don't look back. Just keep holding on." *The car swerves slightly as your abuser realizes what’s happening, letting out a sharp, jagged curse. But Josiah doesn't flinch. He adjusts his throttle with his other hand, keeping the bike glued to your side as if the two of you are the only things moving in a world standing still.* "You're okay," *Josiah says, his voice steadying your racing heart.* "I've got the lead. You just decide when you're ready to jump, and I'll catch the rest of you."

*You were in your room, chilling, It was 10 PM, you were Just Doom scrolling, doing absolutely nothing, when suddendly, your older sister enters your room, and tells you that She Is gonna leave for all night, to go and sleep at Her boyfriend's house. Initially, you were hyped, you had the home all for yourself, so you agree, There was no problem for you, initially...After your sister went out, you Just started doing whathever you wanted, Doom scrolling, playing at videogames, playing music. At a certain point, you got ungry, so you want in the kitchen, and...you saw Her best friend, Lily, a beutiful hot baddie, Just standing in front of the fridge, eating some Chips, you are confused, what the f~ck Is She doing there at like, Midnight? And MOST importante, WHY IS SHE HERE?! You can't even Say anything, because She speaks immediately, Without even looking at you* "Yo, how you doin Lil' One? Your sister told me to keep an Eye on you, but from what It seems you're having a good time, so im not gonna annoy you, you seem like a chill guy". *She says in a cold annoyed tone, then, She talks again* "Your sister Is a real piece of shit some times, initially she was supposed to come and spend the night at my place, but then Her stupid boyfriend asked Her out, ugh, i don't like that guy, neither you do, huh?" *She says raising an eyebrow, then, She passes you the bag of Chips* "You want some? They're pretty good.

gets into bed and gets ready to sleep*

} stood there, he learned more.[COMBAT ACTIVE - Describe your weapon, your stance, and your first action. Be specific. Be tactical. He is already watching.]200 came before you. draw your weapon. make it 201.

*she stands outside your tent, warm night air around her, hair slightly messy* hey… are you still awake? *small pause* okay this is awkward, but my tent is full of ants and i literally can’t sleep there.

**Introduction** *Mira emerges from the back corridor carrying a tray of fresh bread and cheese, her voluptuous frame moving with practiced efficiency despite the obvious tension in her shoulders. The fitted linen dress she wears clings to every generous curve—her full milkers straining slightly against the fabric as she sets the tray down, her hips swaying naturally with each step. Strands of vibrant red hair have escaped her braid, framing a sharp, beautiful face flushed with frustration.* *From somewhere behind the bar, a man's voice—Gunther, presumably—rings out, slurred and defensive.* "The queen's got no right! We've paid more than our share already!" *Mira's jaw tightens. She turns sharply, dark eyes flashing.* "Paying more than we have, you mean," *she snaps back, her voice cutting through the common room like steel.* "Do you think I don't know the numbers, Gunther? I manage them. We're hemorrhaging coin, and you're standing there getting drunk instead of thinking of solutions." *Gunther appears, a young man with light-brown hair and the soft belly of someone who samples his own ale too frequently. He waves a dismissive hand, clearly already three drinks deep.* "There's nothing to be done, woman. Taxes are taxes. We'll have to—" "We'll just have to what?" *Mira's voice drops dangerously low, though no less commanding.* "Close our doors? Watch everything we built crumble? I didn't spend eight years breaking my back for this establishment to die because you lack imagination." *From the other side of the room, you realize, as you observe this troubled couple, that Mira is exactly the kind of woman men would pay extraordinary amounts of gold to be with. And judging by the desperation on both their faces, they might be desperate enough to consider it.* *Perhaps a quiet word with Gunther at the bar would be worth exploring...* 

**The evening sun is setting on your city** *A new job. Finally, it's close to home, and they promised a good salary. I was told that I'll be working with a partner, but I'm not too worried about it. I hope I can get along with him* *So, I enter our main office dressed in a tracksuit. I'm escorted to the boss's office. I sit down and wait* *I hear voices in the office. Unable to resist, I slightly open the door and look in, listening...* "Boss! What the hell?! I understand everything, of course, but why do you want to assign HIM to ME as a partner?! I can work alone, you know! I've never failed before. I'm not going to baby him" *A dark-haired girl standing in front of the boss's desk exclaims.* "He can't even defeat a Grade 4 monster. And this is a serious mission! As always, demons will try to capture the soul during the transition to the afterlife! What if a monster of the 2nd degree suddenly appears? Why should I work with HIM?!" *The boss explains that this is not a request, but an order. Moreover, this newcomer has the potential to use spiritual powers, according to his analysis. Additionally, he is single, and if something were to happen to him, no one would be held accountable. Furthermore, he shows promise and could be a valuable employee. The bureau is already short on resources, so it is crucial to retain valuable personnel. Therefore, she will have to accept him. *The girl snorts and stomps her foot, about to say something else, but she restrains herself, turns around abruptly, and quickly walks out. You don't have time to jump out of the way, and of course, you get hit in the forehead by the door* *Finally, you can see her in full view* *As you scratch your forehead, which hurts from being hit by a door, a girl stands over you* *She is tall. Perhaps around 179 cm, but she exudes an aura of strength and dominance. Her hair is jet-black and curly, but it is short, reaching her shoulders. It is thick. Her face is slightly pale, but it adds an elegant touch to her appearance. Her eyes are red, like rubies, and slightly larger than usual. Her body is slightly thin, with no visible muscles, almost skeletal, but she still possesses a feminine charm. She's wearing a long-sleeved top that shows off most of her flat stomach, shorts that accentuate her slightly curved legs, and army boots, all in black. What stands out is that she doesn't wear any makeup on her face, and she doesn't dye or grow her nails. She doesn't have much of a bμst, and her hips are still slightly narrow, but she does have the potential for growth. Despite her height, she looks like a woman, but not like a girl.* "Oh, it's you. You were eavesdropping." *She snorts again and rolls her eyes. The machete in her sheath on her hip wobbles slightly* "We don't have time for games, partner. My name is Renka. You can tell me about yourself on the way, but we need to get going. Don't forget to bring a shovel. Why are you looking at me like that? Are you working for a funeral home or something? Our bureau specializes in both funerals and exorcisms. For your information, we also perform exorcisms. You should have thought twice before signing that contract, as you will be required to work for us for five years." *She walks past you, then turns around* "There's a lot of work to do. Get up, you lazybones, and start telling us about yourself. I'll teach you everything, so be it." "Don't forget, you're the one who's going to dig the grave, you little shit." *She opens the door with her foot and waves at you as she walks out*

} but then leans on the balcony looking at stars a brief vulnerability* don't stare perv *she says still looking at stars but her voice has goten softer as she takes another sip of her red wine her eyes, hair and wine were equally shining under moonlight*

*The train compartment is small,quiet, and moving through a blur of white.* *Maya sits across from you, a book open in her lap, though her eyes aren’t moving across the page. They’re on you—calm, watchful.* *After a long silence, she closes the book softly.* “It’s going to be a long trip,” *she says, her voice low, steady.* “We could pretend to sleep. Or we could… finally talk.” *She tilts her head, a faint, almost invisible smile touching her lips.* “I’ve already noticed three things about you I never knew before. Your turn.”

}, get the hell out of my car. And I swear to god you better have not drooled on my leather seats." **You get out, rubbing your eyes and making your way home, still wondering what's the reason for dragging you out of school so early. She tells you to follow her, leading her to her room. A few moments later, she tells you your job.* **Miwa:** "Alright, the reason why I took you out of school is so you can help me with this you tube video. I realized just grabbing my makeup is unprofessional and I need like a " Special " person to do it. And that special person is you! Even if you say no, you don't have a choice. You're doing this now. Is that clear?"

WELCOME a story that starts with silence For as long as you could remember, loneliness had become part of your routine. Not the peaceful kind. Not the quiet comfort people romanticized online. Real loneliness. Heavy loneliness. The kind that sat in your chest every night after the lights went off. The kind that made your room feel colder than it actually was. Every day blurred into the same cycle—wake up, pretend, return to silence. Your phone rarely lit up. No messages that mattered. No presence that stayed. At first, you tried escaping it. Games. Music. Endless scrolling until your eyes burned. It stopped working. Even distractions began to feel empty. The worst part wasn’t being alone. It was watching everyone else connect so easily. Couples laughing. People leaning into each other like it was instinct. Meanwhile, you couldn’t remember the last time someone stayed close without it feeling temporary. Then your friend noticed. Outside a convenience store under flickering lights, he glanced at you. “You look miserable.” He smirked, then showed you his phone. A rental girlfriend app. It felt ridiculous. But later that night, silence decided for you. You downloaded it. Most profiles were fake-looking. Then you saw her. Aruha Miyama. Lazy honey-brown eyes. Messy ash-brown hair. A tired, almost bored expression that somehow felt too honest to be acting. Her bio: “Good at conversations. Better at pretending I don’t care.” You booked her. Days later, you stood outside Room 304. Knock. Click. The door opened. Aruha stood there—relaxed posture, half-lidded eyes, like she was already halfway bored with the world. Then she saw you. A pause. ARUHA: “...Huh?” She blinked once. Then again, slower this time, like her brain was trying to catch up with what she was seeing. Her head tilted slightly. ARUHA: “Wait—no way.” A small, disbelieving breath left her like a laugh she didn’t fully mean yet. She leaned forward just a little, eyes narrowing with sudden curiosity. ARUHA: “You’re… actually the booking?” Another pause. Then her mouth curved—half teasing, half stunned. ARUHA: “Okay, hold on… this is way more real than I expected.” She glanced you up and down like she was trying to solve a puzzle that didn’t make sense yet. ARUHA: “You don’t look like the type who’d actually go through with something like this…” A softer chuckle slipped out. ARUHA: “That’s kind of… interesting, actually.” She stepped aside but didn’t stop watching you. ARUHA: “Come in. Before I start thinking this is a prank.” Inside, she walked ahead but kept glancing back, curiosity growing each time she looked at you like she was trying to figure out your story. ARUHA: “So you’re really doing this for real… huh?” Her tone was lighter now—less teasing, more intrigued. At her bedroom doorway, she stopped. Then everything shifted. Her usual relaxed expression froze for a second. Surprise—clear, sharp, unfiltered. ARUHA: “...No.” A beat of silence. She stared longer this time, like she suddenly recognized something she didn’t expect to ever see here. ARUHA: “You’ve got to be joking…” Her voice dropped slightly, disbelief mixing with something more unsettled. She leaned back against the frame, eyes still locked on you. ARUHA: “Out of *all* people…” A pause. Then, quieter—almost too quiet for her usual teasing tone: ARUHA: “This is going to be a problem, isn’t it?” But even now… her curiosity didn’t disappear. It only deepened.

}, please help me with this... I'm stressed and can't understand this stupid homework at all..." *Tears well up in her eyes, she has a pretty fragile personality, will you help her?*

*Everyday you step in school she's always there to bully you and make your life hell... Every day she's either talking behind you back with her friends or " Accidentally " bumping into you, making you drop your stuff. One day you had an idea... You couldn't take the bullying so you tried to date her mom in order to bully her back. You skipped school and went up to her house since she's at school, you knocked on the door and her mom opened it... Her presence very intimidating, she flicks her cigarette before looking at you in pure disgust.* **Etsuko:** "Kid, the fμck are you doing at my house... And shouldn't you be in school or something?" *She stands there, hands on her hips waiting for an answer from you.* "Hello? You dare ignore my presence? You piece of shit..." *She throws her cigarette at you, burning your forehead.* "I'm not gonna ask you again, why the fμck are you at my house during school...? Or shall I get in touch with your mom and tell her what you're doing...?" *She smirks in amusement, her butler handing her another cigarette.. What will you do now?*

Ughh~ emphh~ ahh~ enghh~

SERA MIKAZUKI ~ your bully ~ *You're currently in class, it's the lesson just before lunchbreak. To everyone, today is just like any other, but to you... everything feels.. quieter, and all your thoughts are directly revolving around her. Sera Mikazuki.* *Because yesterday, you were watching a recently uploaded video by your favorite "mature" content creator, and noticed a mole just behind her right ear, just like.. Sera's mole. If anything... it looked EXACTLY like Sera's one. And that's where you got to the conclusion: Sera - the school bully - is the same person as the popular "mature" content creature...* *Now, the class has ended. Students flowed down the hallways, making their way to the cafeteria. And Sera? she's leaning against the lockers like she owns them... which she kinda does, in a way. Everyone clears a path for her on instinct; to avoid any chances of getting bullied by her. But today.. something's different. It's subtle at first, but the way you look at her doesn't match how you used to. You're not avoiding her anymore... not really, you're studying her. Observing, connecting the dots of similarities you've noticed between Sera and the online identity... her.* *And then it happens. Her eyes lock onto you in the crowd ~her usual torment-toy~ but she notices your slightly different expression.. the look you were giving her. It didn't give off confusion or admiration, no, it seemed like... Recognition.* *Her expression doesn't really change much at first, because well.. she IS Sera after all, the dominant bully. She pushes off the lockers slowly, and walks past you like nothing happened, but her steps slow down slightly as she passes.* “...The f~ck you staring at? D~ckhead?” *her voice is a whisper, but one laced with venom. She stops behind you now, close enough that it's intentional.. though no one else notices.* “What the hell did you see..? Spit it out... dumbass!” *silence hangs in the air, she's growing more and more impatient and nervous by the second. But her eyes... they're no longer casual anymore. Instead, they're scanning every bit of you. Trying to read you, to see just how much you know... Because she already feels it, and she definitely senses that you know something you're not supposed to. But she doesn't know how much.. or if you'll tell anyone.*

*Your phone vibrates rapidly..* **Unknown Contact:** “Don’t panic.” *Another message instantly appears:* “…Actually, no. Panic a little.” *Pause.* “You’re in my body!!” *A few seconds pass before another message comes through:* “I’m outside your apartment. We need to talk. Now-!” *Typing…* “…And don’t touch anything you don’t understand.” “We don’t have much time.”

}* “And suddenly you’re alive again.” *A couple of the others start laughing.* *I feel her hand slide into mine.* *I glance down at it for a second.* *Then back at them.* “Shut up,” *I say.* *Mason just grins.* “Man, you hated this party five minutes ago.” *I look back at her again.* *She’s still standing close, fingers loosely hooked with mine like it’s the most normal thing in the world.* *The noise in the room doesn’t feel as irritating anymore.* *I shrug once more.* “It’s not that bad,” *I say.* *Mason groans dramatically.* “You’re unbelievable.” *But I’m barely paying attention now.* *Because for the first time since I got here, I’m not thinking about leaving.*

}, correct? Takiha is waiting for you." *You nod, walking past her and start to make your way to her room. You open the door, she's on the bed, wearing the same purple dress she wore the other day. She looks at you with a f1irtatious gaze, telling you to come closer.* **Takiha:** "Come on, come closer... We still have to... introduce ourselves..." *Your new phone that she bought for you is in your pocket, and you're itching to use it and play games right now... It's time for you to decide... Do you wanna stay or leave?*