CHAPTER 1: FEAR AND DARKNESS

DO NOT FEAR THE DARKNESS THAT SURROUNDS YOU, IT CANNOT HURT YOU BUT...

As the night engulfed everything with darkness the stench of death grew stronger. As if the land was crying the tears of blood.

On this bloodied land there was a cliff where stood a woman. She had long straight black hair which shone in the dark, she wore a strange black dress which had glitters all over. Her eyes were hidden by her long bangs of hairs and she had a shining blue weapon in her hand 

The women took a look around and snarled a devilish smile. “This is the day I win”, she spoke in satisfaction

Suddenly another feminine voice boomed in the area. “Not yet”, the voice said. A beautiful dazzling figure with green and blue light surrounded around her appeared. She had long hairs just like the women before, shining blue eyes, fair skin and bright red crystal weapon.

There complexion was similar. Yes, those too were sisters except the fact that it didn’t matter now.

The dazzling figure took a brief look at scene. The land was swamped by dead bodies. Tears rolled down her face as she saw her loved ones dead, the world she dreamed off was destroyed in a matter of mins.

“Morana! Look what have you done, it’s a complete massacre!” the dazzling figure spoke with devastation and pure sadness in her eyes.

But Morana didn’t respond she had an unwavering smile on her face.

“Morana please, we can still fix this”, the dazzling figure spoke.

“Hah, you are wrong. I can fix this” Morana sneered.

“Sister, if you do not show any sign of remorse, I have to take up the actions to lock you up in the enchantment chamber”. 

The figuring spoke in an authoritive voice.

Morana came near the women stood in front of her, kept her right hand on the woman’s shoulder and spoke “Aww Mawiya my dear little sister, you don’t have to take so much efforts dear. Did you really think I came here unprepared?” 

Suddenly she lowered her face near towards Mawiya’s ear and whispered in low voice with a chuckle “yes, your lame enchantment doesn’t work on me anymore”. Eyes widened with shock,before Mawiya could process what was happening, she was suddenly attacked by punch from Morana. “Little sister you know, I really want to be happy won’t you help me, didn’t you hated it when I am sad?” Morana spoke with smirky look.

“Hah, do you think I will believe you after you did this? Mawiya spoke in disbelief while wiping off the blood from the injury.

Suddenly Morana’s expression changed she gave of an omniscious look and said “guess I don’t have any choice then too bad I might have to rule on your dead body then, DIE!!”

A fierce battle ensues multiple clashes of their weapons, they were and equal match. But only for a short time until the dazzling figure was caught off guard and ended flat on the ground

“Aww little sister are you scared? Why don’t you ever listen to me? if you had joined me the scenario would have changed you know? Guess we can’t help it now” Morana spoke in nonchalant voice

“Morana, mark my words there will always be someone with greater strength…..” Mawiya continued while grunting in effort. “…Darkness has to fade, just wait one day... there will be a hero who will stand for people”.

“Hah,how ridiculous!” she spoke with derision. “Now DIE!!”she spoke as she raised her weapon and stabbed the figure of brilliance in stomach and left the scene with a smirk.

Tears rolled down Mawiya’s face as she lied on the floor alone, beaten and slowly bleeding out. Out of nowhere she heard a rustling sound. Someone emerged from the forest and rushed towards Mawiya. “ My Queen !! what happened?? No!!Please !! please don’t leave us!!” The man spoke in devasted voice. The man was a trusted servant who had viewed the scene helplessly with his own eyes.

“Don’t cry, it’s my duty. Here, give this to Queen Eliot”. Mawiya said while removing the three jewels from her necklace.

“Promise me you will give it to her” Mawiya spoke in a worried tone knowing the fact that it was not an easy task.

“Yes, I will. I promise!” the servant collected his thoughts and turned to leave while having the jewels in his hands 

Alas, before he could leave SLASH!! And the servant was killed Infront of Mawiya’s eyes as she saw her last hope the three jewels fall off the cliff.

“PFFFT still as naïve as ever, hahahaha!” evil laughter echoed in the area as darkness swallowed everything.

BUT FEAR THE DARKNESS IN YOUR OWN HEART

In modern bedroom

“AHHHH AUGHHHH”, “HAH HUFF!!” a girl screamed and jolts up .

“Beatrice!! Is everything alright dear??” suddenly a concerned voice spoke from downstairs

“I am alright mom! Just a bad dream!!” Beatrice spoke up reassuring her mother.

“Ok dear ,go fresh up its time for breakfast !” her mom replied.

“ok mom!” Beatrice said while sitting upright on the bed 

“What was that dream just now? Who were those Women? I don’t recall reading horror book last night, sigh let’s just get ready. ”

Chapter ends

Writer: Manasa