Penthurst Manor had not been occupied for a very long time. Stories about the previous Baron circulated all around. Some say he sold his soul to the devil, while others said he became the devil himself and still walked the earth.

Archeologist Patrick Neville had been drawn to the said stories. For almost 9 years he dedicated himself to solve the Baron's disappearance. Following a torn journal, he unearthed the Baron's residence.

Kristania 'Krista' Vinna Neville was jumping between her Mom's place in Ovido Heights and back to her Dad's mansion in Richmond. Ever since the divorce she had been constantly patronizing her mom's hysterics while her Dad travelled the world. She'd heard of the story about the Baron Lucian and had actually grown a tendré towards the man. No one knew that the man visited her in her dreams. She had contented herself meeting Lucian at night, however, the Baron had grown bolder and seductive. Can she resist his charm and solve his mystery?

The Baron and his Lady

The lights from the gymnasium were going crazy with its laser sticks and disco balls. Big and shiny paper cut outs were shaped of stars and moons hanging up the ceiling. Rows and rows of tables awaited the guests. The stage had various types of flowers and ribbons that made you see it first hand. I saw the two red cushioned seats, empty for now, surely filled in later. The windows have been covered to block any natural light from penetrating. It made the inside very movie like. 


I looked around and saw the peole have clustered together with their own groups. I recognized some of the girls I shared the locker for the swimming team. They all looked dolled up and were smiling happily with their dates. I moved away before they recognized me. I wasn't ready to make excuses why I missed the competition. 


Forty-eight: Homecoming