AstraStar1

We started off as nobodies with no purpose, money, family, just orphans. We were nothing to society. No one wanted us. Bullied, insulted, and spat on, we were called filthy rats.

My sister, Debby, and I had to fend for ourselves. We slept on the streets in the cold and ate leftovers thrown away by passers-by. Surely, the experience still haunts me.

We are well-off now. People bow to us and treat us like queens. They should have seen us then. I bet they would have done the same thing the others did. It’s been a journey, a sad and terrible journey. Something I wouldn’t wish for anyone...

THE DARKNESS BENEATH

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Sire: What the hell are you doing?

A man dressed in an all-black, custom-tailored tux stood by the window of a large, dimly lit office. His hands were folded at his back, and he was deep in thought. The aura around him was sickening, and he looked like one nobody should dare mess with.

As he stood there thinking, someone approached him.

Sire: Did you finish what I asked you?

Man: Yes, sire, and regarding Kia, she's on her way.

Also, sire, they are at the abandoned mansion.

Sire: Tell Kia change of plans. We are meeting at the usual spot

Sire: There's this girl called Tracy. Get me details about her ASAP, and I mean everything.

Man: Yes, sire, but what about the school?

Some are starting to question your disappearance.

Man: Yes, sire. I will take my leave.

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Mom: I almost fainted with what I saw. The place was dark. I mean pure black and foggy, like that of the woods. It was frightening. horrifying, to say the least.

The place was a mess. A grand mess, I would say. From the broken chandeliers to the broken chairs and tables. The staircase leading upstairs looked like it was hit by a lightning bolt and cracked in two. Even the walls had holes in them.

The place looked like a battlefield rather than a mansion.

Where did he run off to? Collinnnnn!

Just stop the act, will you? It's not funny.

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Collin: Now what do we have here? If it's not the dazzling beauty queen herself. To what do I owe such an honor?

A lady in a beautiful, sultry black dress stood on top of the mansion, her black hair cascading down her back. Her skin was as pale as a dead person's, but beautifully so.

Tell me, brother, why did you bring her here?

Collin: Did our lovely Dad send you to check on me?

Lucia: He couldn't care less. I came here by myself to stop you from your stupidity. It seems you never learn, do you?

Collin: Ouuu, that's so sweet of you, but no thanks; you may leave now. I don't want to keep my lady waiting, you see.

Lucia: Oh so she's your lady now? Hahaha.

Now listen, you little dimwit, I am sick of cleaning up your mess time and time again. You can go to hell for all I care. You better think carefully about what you are doing.

Ah and yes, even though he doesn't care, he's got his eyes on you. Don't you dare cause any trouble, because if you do, I'm going to be cleaning you up instead.

Lucia: Also, nice coat. I like it. Toodles, little brother.

Collin's demeanor changed. He was boiling with anger as he watched her sister jump off the mansion.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself. Then he heard a crashing sound.

I'LL BE CLEANING YOU UP INSTEAD