《Chaos Begets Chaos [Lessons Learned the Hard Way book 1]》8. You Again
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July had gone back to her favorite library across town and was looking for older reference materials to bring into her most recent online discussions on her channel. Since all the literature she read was in the public domain, it tended to be fairly old—but she hardly minded looking through physical copies of decades-old books to support her analyses; her B.A. in Literature had seen to that. In fact, she was so thoroughly engrossed in the joy of being alone with all those books that being addressed startled her and made her go rigid.
“Hello again, my nameless friend.” Despite having heard it only once before, she recognized the voice: the smooth baritone, the English accent, the easy self-assurance—it wasn’t something she heard every day. Nytep? Nyarlathotep. Regardless of the name, his presence was unwelcome. It had been at least two weeks since Valen’s promise to get rid of him, so why was he there again? July didn’t speak, didn’t even turn her eyes away from the shelf in front of her as she focused on her search. When she didn’t respond, he tried again, “Not a single word this time, hm? I haven’t even done anything wrong today.”
As much as she wanted to shoot back that she sincerely doubted that was true, she remembered Valen’s warning and bit her tongue. Taking a step closer to look over her shoulder, he went on, “I’m surprised to see you here.” He paused after each sentence to allow her room to interject. “You must have realized that I’d seen the labels on your books last time, yet you came anyway.” Realizing where this line of reasoning was going, July rolled her eyes hard. “Maybe you were even hoping you might see me—” He stopped as she turned her head sharply to look up at him.
“Spare me the psychoanalysis,” she hissed quietly, glaring into his golden, snakelike eyes. “I know who you are now, and I’m not interested in anything you have to say.” She turned on her heel to move on to a different section—or maybe to leave him there.
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“You are full of surprises.” His grin was just as sharp as she remembered as he followed behind her, hands folded at his back. “Please, tell me: who am I?”
“You don’t know?”
“Maybe I don’t. Fortunately, you do. I’ll defer to your good judgment.”
She narrowed her eyes in his direction, making her way toward the stairwell. “If my information is reliable, and it is, you’re someone whose sole purpose in life is to make it difficult for other people.” Her free hand hovered over the railing as she made her way upstairs. “Would you say that’s accurate?”
“Oh no, you’re the one with all the answers. Tell me more about myself.”
“I’ve also been told I should make every effort to avoid you.” As she reached the next floor up and opened the door to enter, she turned to face him. “And to that end…” She stepped back and shut the door in his face, blocking it with a doorstop while he looked on in amusement. July knew that, as a god, he wouldn’t be stopped by such a small obstacle. But as she turned to leave, he didn’t follow her, didn’t magic the door open or walk through it. She didn’t believe for a moment that he’d given up, though. Despite going about her search quietly and inconspicuously, she was proven right when he found her again amongst shelves of poetry collections.
“So, I’m curious”—at the sound of his voice, she hung her head with a heavy sigh—“as to where you heard all this.”
“Mm-hm,” she answered offhandedly.
“Back to the tight-lipped routine, are we? Well, I’m patient,” he said, glancing at the stack of books that lay beside her as she knelt on the floor to search the lower shelves. “I can only imagine it’s another ‘immortal.’ Not many humans know enough about me to give warnings.”
July considered her options. For many immortals, even god-types, dropping Valen’s name or giving her a call was enough to discourage them from pursuing her, sometimes for good. This one obviously had some history with her; maybe it would work on him?
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“Yes, if you must know,” she said casually. “I spoke to Death about you during our most recent meeting.” Normally, she would’ve been loath to imply that she and Valen were in any way friendly, but if it would get rid of him, she could make an exception.
“Aha,” he said, grinning with sudden understanding. “I didn’t realize you and Thanatos were well-acquainted.” July was still, silent. Thanatos was a Greek god, one she hadn’t met, whereas Valen was something else entirely. Could there be other Death deities she didn’t know? When she didn’t respond, Nytep chuckled. “I take it you don’t know that name. Not that you can be blamed for being uninformed, but since I’m offering, why not let me be the one to inform you?”
“Shut up,” she growled, irritated with both her plan backfiring and having been caught off-guard by his response. She grabbed her books and stood, intending to flee immediately, but he moved more quickly than her eye could follow and snatched a book from the top of the stack.
“That’s three names I’ve given you now,” he pointed out, simply holding the book out of her reach; he was a few inches taller than her, and they both knew she wasn’t about to fight him for it. “You won’t give me even one in return?” She offered no response but her open hand, waiting for him to return what he’d taken. “You’d really let your principles keep you from accepting a valuable opportunity? You seem like the type who wants to learn all she can.” She considered leaving without the book, but as she saw his eyes scanning it, she realized with dismay that her library card was stuck between its pages. “July. That’s unusual. And such impeccable penmanship!”
“Give it back,” she said flatly. Still smiling pleasantly, he handed the book to her, and she immediately started back downstairs after snatching it away.
“There is a lot I could tell you,” he pointed out as they walked, fitting into the pattern July knew so well—her trying to leave and being pursued. She didn’t respond. Although it was rare, a few of them had picked up on her scholarly side and tried to exploit it in the past, but only the persistent ones, the ones willing to use their every observation as a weapon. She was starting to believe Valen’s warning about this one. Apparently, he was getting used to her ignoring him, as he took it in stride and kept talking. “For example, I’m sure I know things about those ‘immortals’ who seem to bother you so much, things that could benefit you in trying to avoid them. I wouldn’t ask for anything in return. What could you possibly have that I would want? A response would be nice, I suppose. You could consider it an intellectual discussion.”
He continued to chatter away despite her indifference as she checked her books out at the counter downstairs, giving an admirable impression of being unaffected by his presence. When they stepped outside, however, she finally looked at him.
“Stay away from me,” she said firmly, and he tilted his head to one side.
“You know, I wish I could. But I enjoy these little talks of ours too much to give them up that easily.”
“I’m serious. Just stop and save us both the trouble.” She knew it wouldn’t work. She knew this effort was pointless, that he would only leave when he had exhausted all his options, realized she was right, and lost interest. But she had to try, for the sake of her own integrity, if nothing else. “I have nothing for you, and I want nothing from you.”
“We’ll see about that,” he said simply. She shook her head, frustrated but aware that she couldn’t physically force him to leave her alone—yet when she walked away, he didn’t follow. She didn’t know why, but she wasn’t about to question it, walking even faster than her usual brisk gait to discourage him from changing his mind.
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Slave To The Fang
"Bite me." She screamed tears falling down her cheeks. Her eyes were deep pools of endless beauty and her tears were like magical dewdrops on a luscious blooming flower.My flower. She was soft and delicate. She was my flower."Isn't that what you're here for?" She added, her cries a jumbled mess. She looked broken, she was broken and yet, I didn't mind. I was broken too.I moved to her, taking tentative steps. I was breathing harshly, my fangs were protruded and covered in blood. I was a monster, I was a broken monster. I took one more step further, my body covered in gore. This was it, I was giving her a chance to run, to get away. But instead she stood her ground, her determination steely.My flower. My brave flower. "I am here for many things flower. But of all those things, only you matter." I said and caught her just before she lost consciousness.************Three LordsThree vampiresThree brothersThree stories.************Lord Kyryaan Kyle Von Luckeberg is the Lord over the Southern regions of Lakaiyah and positively an unpredictable sociopath. Kyryaan's long life has been a cacophony of interesting events but not even one of those events quite gave him that spark he needed to fill the void no one expects him to have. Till he met her. His flower.Gabrielle Vaella Sura , or Gale for short is a beautiful girl with an ugly past has been through more than most people dream of. For someone who deserved to have everything, yet has nothing, she never expected the whirlwind that is Lord Kyryaan in her life.Blood, gore, betrayal, numerous secrets, and a new unexpected enemy surround them and put them on opposite sides of the spectrum. Well until fate decides to bring them together. A new set of chaos everywhere they turn.But it is said, two things put together by fate will always find a way to be united.***********STANDALONE BOOK!This is KYRYAAN'S story.Prepare to get sucked in.Enjoy.Tray-CKierra❤️
8 130The Big Book of Yanderes
No one asked for this and I know its a bad idea to handle like 5 books at once but I honestly don't care :3. I'm afraid someone's gonna take my idea so basically this is a bunch of one-shot scenarios but they're all yandere and they're all different types (neko, shy, stalker, demon etc.). I wouldn't mind doing SOME real anime characters but I'm scared they'll all suck :). The art work is mine I'm sorry its kinda sorta really really bad but I tried! Hope you enjoy~ ;))
8 130Wife Turned Mistress (completed)
He was reported dead, his car was burnt to ashes on the very day his child was born. Two years later Clara discovers her husband was not dead but in fact healthy and alive apparently he is the number one bachelor in the city. Can she have him back? Are they even the same persons?Kelvin knight woke up from a year long coma with no idea where he spent his last three years. He only remember a pair of Green eyes that stares at him in his sleep.Who was she and where did he meet her?
8 150A Series of Mondays (girlxgirl / wlw)
It's their last year of high school. Helen is convinced that her year will be perfect with her perfect grades, her perfect boyfriend, and the perfect plan for her future. Sofia, on the other side, has decided to live only for today. When they get cast as Romeo and Juliet, they need to learn how to get along.Cover found on Pinterest.
8 150Tirano |ChanBaek|
Baekhyun es el dueño irremediable del corazón de Chanyeol, pero también es un tirano de lo peor que piensa que el mundo gira alrededor de él, siempre coquetando con cualquiera o demostrando se superioridad en los asuntos sociales. Cansado de verse como un tonto para quien consideraba el amor de su vida, Chanyeol decide terminar la relación, lastima que Baekhyun no piense dejarlo ir tan fácil y que cada intento que hacer por ganárselo otra vez resulta aun peor que el otro.Moonloey01 © 20 de Febrero 2018. 09 de Marzo 2018.🍒Extensión: Seis partes.🚗Género: Comedia, romance, leve drama.🌶Advertencias: Un Baekhyun tirano que arruina todo.✨Actualizaciones cada dos días.✨
8 222Sold To The Gangleader
Eight Years Ago"Mom.." I say with a small smile on my face.My sister had passed her first music lesson and we're all so proud of her."What is it Layla!? can't you see I'm busy?!" She snaps."Oh.." I say, my smile faltering slightly, as I watch mom cuddle Heidi and give her lots of sweets as reward."C-can I have a sweetie too?" I ask.Mom laughs coldly. "Why should you? You've never achieved anything, have you?! Lazy little brat." Heidi giggles and I look at her to see a smirk on her face, making my face fall. I watch mom whisper things to Heidi, making her giggle even more.The door swings open, and my dad walks in.I smile again, running to him and hug his knees but he just brushes me off with an annoyed expression, walking towards my mom hugging her and ruffling Heidi's hair.What's going on?"Dad..ruffle my hair too?" I ask hesitantly.All three of them burst out laughing and I sink down in embarassment."Layla, we always knew you weren't the brightest kid here." He laughs "I just knew you'd be a screw up, right Luise?" He says and she nods."And I was right. You're a failure" He grabs my maths sheet, crumples it up and throws it at me. "You spend way too much time with your 'friends' never on your education, you ungrateful little brat. We should've got rid of you as soon as we found out you were on the way." He spits out spitefully as my mum nods, still smirking."Dad I'll do better, I promise!"I sob, tears streaming down my face, but he shakes his head, smirking. I look at my sister and walk towards her giving her a watery smile."H-Heidi... we're still friends right?" I ask, desperately.Her smirk slowly vanishes. she leans forward and I thought she'd hug me, but instead she pulls my hair and pushes me onto the floor making me scream.She laughs, my parents joining her."Stupid" she hisses, kicking me, before going to my parents, all of them walking out, leaving me on the floor, crying my eyes out.What have I done to deserve this?
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