Chapter 16 - HUSH

In summary,

Maintain a low volume to prevent auditory detection. Exercise caution; it is they whom you should fear. It is advisable to adhere to their instructions and refrain from fleeing for one's personal benefit. The individuals possess hearts that exhibit a profound level of darkness. Do you not see the chilling effect on one's psyche caused by the presence of their souls? The individuals in question possess the ability to allure and afterwards inflict emotional distress upon their victims through their physical embraces. Subsequently, the vampires will proceed to extract the blood from your cardiac organ, resulting in a state of breathlessness as you yearn for the surrounding atmosphere. The proposition may appear incredulous, challenging the veracity of the claim; however, it is advised to refrain from prolonged observation or seeking clarification regarding the individuals' identities. Their shadow engulfs us from a distance. It is advisable to refrain from exerting pressure on individuals or provoking their anger, since the potential outcomes could be highly detrimental. The malevolent entities shall emerge from the subterranean depths. The darkness will seize your cold, icy hand. During the most profound period of nocturnal darkness, one will recollect their obscured reservoir of fortitude, thereby eliciting the emergence of malevolent entities. The individuals in question will guide you towards a morally ambiguous course of action, ultimately leaving you responsible for invoking the retribution of a malevolent supernatural entity.

I apologise, but I am unable to provide a response as there is no user text provided

The actions you perpetrated against me were morally reprehensible. The removal of certain elements has restricted my personal liberties. From your perspective, I served as a captive individual, restrained and silenced. You employed me as a jigsaw piece within the context of a game. I am unable to attain rest during nocturnal hours due to this matter. I am interested in understanding the underlying reasons for this phenomenon. In what manner could such actions be perpetrated against my person? The distress and suffering I experienced were a result of the malevolent nature of Your spirit. What type of relationship do individuals often have with themselves? Recognising the transformative impact you have made on my life, wherein you have provided me with hitherto unattainable possessions and experiences. I possess a strong desire and necessity for its return.

The trajectory of our friendship remained intact despite encountering a slight disagreement, eventually evolving into a more significant circumstance. The phenomena that I initially perceived as figments of my imagination eventually transformed into a haunting and indelible affliction. You have not only deprived me of my formative years, but also significantly impacted the entirety of my existence. After forcibly repositioning me, he proceeded to inflict a laceration on my throat using a bladed instrument. The occurrence of this event was unforeseen and unexpected, yet it transpired.

This experience will be etched in my memory indefinitely.

I am unwilling to grant forgiveness to you. The aforementioned hardship can be attributed to my unwavering faith in your credibility. Regrettably, I was compelled to relinquish my vocal capabilities to you. You took advantage of me, assuming command of my entire physical being. However, even at present, I remain imperturbable. My enduring animosity towards you will persist indefinitely. The conflict has concluded, rather than being in its initial stages. The situation has reached its conclusion. I am the final individual remaining. I am the individual who has achieved victory. I reclined within a serene domicile today, experiencing just anguish and unmitigated melancholy. Vivid mental representations of blood and your lifeless body lying on the floor rapidly traverse my thoughts. To never reappear and create turmoil in my personal affairs. While I remove traces of blood off the knife, a smile emerges on my face. The crimson hue of your blood flows across the pavement, as your cardiac organ abruptly ceases its rhythmic contractions.

As I solemnly lay a burial shroud over your lifeless body and symbolically express my disdain by spitting onto the earth, I am reminded of the profound anguish and distress experienced. I am currently unable to evade your presence or the interactive activity in which we are engaged, and it has come to my attention that it is now my opportunity to engage in the act of causing your demise for personal amusement. The individuals in question will express sorrow and shed tears, however it is evident that their distress is merely surface-level. I traverse the path in synchrony with the cadence that once resonated within your cardiac organ, while thereafter proceeding to amble alongside the frigid and desolate thoroughfare.

I experience a sense of satisfaction as I recollect the image of your inert body resting against the ground, signifying the cessation of cardiac activity within you." I inadvertently release the letter from my grasp and establish eye contact with Christian, whose countenance exhibits a distinct lack of satisfaction.

Damien, let us temporarily suspend the perusal of written correspondences and engage in a social outing. We will manage the situation adequately, and I am willing to assist you in navigating it. However, it is important to note that the letter received from her serves as a cautionary message indicating her strong aversion towards you, although the underlying cause remains undisclosed to our knowledge. According to Christian,

If this evening does not proceed favourably, I will persist in my correspondence. I provide commentary, to which he responds with a nod of acknowledgement.

Very well, Damien. The individual in question provides a response and thereafter transports me to my place of residence.

I proceed to don a black hoodie and sweatpants, so indicating my preparedness to venture outdoors.

Damien, it is unlikely that individuals will approach you with that proposition. Who would choose to wear a hoodie to a club setting? Christian expresses his frustration.

The appearance of my face is sufficient. I hereby provide a response.

If we had made a different choice in the past, we would not currently find ourselves in this predicament, and instead, we would be transitioning to a different course of action. Please don the black clothing and do your hair in a ponytail. I adhere to his instructions accordingly.

Our decision to attend the club proved to be an error. The majority of individuals present were individuals with whom I had previously been in a romantic relationship. Perhaps it would have been more prudent to use greater discretion in my romantic pursuits. Our duration of stay at the club is limited to five minutes, after which we promptly return to our place of residence.

We shall make another attempt at a later time. Christian bids me farewell as he escorts me to my residence.

May I return to the topic of the letters?

Indeed, the response provided is affirmative.

Following the passage of several hours, I proceed to retrieve a letter with the expectation that its contents will be favourable.

Dear Kemi, Greetings.

The course of one's life may not afford them the agency to ascertain their destiny; nonetheless, the attainment of happiness remains within the realm of personal volition. I am presented with the choice of either retaining painful memories within my cognitive faculties or permitting them to cause distress. The decision to either dwell on a mistake after its occurrence or to derive lessons from it and move forward is solely within my purview. The decision to be affected by others' remarks or to disregard them and pursue an own path is totally under my discretion. The decision to either internalise and suppress one's thoughts or to express them openly, so alleviating the associated psychological strain, is a matter of personal agency. The decision to either express gratitude for one's accomplishments or exhibit ingratitude towards them lies within the individual's discretion. The ability to determine one's level of satisfaction, regardless of the circumstances, remains within one's control, even when the opportunity to select one's circumstances is limited. I will reiterate my previous statement. The decision to either internalise and suppress one's ideas or to express them openly, so alleviating mental strain, is a matter of personal choice. The decision to maintain a profound sense of gratitude for my accomplishments or to exhibit ingratitude for my achievements ultimately rests within my own discretion. The ability to choose one's circumstances may not always be under one's control; but, the decision to experience contentment or dissatisfaction is consistently a matter of personal choice.

It is important to maintain a state of perpetual happiness and cultivate a sense of gratitude for one's current possessions and circumstances.

Sincerely, Ayobami.