It was the last month of the year and winter was in full swing.
Though it was just six in the evening, it was already getting dark and the temperature was falling to negative. The sky was gloomy and glacial winds were blowing.
Soon enough, it started snowing. In such a weather who would not want to sit in their home in front of the fireplace whilst enjoying a cup of hot coffee.
But Not everyone has an opportunity to do as they see fit. Even in such cold temperatures the police and doctors must do their job.
...
The sound of police cars and ambulance was heard in the aisles as they stopped by one.
" The patient is still breathing."
"No, that's bad, that's a serious case of ICH."
"Hurry, put him on the stretcher; we must get him to the hospital as quickly as possible."
While paramedics rushed to the hospital, the police were still at the scene to investigate.
The police started interrogating the people at the crime scene.
"Miss, can you elaborate on what exactly happened? "
"I was doing my chores when I heard strange sounds of the alley, at first I thought it was dogs fighting as usual."
" When was it "
" Around an hour ago "
" So how did you came to know about the victim "
"I went to remove my clothes since it was cold, that's when I saw a person lying in the alley "
" Miss, do you remember seeing something else "
" No, not that I particularly remember "
" Anything like suspicious like people or maybe other students "
" No"
"Thank you for your help and please let us know if you find anything. "
* * *
I woke up just to find myself in a bleak, cold room completely engulfed in darkness. It was stifling and difficult to breathe.
It was quiet here, so much so I could even hear the voice of my own heart beating, blood streaming through my veins, even the noise of my internal organs.
" Did I end up dying again "
As I spoke, my word resonated in the room, it was frightening when I heard my own voice again and again. I realized that it was better to keep my mouth shut.
I tried to look around me, though I could barely see anything I was rather conscious of my surroundings.
' That's strange, I feel like I've been here before '
I tried getting up, only to stumble and hit the ground.
* Thudd..! * * thudd..!* * thud..!*
I have to say the echo was pretty frustrating.
' Why am I chained down...? Where am I anyway? '
I grabbed the chain in my hand to see where it was connected, when I pulled the chain, I saw it stretching deep into the darkness. It
When I looked at the direction in which the chains were leading, I realized that something was not right. It was pitch black and impenetrable darkness surrounded that place, and for some reason I could sense a worrying presence in that direction.
' Should I really go there '
I was questioning myself.
' even if it's scary and dangerous, it's not like I can stay here forever.'
' I already died twice, so what could possibly be worse? '
As I stood up and tried moving around, the sound of shackles reverberated throughout the room.
*Clink..! * * Clank..! *
Grabbing the chain I started moving forward, slowly step by step.
*Clink..! * * Clank..! *
*Clink..! * * Clank..! *
To avoid any jump-scares rather than looking forward, I looked at the chain.
.....
I wasn't sure how long I had been walking, I had no realisation of time, but I finally reached the place where the chain was attached to the ground. Honestly, walking all the way while pulling this heavy chain from my leg should have been painful and exhausting, but surprisingly enough I wasn't feeling a thing.
' This is the place'
* Clink..! * * Click..! *
I pulled the chain making sure I did reach the place.
Slowly pulling up my eyes I tried looking around. I wasn't expecting much but what I saw bewildered me.
' ' Bloody-hell '
' Who the hell is this guy? No more than that, what the hell is he? '
' Is this really underworld '
Watching the person in front of me, I got chills in the back. Calling him scary was a euphemism, there was only one word that could really define him, Demon that's what he looked like.
Whether it's his beefy, toned body covered in scales and tattoos everywhere, his scary heterochromic eyes, his particularly long hairs with shiny red highlights, everything about him was terrifying.
Especially his eyes, that's what I found particularly disturbing. Although I find heterochromic eyes especially attractive but his were just scary. His left eye was bloodred with a black sclera and his right was shiny-golden in colour, though individually, these eyes weren't as scary, but together, they were just terrifying.
' I should try talking with him. '
' Maybe he knows about '
" Sir, do you know where the place is? "
Even if the guy in front of me was really frightening, I made sure I was respectful.
" Hehehehe... how amusing, this is the first time I've seen someone talk to themselves. "
" Hehehe...., Keith, was the hit so hard that you finally lost your mind "
Suddenly hearing that mysterious feminine voice, I was startled, it wasn't the person in front of me, so I tried looking around, but I couldn't see a damn thing.
" Miss, who are you..?, and How do you know my name..? "
Even when I said that, I was a bit freaked out, I can say that she was looking at me, but for me everything was dark, and to top it up there was this scary person in front of me.
" Hehehehe... "
All of a sudden, I felt someone standing behind me, and before I could even react, she held me firmly in the square.
" Hehehe..., don't you realise Keith, it's you "
"Those muscular arms, that wide chest, those beautiful eyes, these are all yours. "
She said this while sensually touching me all over. Usually, if someone with that soft voice was this close to me, it would be arousing, but as of now i was scared.
" I..., "
The darkness that was surrounding me reduced and all of a sudden I could see the person in front of me.
' His face, why does it resemble me '
' No, why do I look like this '
I was fuzzy, my eyes, my hair, my body all about me seemed different.
I tried to look at the lady behind me, though I could clearly feel her, but I couldn't see anything, it's like she wasn't even there.
" Miss, who are you..? , and how do you know..? "
" I would love to talk about myself, Keith, but now is not the time. "
"Remember, Keith, don't believe all that you saw and heard, even your own memories."
" They were but an illusion "
"These eyes of yours, they will help you find a way out"
"And remember Keith, you must become stronger, stronger than anyone else."
"It will be some time before we can meet again, so until then, be careful, Darling."