Luna's Descent

blur of shadows and moonlight, her senses sharp and alien, as though she were in someone else's body. The ground was cold and damp beneath

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come from everywhere at once. ruby's heart pounded with confusion and fear. What was happeni

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e character from the fantasy books she devoured late at night. S

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nge mix of dread and urgency. Who was calling her? And why did

by instincts she didn't understand. She pushed deeper into the forest, the voice pulling

t the fear of the unknown was eclipsed by a deeper, inexplicable need to

y morning light, felt both familiar and alien. The vivid images of her dream a dark forest, the echo of a voice calling her name faded slowly, leaving her with a dis

ng it to her obsession with paranormal novels. "It's just your imagination," they had said. "You read too many of those werewolf stories." Scarlett had laughed off their comments, he

It was her way of downplaying the anxiety she felt, trying to convince herself it was just

s of sleep. The bathroom called, offering a chance to wash away the lingering disquiet. She shuffled her way there, the cool tiles beneath her feet a stark

rom her dreams. She pulled on a casual outfit: jeans, a comfortable t-shirt, and her favori

er existed. The only thing it does is ruin my sleep." It was a common complaint, one

hat her mom was already at work in the kitchen. "Breakfas

hone before heading down the stairs. She could hear the clatter of di

her mom on the cheek, a routine that had become second nature. Her dad was seated at the ta

their antics. "It doesn't suit you, Mom," Scarlett said w

er dad, Chris, chimed i

s pose. "Aren't you supposed to be supporting me, Chris?

rt the truth," Chris reto

It was a daily ritual, a source of laughter and warmth. "C'mon, guys, some

"Says the girl who loves getting to school

d politeness, bowing her head and raising an imaginary

ile, clearly used to Scarlett's

ing late," Scarlett said, checking her wri

gulping down the last of his tea. He

y in its usual spot!" ruby called out,

, a loving gesture that ruby had grown accustomed to. She pr

your boyfriend," Diana teased

she protested, though she couldn't help but smile at the playful

e morning sunlight filtered through the trees, casting a warm glow on the quiet street. Despite her t

ing unease of her dreams. ruby tried to focus on the day ahead, pushing the unsettling thoughts about her drea