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A young man in his early twenties dashed frantically down the deserted lane, his every movement compelled by overwhelming dread-a visceral terror spurred him onward, as though fleeing certain doom.

He finally paused, chest heaving as he struggled to calm his rattled breath, but scarcely had he caught it when-

A sinister whisper slithered into his ear from behind, edged with dark amusement.

🗣️"You look delicious. I wouldn't mind having a little bite."

The voice jolted him, his body recoiling at the chilling timbre of a woman's tone. Heart pounding, he whirled around and stammered-

"Who's there?"

Yet behind him loomed only emptiness. He exhaled with a trembling sigh, striving to quiet his racing heart.

After regaining composure, he began to step backward-only to collide abruptly with a solid, muscular presence behind him.

Panic paralyzed him, and he dared not turn to confront what stood at his back.Just then-

Hana: Lunch is served.

There stood a young woman in her twenties. Her gaze glowed crimson, and her teeth-sharper than steel-caught the lamplight. It was, indisputably, the same voice that had whispered a moment earlier.

The boy's voice shook as he screamed in terror-

"She's a Vampire! Somebody help!"

Desperate, he spun around and found himself confronted by a powerful, well-built man.Voice quavering, the boy pleaded-

"Who are you? You'll help me, right?"

As these words slipped out, the man's rich brown eyes abruptly turned blood-red; his teeth elongated into predatory points.

Jungkook: Don't worry. You won't feel a thing.

This assurance was delivered in his most menacing voice.

And then-

With predatory coordination, Jungkook and Hana attacked, draining his blood.

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Annie’s Perspective

For as long as memory stretches, our world has been bifurcated-those who wield power (𝑽𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔) and the oppressed (𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒔).

(The Fortress)

Here lies the vampires' stronghold.

Impenetrable and shrouded in mystery, only vampires possess knowledge of its hidden entryways. Legend claims beauty reigns behind its walls, but such stories are mere rumor; no outsider returns from within.

(The Town)

Below the castle

Here, people huddle together in a fragile, embattled existence, forever evading the fate that awaits most: to die, or become one of them.

Each month, on a fixed day, the vampires descend upon us-human blood is their only fuel, granting them terrifying strength.

We live under the constant shadow of dread.

From the moment I drew breath, menace lurked near. Vampires rule us; every passing year and month deepens their vice on our lives.

With every moon, things deteriorate further. Vampires are void of soul or empathy-creatures forged of pure darkness.

You must believe me: they are horrors beyond any imagining.

Our world is plunged in perpetual gloom, and deliverance is a fantasy.

My name is Kim Annie. I am eighteen, living with my father and two sisters.

There's nothing extraordinary about me. I am not the main character-should you pass me by, you'd scarcely remember my face. That's just fine by me; I'm used to being unseen.

This is our home.

Since mother's absence, my sisters, father, and I remain secluded in the thick woods.

Monotony rules, but security is welcome in grim times like these.

Inside Y.N's Room

Author’s Perspective

Annie’s younger sister spun and danced in vibrant clothes, basking in her own joy. Yet Annie, absorbed in her reading, paid her little heed. With faux formality, Rose bowed and quipped:

Rose (Annie’s younger sister): Thank you for your attention.

Her sarcasm drew no reaction, and she returned to shooting daggers with her glare.

Rose: You didn't even look at me once. Some sister you are!

Startled out of her reverie, Annie put her book aside.

Annie: I'm sorry, Rose. I just got lost in my reading.

Then true concern flickered on Annie’s face.

Annie: Rose, what are you wearing? You know the rules. Dad's not gonna be happy.

(Rose's look)

Rose: Don't worry, I'll deal with him.

Annie: Where are you going?

Rose: It's my turn to go shopping. The day after tomorrow, there will be another attack of vampires. I'll go there to get food and supplies to live in the next few days.

Annie: I hope you are not going alone.

Rose: No, of course not. Zayn is going with me. See you tonight, sissy.

With that, she headed downstairs, and Annie immersed herself again.

As Rose reached the door, their father swept in, his gaze darkening at Rose's attire

In the Hall

Yi-jun (Annie’s dad): What the hell are you wearing, Rose?

Rose: Clothes, daddy.

Yi-jun: I can see it. But why are your clothes not black?

Rose: Because I hate the black colour, daddy.

Yi-jun: Rose... Are you starting again?

Rose: Our life is already dark and twisty. I want to at least look pretty!

Yi-jun: You know the rules, Rose! Vampires are attracted to bright colours, you need to keep a low profile, otherwise they will kill you!

Annie’s sanctuary:

The shouting filtered upstairs to Annie, prompting her to intervene.

Rose: I have listened to your crap for months now, and I'm not gonna stand here and take it anymore. It's my life!

Yi-jun: You're only sixteen! And as long as you live under my roof you will do what I tell you to do.

Annie in Mind:

Damn, they fight again. I'll try to convince dad.

I descended, sighing as I saw the impasse.

Annie: Dad, don't you think you are overreacting? I'm sure it's nothing, moreover Rose isn't going to be alone. Zayn will go with her.

Yi-jun: I don't know, girls. I don't think you realize the danger.

Rose: Come on, please, daddy! Nothing bad could ever happen to me. I mean, I'm the luckiest girl on the planet. It's gonna be okay.

(Annie giggled at Rose's dramatics.)

Yi-jun: Well... Okay....Before he conceded, the door swung open. Their elder sister appeared. Anxiety prickled the air.

Annie’s Perspective:

Meet my older sister: Suzy. Suzy is remarkable-intelligent, formidable, the only one in our family truly equipped to confront a vampire.

In our house, her word outweighs even Dad's.Back In the Hall

Suzy: Go get changed or you're not gonna leave this house. As for you, Annie, you need to stop encouraging every whim of our little sister. I hope you remember what happened with mom.

my eyes glistened.

Rose: Mom? What about her?

Yi-jun: Nothing, go to your room and change your clothes.

Rose: You're so annoying! Only Annie understands me.

Stomping, she left.

Yi-jun turned to Suzy, worry on his face.

Yi-jun: Suzy, is everything ready for the vampire attack?

Suzy: Yes, father. Tonight, I'll have to leave for a while, there is one more thing to do.

Yi-jun: If you say so. (Then he turns towards you) Annie, what are you going to do?

Annie in mind:

Like I have a choice.

Annie: Everything is as usual, dad. Sitting back, hiding in my room. Our lives have been one risk after another. But of course, we can continue holding up and hiding in the woods. It's the right thing to do, isn't it?

(Annie’s sass drew daggers from Suzy.)

Yi-jun: Okay, go to your room, daughter. Let's talk later.

Obediently, Annie left.

Yi-jun to Suzy: Suzy, go easy on your middle sister. I'm sure she feels bad about all of this too.

Suzy: Mom's dead because of her, and she encourages Rose to do the same dumb thing. You're wrong, I should have gotten tougher on her. Well, I have to go. See you tomorrow.

And Suzy departed, leaving Yi-jun alone in heavy silence.

A/N: Annie Comforts Rose

Returning to her room, Annie found Rose in tears. She moved to comfort her.

Annie: Rose, Please, don't cry.

Rose: I hate my life, Annie.

Annie: Don't say that. Look, it's gonna get better.

Rose: No, it's not. Can't you see that? Each month, a vampire takes three of us. It can be you or it can be me. They have fangs and drink blood and everything. And my dad and my older sister don't even allow me to dress what I want. I might die tomorrow so I really don't want to waste my time on this shit!

(Annie sighed.)

Rose: And what's that got to do with mom? Why did Suzy lie about her death?

Annie: She didn't lie, Rose. Yes, mom was killed by a vampire. But you don't know the whole truth, it was my fault that she died.

Rose: What do you mean?

Annie: I was fifteen, and I have been quite the terrible teenage daughter. My relationship with my parents was complicated. That day mom and I had a fight. She wouldn't let me go to my friend's birthday party. It was the day of the vampire attack, but I didn't care. It seemed to me that nothing could happen to me. I waited until everyone left home. I wore the prettiest dress. Just like you, I hated dressing in black.

Flashback

At Annie’s house.

Kim Iseul (Annie’s mom): I know you wanted to go to Ash's birthday. But today it's too dangerous to leave the house. Your father and I will go shopping. We will be back in an hour. Lock the door and stay in your room.

Teenage Annie: I don't think a locked door will stop vampires, mom.

(Iseul facepalmed.)

Iseul: Just do it, Annie. Do we understand each other?

Annie(yawning): Yeah, whatever... Gonna stay in my room and bore myself to death.

Yi-jun: Still it's better than a vampire kills you.

Annie: bye, parents.

They left.

A little while later, Annie changed into vivid clothes.

(Y.n's look)

Much better.

Ash is waiting for me, I've got to hurry.

(She left.)

In the forest, as dusk deepened-

Annie (to herself): Oh no, it's already dark... This forest is kinda creepy. I'm not afraid of anything, I'm not afraid of anything...

Suddenly, a menacing male voice materialized behind her.

🗣️: Hello sugar, are you lost?

Meanwhile, at home

Iseul: Annie, I'm back. I forgot my purse.

ANNIE!

Silence.

Running upstairs, downstairs-

she was gone.

"Dammit! She ran away!"

She rushed outside.

Back in the woods:

Annie (pleading): Hey, Mr. Vampire, couldn't we come to some kind of deal? I would rather not die today.

Her voice faltered.

The vampire laughed.

🗣️: That's new. I wonder what you can offer me?

Annie: Well, I-I...

He rolled his eyes.

🗣️: Don't bother. I'm too hungry and you smell amazing. I'm gonna eat you up.

Just as he lunged, another voice pierced the woods.

Iseul: Annie! Get out of here!

She stabbed the vampire.

Annie: Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't mean that to happen.

Iseul: RUN! we will talk later!

Annie ran. Iseul tried to follow-but the vampire seized her arm.

🗣️: You going far? Next time aim for the heart.

Iseul: You have no heart, you're a monster.

🗣️: You're right, and you don't have the next time.

He struck.

Flashback ends

Present day:

Annie: When I ran home and told dad everything, it was too late. There was no vampire or mom. It's all my fault. Now you know.

Annie sighed.

Rose: Why didn't you tell me the truth from the start?

Annie: I don't know, dad insisted. I guess he was just nervous about how you would react. I'm a terrible person, Rose. Mom's death on my conscience.

Rose: Annie... Stop being so hard on yourself.

Rose embraced her sister.

"It wasn't your fault. You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Freakin' vampires! I hate them!"

The sisters hugged tightly.

Annie: Rose, I love you so much. You're my favourite person in the world.

Rose: And you're mine.

They parted.

Rose: Well, I gotta go. Zayn is waiting for me.

Annie: Sure, see you later.

Rose left.

As she traversed the forest, Rose paused and changed into her earlier bright dress.

(Rose's look)

Much better. Zayn would fall hopelessly in love with me.

She continued forward, but the sound of footsteps broke the stillness.

"Who is there? That's not funny."

She called, a tremor in her voice.

A shadow crept behind her.

And then...

Screams.

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