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You were aware that it wasn't safe to go wandering out at this time of night, considering the recent occurrences of the disappearing women near your area. While wrapped up comfortably in your favorite blanket, you occupied yourself with watching the latest horror movie that was currently airing on your TV in the living room.

Both of your parents were out of town at this very moment for business matters, leaving the house to yourself for the next two weeks. As much as you missed your parents, you were relieved to finally have the time to relax by yourself, without the constant nagging or being told to run certain errands.

"Oh, come on. Get up and run you idiot!"

Shouting at no one in particular. What was currently happening in the movie was making your blood boil. One of the main characters spoted the killer holding a bloodied butcher knife, raising it towards the character and began to march towards them. Instead of running like what any sane person would do, they stood still frozen in fear.

"This couldn't be me in movies ... It's so cliche and unoriginal. Let a character have spunk and a sense of security for once."

It was frustrating to say the least, you grimaced knowing this was the only decent movie playing at the moment. It couldn't be helped, so you had to bare with watching this for the time being.

You would have texted your close friend Mei Hatsume, but you knew not to bother her when she's working on constructing her latest Gadgets which she refers to them as her "Babies". It was quite odd to you at first, but you learned it was apart of her assertive and shameless personality, and that was something you truly admired about her.

You quickly started to become mentally bored with the movie, as mostly everyone has been either suffering from an injury or killed off completely. Suddenly, there was an abrupt change in the TV to where a news reporter sat in front of her desk, ready to read the lines off her paper. It was as if the universe heard your silent pleas of boredom.

"We interrupt this program to give a brief statement about the sudden disappearance of another young woman in the area. Police say she was last seen talking to the Cashier of the QuickTrip gas station on 6500 N Windhall Blvd. It is advised to secure your home by locking ALL your doors and avoid going out at night past 8pm. If you have any details or information on the whereabouts of Aniyah Lee, Contact the Magnolia Police Department or call this number to reach the NCMEC HOTLINE at XXX-XXX-XXX.."

You being speechless was an understatement. This was the 5th disappearance of this week, this far it only a Thursday night. To make matters worse, that specific gas station was only a 5 minute walk from where you reside.

Aniyah Lee's picture appeared on the screen, which you thought she sort of resembled you. The same (H/C), (H,L), plus your skin color, She almost matched your full physical appearance profile if someone were to describe you, but luckily that was the only matched description she had of yours. If you were to stand side by side with each other, there would be a clear difference.

Since the TV resumed to the previous channel it was on, you decided to double check on making sure all your windows and doors were securely locked. Even if you were to had never know of these sudden disappearances, it was better to be safe than sorry. 

While you made your way to the kitchen, looking around for any sign of unlocked windows, a blue sticky note caught your attention that was placed on the top of the cabinet.

'This was not here before ..'

Had your parents left a note before they left? this would be uncommon of them to do. Usually they would text you the stuff that you needed to do and where to place certain items in the house while they were gone.

After suspiciously eying the note for a few seconds, you decided to see what was on the note.

'A mirror hung upon a wall,
A man quite handsome, also tall,
stepped up to look inside the looking glass,
and gave himself a nod, the pass.'

You stood there confused. Why was there a poem written in a sticky note, and more importantly, Who wrote it?

You immediately went back to the living room, feeling the shivers start to consume your body. Spotting your phone on the couch, you snatched your phone to text your parents and ask why they gave you a sticky noted poem.

At that very moment, you spotted another note  on top of the TV. The paranoia was starting to get to you.

'This was definitely not here before.'

After retrieving the second note, you noticed that there a slight tear on the bottom corner of it. Dismissing it, you immediately started reading it.

'while your end is near,
distant pain mildly numbing
wailing upon fear
great mischief is coming.'

'what the hell?'

A ping was announced, breaking the silence in your thoughts. You knew someone messaged you and you hoped it was one of your parents.

Message from: MamaBear♥️🐻

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MamaBear♥️🐻:

-Oh yes honey I did. Sorry for not telling you earlier, I left a note upstairs in your room to remind you to buy some milk and fruits. We're running out and i forgot to tell you but i didn't want to disturb you sleeping.

Problem Child💋👶🏾:

- then who left these strange notes on the kitchen cabinet and on top of the TV?
Seen

- Image Sent

MamaBear♥️🐻 is Typing....

MamaBear♥️🐻:

- Honey go upstairs quickly and grab your wallet and a few belongings now. I need you to call Hatsume and tell her to send someone over immediately and that this is a code RED. leave the house and go to the store and stay there until you see someone with a UA badge on there clothing.

Problem Child💋👶🏾:
- what is going on ??? what is UA?? ma if someone is in the house i need to leave now and call her as i do that instead of grabbing unnecessary stuff. what if they are upstairs!?

MamaBear♥️🐻 is typing...

MamaBear♥️🐻:

- Do as I say (Y/n)! I put important stuff inside your wallet and it can't get into the wrong hands. i'll explain everything when i get back to you. i love you NOW GO AND GET YOUR STUFF AND LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! CALL HATSUME NOW.

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What exactly was going on with her? One thing you do know for sure, is that you weren't taking any chances. You were going to be obedient for once and listen to your mother's instincts. After exiting the messages app, you quickly found Hatsumes number and dialed her while approaching your way up the stairs.

It was dialing for a few seconds, making you grow impatient and just wanted exit the house as soon as possible. After you went inside your room, you quickly locked your door while walking up to look inside you closet. You weren't sure if you should grab clothing because you knew if you were to be chased, it would only weigh you down. So you decided to settle with more useful items such as your pepper spray, pocketknife and a few other necessary items.

Turning towards your bed, your eyes fell upon a note right beside your bed. Almost immediately, taking the note and placed it in your hand to read it. You noticed that this note was longer than the rest.

'If you feel a pair of eyes boring into your back,
better watch your mouth missy, i'll knock you off your tracks.
you won't be able to see me, but trust me i'm always near.
waiting for you to slip up and then—poof! you were never even here..'

The fear you were once feeling was now increasing ten times told. At that moment you felt like you were being watched. The slit eyes of a predator, staring down at the prey waiting to hit its mark.

BEEP!

"Hey (Y/N)! your mother has already informed me on what's going on, but don't worry! I've sent one of my babi— I mean someone who has one of my gadgets to protect you. You're in good hands sis—

"-What does the person look like exactly? I don't want to get them mixed up with the intruder who is actually in my damn house. Also I can't find my wallet..."

"They actually haven't told me who they sent over, but all I know is that he has an explosive attitude. Just like one of my flammable babies!"

"They..?"

"I can't disclose any information about them for now, but you're in good hands and please get out of the house now!" 

While you were rummaging through your stuff in your room, you finally spotted your wallet under your bed, but also came with another note, yet this time it was smeared with a black tint.

"Hold on for a second.."

'Tick, tock. watch the clock.
Its five to midnight, please don't stop.
Tick, tock. hear it chime.
Oh, can't you see?'

YOU'RE OUT OF TIME.

'shit.. i need to go now.'

As you briskly gathered all of the things you managed to grab, you inspected the room one last time making sure you weren't being watched or if anything was out of the ordinary. Something wasn't right.. and you were sure of it. That was when you noticed, each note that you received had one specific word bolded. You then placed each note side by side, in correct numerical order and piecing them together. Reading it out loud, you will never forget those very words.

"I'm
coming
for
you."

Fear became a tangible, living force that crept over you like some hungry beast, immobilizing you; your brain, holding you captive. It was then you were interrupted with the rapid rattle of your doorknob.

"Y/N, get out of the house now!" Hatsume practically screamed from your phone.

Terror washed over you, raising the fine hairs on the back of your neck. You literally hopped towards the window, not caring how high the fall would be and immediately jumped down bracing yourself for the impending doom while clutching onto your belongings.

You felt a sharp stabbing pain on your left ankle, knowing you sprained it. Without a second thought, you looked up towards your window to see the hooded figure look down at you, before returning back inside the house.

'girl there's no time to waste, get the fuck up and run!'

The immediate adrenaline courses through you, encouraging you to dash towards the nearest store like you life depended on it.

As you were running, you heard rapid footsteps behind you. Looking over your shoulder you seen the hooded figure gaining on you quickly and that was when you thought of something clever.

You abruptly stopped, turned towards the figure who was still running towards you at full force. The figure, which you outmaked to have the body of a male, seemed surprised and taken aback thinking you decided to give up your attempts and surrender peacefully.

'Oh how wrong they were.'

When they got close enough to you, you quickly pulled out your pepper spray and aimed it at their eyes.

"Shit!" The figure cried out, shutting their eyes in anguish.

You didn't care to see if they were down or not, as you quickly turned back around to run towards the nearest store. The closer you got, the more you noticed another figure standing right out the door of the store. You eyed them suspiciously, not wanting to take any chances that the intruder brought backup. But once you could fully make out their appearance, you ran closer and noticed the figure was a very attractive tall male.

He had tousled, sharp and spiked ash blond hair, his facial features were mature, with a chiseled jawline. Your eyes trailed to his chest, noticing how ripped he was and how toned his arms were, and also a UA badge that you were told to look for. If there was one word to describe him, it would be breathtaking.

When you got closer, you noticed he seemed to be on the phone having some sort of heated conversation.

"Why can't I just go to the house and get the damn brat myself? They could be snatching her up right as we speak! I don't have time for this shit!"

'well, that was to be expected. I'm not about to hoe out for a dude I barely even know, and this shows.'

"Excuse me, who is a brat?"

The guy swiftly turned towards the sound of your voice, glancing down at you with a flabbergasted expression.

"And you are?"

You calmly strided towards the guy, trying to subside your aching left ankle, but it was futile.

"(Y/N) (L/N), the 'brat' you were just now referring to." You made sure to emphasize the word brat with your fingers.

The guy furrowed his eyes to look down at you once again, face starting to form with a look of dissatisfaction.

"You're not what I expected." He remarks, turning his head away from you to continue his conversation.

You felt like your pride was getting stepped on. You weren't sure how long you were standing there stunned, from his lack of interest in you. Is he really the one assigned to protect you?

"The hell did you expect exactly?"

The guy then hung up his phone, stuffed both of his hands in his pockets and inched down towards your face to give a brief answer.

"Less time. Waiting for you to get out that house was like waiting for the rain in this drought. Useless and disappointing."

You then narrowed your eyes at him, eyeing him with a face full of disgust. You weren't expecting this type of response. You were offended to say the least. While he was here lounging around in front of the store, you were running for your life trying to escape that nightmare you were in. He wasn't there to watch you successfully take down the intruder with just pepper spray. Instead of getting mad, you smirked which he arched one eyebrow, curiosity distant in his eyes.

"Since you're not happy with what you have to deal with, you know there's a lot of other fish in the sea. Everyone can be replaced, including you."

He stepped closer to you, invading your personal space with a care. You can feel the heat radiating off of his body, warming you up from the chilly air outside. He glared right into your intriguing (E/C) eyes, making the hateful aura around him evident. You then took this moment to admire his eyes. His eyes were a beautiful shade of crimson red, with the eyes of a predator, looking down at his prey, ready to devour them completely.

You felt a chill run down your spine, but sadly it wasn't from fear. It was from the excitement of knowing he was a challenge. He then dipped his head lower, carefully eyeing you up and down, taking in your shorter form compared to his. He noticed that you weren't backing away or any sign of discomfort.

"Is there a problem?" You dared to speak out, while he was an inch away from your lips. After narrowing his eyes to slits, moving his mouth directly in front of your left ear to whisper,

"I'm going to have the pleasure, in destroying you."

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this unedited guys so feel free to point out any mistakes i made pls!!! thank you for choosing to read this story. forgot to warn about the language used in this story, so i'll do that in the next chapter . anyways thank youuu guys ! peace.