THE PORTAL

There's a town called Middle City Town. It's a place most people have always live in because it's peaceful. It's where I grew up and well - I was still really young when a weird thing happened to me. By the way, my name is Bethany Halloway and this is my story.
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I was eighteen years of age when I got a job as a model. I was modelling for Gucci but I never went to university. As a model, I was admired for my beautiful figure, fair skin, brown hair and deep blue eyes. They were my best attributes. I lived in a mansion with my friends who were actually my chefs, cleaners, staffs and more. I had a boyfriend named Charles Bobbin. He was a singer in the boyband 'Recreated'. I loved him so much.
There was a book everybody loved. The writer had been unknown for several years- the writer is still unknown. The name of the book was 'Dark hour'. It was about a young boy who was a demon. He was very mischievous and suprisingly, that was why everybody loved the book. I won't lie - I loved the book to. I was sitting on my bed, reading the latest Dark hour that was released last month when my manager stepped into my room.
"Beth?" she called out to me.

"Let me guess. I have a shoot" I said. You see, that month, my schedule was really tight. Anytime Linda - my manager came in, it was always to tell me i had a shoot.

"No, but it's good news." Linda told me with her good news eyes. I speedingly dropped the book and ran to her.

"So....."

"A company is asking for you. They want you to model for them... which equals..."

"MORE MONEY!!!" I shouted and started to jump around happily.

"But first, you have to meet with them so, here is their address." Linda said and handed me a paper. I was on my way to becoming filthy rich. It's not that I wasn't rich but, this time, I was going to be filthy rich. Linda walked away and I went to my dress room. I wore a sparkly pink gown and a white canvas.



First impressions matter a lot but that's not the only reason I wore that dress. When your rich, your clothing collection will speak for you. Forget about Bill Gates - he's definitely not a model that has to look good all the time. When I was done, I went outside and as usual, my limousine was waiting for my arrival. Taking the book with me, I went into the limo and off I went.
When we got to the destination, I got out. I admired the surrounding. It was expanse and there were flowers everywhere. The grasses were fresh and it smelt good. A woman dressed well in a black jacket and black trousers came out and stretched out her hand for a handshake.

"I see. You like what you see." she said in a slow and boring way. She sounded like a leprosy patient.

"This place is beautiful." I said.

"You can sit on that bench and wait to be called upon." she said and casually walked away. I walked over to the bench and sat down. I had already gotten to the last chapter of Dark hour. I was about to read the last line when I looked up to the sky. What if there was actually another universe somewhere in the sky? I thought I saw something in the sky, or maybe I did see something. It was like a portal, but, it was little. I started to see things in my mind. I saw fire, water, gale and the characters of Dark hour - the main character. The name of the main character is Zayn Park. He has jet black hair and black eyes. Once in a while, his eyes turn red when he is angry, when he is thinking of doing something mischievous or when he's performing magic. I kept on seeing the same thing over and over and the images were getting faster.

'What is happening to me?' I thought in fear until the woman in black suit touched me and I jerked.

"Miss Beth, the announcer has called your name eleven times. Are you fine?" she asked me in concern.

"Sorry. I - I'm coming." I said in confusion. She walked back into the building and I stood up. When I was about to a step, I felt a sort of electrocution all over my body - then I saw a spark on my finger. I couldn't move. My whole body was vibrating. I felt like crying. What was happening to me? I ran to the nearest bush and sat down. It kept on happening to me and I started to see the flash of images again and again. I didn't know when I started to whimper. Slowly, my eyes began to close. When my eyes opened a little, I saw a body on the grass. I jumped up and let out a very - very loud gasp. The person on the grass started to move so I went to hide. The person stood up and I couldn't believe who it was. It was Zayn Park. How was that even possible? He was a book character. He looked prettier in real life than in the book. I was heart struck. I didn't even know how to react. I jumped out.

"Zayn Park?" I shouted and he turned to me. In that moment, everything went black.
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Where was I? What happened to me? As I opened my eyes, I saw myself in some sort of basement. There was a single lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. I tried to stand up but I couldn't - I was tied to a chair. I tried struggling out but my efforts were in vain.

"Awake?" asked a voice from a distance. I saw a shadow approaching me. It was Zayn. He brought a seat and sat down with me. I admit - I was angry but I couldn't shout.

"Where am I?" I asked with a low voice and a stern face.

"In a basement." he said with a lively voice. I was not surprised because the book described his character as a mischievous, lazy person who is very lively. Even if he's doing something wrong, he wouldn't see anything wrong with it.

"What exactly am I doing in a basement?" I asked with a straight face.

"How do you know my name?" he asked.

"That's a funny question. You're quite popular." I said but it didn't look like he believed me.

"You're in a popular book. Search Dark hour on the internet." I said trying to sound like an advertiser. He brought his phone out and did as I asked. From his facial expression, I could tell he was lost.

"You're a demon. Shouldn't you be aware?" I asked him in a confused way. He swiftly looked up at me at sighed while smiling. This guy was crazy.

"Okay. You got me. I knew but how did I get here and why is everyone aware of my life?" he asked very quickly. I shrugged.

"Why are you asking me? I'm confused as well. Where did you come from?" I asked him.

"I came from another world. You wouldn't understand" he said shaking his head and looking at me with a pitiful expression on his face. He magically hexed a knife to his hand.

"Woah! Why are holding a knife?" I asked while shaking, trying to free myself even if I knew it was pointless.

"You're probably going to snitch me to the cops and a bunch of investigators so it will only be smart if I kill you. You understand right?" he said with a playful tone. He was being serious but his voice will really deceive someone who hasn't read 'Dark Hour'.
As he was approaching me with the knife, I closed my eyes. I couldn't hear anything. Was I dead? I opened my eyes and noticed him scanning me. He looked at me from my head to my toe. That was when I realised that he was admiring my shape. As for my face, I did not know. He tossed the knife up, snapped his hands and made the knife disappear.

"Are you a model?" he asked me with a soft voice. I nodded.

"I guess I'll be living with you until I find out a way to go back." he said as if he was lecturing me.

"O....Kay?" I said.

"Now remember, I didn't kill you." he said while dragging the last four words. I was breathing heavily. I didn't know why because I already had a boyfriend. Maybe it was relief considering how my nice body saved me.

"I appreciate that you didn't kill me, BUT, I was about to be given another opportunity in my career so could you until me now?" I said with a serious voice. He smiled, snapped his fingers and I was set free. I felt another spark on my knees.

Thank you so much for choosing to read this book and congratulations on completing chapter one. I will be updating every two days. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. Again, thank you and don't forget to share this book. I love you 💖
What happens to Beth's interview?
_PrincessElsy



Name: Zayn Park
From: Dark Hour
Age: 19
Favourite colour: Red
Favourite food: Beth😏
Comeback: You wanna die?😈



Name: Bethany Halloway
From: USA
Age: 18
Favourite food: Hotdogs
Favourite Colour: Pink
Comeback: You're as foolish as someone close to me