Requested by Kitten_Lost_123 !

This is my first time writing anything related to Resident Evil but I still hope that it will be satisfying! ^^

Also, unfortunately I will have to divide this into a few parts. I personally do not like turning my one shots into parts because I do not like leaving you guys on cliffhangers for a long time, but since I've been extremely busy with school and other business I find it very difficult to find time and motivation to write at the moment, so I decided to post as much as I have written so far of this one shot because I have no idea how long it will actually take me to finish this as a whole one shot... 😅 So I decided that for the time being, posting something is better than nothing!

Hope you can enjoy this small chapter anyways!
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Upon arriving at the massive castle, I couldn't help but notice how majestic it looked. I had never stumbled upon such building, I was used to the small, wooden and rocky houses in my village, but that castle was out of the ordinary for me, I thought it only existed in fairytales. It looked as if it held more than a hundred rooms and I started wondering about how much time it took to create it and who was rich enough to live there.

If I could, I would have stood there longer to admire its beauty, but due to the freezing temperature and snow, I knew it was safer to  attempt to go inside, otherwise I would have had to face the consequences.

But before you learn what happened when I placed my hands on these giant doors, I will explain how I accidentally arrived there.

I was a quite young woman who lived in a small, poor village. We were not the poorest people, but my family had a difficult time providing for their four children, including themselves and the animals.
Since I was raised to be well behaved and able to do some chores, a foreign man who came across our village asked my hand in marriage and requested to take me with him in exchange of money for my whole family. He looked like he was quite affluent, handsome and intelligent, so of course, my parents found it as the perfect opportunity to make everyone's lives better. The money they received were more than enough to help my parents and three siblings as well as their needs and everything else they needed and could cover, but they also assured me that it would be the perfect opportunity for me to settle down with a great husband who would be able to care for me, provide me with a safer and better home, as well as make me happy. I had to admit, I cared about my family a lot and was very thrilled to hear that they were living a much better life by this, but deep down, I was truly hurt and devastated by the fact that I had no say in that matter and I was so easily given away for wealth, even if my family deserved to be happy too. However, I knew that life could be unfair for many, but since this had to happen, I decided to try to think positively for my family and my future with the foreign man that I barely even knew.

However, all these positive and happy thoughts faded away the moment he took me to his country, away from my village and family.

It turned out that this man had no intensions of making me happy and providing me with a better future. In fact, he was a terrible human being who only cared for himself and his selfish desires. He told me that in four days we would get married and I would stay by his side for the rest of my 'pathetic' life. But during these last days before our marriage, he found the perfect ways of making me miserable.

He forced me to do all the chores of his big house, but that was not the worst part. He called me terrible names, abused me and even fat shamed me. He told me how ugly I was with that body due to my weight and how unworthy it would make me look in a wedding dress. He desired to have a slim woman with the finest and most slender body... But then, why would he pick me of all the slim women?
My questions would never be answered and he even forced me into an extremely strict diet which only allowed me to eat a light breakfast and get used to continuing the rest of the day doing the chores and listening to his cruel words that would reduce the very little confidence I had in myself and body and just make me feel miserable and worthless with the hours passing.

On the third day, I had enough and I was not ready to marry that spiteful man. I was sick and tired of watching the happy couples loving, holding each other and caring for each other and wishing that I had such a loving partner, but my parents fell for that heartless demon's charms and I had to face the consequences.

I managed to escape him when he had to leave for some business while forgetting to lock the door that prevented me from my escape and I knew that I had to take my chance.
I ran and ran as far and as quick my chubby legs could take me, not caring that I was missing a shoe and wearing dirty rags that he called 'suitable clothes for a hideous woman' like me. I didn't know nor control where I was running. I was unfamiliar with the place and there was no way I could go back to my family, as that man had taken me to another state and I had no money to travel there or even afford some water to drink. All I knew and had to do is to get away from that place - from him.

I saw many men and women that looked very friendly and even strong that could protect me or take me somewhere safe, but I feared that he would find me or that they would not believe my story and take me back to him, I feared the worst, so I refrained to ask for their help. I felt so alone in that place that it was extremely difficult for me to trust anyone.

After many hours of traveling by myself, I managed to come across that massive castle. I didn't even know how far I had gotten, but I knew that I was feeling tired, cold and hungry. I couldn't take it anymore, so I felt like trying to seek for a hiding place for the time being would be the best for my survival.

That's how I found myself placing my hands on the freezing doors, but before I could even attempt to push the doors, there was a very loud noise that was caused by the doors opening by themselves. I was quickly embraced by light and warmth.

I wasted no more time and quickly shut the doors behind me. Once I heard that satisfying, yet loud sound of the doors closing that echoed through the whole place, I didn't move as I still had my chubby hands against the doors and my whole body relying on that strength I had against the doors. I took a moment to recollect my breath and help my beating heart cool down.

I slowly pulled my hands back and turned behind me to admire the fascinating place. Almost every part of the room was covered in gold and crystals. The candles and chandelier that was hanging from the ceiling did a great job at keeping the place bright, as well as emitting a rather serene atmosphere. But to make things even better was that there was a fireplace not very far away from me that helped keep the place in a warm temperature. It was definitely relieving to be inside such place after traveling for hours on foot with such a freezing climate. The snow I walked on had made my legs and feet feel numb, but I was glad that I was courageous enough to make it inside by myself, without falling unconscious on spot.

Looking around me, I couldn't help but notice how many rooms there were which almost made me dizzy and confused. I believed that it was not an easy task to be able to just wander around the castle with ease without getting lost.

I completely forgot about asking for help from anyone that lived inside as I was allured by the majestic building. Just being there by myself, not having anyone around me felt so right.

"Don't you know that it is rude for a guest not to knock on the doors and ask for permittion before entering in my castle, darling?"

I gasped and quickly turned behind me when I heard the sound of a melodious voice that belonged to a woman. My eyes widen as I stared up at her.

She was not just a beautiful and rich woman you would imagine at first. No, that woman was incredibly tall, taller than the average tall human. My head barely reached her waist, even if I were to tip-toe. She was a big human, each piece of hers was way bigger than an average humans. Her height and size was tormenting, especially as she stared down at me with her yellow glowing eyes that looked as if she was hungry for blood. Her skin was also extremely pale, it almost resembled to a corpse, but unlike a corpse, she was very alive and breathtaking.

She raised an eyebrow at me and her grin on her red lips stretched into a bigger one. "Well? Did the cat eat your tongue?" She asked with a teasing laugh. as I shook my head and crossed my hands as I looked up at her with a guilty and scared look on my face. "I am extremely sorry, miss! I didn't mean to be rude!" "Do not fret, darling," She softly said as she started walking upstairs with an extremely slow pace, as if she wanted me to follow her, which I quickly did. "What brings a girl like you here at this hour and place?" Her tone was full of curiosity, suspension, but most of all, a tone with evil tendencies. It was as if there were a lot of reasons why I shouldn't have been there, but she wanted to see how much I knew about that place and how I arrived there.

"Um... It is complicated." I frowned and looked at the chandelier as I followed her up the stairs. "I was running away and I had to find a safe place to stay." The woman turned her head to look at me as she paused, before placing her hand on her hip. "Running away? Why were you running away?" "I was forced to marry a man... Who is very abusive to me." I sadly told her as I hugged my covered arms, the places where he left me bruises. "I would be married to him tomorrow but I couldn't take it anymore. He isn't treating me like a human being. I've lost contact with my people and I was in danger with him. So.. I had to escape and found this place after hours... And I came here in hopes of finding a shelter...?" I said in a questioning tone. She stared at me intensely. "J-Just for tonight, if that is possible... It is too cold outside, I won't survive. I promise that I will leave tomorrow morning as soon as I can, I really don't want to both-" "Quiet, darling," She raised her hand in the air as if to make me stop, which I obeyed. I stared down at my cold feet, afraid that I would hear the worst.

"It seems like you are going through some trouble, aren't 'cha?" She sighed. "You have been trying to survive by yourself because of a disgusting man-thing?" She asked in disgust. I felt embarrassment at that moment. I seemed weak to her probably. "Look, I know it sounds silly, but I had to escape him, I couldn't-" "And it is a very wise thought of you to escape him!" She said in a louder tone as she continued walking up the stairs with me behind her, sweating from my anxiety. "You see, I doubt he would come find you here, and if he ever does, he wouldn't do so easily," She smirked. I raised my eyebrow at this, but I decided not to ask. There were many things I was confused about, but just like my mother taught me - Sometimes curiosity kills the cat.

When we reached up the stairs, she turned to me and clapped her hands, making a loud noise that echoed around. "So! Since it seems like it is impossible for you to go outside and find a safe place to stay, we can make a deal..." I crossed my hands and looked at her. "A.. A deal?" Now, I was genuinely interested. "What kind of deal?" "I will allow you to stay here. You will have your own special room, freedom to wander around as well as own your own beautiful clothes." She smiled as she saw my eyes widen in hope. "Re-Really? You would really allow this?" "Why yes, darling!" She sweetly said. "However!" Then, she raised her finger, as well as her voice, making me flinch back. "You will become my and my daughters' personal maid..." I was surprised to hear that she had daughters. But at the same time, it was impossible to believe that only a single person lived in such a big castle. "Which means that you will be attended to take care of the castle, obey to our commands and stay loyal to our wishes and needs." That made my smile disappear a little as I thought about it to myself.

I could finally live without the fear of him finding me... As well as getting to live as loyalty with my own room, clothes etcetera...
But at the same time, the thought of becoming a maid to this castle sounded rather tiring and a nerve-wrecking job. However, if I declined, where would I go? What would I do? What if he found me and took me back?

"Alright, that's a deal!" I nodded at her. She smiled, pleased with my answer. Suddenly, she widened her eyes slightly and placed her hand on her cheek, mouth opening. "Oh! How rude of me.. I haven't even introduced myself yet!" Then, she fixed her hat and flashed me a smile. "My name is Alcina Dimitrescu... But from now on.. You may call me Mistress." "That's a beautiful name!" I complimented her, trying to show a good impression to the scary woman, "My name is Y/n L/n..." I gave her a nod.

"Suiting name," She smiled as she titled her head slightly. "Now.. I would like you to meet my daughters.... Bela, Cassandra and Daniela." Her eyes glowed dangerously as she spread her arms...

I gasped in fear when thousand things that resembled to flies appeared and started forming the silhouettes of three women... Holding weapons and bloody mouths.

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I tood inside my fancy room, staring at myself in the mirror as I recalled what happened previously.

It turned out that in this castle, the residents were not ordinary at all... That giant woman and her daughters fed on blood and humans and the moment I accepted to stay was the moment I realized how dangerous things could be... Would I be able to live safely here at all? What if I made a mistake? Even though Alcina did not try anything threatening towards me, I could not say the same to her daughters... They were terrifying and everything about them screamed 'danger'. How would I be able to live and serve all these... people? Creatures? Vampires? Hell, whatever they were....

At that moment though, I could not react in any way, as I knew that one wrong movement could possibly cost my life, so I went along with them. I had to hide my fear, even though it felt as if they could smell it.

I finally escaped that man, but at what cost? Would I be okay?

I shook my head. Lady Dimitrescu guaranteed my safety if I worked for them. I would be okay. Right?

I just had to enjoy this day as they all agreed to let me explore the castle and I would begin to work for them from tomorrow...

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I sighed softly as I woke up from my slumber. I found myself in the beautiful room I was offered, under the cool covers. So, it wasn't a dream after all.

I rubbed my eyes and scratched my head as I got up. I yawned, stretched my limbs and looked around my room, only to find some folded clothes and a note beside my bed. When did this even appear here?

I slowly took the note and read it.

"We will look forward on getting more clothes for you - for the time being, wear this and meet Cassandra in the kitchen. You'll have breakfast and she'll show you everything you will need to know when working here."

The note did not even have any signature, but I assumed that it was from
Lady Dimitrescu.

When I looked next to me, on the bed, I saw some neat and folded clothes. I raised my eyebrow in interest as I slowly unfolded it and held it in front of me. I couldn't help but wonder how it even appeared there. Did someone leave this here while I was sleeping?

I let out a small gasp, forgetting my previous questions, when I found out that the folded clothe was a maid dress..... A rather short one, that is.

"...... Oh......"

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So sorry to leave this here, really. But since I have written to tho point and I am unsure of when I will be able to come back to writing, I wanted to post this to show you I am alive.