It was a sunny day as the sun rays hit Christian's face. Birds are chirping, and the warm wind howling. It is summer after all, which Christian hates the most. Summer is usually for vacation, leisure and rest, and enjoyment. But for an author like him, it is usually the season of writing, work and stress. He can't complain though, it is his job and he loves his job. But recently, his editor gave him three months to write a novel for the upcoming Novel Prize Awards. Unfortunately, Christian wasted a month already. Not that he is lazy or something but, more of he could not think of any interesting plot at all. Now he is feeling pressured, stressed and rushed. He can't slack off like he used to when writing his old stories, he needed to be more productive than usual. 

While watching the Teenage Mutants, he checked the feedbacks of the watchers in the comment section. All he could read is statements about the four turtles, nothing more and nothing less. Christian is having fun reading the comments of people who watched the same cartoon, until he realized that the supporting character is ignored. Christian felt guilty, even him had forgotten the existence and importance of the supporting character. It gave him an idea, a brilliant idea for him. Because of that experience, he decided to formulate a plot and that's how he push through with the plot. 

Christian's co-workers thought that it was a stupid plot, a boring plot to be exact. He felt disappointed because he thought that it was a genius idea. He even imagined him, giving a speech on the Novel Prize Awards because he won. "Fine!" Christian said with disappointment. He was about to discard his draft but his editor suppressed him. "Before you do that, doesn't your story makes the supporting character the protagonist." His editor said to him while holding on Christian's shoulder. 

Ezekiel Phillips, Christian's concrete editor. Despite of him being harsh to Christian, he is skilled and undeniably good. Ezekiel always shows passion for writing and editing, which made every story that he edits phenomenal. Sometimes, Christian is hurt whenever Ezekiel will give feedbacks to his story, but he is used to it and he knows that it is for the improvement of his project. According to Christian, Ezekiel is one of a kind. Even though his co-workers are thinking that his story suggestions are stupid, Ezekiel always looked at different perspectives. He believes in Christian's work which gives Christian encouragement. And the result, they both won multiple awards despite of his co-workers opinion. Don't judge the book by its cover, as they said. But sometimes, "That's purely stupid." Ezekiel said directly to Christian. Whenever Ezekiel gives feedback like that, Christian would not furthermore complain. But not this time. 

"What did you say?" Christian replied raising his voice to Ezekiel as if he is trying to pick up a fight. Ezekiel was not startled at all, but rather impartial. "That's purely stupid." Ezekiel repeated his words. Ezekiel is not mocking Christian, but rather encourage him. "Are you for real--" Before Christian could even finish his rebuttal, Ezekiel spoke immediately. "It is stupid that you haven't thought of that earlier than today." Ezekiel said plainly. Christian eyes widened, 'Is that a compliment? ' Christian thought as his lips forms a bright and motivating smile. "I'm leaving early-- No, I'm leaving now!" Christian enthusiastically said. He took his work-bag, and left his workplace. He couldn't believe that his draft suggestion was easily approved by his editor. 

Presenting a story plan took days before Ezekiel would approve. Plus, it includes revision, both major and minor revisions. For Christian, it is both unusual and a blessing. Christian stopped as thoughts are running on his mind. 

'Considering the time, we are late on the timeline. Maybe he did approved it because we are behind.' Christian thought. HIs bright smile fades away as soon as he thought of negativities. He releases a sigh to ease his feelings. He looked up to the sky and murmurs, "Whatever his reasons, I will bring color to this story. I will make it phenomenal, one of a kind and outstanding one!" He declared as he continues to walk on his way home. 

He reached his condo unit he's been staying for a year now. He moved in because it is much more convienient to him, since it is closer to his workplace and it gives him lots of personal time to think about his upcoming project. Christian went inside, changing his formal clothes to house clothes. He just threw his used clothes randomly heading to his 'desk' directly. He sat down on his sliding chair, as he prepares himself to write the storyline. MInutes have passed and his notes are still clean, no ink at all. He decided to open his laptop, hoping that it would help him. But, he ended up scrolling on his social media account. 

Christian groaned because of irritation. He is irritated that he couldn't write anything. Yes, he wrote something but he will discard it because it's ugly for him. He decided to grab something to eat, maybe it would give him energy to write, and ideas what to write. He wore casual clothes, white loose t-shirt and black shorts. He decided not to wear shoes because he is really hungry, but instead he wore his slippers and went to the nearby convenience store. 

The street he's been walking is kind of dead. It is usually crowded when he walks at the street he is walking right now, but today is different. He could only hear his own footsteps, as well as his heartbeat. He remembered that he left his workplace earlier than usual, way earlier than usual. He checked his wristwatch and noticed it was still early. "Office works are still ongoing that's why it isn't crowded yet." He concluded. It doesn't take him a lot of time to reach the convenience store. 

Christian entered the convenience store as the cold breeze from the AC met him. Christian's messy hair is now a real mess, so he fixed it using his hand. "Good day sir, enjoy your shopping!" The girl cashier greeted him happily. He gave her a small smile as he looks around the store. What to eat then? He asked himself. Christian wandered in the store, looking for something yummy yet cheap to it. He found himself in the sandwich section, 'They looks tasty.' He thought. Christian took two ham and cheese sandwich and one tuna sandwich. He seems not yet satisfied so he took one doner kebab sandwich. He was about to head to the drinks section to grab an iced vanilla coffee, but an old lady spoke to him. "Son, will you get me the cheese" The old lady said in a weak voice. Christian looked at him with concern as he gave her a small nod. "What kind of cheese ma'am?" He asked politely. The old lady just pointed out the blue cheese instead of answering Christian's question. 'Maybe she doesn't know what it is called' He chuckled because of his thoughts. "This one?" He asked while grabbing the blue cheese located at a high counter. "Yes." The old lady said. Christian took the blue cheese and handed it over to the old lady. "It is a blue cheese." He said as he gave her a warm smile. "Because of my age, I couldn't see clearly the text that describes the product. I couldn't also reach the cheese that I want. Thank you son." The old lady explained while expressing his gratitude. "No worries ma'am. Let me help you" He said as he assists the old lady. Christian guided the old lady to the counter and waited for her to finish. The cashier puts the blue cheese in a plastic bag, as well as her other stuffs and handed it over to the old lady. CHristian guided the old lady towards the exit. "You are a nice guy. Thank you, i'll get going." The old lady bid her goodbye. "Take care ma'am!" Christian replied as he waves to the old lady. He went back inside the convenience store to continue shopping. 

"That will be 11.5 dollars!" The cashier said as Christian gave 12 dollars. "Keep the change." Christian said kindly as the cashier gives a smile to him. She handed the stuffs that Christian bought. "Thank you for shopping. Come again!" The cashier said cheerfully while Christian only gave a nod. He departed the store as he went back to his condo. 

On his way home. Christian grabs one ham and cheese sandwich. He took a bite because he couldn't hold his hunger anymore. He finished the sandwich in just a minute, as he reaches his condo. He opened the door, rushing towards to his desk which is located inside his bedroom. He unwrapped the stuffs he bought, placing them besides his laptop. 

Christian ate the sandwich, as he starts composing a draft. His writing went smoothly, and he couldn't furthermore track the time since he was too hooked up on writing. It was already dinner time when he finished writing. He picked up the plastic trash and the coffee can, disposing it on the trash bin. He went back to his desk, as he notices that his phone is vibrating. 
Christian gets his phone and saw that Ezekiel is calling, so he answered it immediately.

"Hello Christian." Ezekiel calmly greeted Christian. Christian placed his phone between his ear and shoulder so he could still type, as he responses back. "What do you need?" Christian said. "I'm here to ask for an update since you left early." Ezekiel explained. "I'm about to finish." Christian spoke. Ezekiel could hear Christian typing so he asked if he disturbed him. "Did I disturbed you?" Ezekiel asked. Christian let out a sigh of relief. It was a sign that he is already finished. "Not at all, I just finished and I think it's coming out good." Christian holds his phone, while scanning his work. "Motivated much? Make sure it is really good." Ezekiel mocked Christian. Christian's forehead wrinkled. He was about to complain but Ezekiel dropped the call already. He uttered a grumpy voice, as he crawls to his bed. He stares at the ceiling as he started overthinking. 

Christian Simoune, a perfectionist. He wanted everything to be solid, even the little details. He is a very detailed and organized when it comes to writing. It is ironic that he isn't one when it comes to personal life. Negative thoughts are overtaking his mind, lots of what ifs to be exact. What if it isn't a good story? What if it doesn't win the Novel Prize Award? What if no one likes it? What--- He shook his face to clear the negative thoughts. Believe in yourself! He encourages himself. He got up from his bed and he hurriedly went to the kitchen. 

Christian gathered the ingredients he needed before he starts cooking. He heated up the frying pan as he pours a little bit amount of cooking oil. As soon as the frying pan boiled, he puts onion and garlic to saute. As soon as the garlic and onions reached its golden brown color, he puts the scrambled egg. Once the egg is formed, he puts the diced chicken meat that was stocked on his fridge. Lastly, he dumped the rice inside the frying pan and mixed the ingredients. Fried Rice for dinner. Christian chuckled as he placed it on a bowl. 

Christian took a spoon and fork so that he could start eating. He savored the taste of his cooking. It taste good actually. He joked. After a few minutes, he took his last bite. He placed the bowl, with the spoon and fork inside it on the sink. He went to the fridge to get a bottle of water. He left the dishes in the sink and decided to wash it all tomorrow morning. 

Christian heads back to his bedroom to get his pajamas. He went to the comfort room and takes a quick shower. When he finished showering, he changed into his pajamas and put his used clothes, as well as the formal clothes he left on the floor this morning in the laundry. He stretched his arms before falling on his bed. "I'll make you form an 'o' face when you read this masterpiece" He said confidently to himself, indirectly to Ezekiel before yawning. He felt the heaviness coming from his head, the feeling of being sleepy to be exact. Christian Simoune fell asleep earlier than his usual sleep time, due to exhaustion.

Christian Simoune, a famous author.  Throughout his journey, he faced a lot of challenges. Unfortunately, He tends to feel burned-out writing because of those challenges. As time passes by, he experienced unusual events.  Will it help him reach his goals despite of the challenges he is facing?

But after a long time, His journey reached to an end. Is he happy? Is he satisfied? But the important question is, 

"Did he reached his goal?"

The next day. Christian wakes up and prepares himself some "high quality" food that he has to feed his hunger.

I'm really unlucky not only there's no electricity, I ran out of gas too. Christian thought.

Getting the grill, he prepares the cup noodles and rice, after all, what is a Filipino without his rice.

He prepares to cook the rice by collecting wood that can be found in the apartment. He breaks the door of his neighbors and cutting it using his steel knife, using the pages of his notebooks and a lighter, he uses it to light the pieces of wood and using the grill that he found in the next room he put the pot with the rice on top of it to cook and heat the water for the noodles.

After an hour of waiting, the rice and noodles are finally cooked. Christian greedily eat the food, because his stomach has been
complaining since the very beginning he woke up.

While eating. Christian checks his status screen to decide on which attribute he will place his three attribute points that he received yesterday by killing the goblin.

[ Name: Christian Navaja
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Level: 1  0/50
Class: None
Title: None
Strength: 8 
Dexterity: 7 
Constitution: 8
Intelligence: 9
Wisdom: 8
Skills: None ]

He has three attribute points and must decide on which stat will he place it. Will I place it on [Strength] or [Dexterity]? Christian wonders.

"If I place it on [Strength] I would be powerful but sluggish, If I choose  [Dexterity] I will be fast but weak"

With this in his mind, he didn't notice that he has already finished his food. 

Thinking of what happened yesterday, Christian made the decision to allocate two points on [Dexterity] and one point on [Constitution].

After all, what's the use of power if you can't even move and respond faster than your enemies, you will only end up not able to dodge and be hit and injured by your enemy.

Putting his points on [Constitution] he immediately feels his body being warm and comfortable. This phenomenon continues for a few minutes before it was gone and although he didn't feel different than before, he still knows that something has changed on him.

Excited by this he immediately put the rest of his points in [Dexterity], after putting his points, his body suddenly feels like having a hot fever and also pain strikes him, the pain feels like he just did an extensive exercise. 

Feeling the pain and hotness in his body, he can't help but to fall down and convulse. Only after a few minutes did his body returned to normal again.

Panting while getting up, Christian notices that his body feels light like he can soar to the sky and fly away.

Checking himself in the mirror Christian notices that the pimples on his face have decreased, there is still some, but he's sure that the majority of them have been gone.

Christian wants to know how fast his reaction speed is, so he tries the ruler test. He checks how fast can he catch the falling ruler with his hand. Grabbing a ruler, he prepares himself. 

Closing his eyes and counting to three, he prepares himself to catch the ruler.

"one"

"two"

"three!"

Opening his eyes, he discovered that he was able to catch the bottom tip of the ruler, causing him to know that his reaction speed had increased.

Excited by this discovery, Christian could not wait for his next level up and upgrade himself more.

"But the transformation really hurts"

Christian says. Checking his system he wants to know if something else has also changed.

[ Name: Christian Navaja
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Level: 1  0/50
Class: None
Title: None
Strength: 8 
Dexterity: 9
Constitution: 9
Intelligence: 9
Wisdom: 8
Skills: None ]

"Besides the increase of my attributes nothing else has changed huh?"

Discovering that nothing has changed besides his attributes, Christian closes the system.

Suddenly hunger assault Christian causes him to prepare food again. While eating, he notices that no matter how much food he eats, he still feels hungry, thus causing him to prepare more food effectively finishing almost all of his supplies.

"This is bad if leveling will always be like this, there will be a time that even I leveled up, but because of not enough food I will not able to power up myself!"

"I need to find more food for myself, for my survival!"

Christian immediately prepares himself, he needs to go find more food for his future levels up. He also needs to hunt more monsters if he finds them.

Grabbing his baseball bat and his steel knife he sets out of the room.

Outside his room, Christian is thinking about how to get more food that can supply him in his level up. Obviously going door to door could would not be enough for him.

Not only those rooms have no food, even if they have food, it's only a small amount of it, not enough to supply him and it would be tiresome checking those rooms one by one.

He needs to find some store; to find it, he needs to go outside and be exposed to the dangers of monsters and he is still not strong enough to face it.

Thinking of other alternatives. Christian remembers that on the ground floor Granny Carmel has opened a small store. That store, although small has many different kinds of food enough for a couple of power-ups.

The problem is since Granny Carmel's store is found on the ground floor he needs to travel several floors to arrive there.

This apartment which is called Lawton Ave is a fifth-floor apartment. It's a pretty big and wide apartment, although a little bit expensive for his standards.

"So I still need to collect food huh? Well, I might as well collect food as I go down"

"The real problem is not going down, it's the monsters and the night. Yesterday I've slain a goblin and it's only on the fifth floor, which the floor I'm living in and the night, because of the darkness I can't travel at night there might be monsters that will ambush me"

So if I go down I need to be careful about my surroundings and the time too. Christian thought.

Thinking this, he remembers that he needs a bigger backpack because of how many foods he needs to get.

So Christian immediately returns to his room to get a bigger backpack that he can use. Discovering that he doesn't have a bigger backpack, Christian immediately searches in the empty rooms if he could find a big backpack and after a couple of minutes searching he finally finds it.

A multifunction leather bag that can be used as a backpack and a leather bag. Grabbing the bag, Christian immediately wears it and begin his journey to the ground floor towards Granny's Store.

Arriving at the stairs, he immediately notices the bloodstains that leads to the fourth floor. "Have they drag a person's body on the fourth floor?"

Clenching his baseball bat, Christian carefully walks the stairs, afraid of alerting the monsters that reside in the fourth floor. 

Walking the flight of stairs he notices the blood on the walls, he even sees a severed hand causing him to be afraid. Afraid of what will happen to him if they captured him.

Christian while walking silently hears the sounds that the goblin makes again. Causing him to walk more carefully since he hears multiple sounds of it. 

"There's multiple of them?!" Christian cried.

Moving closer to the sounds he notices that the goblins appear to be happy and are dancing in circles on what seems to be an altar.

Looking more closely at the altar, he sees that the altar is actually made of human limbs stack together with five heads in the top of it.

Seeing this, Christian immediately pukes, disgusted at what he saw, but he also feels anger. He's angry that these goblins are treating them as dogs, that they can do anything to them and we can't even do anything to fight back.

With this fury, he prepares himself for fighting these childlike monsters.

It was a peaceful day for Christian, when a catastrophe strikes that resulted in monsters popping up out from the world. Elves, Dwarfs, Dragons and monsters started to appear in the world making it a crazy place.


Gods are fighting. Demons causing havoc in the world. With this problem Christian needs the strength to survive this crazy world and protect his loved ones.

He looks at me then smiles, "Okay. If that's what you want." I smile. I know what I am doing is wrong but if this is the way my life is going to be, might as well let it be that way.

Christian asks me to stay for a little bit because he has to finish his paperwork. He wants to take me somewhere since he believes we haven't hung out in a long time. 

As we walk out of the building, my colleagues watch Christian and I walk side by side. Bella smiles at me and give me a thumbs up. I laugh. She is too funny.

Christian and I enter his car and he begins to drive. "Where are we going?" I ask as he drives silently. "You are going to be living the celebrity life before we leave for Italy."

"What do you mean?" I ask as I look at him. He sighs and says, "You want to have your own show, so that means you would become a celebrity. So you have to learn to become one." 

I nod my head. That is very true I never thought about that. As Christian drives, I see that he was stopping at this expensive store. Has he been anywhere, like cheap?

We get down and go inside the store. Everything was designers. Supreme, Gucci, Calvin Klein and so much more.

As I look around the clothes, I was so scared at the numbers that I was looking at. I am not even making this money at my new job.  

"I am paying for it since I brought you here." Christian says as he walks along side of me. I smile up at him and thank him.  I grab a couple of clothes and go inside the dressing room.

Christian asks me to show him each and every clothing I am wearing to see if it looks good. I step out with my first outfit. I was wearing a Supreme shirt and a Gucci sweatpants. Along with that I was wearing slides.

Christian thinks for a moment then says, "Ugh... you know nothing about fashion. How can you wear all of that together?" I roll my eyes as I get back into the changing room.

This time I come out with a crop top sweater and matching shorts. I wear white air forces. As I get out, Christian looks at me for a long time. He then finally says, "You look good but you should stop eating too much. Thick thighs." He says as he comes over to pinch my thighs.

I smack his arm and smile. Goofy. We continue picking out clothes for almost 2 hours. After that, Christian pays for the clothing and we get back inside the car. As we were driving, Christian turns on the air conditioner. 

"That feels nice." I say as I relax in my seat. "That's good because I have to go grab something." He says as he parks in front of a men's store.

I wait for him as he goes inside. As I was waiting, I kept looking at the stuff inside the bag. The clothes that Christian bought were really cute.

When he gets back, he changed his clothes. He was wearing a white hoodie, with white sweatpants and white air forces. He looks at me and says, "There is a restroom in there you could go change." 

I look at him and ask, "Why?" He smiles and says, "Because you are going to be a celebrity for the remaining time in America."

I smile as I get out of the car. I go inside the store and change inside the restroom. I wear a matching outfit with Christian. I let my braids down and go back inside the car.

Christian looks at me and says, "Nice." He starts driving and we stop at a cafe. He parks his car and relaxes for a little bit. "You ready?" He asks as he looks at me. "Yeah." I say with confidence.

As we get out, there were reporters and paparazzi everywhere. Christian walks over to me and holds my hand. I look up at him. He looks down at me and smiles. "Let's go." He says he lets us walk into the crowd of reporters. He guides me out and we make it into the cafe.

As we sit down, I smiled. "Wow those are a lot of people." Christian nods and says, "Well that's how they are but you would get the hang of it." We order our coffees and continue to talk.

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"How are you this short?" Christian asks as he looks at me. We were walking along the streets. We wanted to stretch our legs out. 

I roll my eyes and ask, "How are you that tall?" He smiles and answers, "It's because I eat healthy." I glare at him and say, "I eat healthy as well." He sighs and says, "Right..."

While we were walking, I notice a couple of people taking pictures of Christian and I. Christian doesn't look bothered by them. I guess he is used to it. "Don't worry about them." Christian says out of nowhere.

"What do you mean?" I ask as we make a turn. "I saw you looking at them. That's their job." He says as we make it to his car. I nod and we enter his car. 

While driving, Christian's phone starts ringing. He has Bluetooth so I was able to hear the person talking.

"Christian where are you right now?" A middle aged man spoke on the phone. He sounded Italian. "I am driving, why?" Christian answered. 

The person on the phone sighs and says, "I was looking at the reports and I see..." The person was about to say but Christian stops him. "Look Dad she is in the car with me." Christian says as he glances at me.

That was his father? I wonder how he looks like? His dad clears his throat and says, "Hello young lady." I answer, "Good afternoon Mr. Black." After I say that, his father starts speaking in another language. Italian, I suppose. 

Throughout the drive, I could feel Christian and his father arguing by how heated the conversation was. I knew this was going to happen.

We make it to my apartment. As I was about to get down, Christian holds unto my arm. He gives me the look that says, 'Wait.' I sat back down on the seat fully. I waited while Christian finished his conversation with his father,

After he finished he looks at me and smiles. "May I come in with you?" I look at him. He must be really joking. 

"Why would I want you to do that?" I ask looking at him weirdly. He points over to the apartment. "Because it looks like your things are outside." I turn to the direction that he was pointing.

My stuff were on the floor. I rush out of the car and go over to where my clothes were. I sat there as a I tried to attempt to pack my stuff. I started crying. I don't have any where to go.

I could see Christian just standing there. He didn't say anything but just walked over to me and just sat right there right next to me while I continued to cry. I continued to cry and after a while I stopped.

I stood up and took my things and I picked up my stuff and started walking outside. Christian followed behind me. I turned around and yell, "Stop following me!"

He doesn't listen but just takes the stuff in my hand forcefully and puts it at the back of his car. After that, he pulls me by the arm. "Christian stop!"

"Go inside and stay quiet!" He yells at me. He pushes me inside the car and goes over to his side and enters. He begins driving. I haven't heard him yell at all. 

We drive quietly until I ask, "Where are we going?" He doesn't answer me but just continues driving. I shake his hand and he glares at me. "Could you appreciate what people do for you?!" He asks yelling at me. I stay quiet and let go of him. I turn away and look outside the window.

It was true. I wasn't being appreciative, but it isn't my fault. Everyone I have met has always bailed on me. Except Janice.  I sigh as I think about it.

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------------------------Flash Back------------------------------

Before I tell you this story I'll go ahead and describe myself
Light brown skin (African American), brown eyes, low cut hair with a part,  I was heading to a store to pick up a case of water when

"Stop, and turn around, real slow-like." a random guy said from behind me

"What" I turned around to a gun aimed right at my head, the guy was was a dark-skin with short dreadlocks

"Yeah, that's right you know what this is, get on the ground puss-boy this is a robbery if you don't know." dreadhead

"Ahh, shit" I said as I got to the floor, dammit I'm only 18 I'm too young to die...fuck I got to do something, I saw his face of he's smart, which he obviously is since he decided to wait out at a not-so populated area, he's gonna silence me.

(I need to escape, I gotta figure out a way to get somewhere far away. Hell even Africa)

While thinking those things Christian envisioned Africa on a globe

All of a sudden I Saw grass, I was on the side of a road j-walking 

I looked up and saw...jungle not only that I saw wild birds, trees everywhere, and a ...herd of elephants
Oh shit that man must've blasted me to Africa

----------------------Flash back ends----------------------

(Ok, ok theirs no use thinking on why this happened, I just need to accept the fact that it did happen) Christian thought to himself

(Okay, well according to rules of troubleshooting the first way to fix a new problem is to undo the new plan.) I thought to myself

(so here goes, teleport !) Christian screamed in his head... I was still here in Africa

(Transfer !) as he tried to calculate the distance between Africa and Ohio

(Come on Christian, think. You definitely don't want to be stuck here unarmed in an African jungle.) I told myself

(We are supposed to be at the store in crest city Ohio, not in Africa just because of a mugging) Christian thought to himself

All of a sudden I was in the very store back in crest city.
( Ah, so that's how I did) Christian figured out his weird power just as he used it the second time, he simply envisioned the location of the place in his mind that seems really obvious now. 

(I spent  seven minutes for such a  obvious clue, I'm so stupid. Luckily I appeared here in the back of the store where the cashier can't see me) Christian

(Alright I'm going home)

I decided I need to figure out a way to use my newly found ability to make  profit

( Okay I'm 18 and and work a job giving about $1000 a month, I live on my own apartment, because I had to move out and bills, rent and groceries leave me with less than 100 dollars a month to save.)

In this day and age where there's a camera everywhere you look using an ability that

 will put on the news in less than five minutes, suddenly appearing inside a bank
 
trying to stuff money in a bag and then poof right out would only get you caught.

----------------------SceneBreak---------------------------

One week of daily life later, I was at work, I happen to work inside a call center as I headed to lunch from the office and on the main screen there was the news playing

The headlines said family stuck in fire out in Tijuana, Mexico, trapped inside their basement. A  house that happens to be in a 

small neighborhood surrounded by trees inside of a forest fire. 

Now this puts me in a dilemma, do I save the family and risk my power being leaked to the public or do I take the safe route and not do anything ?

Are you stupid ! I'm definitely not going  to let this power go to waste, like I let everything else in the rest of my life. Lets get it crackin it's time for action 

I had to the bathroom and teleport to my apartment.

I change my clothes, I take off my white and black nyke hoodie and change into a black long sleeve, black work gloves, and old low top nyke shoes

Lastly, I head to a closet and grab a newly acquired 30 mm pistol, that I spent most of my savings on, and tuck it underneath my shirt, inside of  my pants.

I look up Tijuana, Mexico online and teleport to the crowd of onlookers, no one notices me
their fire dept is still trying to put out the fire so they can get close to the house.

They family can't be seen as they're taking shelter inside of the house

I teleport within the basement
The family was huddled up together speaking things in Spanish I couldn't 
When I said "Hey, daily neighborhood Christian here to the rescue."  I said with my experienced customer service voice 

"QUIEN ERES TU" ? The man shouted getting up standing in front of his family\

I motioned for him to wait and pulled out my  Samsing universal Smartphone, get on goggle translate and look up the words "your help"  

"Tu Ayuda." I say and grab his hand and his wife's hand who was perfectly holding the baby boy and teleport them to the outside of the forest opposite the direction of the crowd, so the news don't see me, and  immediately regretted it 

There were masked men with guns everywhere, a few of those men with flame throwers, they were obviosly responsible
I I quickly teleport the family to the crowd of people and collect myself

I gotta face them now

The story will center around a guy named Christian Graham living in modern times with a past history of violence, who discovered he has an op esper teleporting ability.
But really it's space manipulation, also he will find out that there is an entire supernatural world existing within the shadows, who would love to have a space manipulating esper in their grasp.
Read as Christian becomes the strongest or maybe not

First few chapters pacing may be quick

The home building, I made it. I walked towards the building to the entrance, it seems I'm the first to arrive. I hid behind a pillar and waited for the rest. 
Then, I started hearing footsteps, I didn't move from my position because it could be one of the security or probably a teacher that forgot something. The footsteps came closer, it seems like its more than one person approaching then they started to converse 
"It seems like we're the first ones here" Oh Liam, he's here 
"That's a pain in the but" Christian?? 
I jumped out of my hiding place and it seemed to startle them. 
"Christian! What're you doing here?" I asked him 
"Long story cut short I felt bad and I know you need more hands to search so I decided to come with Liam" 
"You didn't decide smartass you followed me, I literally tackled you because I thought you were a spy or something" Liam chuckled 
"Gee thanks broh my arm still hurts" he said and rolled his eyes. 
"Thank you soo much for coming, it means alot to me" I smiled and hugged him
"Okay, Maja's here" Liam said as Maja emerged from the bushy path wearing all black and oh did I mention that Liam looked extra hot in black?  Well he does, he's putting on a turtle neck black top and skinny jeans with a black leather jacket and his hair isn't curled anymore, he straightened it and styled it backwards, he looks like those hot models you see on magazines uhhhhh! I should just forget this mission and eat him up. 
"You like what you see?" He said and smirked it made me blush like crazy
"Uhumm" I said nodding my head 
"I made it!" Maja smiled 
"Yeah, thanks for coming. Now its Nora we're waiting for"
Just then we saw Nora emerge from the path holding someone's hand. 
"Sophia"
"Sophia??" Me and christian said in unison 
She smiled awkwardly as she approached us "I thought you weren't coming?" I asked her 
"I never said I wasn't coming, I was just confused is all. He was the one that concluded that I wasn't coming not me" she said pointing at a still startled christian 
She continued "besides why are you looking at me like that huh? You said you weren't coming and here you are so don't even think for one second to judge me" 
"I came because I wanted to help!" Christian stressed 
"Well I want to help too so let's get on it. We all are here right?"
"Yes, let's go then" I said then we all proceeded into the home building
We put on our touches and went straight to miss Magarette's office. I'm so sorry and I apologize for breaking into her office, she seems like a nice woman and I hate to do this but I just have to. I will return the key first thing tomorrow morning I promise. 
"Christian and Sophia you guys stand at the door and keep watch, security might patrol here anytime so we need to be careful" Liam said 
"Alright, good luck" they said to us as we opened the door and entered the office. We turned on the lamp and quickly got to work. We started looking for where she could keep the key to the store 
"So that's the store" Maja said as she stood closely looking at it. 
"Yes, that's it. Looks suspicious doesn't it?" I asked 
"If I had known sooner we would have started working on how to get the key faster" she sighed and reached for the table beside her as she got to work and started searching for the keys 
I sighed and continued perusing through the drawers, then I heard Sophia whistle 
Christian came in immediately and whispered 
"We heard footsteps, hide!" He said and closed the door. We started looking for where to hide, I squeezed my self under her table and I watched as Maja hid behind a flower vase. Liam turned off the lamp and stood beside the wall at the entrance although I didn't see where Nora scrambled into but I just hope she's safe. 
Then we all heard the footsteps coming closer, closer, closer. Then it stopped right at the entrance of the office. I was scared, we hadn't even covered anywhere and we were getting busted already. I saw the door handle turn as the door quivered and cracked open for its guest. The door opened and covered Liam and I watched from under as the footsteps came close to the table and switched the Lamp on
"Kc??" Maja said coming out of her hiding place 
"You freaky ass b***h look what you made me do" she continued 
I came out of my hiding place and indeed it was Kc, she was looking nervous and letting out horrible chuckles 
"So you showed up" I said 
"Yeah although I thought you guys hadn't started the mission yet since everywhere was quiet but then I turned the door and it opened so... Here I am and Maja, you're the B***h" she laughed which made Maja laugh also. 
Nora came out of the bathroom and joined us, then I went to tell Christian and Sophia that it was just Kc, they hid behind a wall. When we were all settled we continued our search
"Y'all looking for a key right?" Kc asked 
"Yeah"
"I thought I stepped on something" she said as she walked to the doormat, she raised it up and then picked up something, a bunch of keys!! 
"You are the best!" I ran and hugged her 
"I know I know" she smiled and handed me the key. 
The doormat, who would have ever thought about that. I went towards the store and started trying the keys.
The tension in the room was increasing rapidly, we were excited but also cautious, looking at the door alone made chills run down my spine and i know I'm not the only one that feels that way. They were just about 4 keys so I quickly unlocked the protector and went for the main store, I jiggled the keys into the key hole and then it finally unlocked. I pushed the door open and found my self looking at a stack of boxes. 
"Guys get in here" I yelled, the store was big enough for all of us to fit in well except for Sophia and Chris because they're scouting 
"This place is... Actually clean, I thought stores like this would be dirty with creepy crawling spiders and cobwebs" Nora fidgeted 
"Oh don't be such a pussy its clean now let's get searching" I said 
"Remember, 2008 anything concerning 2008 okay" 
"Okay" they whispered. Then we got to work, I looked through some files and started opening some boxes but I found nothing, just a pile of paperwork. 
"Please tell me you have found something" I whispered to the others 
"I have!" I heard Liam said, he was holding a large box in his hands and he proceeded to keep it down on the ground. 
"2008,I found it ontop of that shelf" he said as he pointed to a shelf. 
He tore it open and started sharing the files to us. 
These were actually files of students in 2008, everything concerning them. As he gave me a pile he looked at me with confidence. That look like this is it, this is what we've been looking for all our expectations and questions were about to be answered. 
I took the files and started going through them, glancing quickly at their names and photograph. I quickly finished the pile in my hands. 
"Did you find anything?" Liam said looking at me
"No, what about you?"
"Nothing" he said as his shoulders slumped 
"Me too, nothing"
"I'm sorry but no Cynthia here" Nora said 
"No Cynthia either" Kc said. 
"But there has to be, come give me those papers" I said as I collected the papers from their hands and started looking through it 
"Katie... Katie" Liam said patting my shoulders I looked at him and he just shook his head, his eyes conveyed pity. I know I was looking like a fool in front of them but this was the only place I know that would have her files. I had high hopes and now what? They come crashing down? 
"But... This has to have some of her information, there is no where does we can look" I said tears dripping from my eyes. 
"We searched Princess but there's nothing here, we will find a way please don't cry" he said and hugged me. 
Suddenly Christian came in side the store
"Security!! We need to leave right now!" He said. 
We all stood up to our feet as we were panicking and trying to arrange the box. 
"Dis you find anything?" Christian asked Nora 
"No" she said 
"Katie let's go, leave the box" Liam said as he dragged me out 
"No! I have to set things right, you go in without me I'll be behind you in a minute" I said and closed the box then I stretched and kept it ontop the shelf. Since I wasn't that tall it took me sometime and trouble before I settled the box on the shelf. Just as I was about to leave I hit the shelf and something fell down. 
"Uhhh" I cried as I picked it up. I looked at it and it was a book, like a diary and it was beautiful, I don't know how in the tension and situation I had this urge to look at this book, it just drew all my focus to it. I touched the cover which was plastered with shiny stickers. The owner wrote their name in bright red marker. 
Tiana 
It said. This, this belongs to Cynthia! I just know it. I quickly tucked it in my cloth and locked the store, then I ran out and locked the protector and door then I put the key back on the doormat. 
Then I ran out and joined the others as we excaped into the moon light. 


Katie Kent is a 16year old with a troubled childhood, growing up not knowing her father, loosing her sister at a tender age due to suicide and then left with a mother who doesn't care for her only surviving child. 

She grows up to become a girl with a constant bullier in high school, camille. The daughter of the most wealthiest man in Texas. Little did she know that her life would forever change coming across camille and being shipped off to another high school in no where land called GREY high. 

There, she makes friends and finally has a crush on one of the hottest guys in Grey high, Liam. If they would end up together? No one knows... together with her friends, they encounter many activities, teachers and other students. The strenght of their friendship help them to have each others back, Katie also learns about many secrets hidden in the school walls, secrets that were never to excape the four corners of the school, she becomes lost in every secret she unviels not knowing who or what she is anymore.

Keep on reading if you want to find out every secret she unviels, all the troubles she and her friends encounter in school and finally if she will ever have a chance with Liam.

 

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        So, his mother got raped before her father got engaged to her. Then, lots of shits happened and he didn't hear her out until she was blackmailed because the ex-girlfriend of her father that somehow is living in the same subdivision when he was ten is so obsessed with him.
        His dad took revenge from what happened to her than continuously hating her for what happened. Kale knew that his father hated himself for what happened. He's part of the Mondragon Empire and he couldn't protect the woman that he loves so much.
        Kale didn't love Cathy, but he understood her. She had no choice to think at the moment. Even though partially, she's afraid and she enjoyed it. Kale hated to be cheated because he never cheated. But somehow, this is a different thing. Maybe they'll just need to stay as friends after she recovered.
        Well, it's bad to bring the past so, Kale called Cathy and ask her if he could put the condo on sale and he'll just buy her to somewhere safer.
Cathy agreed to it. So, he put it on sale, and then, he went home using his motorbike and came earlier than his dad who still needed to buy something for his mom. Yup, his dad always brought something for his mom. He found it sweet. His dad said that their mom took care of the house, cooking for them, and take care of them. She deserved to have beautiful things.
"Hey," Kale smiled at Cathy and she greeted him warmly with a hug and he bought her clothes from the Versace store.
"What's this?" Cathy asked.
"Gift." He patted her head and he kissed her mom's temple and then approached Allison who is busy reading and kissed her head and he patted Alden's head. "I'll just shower, and we'll discuss your unit later."
"Okay." She mumbled.
*****
        Zendaya is hiking with her mother and Aunt and Uncle on a jungle on the island of Madagascar. She looked around and everything looks great. Then, there are patterns and somehow, they reached a beautiful gigantic tree with a treehouse on it.
"Wow, this is so old." Fin said. Then, the monkeys that can't be seen in Madagascar are there and it's weird. He took out some treats for them and more are coming. They are mischievous yet friendly.
"They are the ones who helped us with other stuff while we are battling with the Rose and Eagle Empire," Andy told her.
"Oh—kay."
"Then, someday, you'll go here with others. But the directions are secret. Only exclusive in our family." Fin said.
"Got it." She nodded.
        She climbed up and then, there's an old photo of her mother, Fin, Freya, Moira, and Andel. Somehow, the animals living here didn't destroy it after all these years. The tree grows and some vines wrapped around the woods.
        They put their things up and they went to the river and Fin and her mom are trying to catch some fish with a spear that is made of wood. They caught at least a lot. Then, they cooked it after cleaning it.
        Zendaya enjoyed the camping and they eat and had a little fine wine. Then, tomorrow, they'll walk again to the Paradise that they say. Where dragons and phoenix exist. It was their home and it was attacked by the Eagle Empire and so they don't have a choice at all until few escapes and her mother was reborn and her father and others.
        She didn't understand a few reincarnation things but maybe once they arrived there, she'll know and understand everything.
*****
        Demi creased his brows as she checked the linings of metals. She didn't understand a few things about civil engineering. Only Bea knows about these things. Christian and the twins will help her with such things. Sophia is busy giving her instruction and other things. She's also working nonstop while Bea is flirting with Noah while building up the bridge.
"How many days are we staying here?" Demi asked Christian.
"Four days now." Christian took a towel wiped her sweats.
"Well, Bea isn't coming here."
"Bea should relax and be with Noah while they are building the bridge." Christian smiled at her, but she only gave him her casual expression. "Are you that tired not to laugh?" He caressed her hair. "My girl, you need to calm down. I'll help you with everything. Bea will be here anytime soon."
"I'm afraid that she'll get pregnant at the age of twenty."
"Noah can raise a family," Christian said casually.
"It's not that!" She hissed at him.
"Babe, we are also doing the same." Christian chuckled and patted her head. Demi exhaled. Well, he's right and they are always careful whenever they are horny. Christian always check condom and she would always have her shots after every three months. "With the blessing of your dad and mom and we promised them that we'll fulfill our tasks before we get married."
        Demi sighed as she rolled the blueprints and faced him.
"Are you sure that you are going to marry me?" Demi asked. With all of those visions and Christian taking the Eagle Empire, she didn't feel certain about her future with him anymore.
"Yes, I'll marry you at any cost." He kissed her forehead. "I promise that. It will be fulfilled. Okay?"
"Okay," She shrugged. "If you say so."
"Why are you grumpy, babe?" Christian asked and then he thought for a while. He pulled his phone from his pocket and to check the calendar. The red day will be tomorrow. Demi kept herself busy clearing up the table. "Babe, what do you want to eat?"
"Nothing." She mumbled.
"I'll be with you later." He kissed her lips and he left quickly. He called Noah and after a few rings, he answered it. "Noah, before you come here, can you please fetch me some things in the grocery or store?"
"Yeah—sure. We'll be riding a chopper."
"I'll send it and asked Bea on some things. It's for Demi."
"Okay," Noah said.
        He sent the lists that he needed whenever Demi had those red days. She's grumpy and it's always that. So, he already lists it up months ago since she always likes the same.
*****
        Noah thought that it's a long list and he even sent him money to buy for it. Bea approached him and she tugged his shirt. He took her hand and then showed the list.
"Somehow, Christian needed somethings for Demi, and we need to buy it before we go back to the main camp. I'll tell the pilot to pick us up later."
"Okay. Maybe we need condoms." She whispered to him. He chuckled and patted her head.
        He caressed her hair and stared at her eyes for a while.
"Yes, we need condoms." He said seriously.
"Why did you answer so serious?" She chuckled.
        He took her bag and they hike back to the entrance. He put her bag at the backseat and opened the door for her. After they are set in the car, he drove it to the town. She kept her hand over his lap as he drove and her phone rung. She answered.
"Kale?"
"Hey,"
"What's up?"
"So, I have lots of things to tell you."
"Okay, do tell."
        Kale started with how Cathy cheated and then find out that she was forced and blackmailed. Then, they file a case and it's all happening. They got involved in political issues and Senator Gomez, the one that they've been eyeing on the strip club and help the Francisco rise up in their company.
"So, she isn't your girlfriend anymore?" Bea asked.
"Well, I haven't told her about it."
"Take your time," Bea said.
"So, what is this photo that you and Noah are very intimate at each other?"
"We are together, and I had sex with him."
"What? That fast?" Kale exclaimed. Noah laughed as he drives.
"Yeah, it's the raging hormones, brother. I always have night visions of him doing that to me. So, I grab the opportunity to seduce him and of course, I always get what I wanted." Bea grinned at Noah.
"That's insane," Kale mumbled. "You are freaking insane."
"I know."
"Okay, we'll talk when you are done with whatever project is that."
"Yeah, sure."
        She hung up and then she reached Noah's crotch.
"Bea, I can't have a visible hard-on while we on the grocery store."
        She giggled and withdraw her hand. Noah, drive with one hand and he took her hand and bring it to his lips.
"I need to at least introduce you to my family as my boyfriend," Bea said.
"Yeah. But your dad will torture me first because I just let his daughter seduced me." He grinned at her. She smacked his arm.
"You liked it." She creased her brows.
"I love it." He winked at her.
"Good."
        Soon, they reached the grocery store and Bea helped on buying whatever Demi needed. She noticed the sanitary pads and other things. Chocolate. Ice cream and other stuff. It's her red days and she's so grumpy whenever she's on that stage. Christian knew her well and how to handle her. She somehow found it very sweet of Christian.
"I spotted the condoms," Noah whispered to her. She laughed.
"Let's separate bills. I'll pay for my purchase and you'll pay for Christian's items."
"Why? I'll pay for everything."
"Just do it." She demanded.
"Y-yes ma'am."


>>>Mature Content !!! Read at your Own Risk... too much killing. 

Too much love could kill a person. 
For Andromeda, love could indeed kill her—if not physically, then mentally. It shattered her heart and soul when Zachary left her on that cold day.
Can love kill you twice? When they meet again for a twisted arranged marriage, she knows she should never fall again. But here she goes… falling for him slowly.  
*** 
For Zachary, love could bring everyone into life. However, his soul is dead after he left her cold and broken. He broke her wings. 
Zachary loves her dearly that he's willing to let her go so she won't get hurt and so she could fly and find someone who would protect her well. 
He gave her up, so she could find someone that would fulfill the duty of protecting her more than he could.
His love for her is too much that could give him life but somehow, that love makes him torture himself every day.
Now, it seemed like destiny brings them together and this time he will do everything for her. Even his life is at cost.

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Louie was a bit sad at first but when he heard the numbers that Arthur selected, he quickly brightened up.


The supervisor got to work very fast and separated the chosen ones, then lead the others away.


Christian did not even flinch when his grandson selected the slaves. Others would certainly complain,but it is quite the opposite for Christian.



Arthur chose to sit down and wait for the supervisor to return with the bill. The chosen slaves stood erect in place where Louie directed them to be. Although almost all of them had sad faces, others were just satisfied to be chosen. During their wait, an unexpected thing happened. The slave who holds the number 3, a young boy who is atleast fifteen years of age, broke out of his group and knelt down in front of Arthur.



"Sir please, this must be a bit weird for someone, a slave like me to say but I hope you can trust me and agree to one request. Please buy my elder sister too. She is not here because she is a hybrid."



"What do I get in return for trusting you?" 


"My undying loyalty, my elder sister's undying loyalty, I can promise you that."



"I already own you, your loyalty already belongs to me. If not so, then I will just kill you and waste money."


The young did not reply again and just maintained his position with a pleading gaze.



Arthur really don't want to bother himself with this. Buying another slave is still okay however granting a wish from a slave seems to be a bit unappropriate.



He was ready to decline but Argon stopped him and told him to agree. He is hesitant but decided to believe in Argon.



"Fine then. However, in one condition, your sister must be the one who will tell me whether she intends to give me her loyalty or not. Even as a family member, you have no right to say such things for her."



Louie came back with the bill and he was stunned to see such an event. When Christian saw him dazed, he quickly went near him and ask the amount to be paid.

 A staggering price of 430,000 gold coins were placed as the final fee and Christian paid it like nothing.



"Please send the others to the Zell family estate after they are finished with slave tattoo  engraving and let this one go first and have him join us in the premium store on the hybrid lane".


"Ofcourse."


Arthur wasted no time and went his way to the Hybrid Lane. When they got there, just like in the previous store, they were led to the viewing area. Unlike the other, this viewing is smaller but the furniture looked very stylish and more comfortable.


"Master, this place is a bit closer to the auction houses. May I proceed on scanning the whole area?"


"Go on. You can start tracing the place where the skill seeds are stored. As long as you can, mark the persons who go in and out of there. Take as much information as you can" (Arthur)


"Yes Master". (Argon)



It took a bit more time when the supervisor in charge of the store arrived with the young slave from the Mortal Lane.


"Good day gentlemen, I am Rhoan. Mr. Louie already filled me in with the details of your visit to our humble store. Pardon me for my swift actions but I already arranged for the slave to be presented to you in a moment. May I suggest to present to you some of our products as well?"



Arthur decided to agree on Rhoan's suggestion,however, only for ten more slaves with requirements that he gave with Louie. The supervisor happily went out again after serving food and drinks, which is more luxurious than the previous.



"Sit down and eat, kid. We are so full I can't even look at the food served here." As someone who owns many high class restaurants, Christian never lacked the taste of delicious food. Noticing that his grandson never cared for the food either, ot is better to not waste it so he invited the young slave.



"May I take some of it for later. I don't know if my elder sister already ate so, I may as well save it for her."



"No need. It is not yet decided if I will buy your sister. Remember, she needs to be the one to offer her loyalty, but even then, I may not buy her. I do not care for things that won't benefit me."



"I understand sir". The young slave prayed that her elder sister may not be too stubborn about this.


Arthur may seem relaxed but there is this feeling of unease that he kept getting after he arrived here. He was ready to counterattack immediately to any incoming hostile intentions so he was not really bothered too much about it, but it is annoying to some extent.


"Sorry for the delay. Gentlemen, this is the one you wanted to see."

 After a few more minutes, Rhoan came back with a young girl which is a bit tall for her age. Her hair was blonde and her skin is white. If anything could describe the physique of this little lady, then no one would complain to say that she is a little sudectress.


"Are you kidding me? Is this really your elder sister?"


"Sir I am positive of this. I don't know the specifics but my parents came back with her when I was still little. I never lied to you that she is my elder sister, I just forgot to tell you we are not blood related."

Arthur Zell, a promising young master of a business family, was kidnapped because of an artifact his family was trying safeguard.

       Negotiations broke down. Out of intense anger, the leader of the group who kidnapped him threw him to an unstable spatial tunnel.

       Arthur came back after disappearing for so many years, holding on to the humiliation of that tragic day.

"What am I to do with this?"
Evelyn arched an eyebrow at the document of bequeathal that lay before her. Never had she guessed that she would be in charge of something, anything. But there it was, a bookstore – inherited from her uncle, rest his beautiful soul. On that dull evening, she found herself in a bright-lit room with a staggering amount of books on Law and Justice. Has he read every single one in this room? The loud ruffle of papers from across the table brought her back from her musing.
"Just sign the bequeathal Evie, he wanted this for you. I will take care of the rest" said Christian, without raising his head from all the paperwork he was buried in. Evelyn couldn't help but wonder what a fine man her once snot-nosed derp classmate has become. Uncle Roland always did have a soft spot for strays. Evelyn took the pen and kept looking at the papers, but noticing nothing in particular. "Reading between the lines?" the now raised head of Christian held a smirk of sorts. The guy must have been proud at that non-joke he just made. Maybe seeing the derp once again made Evelyn find her smile back. It has been a long and sombre week after all. "Just reminiscing, I guess" she spoke through the smile, feeling up the pen for its non-existent cap so that she could sign the will and get it over with. "Give me that", he grabbed the pen and turned its head part. "This one was gifted by my senior, gets my clients every time" he sniggered as he gave her back the pen. She took it back and signed it with an overplayed sigh at Christian's antics. Some things never change, I guess.
Not much of the day remained, so Christian got out with her. The ever-bustling city of Amsterdam glittered before them from all the street lights and displays. He nudged her and nodded at the café down the street and without a word, they made way to the same. Huffing and puffing, he finally caught up with her, but only after she reached the café. She couldn't help but smile at her Suit and tie clad, well-built mate breathless. Begrudgingly, Christian mused, "One of these days, I'm beating you in a race. I won't let all those days in the gym crying go to waste" at which Evelyn burst out in laughter. "I can always let you win if you asked nicely" she said as she was scouting for an empty space. Ah, that one's good enough. They walked up to the table next to a window overlooking the Amstel.
 As soon as they settled, her eyes wandered to the river, glistening from all the moonlights. Christian looked at her, and asked "How are you holding up, Evie?" and regretted the words as soon as they came out when those piercing eyes bore into his flesh. "After I lost the only family I ever had? Take a wild guess mate." Christian poured glasses of water to both of them as he continued, "I'm sorry. Don't know if I am sounding insensitive right now, but hey, even I lost the only family I ever had, so we can wallow and mourn together" and raised his glass at Evelyn. "Arsehole, you know just how to shut me up" Evelyn smirked as she raised her glass and started drinking. They discussed their days at the academy as they worked their way through a pastry along with a steaming cuppa when Christian came up with the question that had been eating at him since the signing. "What are you gonna do with the place?"
This launched Evelyn into a contemplative state, and she started thinking out loud. "Would catch a good penny, that's for sure… but I don't wanna sell it, the only lasting memory of my uncle. It's about time I get my arse up and start taking some responsibility over my life..." she stopped with a glint in her eyes Christian knew and brought himself to hate. Always appears when she is up to no good.
"I am taking it. I am gonna move and start maintaining the store. Besides, who wouldn't like books?"
"Please tell me you are joking. I really wish that you are, because I am gonna lose my shit if you're seriously thinking that"
"Why? Exactly what about me getting my life together make you lose your shit?"
"Because the store is in TRISHANK!" Evelyn never knew Christian could rise his voice that much. She looked around the room, only to see everybody else staring at their table. Christian heaved a sigh as he went on. "Look at me, and listen carefully. I am not letting you go to a goddamn prison city to get your goddamn life together, am I clear?"
For a while, Evelyn stared at Christian incredulously. "Come on, I know how to handle myself. And besides, what is it that bothers you? Trishank has been dubbed the most secure prison in the whole world. I am not IN danger Chris, I AM THE Danger!" she quipped, the no-good glint now accompanied with the trademark notorious smile.
Christian sighed hard and replied "The day you stop quoting centuries old shows will be the day you get your life together. Do whatever you think is good, and sorry for the over-reaction"
"Come on, it isn't that old. Also, thanks Chris" said Evelyn as they got up and got ready to leave. Her mind was swimming with thoughts of this whole new pathway her beloved uncle just opened up for her.

Get ready to delve into the depths of Trishank, a correctional facility for the criminally detained. Not a prison, but a facility where the detained are treated as equals to the authorities and are allowed free passage throughout the city.

When Evelyn inherits a bookstore from her uncle, she looks to change her life for the better. She moves to Trishank, and her life does change when she meets people who have barged into her life. But would it be for the better?

Christian Chan was thinking about Mavis Williams again. Mavis was a violent god with slimy eyebrows and squat eyelashes.
Christian walked over to the window and reflected on his noisy surroundings. He had always loved beautiful London with its energetic, excited estuaries. It was a place that encouraged his tendency to feel active.
Then he saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the a violent figure of Mavis Williams.
Christian gulped. He glanced at his own reflection. He was a vile, peculiar, cocoa drinker with dirty eyebrows and sloppy eyelashes. His friends saw him as an old-fashioned, open ogre. Once, he had even jumped into a river and saved a helpless baby.
But not even a vile person who had once jumped into a river and saved a helpless baby, was prepared for what Mavis had in store today.
The moon shone like thinking hamsters, making Christian stressed. Christian grabbed an enchanted rock that had been strewn nearby; he massaged it with his fingers.
As Christian stepped outside and Mavis came closer, he could see the mammoth glint in her eye.
"I am here because I want a phone number," Mavis bellowed, in a scheming tone. She slammed her fist against Christian's chest, with the force of 2888 ostriches. "I frigging love you, Christian Chan."
Christian looked back, even more stressed and still fingering the enchanted rock. "Mavis, let's get married," he replied.
They looked at each other with anxious feelings, like two glorious, good gerbils walking at a very helpful engagement party, which had jazz music playing in the background and two snotty uncles talking to the beat.
Christian regarded Mavis's slimy eyebrows and squat eyelashes. He held out his hand. "Let's not fight," he whispered, gently.
"Hmph," pondered Mavis.
"Please?" begged Christian with puppy dog eyes.
Mavis looked shocked, her body blushing like a tasteless, teeny-tiny teapot.
Then Mavis came inside for a nice mug of cocoa.
THE END

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