|THE CURSED FOREST|

10

The dark forest seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions. The air was still and quiet as the two paramedics searched for any sign of a patient. They moved slowly and cautiously, wary of the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows.

When the hospital van came to take Yeonjun, Sohee asked the paramedics to also search the forest and check if anyone else was in there.

"I have been living here for so many years, and this must be the first time someone entered this barren forest." One paramedic named Jake said as swung the torchlight around.

"Why will anyone come here, it's so horrifying." The other named Jay said, shivering at the dark and creepy surroundings.

"Well my parents used to say no one ever came here because of some mystical tale, but now if we are here so let's have some fun shall we." Jake winked, enjoying the little adventure at Jay who scoffed getting scared.

As they cautiously ventured through the murky forest, a sinister rustling of leaves echoed from behind them, sending chills down their spines. They both alerted themselves and quickly turned around.

"Was it footsteps or..."

"Leaves Jay, it's leaves." Jake said as there was nothing but just darkness.

Jay nodded agreeing with Jake and they both slowly turned back with their torches only to get shocked as a dark hooded figure was standing there with a smirk on their face.

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Sohee, Soobin and Beomgyu were sitting cross-legged on the bed, their eyes wide with shock as they stared at the blood-drinking human in front of them. They had heard about such creatures before, but never thought they would see one in real life.

Yoongi was sitting in a corner, slumped over and clutching his head in his hands, regretting his life.

Sunghoon standing before the three medical residents like a spokesman and Yeonjun at a distance near the window staring outside.

"You must be wondering why he was drinking blood?" Sunghoon asked, clearing his throat.

"You think?" Beomgyu raised his eyebrow staring back at Sunghoon.

Meanwhile Sohee's eyes were fixed at Yeonjun looking outside, she could tell he was deep in thought, as his expression was pained and his brows were furrowed.

"Well, have you ever heard of Minerva land?" Sunghoon asked curiously, looking at them.

Sohee's attention went to Sunghoon hearing him, Soobin and Beomgyu's eyes widening as they nodded in sync.

"Their grandmother used to tell us the stories of Minerva land when we were kids." Beomgyu said, pointing to Soobin and Sohee surprising Sunghoon.

"Oh wow, what exactly do you know?" Sunghoon exclaimed in surprise, wondering if he'd be able to get away with a quick explanation and avoid a long-winded explanation.

"The tale of Minerva land, our grandmother used to tell us the fantasy story of the beautiful land which got destroyed because of two foolish vampires and..." Sohee was going on with her puckered lips remembering and Soobin nodding aggressively agreeing with her, making the big grin drop from Sung hoon's face.

"Sorry to interrupt but those vampires weren't foolish. One was the prince and the other was the leader of the forest." Sunghoon scoffed, rolling his eyes dramatically.

"Yeah yeah but what about it..." Soobin asked Sunghoon, crossing his arms and raising his voice at him.

"It wasn't just a tale, it's a reality. I am the prince Sunghoon." Sunghoon announces with great pride, taking a deep breath of his born royalty.