Thorne Darkwood, a tall young man with piercing emerald eyes and tanned skin that caught the attention of many, made the life-altering decision to escape the tranquil town of Crestwood in pursuit of new horizons within the bustling city of Everdale. His rugged allure and effortless charisma quickly integrated him into the urban tapestry, where he found employment and forged connections. Unbeknownst to Thorne, an ominous shadow lurked, poised to cast its pall over his world.
One evening, as Thorne navigated the teeming city streets, he collided with a captivating woman named Victoria Fontaine. Towering with flowing auburn hair and an enigmatic aura, Victoria ensnared Thorne's senses from the moment their eyes locked. Little did he realize, this serendipitous encounter would initiate a sequence of events that would irreversibly transform the trajectory of his life.
Victoria, though outwardly enchanting, concealed a dark obsession that consumed her thoughts. As Thorne continued his daily routine, oblivious to the impending danger, Victoria meticulously observed his every move, amassing morsels of information to orchestrate her macabre designs.
On a fateful night, as Thorne returned to his apartment after a late shift, an eerie presence trailed behind him. Before he could react, Victoria materialized from the shadows, her voice a peculiar blend of admiration and possession. "Thorne, my dear, destiny has woven our threads together. You are everything I've ever desired."
Fear flickered in Thorne's eyes as he sought to distance himself from this stranger who seemed intimately acquainted with him. "I don't know you. Why are you following me?"
Victoria's laughter reverberated through the dimly lit alley, sending shivers down Thorne's spine. "Oh, but we are destined, Thorne. You simply haven't embraced it yet."
Before he could retort, a cloth saturated with a sweet-smelling substance covered his mouth. The world blurred, and Thorne's consciousness waned as he succumbed to the effects of Victoria's malevolent scheme. When he awoke, disoriented and groggy, he found himself in a secluded cabin, restrained to a bed.
Victoria loomed over him, her eyes gleaming with an unsettling fusion of infatuation and madness. "Welcome to our private haven, Thorne. You are mine now, eternally."
Thus unfolded the first chapter, a harrowing narrative that left Thorne ensnared in a nightmarish reality, with Victoria as his captor. Their lives became inexorably entwined in a chilling ballet of obsession and survival, casting a foreboding shadow over the unfolding drama.
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The main character's name is actually inspired by one of the books that I have read few years ago, I don't remember the title but the name's engraved in my head for a while. :>
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Cosmic Odyssey
FantasyThorne's secluded existence takes a mysterious turn in a cabin adorned with cryptic symbols. Guided by Victoria, the keeper of ancient rituals, his journey unfolds through enigmatic realms, revealing a cosmic tapestry that binds mortal and celestial...
