The Demon in Apartment 4B

The Stag and The Doe p2

Previously: "Despite all my efforts, you've kept a level head," Alastor admitted, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Nonetheless, I'm more than ecstatic that you've found this old summoning device and fixed it up!"

Lumina squinted at the radio, her lips curling into a half-hearted smile as she replied.

"Your welcome?"

Chapter 3-2: The Stag and The Doe

Lumina's eyes narrowed in curiosity as she looked at the radio, her mind racing with questions. The allure of the unknown was too strong to resist, and she found herself drawn into a game of discovery.

"So, what are you exactly? Some kind of spirit or ghost?" Lumina asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

A low chuckle emanated from the radio, the sound sending a shiver down her spine. "No, my dear," Alastor replied, amusement evident in his tone. "I am a demon."

Lumina blinked in disbelief, her mind struggling to process the revelation. Demons were the stuff of myths and horror stories, or religious creatures that lurked in the shadows when they could and taunt the living until they're bored and kill them or just kill them immediately. The short brunette was worried about which kind of demon he was.

Why is her life the start of a horror movie right now?

At least it wasn't some scarred killer doll after her, but this still bugged her. "So you're in Hell then?" She questions the Radio.

"Yes, and before you ask, I know you will, it's quite the opposite of what you humans describe it as." Before she could respond Alastor adds. "You're rather calm for someone who just learned they're in the presence of a demon," Alastor observed, his voice laced with curiosity.

Lumina only shrugs and rubs the back of her head with her hand, a bit nervous. "I'm not new to fear, I love horror movies and my mother was a living one," She replied calmly. "It takes a little more to scare me. You're a possessed radio, and that ain't scary." Her words seemed to egg Alastor on, his chuckle taking on a sadistic edge as he prepared to reveal his true form.

"Oh, so you want scary, huh?" He jeered, his voice darkening as he unleashed his demonic power. Lumina stared at the scenery before her with widened eyes as in a whirlwind of chaos, Lumina's living room transformed into a nightmarish landscape, the discordant sounds of deer brays echoing through the air.

Alastor's presence shattered her new glass coffee table, the sudden crash jolting Lumina out of her defiant stance.

"Oh, come on! I just got that!" Lumina exclaimed, her irritation momentarily overriding her fear as she took in the destruction and quickly went back to terror.

Alastor materialized before her, his form radiating an ominous glow as he twirled his microphone staff with flair. The sound of applause echoed in the room, a surreal touch to the horrifying tableau unfolding before her. "Wonderful entrance, if I do say so myself," Alastor declared, his grin widening as he looked down at Lumina.

"Oh fuck that!" She had shouted before scampering up off the ground and ran, reacting on pure instinct, her fight-or-flight response kicking into high gear as she bolted for the front door.

"Ah, they love to run, all bark and no bite as well." Alastor sighed happily, his shadow stretching out to intercept her. Catching up to her immediately of course and snaking its way around Lumina's ankle as she reached for the doorknob. With a yelp of surprise, Lumina was yanked off her feet, her struggles proving futile as Alastor's shadow dragged her back towards him. Despite Lumina's desperate struggles, Alastor's shadow proved too strong, dragging her back towards him as she screamed in terror. Alastor laughed gleefully, the thrill of the chase fueling his sadistic delight as he reveled in the fear he had instilled in his latest victim.