Invisible String

000. Prologue

000. PROLOGUE

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‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Through the dark woods, the only light emitting was the full moon. Catalina, who had just stormed out of her house after another fight between her and her father, had walked all on her own into the woods of the beloved town, Beacon Hills. She hugged herself tight, the cold, crispy air making her nose turn red. Catching sight of a big rock, the young woman decided to take a seat. Finding a good spot where her butt was comfortable, she picked at her jacket's pocket and pulled out a cigarette, lighting it, taking a drag, and exhaling. 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Out of nowhere, a voice appeared. "Hey, have you seen--"

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎"Fucking hell!" Catalina jumped off the rock, shielding herself with her arms. Taking a peek, she catched sight of a woman, maybe a couple years older than her. 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎"Oh, I'm sorry for scaring you."  

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "You're good. . . just, y'know." Catalina shrugged, relaxing her composure. 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "Have you seen a girl with a gray sweater on? Her hair is straight, kinda long? No?" At Catalina's shakes of the head, the young woman sighed sighing in defeat and hung her head low. 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ "No, I'm sorry. I could, uh, I could help you look?" Catalina suggested, feeling bad for the woman who scared the shit out of her. 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ The woman looked up, a small smile on her lips. "That would be super helpful." she laughed nervously, "I'm Caitlin."

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ With the cigarette in her mouth, Catalina nodded as she inhaled, then exhaled loudly. "Cat." 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The pair walked back to a set up tent, and Catalina was suddenly regretting suggesting help. What if this was just another kill for Caitlin? Catalina stood a couple feet behind the woman, who called out the name Emily. Mindlessly checking the camp ground, both girls stood frozen in their spots. Glowing yellow eyes emerged from the dark, an animalistic growl coming with it. Fangs poked out of a mouth, shining in the moonlight. The creature took slow steps forward, revealing itself to be a . . . teenage girl? 

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎  Leaping out of the woods, a man hurtled over next to another boy. If it was possible, Catalina's eyes were as big as the full moon as she watched a scene unfold. Another man appeared, and a fight came on, like if she was watching WWE right in front of her eyes. Recognizing one of the young men, Catalina gasped in surprise. It was Scott McCall, captain of the lacrosse team, one of the most popular guys in school. And now, she knows his secret.