Plot Background: In the town of Burley, Idaho. There are many residents that reside that hold a secret which is a handful of them are werewolves. They coexist with the humans that continue to live there day by day, Not making a fuss about the creatures who are children of the night. Yet, in that Town, many of the residents hold even greater secrets than that of just being mere werewolves, but acts that could change the course of history for their fellow society members. Recently a series of murders have been occurring, both werewolves and just ordinary people have been found slain in homes, parks, even the school had a body found. The previous murder caused a greater impact on the society since the body that was found happened to be the Mayor, Henry. A generous man that during his time was supportive of those who were different and many speculated that this was the reason he was killed. People in the town turned on each other, Wives turning on husbands, children turning on parents, no one safe from a suspicious eye. In 2020, The mayor positioned was quickly filled by the son of the slain Mayor, who came out as a Moonchild, meaning werewolf to his people. The townsfolk found it rather mysterious if the Mayor's son had something to do with his murder, but as quick as that thought came to people's mind something else caused it to leave. Burley, a town full of secrets hidden beneath the surface, shall we explore them as we uncover the truth behind the killings? Take a look into a few residents as each of their worlds starts to crumble around them, and a plan to find the culprit.
*Dark Short Story with triggers including abuse/torture and violence, sexual assault, stalking and home invasion*
Someone has been been following me. I never see a face or catch a glance of a shadow but I know somethings not quite right.
My life changes forever when I arrive home one day to a nightmare.
Just when things seem to be looking up he comes back for me, and this time he wants me for more than just one night.
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Please note: This is a fictional story. Many, if not the vast majority, of the actions taken by the fictional characters are absolutely not ok in real world, non-fictional settings.
This is a dark short story that contains triggers and themes such as kidnapping, graphic sexual assault/ sexual objectification, drugging and abuse/torture.
DO NOT continue if you don't enjoy reading that sort of thing in fictional worlds.
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