At 18, Rose Gray takes a bold step towards fulfilling her dreams by leaving her home in Pennsylvania to attend an Ivy League University in Seattle. With her sights set on a career in the medical field, Rose is determined to make the most of her opportunity. Though miles away from her family and everything familiar, she embraces the challenge and is ready to carve out her own path. In the bustling city of Seattle, Rose encounters Vinnie Hacker, a charismatic TikTok star who is majoring in Gaming Technology at the same university. Despite his internet fame and the attention he receives on campus, Vinnie is intrigued by Rose. Unlike other students, she doesn't react to his celebrity status, and this piques his interest. Rose's decision to stay under the radar is intentional. She knows exactly who Vinnie is but chooses to act oblivious, valuing her privacy and focus on her studies over the chaos of social media fame. Her indifference and genuine nature stand out to Vinnie, who is used to being the center of attention. His fame precedes him, drawing attention wherever he goes. Vinnie often catches himself stealing glances at Rose during lectures and study sessions. He notices the little things-the way she tucks a loose strand of hair behind her ear when she's deep in thought, or how her eyes light up when she discusses her passion for medicine with her classmates. Each moment he observes her adds another layer to his growing obsession. Vinnie's fascination morphs into something deeper. He finds himself daydreaming about her during his classes, imagining what it would be like to know her on a more personal level. He begins to keep tabs on her, noting her routine, the times she frequents the library, and the coffee shop where she studies. It becomes a ritual, a secret pursuit that gives him a thrill. A dark obsession overcomes Vinnie, he's not the TikTok star people really know him as, everyone has secrets.
Those who were taken...
They never came back, dragged beneath the waves never to return.
Their haunting screams were a symbol of their horrific deaths.
Like shadows they lay in wait, the deep blue waters hiding them from view.
With sharp claws they attack,
Pointed fangs tearing into skin,
Eager mouths devouring human flesh.
Cally was taken, dragged under the water by one of the vicious creatures. But she was not devoured nor torn apart by ruthless claws--no.
She was a captive.
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Water instantly invades her senses. Her eyes sting, her lungs and nose burning. She thrashes, kicks, claws--anything to get away. Her efforts go to waste as her body slowly starts to shut down, the air in her lungs quickly being replaced by sea water.
Cally is vaguely aware of arms wrapping around her waist and behind her head before she loses consciousness, submerged in darkness.
And so she is taken.
Another victim of the mysterious sea.
《Completed》
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